NV Permit Practice Test 4

All 20 questions in test 4

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1. 1. May a 15 year old ride in the bed of a pickup truck on a paved Nevada highway?

   1. Yes, if seated
   2. Yes, below 35 mph
   3. Only with a parent in the bed
   4. No, unless it is an authorized parade or farming or ranching use
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   No, unless it is an authorized parade or farming or ranching use. Anyone under 18 may not ride in the bed of a pickup or on a flatbed truck being driven on a paved highway in Nevada. The only exceptions are a parade authorized by a local authority and a vehicle used for farming or ranching. Sitting down, driving slowly, or having a parent in the bed does not create an exception.

2. 2. A Nevada 16 year old is caught placing graffiti on a building. What can happen to the teen's license?

   1. Nothing, because it is not a driving offense
   2. A 30 day suspension only
   3. Permanent revocation
   4. Suspension or delayed issuance for up to two years
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   Suspension or delayed issuance for up to two years. The affidavit minors sign lists suspension or delayed issuance for up to two years for graffiti or defacing property, any criminal activity involving alcohol or drugs, drug possession or sale, and buying, drinking, or possessing alcohol. Nevada ties these non-driving offenses to the license on purpose, so saying nothing happens is wrong. Thirty days understates it and the manual does not describe a permanent revocation.

3. 3. Which vehicles are included in Nevada’s stopped-vehicle protection rule?

   1. Law enforcement, tow, NDOT, garbage, and other vehicles covered by the rule
   2. Only private passenger vehicles with hazard lights
   3. Only fire engines inside an active intersection
   4. Only construction vehicles behind a barricade
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   Law enforcement, tow, NDOT, garbage, and other vehicles covered by the rule. Nevada lists several examples of vehicles covered by its stopped-vehicle approach rule, including law enforcement vehicles, tow trucks, NDOT vehicles, garbage trucks, and other vehicles displaying the specified warning lights in the stated circumstances. Limiting the rule to private cars, fire engines, or barricaded construction equipment misses those examples. A driver should slow below the posted limit, proceed cautiously, and look for people working around the stopped vehicle. Identify the vehicle early and leave a safe buffer when the roadway permits.

4. 4. When may a driver turn left at a red light in Nevada?

   1. Whenever the light has been red for more than five seconds
   2. When turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street moving left, after stopping and yielding
   3. From any two-way street when no vehicle is close
   4. Without signaling if the destination street is empty
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   When turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street moving left, after stopping and yielding. Nevada permits a left turn on red only from a one-way street onto another one-way street carrying traffic to the left, unless a sign, arrow, or officer forbids it. The driver must signal, stop completely, and yield to pedestrians and other traffic moving as directed. Time spent waiting does not create permission, and an empty-looking road cannot change a two-way street into a one-way street. Verify both street directions before considering this exception.

5. 5. At the pictured YIELD sign, may you continue without a full stop?

   
   1. Yes, when it is safe and the required traffic has been yielded to
   2. No, a full stop is always mandatory
   3. Yes, but only when turning left
   4. No, unless another driver waves you through
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   Yes, when it is safe and the required traffic has been yielded to. A YIELD sign permits a driver to proceed without a full stop when doing so is safe, but the driver must slow down and yield to pedestrians, through traffic, and drivers already on the highway. Saying that every approach requires a full stop applies STOP sign behavior to a different control. The sign does not limit the exception to left turns, and a wave from another driver cannot replace checking every direction. Slow before the intersection, look for crossing users and traffic, then stop only when safety or the traffic situation requires it.

6. 6. During which hours did 19 percent of Nevada's fatal crashes occur from 2015 to 2019?

   1. Noon to 3 PM
   2. 6:00 PM to 8:59 PM, with 276 fatal crashes
   3. 3 AM to 6 AM
   4. 9 AM to noon
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   6:00 PM to 8:59 PM, with 276 fatal crashes. From 2015 to 2019, 276 fatal crashes occurred between 6:00 PM and 8:59 PM, totaling 19 percent of all fatal crashes, the evening window when commuters, glare, fatigue and early drinking combine. Turn on headlights early, slow down as light fades, and give extra following distance during those hours. Watch especially for pedestrians in dark clothing and for drivers leaving happy hour.

7. 7. Which condition must a Nevada driver consider when applying the Basic Rule for speed?

