NV Permit Practice Test 3

All 20 questions in test 3

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1. 1. What should a driver be prepared to do after seeing the pictured pedestrian crossing sign?

   
   1. Speed up before pedestrians arrive
   2. Yield to pedestrians
   3. Enter a no-pedestrian zone
   4. Stop only for bicycles
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   Yield to pedestrians. A pedestrian crossing warning means the driver should scan for people and be ready to yield. Nevada gives pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections priority over vehicles, so speeding up would remove the time needed to stop. The sign does not create a no-pedestrian area, and its protection is not limited to bicycle riders. Reduce speed as needed, watch both sides of the roadway, and stop when a pedestrian is crossing or entering the driver's path. The walking figure is the cue to search actively for a person who may be difficult to see.

2. 2. What do Nevada warning signs look like?

   1. Blue and circular with service information
   2. White and rectangular with legal rules
   3. Yellow and diamond-shaped with black letters or symbols
   4. Brown and pentagonal with route numbers
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   Yellow and diamond-shaped with black letters or symbols. Nevada describes warning signs as yellow, diamond-shaped signs with black letters and symbols. Their purpose is to alert drivers to special conditions or hazards ahead, giving time to slow and prepare. White rectangular signs are regulatory, blue signs identify driver services, and route markers use a different shape and color pattern. The strongest recognition cue is the yellow diamond outline. After identifying it, look beyond the sign for the roadway change or hazard and choose a speed that leaves room to respond.

3. 3. What do traffic signals control in Nevada?

   1. The speed of vehicles on freeways
   2. The color of every road sign
   3. Traffic at intersections
   4. Whether a vehicle may park on a shoulder
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   Traffic at intersections. Nevada states that traffic signals control traffic at intersections. Their lights work with pedestrian signals, signs, pavement markings, and other devices in some situations. The choice “Traffic at intersections” names the control described in the handbook. Signals do not determine the color of road signs, set every freeway speed, or grant permission to park on a shoulder. As you approach an intersection, look for the signal head and lane markings, reduce speed when needed, and follow the displayed indication rather than assuming the road is uncontrolled.

4. 4. Who may receive a Nevada restricted license at age 14 or 15?

   1. Any teen with a parent's permission
   2. Drivers who have demonstrated family hardship or need to drive to and from school
   3. Farm workers only
   4. No one under 16
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   Drivers who have demonstrated family hardship or need to drive to and from school. Restricted licenses may be issued under special circumstances to drivers age 14 and 15 who have demonstrated family hardship or who need to drive to and from school, and to certain drivers with medical needs. The license limits where and when the holder may drive. If a young driver accumulates 12 or more demerits in 12 months, reinstatement is required before a full license.

5. 5. A Nevada teen lives more than 30 miles from any approved driver's education school and has no internet access for an online class. What must the teen complete instead?

   1. 100 hours of driving, 10 of them in the dark
   2. 50 hours of driving, all in daylight
   3. A 30 hour classroom course by mail
   4. Nothing; the requirement is waived
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   100 hours of driving, 10 of them in the dark. When no approved school is within 30 miles and an online class is not possible, the teen must complete 100 hours of behind the wheel experience, 10 of them in the dark. For a motorcycle license, all 100 hours must be in daylight. The 50 hour figure is for teens near a school, a mail classroom course is not the alternative, and the requirement is not waived.

6. 6. How should following space change when roads are slippery or visibility is reduced?

   1. Allow a safe distance greater than the usual minimum
   2. Follow more closely so other vehicles cannot merge
   3. Keep the same gap because braking distance is unchanged
   4. Use the shoulder as extra following space
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   Allow a safe distance greater than the usual minimum. Slippery pavement and reduced visibility increase the time and distance needed to stop. The handbook therefore tells drivers to allow a safe distance between their vehicle and the one ahead, beyond the ordinary minimum used in favorable conditions. Following more closely removes reaction space, and braking distance is not unchanged on a wet or slick road. The shoulder is not a substitute for a proper lane position. Slow to match conditions, increase the gap early, and keep scanning for hazards that may require a stop.

7. 7. What does Nevada list for a third or later DUI offense within 7 years?

   1. A 185 day revocation and a $400 fine
   2. A three year revocation, 1 to 6 years in prison, and a $2,000 to $5,000 fine
   3. A one year revocation and 10 days in jail
   4. A lifetime ban on all driving
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   A three year revocation, 1 to 6 years in prison, and a $2,000 to $5,000 fine. A subsequent DUI within 7 years brings a three year license revocation, a prison sentence of 1 to 6 years, a fine of $2,000 to $5,000, possible registration suspension, and a possible order to attend treatment for at least 3 years. The 185 day and one year revocations belong to first and second offenses. A lifetime driving ban is not in the table, although commercial drivers face lifetime disqualification from commercial driving.

8. 8. What does a double yellow line prohibit on a two-lane road?

   1. Driving in the lane closest to the center line
   2. Turning into a private driveway from either direction
   3. Passing across the center marking
   4. Stopping at an intersection controlled by a signal
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   Passing across the center marking. The handbook lists a double solid yellow line as a place where passing is prohibited on a two-lane road. The marking controls crossing for an overtaking maneuver; it does not ban every driveway turn, make the inside travel lane unusable, or replace a traffic signal. Before attempting to pass, read the center marking and the surrounding roadway, then wait for a legal and visible opportunity. A solid center line should trigger a no-crossing decision, especially near curves, hills, street crossings, or railroad crossings.

9. 9. What is the longest a Nevada driver license or ID card can be valid?

   1. Four years
   2. Eight years
   3. For life
   4. Ten years
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   Eight years. At no time will a Nevada driver license or identification card be valid for more than eight years under NRS 483.290, though shorter terms apply to some applicants, such as those with limited lawful stays. Applicants under 18 need a custodial parent, legal guardian or other authorized adult to co sign, and that adult accepts liability for the minor's driving.

10. 10. A pedestrian is crossing at a Nevada intersection while the traffic signal turns green for vehicles. What must the driver do?

    1. Turn around and use a different street
    2. Proceed immediately because the vehicle signal is green
    3. Honk until the pedestrian reaches the center line
    4. Yield to the pedestrian still crossing
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    Yield to the pedestrian still crossing. A green vehicle signal does not erase the right of a pedestrian who is already crossing. Nevada requires drivers to yield to people still in the roadway, including when the light changes. The green-light choice is dangerous because it treats the signal as permission to enter an occupied crossing. Keep the vehicle stopped, watch for people in every lane, and move only after the pedestrian reaches a safe place. This is especially important during a turn, when the driver may otherwise focus on cross traffic and miss the crosswalk.

11. 11. Which combination describes Nevada motorcycle instruction-permit practice?

    1. Any hour and any roadway if the permit holder wears a helmet
    2. Night practice allowed, one passenger required, and freeways preferred
    3. Daylight only, one passenger allowed, and freeways permitted
    4. Daylight only, no passengers, and no freeways or other high-speed roadways
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    Daylight only, no passengers, and no freeways or other high-speed roadways. Nevada limits motorcycle instruction-permit practice to daylight hours, prohibits passengers, and bars freeways or other high-speed roadways. A helmet is required when riding a motorcycle, but helmet use does not cancel the permit limits. The other combinations each change at least one condition by allowing night riding, a passenger, or freeway travel. Permit holders must also ride under direct visual supervision of a qualified licensed motorcycle driver. The practical check is to confirm the time, passenger seat, roadway type, and supervising rider before starting.

12. 12. What does Nevada's Basic Rule say about driving speed?

    1. Never drive at a speed that endangers anyone
    2. Always drive exactly at the posted limit
    3. Drive faster when traffic is heavy
    4. Use the vehicle's maximum speed on straight roads
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    Never drive at a speed that endangers anyone. Nevada's Basic Rule requires a driver to choose a speed that does not endanger the driver or anyone else. The posted limit is a normal-condition maximum, not a command to maintain that speed during every situation. Heavy traffic, poor visibility, or a slick surface can make a lower speed necessary. The choice about driving exactly at the posted limit is tempting because signs are important, but it ignores the conditions surrounding the vehicle. Use the roadway, traffic, weather, and visibility as active checks, then slow whenever the posted number would be unsafe.

13. 13. At the pictured STOP sign, where should the vehicle stop before yielding and proceeding?

    
    1. After entering the crosswalk
    2. Behind the crosswalk or stop line
    3. Beside the nearest parked car
    4. Only at the middle of the intersection
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    Behind the crosswalk or stop line. A STOP sign requires a full stop behind the sign at the crosswalk or stop line. Stopping after entering the crosswalk can block pedestrians and places the vehicle farther into the conflict area. The driver then gives right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic before moving forward. If the view is blocked, inch ahead slowly only after the initial stop to find a safe view. The painted line or crosswalk is the visual cue for the stopping point, not the center of the intersection or the position of a nearby parked vehicle.

14. 14. Nevada's stopped-vehicle safety duty also covers a person attending to what situation?