   1. Only the number printed on the nearest speed-limit sign
   2. The color of the vehicle behind the driver
   3. The amount and type of traffic
   4. Whether the radio is tuned to a local station
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   The amount and type of traffic. The Basic Rule is broader than reading a speed sign. Nevada tells drivers to consider traffic, weather, visibility, the road surface, and the type of road before deciding how fast to travel. The choice “Only the number printed on the nearest speed-limit sign” leaves out the conditions that can make a legal posted speed dangerous. For example, a narrow, crowded road calls for more caution than an empty straight roadway. Scan traffic and pavement as part of the speed decision, and remember that a safe speed may be below the posted maximum.

8. 8. A person carrying a white cane is crossing a Nevada street on foot. What duty does an approaching driver have?

   1. Proceed first unless a painted crosswalk is present
   2. Yield and stop if necessary before proceeding
   3. Sound the horn and continue without slowing
   4. Yield only during daylight hours
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   Yield and stop if necessary before proceeding. Nevada grants a blind or visually impaired person using a white cane or animal guide the right of way on any highway, street, or road. An approaching driver must yield, come to a full stop if needed, and take precautions before moving. The painted-crosswalk choice adds a condition the rule does not require. Reduce speed early, leave room near the crossing, and avoid using the horn to direct the pedestrian. Watch for an electric vehicle hazard too, since quiet operation can make the vehicle harder to hear.

9. 9. A Nevada driver reaches an intersection while a funeral procession with headlights on is approaching. What should the driver do?

   1. Yield only to the last vehicle in the group
   2. Enter between vehicles after the lead car passes
   3. Pass the procession on the shoulder
   4. Yield and let the procession pass as a group
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   Yield and let the procession pass as a group. Nevada directs drivers to yield to a funeral procession and allow the vehicles displaying headlights to pass together as a group. Entering between cars can break the procession and create an unexpected conflict at the intersection. The shoulder choice is not a substitute for yielding and may introduce pedestrians or roadside hazards. Identify the group early, remain stopped at a safe position, and wait until the procession has cleared before moving. The headlights are a useful cue that the vehicles are traveling together for this purpose.

10. 10. What jail sentence and fine does Nevada list for a first DUI offense?

    1. No jail; a $100 fine
    2. One to six years in prison and $2,000 to $5,000
    3. 10 days to 6 months and $750 to $1,000
    4. Two days to six months in jail (or 48 to 96 hours of community service) and a $400 to $1,000 fine
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    Two days to six months in jail (or 48 to 96 hours of community service) and a $400 to $1,000 fine. A first DUI offense in Nevada brings a jail sentence of two days to six months, or 48 to 96 hours of community service, and a fine of $400 to $1,000, plus DUI school tuition and at least a 185 day revocation. The 10 days to 6 months with $750 to $1,000 choice is not the first offense penalty, and 1 to 6 years in prison is for a third offense within 7 years. A first DUI is never fine only.

11. 11. Nevada law requires headlights when people or vehicles cannot be clearly seen from what distance?

    1. 300 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 200 feet
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    1,000 feet. Headlights are legally required whenever people or vehicles cannot be clearly seen at a distance of 1,000 feet. This rule covers poor visibility even when the driver is not yet in darkness, so waiting until objects are only 500 or 300 feet away is too late. The shorter figures are associated with other handbook distances, including low-beam timing and visibility rules, not this trigger. Use the ability to see other road users as the cue: if they fade from clear view at the required distance, turn on the headlights.

12. 12. What information is normally conveyed by a yellow, diamond-shaped warning sign?

    1. The location of food, lodging, or another driver service
    2. A traffic law that sets a maximum speed
    3. A route number for an interstate highway
    4. Special conditions or hazards ahead
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    Special conditions or hazards ahead. Nevada describes warning signs as yellow diamonds with black letters or symbols that tell drivers special conditions or hazards are ahead. A white rectangle generally communicates a regulation, while route markers identify routes and blue signs identify services such as food or lodging. The shape and color together provide a quick preview before the driver can read every word. When a yellow diamond appears, scan farther ahead, reduce speed if needed, and prepare for a change in roadway, traffic pattern, or surface condition.

13. 13. When an emergency vehicle approaches from any direction with a siren or flashing lights, what duty does a driver have?

    1. Continue if the driver has a green signal
    2. Yield only if the vehicle is approaching from behind
    3. Yield immediately and stop after reaching a safe position
    4. Follow the emergency vehicle through the intersection
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    Yield immediately and stop after reaching a safe position. The duty to yield is triggered by the emergency vehicle's siren or flashing lights and applies whether it approaches from ahead, behind, or another direction. A green signal does not override that duty, and following the emergency vehicle is not a safe substitute for stopping. The driver should make room, move to the right when possible, clear the intersection, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle passes. Watch mirrors regularly so the warning is detected early enough to make the move smoothly.