    1. A vehicle being washed
    2. A private roadside conversation
    3. A repair of a vehicle
    4. A parked vehicle at a shopping center
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    A repair of a vehicle. Nevada extends the stopped-vehicle duty to anyone attending to a vehicle repair. This means a driver should not treat an unlit repair scene as ordinary roadside parking. Slow to a reasonable speed below the posted limit, proceed cautiously, stay ready to stop, and move into a nonadjacent lane when conditions make that possible. The tempting shopping-center choice changes the setting and has no repair activity. Spotting a person working beside a disabled vehicle is the cue to create extra space and expect an unexpected movement near the shoulder.

15. 15. Which consequence is listed for a first DUI offense in Nevada?

    1. Payment of tuition for DUI school
    2. Automatic permanent license revocation in every case
    3. A mandatory one-year vehicle registration suspension
    4. No education requirement when the first offense involves alcohol
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    Payment of tuition for DUI school. Nevada lists payment of tuition for DUI school among the criminal consequences of a first DUI offense. The same section also lists a license revocation minimum, possible jail or community service, and a fine range. The permanent-revocation choice overstates the first-offense rule, while a one-year registration suspension appears with a later offense. Keep the categories separate: administrative action can happen through the DMV, and criminal penalties are imposed through the court. The education requirement is part of the first-offense penalty list.

16. 16. When entering a roundabout, how should you handle vehicles already circulating?

    
    1. Stop in the center island
    2. Enter immediately because entering traffic has priority
    3. Yield and wait for a gap
    4. Travel clockwise against the circulating flow
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    Yield and wait for a gap. Vehicles already circulating in a roundabout have the right-of-way. Entering drivers must yield, reduce speed, and wait for a gap before joining the counterclockwise flow. Entering immediately could cut across an occupied path, while stopping in the center island is not a normal traffic maneuver. Clockwise travel would oppose the design of the circle. As you approach, select the proper lane, check the circulating traffic, and use the right turn signal when you leave the roundabout.

17. 17. If the accelerator sticks, what should you do after trying to free the pedal?

    1. Shift into park while traveling quickly
    2. Shift to neutral, apply the brakes, and pull off to the right
    3. Pump the accelerator harder until traffic passes
    4. Turn sharply across the centerline
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    Shift to neutral, apply the brakes, and pull off to the right. After pressing firmly against a stuck accelerator and releasing it, shift to neutral so engine power no longer drives the wheels. Apply the brakes, move toward the right side when possible, and stop. Selecting park while moving can damage the vehicle or interfere with control, while more accelerator input increases the hazard. Do not make a sudden centerline movement to escape. The practical cue is to separate propulsion from the wheels first, then manage braking and a safe roadside stop.

18. 18. What does a skid mean, and where can it occur besides ice or packed snow?

    1. The brakes have become wet, and it occurs only after crossing a bridge
    2. The engine has overheated, and it occurs only on dry pavement
    3. The steering wheel has locked, and it happens only during a tire change
    4. The tires have lost traction, and it can also happen on wet pavement or gravel roads
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    The tires have lost traction, and it can also happen on wet pavement or gravel roads. A skid begins when the tires lose their grip on the road. Nevada identifies ice and packed snow as common causes, but wet pavement and gravel can also remove enough traction for the vehicle to slide. The option about overheating describes a mechanical problem rather than a loss of tire contact. A driver should treat any unexpected slide as a control emergency, avoid abrupt steering or braking, and consult the vehicle owner manual because braking and steering systems respond differently. A useful cue is to think traction first: if the tires cannot grip the surface, steering inputs may not produce the expected path.

19. 19. What speed-related danger does Nevada's handbook identify during heavy rainfall?

    1. Wet roads make stopping distances shorter
    2. Tires gain traction above 55 mph
    3. Hydroplaning occurs only below 15 mph
    4. Hydroplaning can begin between 35 and 55 mph
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    Hydroplaning can begin between 35 and 55 mph. The handbook warns that many cars begin to lose traction and hydroplane between 35 and 55 mph in heavy rainfall. Once tires ride on water instead of gripping pavement, steering and braking control can disappear quickly. The higher-speed traction claim and the low-speed-only claim contradict that stated range. Wet pavement also lengthens stopping, rather than shortening it. When rain becomes heavy, lower speed before water gathers, avoid abrupt steering, and allow more space ahead so a loss of grip is less likely to become a collision.

20. 20. How far may a driver travel in a center turn lane before making a left turn?

    
    1. No more than 200 feet
    2. No more than 50 feet
    3. No more than 500 feet
    4. There is no stated distance limit
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    No more than 200 feet. A center turn lane is for positioning for a left turn, not for traveling alongside traffic. Nevada limits travel in that lane to 200 feet before making the left turn. The 50-foot figure applies after turning left onto the highway before merging, so it describes a different part of the maneuver. Five hundred feet is not the handbook limit, and the absence-of-limit choice would turn a short preparation lane into an extra travel lane. Enter it only when the turn is approaching.