14. 14. What is the purpose of a white rectangular regulatory sign?

    1. It informs drivers of traffic laws and regulations
    2. It marks a scenic recreation area
    3. It warns only of temporary weather conditions
    4. It identifies a railroad track crossing
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    It informs drivers of traffic laws and regulations. A white rectangular regulatory sign communicates a traffic law or regulation, so drivers must obey the instruction shown. A scenic or recreation message belongs to brown information signs, and a railroad crossing has its own warning signs and shapes. Weather warnings are not the defining role of this sign category. When you see a regulatory panel, read the restriction or requirement carefully and adjust your speed, lane, turn, or stopping action before reaching the controlled location.

15. 15. What does a flashing red traffic signal require a Nevada driver to do?

    1. Make a full stop, then proceed only when the way is clear
    2. Continue at normal speed if no train is visible
    3. Slow slightly without stopping
    4. Wait for a police officer before moving
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    Make a full stop, then proceed only when the way is clear. A flashing red signal has the same meaning as a stop sign. The driver must come to a full stop, then may move only after checking that the roadway is clear and that the driver has the right-of-way. Merely slowing does not satisfy the signal, and the rule is not limited to railroad crossings. Police presence is not required when the signal is operating normally. Make the stop before entering the intersection, scan for people and traffic, and proceed with the same care used at a stop sign.

16. 16. If no adjacent lane exists, what minimum distance must a Nevada motorist leave while passing a bicyclist?

    
    1. One foot
    2. Two feet
    3. Three feet
    4. Six feet
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    Three feet. When there is no adjacent lane, Nevada requires at least three feet of clearance while passing a bicycle. The motorist must remain to the bicycle's left and may not return right until the vehicle is safely clear. One or two feet leave too little room for a wobble, wind, or an opening door, while six feet is not the stated minimum. The road cue is lane availability: move left into another same-direction lane when one exists and it is reasonably safe; otherwise keep a three foot lateral buffer and wait to merge back until clear.

17. 17. How many people died in Nevada alcohol related crashes in 2019, according to the handbook?

    1. 129, about 42 percent of all fatalities
    2. About 1,000
    3. About 10
    4. About 50, or 5 percent
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    129, about 42 percent of all fatalities. In 2019, 129 people were killed in alcohol related crashes in Nevada, which equates to 42 percent of all fatalities, one percent under the national figure. Alcohol slows brain function, information processing and hand eye coordination, and over the .08 limit crash risk climbs 5 to 30 times. Anyone can report a suspected drunk driver or highway emergency by dialing *NHP, which is *647, on a cell phone.

18. 18. How long must a Nevada permit holder under 18 keep an instruction permit before applying for a driver license?

    1. At least three months
    2. At least six months
    3. At least nine months
    4. At least two years
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    At least six months. A Nevada applicant under 18 must hold an instruction permit for at least six months before applying for a driver license. Three months and nine months do not match the stated minimum, while two years adds a requirement the handbook does not give. This holding period is separate from supervised driving experience, driver education, and the passenger restrictions that apply after licensing. When a teen plans the licensing steps, the permit start date is the practical cue: count six months from that point before seeking the full license.

19. 19. Unless traveling to or from a scheduled event, during what hours does Nevada's minor-driver curfew apply?

    1. 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
    2. 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
    3. 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
    4. Midnight to 7 a.m.
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    10 p.m. to 5 a.m.. Nevada's minor-driver curfew runs from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., unless the minor is driving to or from a scheduled event. The handbook says the rule remains until the driver turns 18, regardless of when the license was issued. Each alternate range shifts one or both endpoints and therefore describes a different restriction. A teen planning an evening drive should check both the clock and the purpose of the trip, because the scheduled-event exception does not erase the stated curfew hours in every situation.

20. 20. What must a driver do when a Nevada regulatory sign applies?

    
    1. Treat it as optional advice
    2. Obey the sign
    3. Ignore it when traffic is light
    4. Follow it only during daylight
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    Obey the sign. Nevada states that regulatory signs communicate traffic laws and regulations and that drivers must obey them. The sign remains binding when traffic is light, when the weather is clear, and during both day and night. Treating it as advice would turn an enforceable instruction into a suggestion, while the other conditions invent limits that the handbook does not give. Read the sign before entering the controlled area, check lane markings and signals, and make the required movement only after confirming that it is permitted.