NV Permit Practice Test 5

All 20 questions in test 5

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1. 1. On a Nevada road with more than one lane in the same direction, how must a driver pass a person riding a bicycle?

   1. Honk and pass while staying in the same lane
   2. Move to the lane to the immediate left if it is available and reasonably safe
   3. Pass only after the cyclist pulls onto the shoulder
   4. Slow to 15 mph and pass within the same lane
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   Move to the lane to the immediate left if it is available and reasonably safe. Under NRS 484B.270, when more than one lane carries traffic in the same direction, a driver overtaking a bicycle, electric bicycle, or electric scooter must exercise due care and move to the lane to the immediate left if that lane is available and moving into it is reasonably safe. On a road with only one lane in that direction, the driver passes to the left with at least 3 feet of clearance and does not move back right until safely clear. Honking while staying in the lane, waiting for the rider to leave the road, or creeping past at 15 mph in the same lane does not meet the rule, and a driver who causes a collision with a rider faces an additional penalty.

2. 2. At a Nevada four-way stop, which driver gets to go first when vehicles arrive at different times?

   
   1. The driver who reached the intersection first, after stopping completely
   2. The driver in the largest vehicle
   3. The driver making a left turn
   4. The driver who flashes headlights first
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   The driver who reached the intersection first, after stopping completely. At a four-way stop, Nevada gives the first turn to the driver who reaches the intersection first, provided that driver has stopped completely. Vehicle size, the direction of the turn, and a headlight signal do not determine the order. If arrival times are close, drivers should communicate through careful observation and yield as needed rather than forcing a movement. The core sequence is simple: stop fully, identify who arrived first, let that vehicle proceed, and then continue when the intersection is clear.

3. 3. What extra fine does a Nevada court impose after a DUI conviction when a chemical test was conducted?

   1. $5
   2. $1,000
   3. No extra fine
   4. An additional $60 to cover the cost of the chemical analysis
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   An additional $60 to cover the cost of the chemical analysis. If you plead guilty or are found guilty of DUI involving alcohol or drugs and a chemical test was conducted, the court will impose an additional $60 fine to cover the costs of the chemical analysis, on top of the regular fines, jail, DUI school and license revocation. Tough DUI laws apply equally to young drivers, and a suspected drunk driver can be reported by dialing *NHP.

4. 4. Where can an applicant obtain more information about a Nevada restricted license?

   1. At a local DMV office
   2. Only from a private driving school
   3. From the nearest court clerk
   4. Only after passing a commercial road test
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   At a local DMV office. Nevada's restricted-license section directs applicants to a local DMV office for additional information and applications. The private-school, court-clerk, and commercial-test choices add requirements that the cited passage does not state. A restricted license can involve age, hardship, school travel, or a portion of a suspension or revocation period, so an applicant should confirm the applicable category and paperwork with the agency. The useful cue is that the DMV is the source named for both information and applications, not a general driving school or unrelated court office.

5. 5. What road conditions commonly cause a vehicle to skid?

   1. A dry road with clear pavement only
   2. Only a fully charged battery
   3. Ice, packed snow, wet pavement, or gravel
   4. A properly adjusted rearview mirror
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   Ice, packed snow, wet pavement, or gravel. Loss of traction is not limited to winter storms. The handbook identifies ice and packed snow as usual causes, while wet pavement and gravel can also make a vehicle slide. A clear dry road is not the only setting in which a skid can occur, and the battery or mirror choices have no direct relationship to tire grip. Reduce speed when traction is uncertain, avoid abrupt inputs, and use the vehicle owner's guidance because braking and steering systems respond differently during recovery.

6. 6. An emergency vehicle uses flashing lights while approaching from behind. What should you do on a Nevada road?

   
   1. Stop beside the center line
   2. Keep your speed so it can pass on the left
   3. Move right, clear any intersection, and stop
   4. Turn left immediately into the nearest driveway
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   Move right, clear any intersection, and stop. Flashing lights indicate that the emergency vehicle needs priority. Nevada instructs the driver to move immediately to the right side of the road, stay clear of an intersection, and stop until the vehicle has passed. Maintaining speed assumes the emergency vehicle can safely work around you, while stopping at the center line leaves the roadway obstructed. A sudden driveway turn may create a new conflict and is not the stated response. Signal, check nearby traffic, move right smoothly, and remain stopped until the route is clear.

7. 7. At a Nevada YIELD sign, whose right of way must a driver yield to?

   1. Vehicles that are parked at the curb
   2. Only vehicles approaching from behind
   3. No vehicle if the driver reached the sign first
   4. Vehicles making a U-turn from the intersection
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   Vehicles making a U-turn from the intersection. At a yield-controlled intersection, the driver must give way to vehicles making a U-turn from the intersection. This duty applies along with slowing down, checking cross traffic, and yielding to pedestrians and through traffic. A driver cannot claim priority merely because the vehicle is approaching the sign first. Waiting for another driver to wave is also unreliable because the full traffic picture may include a pedestrian or a vehicle from another direction. Scan every approach, let the turning vehicle clear, and enter only when the movement is safe.

8. 8. What must drivers do at a flashing yellow arrow?

   1. Stop and wait for a solid green arrow
   2. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning
   3. Turn immediately because the movement is protected
   4. Yield only to vehicles behind them
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   Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning. A flashing yellow arrow permits a turn only after the driver yields to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. The arrow does not protect the movement, even though the signal is yellow rather than red. Turning immediately can cut across a person in the crosswalk or an approaching vehicle. Slow enough to see the conflict area, yield to those with priority, and complete the turn only when the path is clear. Remember that the arrow flashes yellow because caution and yielding remain necessary.

9. 9. How far does the Nevada handbook say a car at 30 mph travels before stopping on ice?

   1. About 100 feet
   2. About 30 feet
   3. About 373 feet, well over a football field
   4. About 1,000 feet
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   About 373 feet, well over a football field. If you are going 30 mph, your stopping distance on ice would be 373 feet, well over the length of a football field, compared with roughly 100 feet on dry pavement. Doubling speed more than doubles braking distance, so slow down early on icy roads, brake gently, and leave far more following distance than usual. Bridges and shaded curves freeze first.

10. 10. What protection does a green turn arrow provide?

    1. It removes the need to check for bicycles
    2. It permits every movement through the intersection
    3. It requires a complete stop before turning
    4. It protects the turn from other traffic, subject to duties toward pedestrians and traffic already present
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    It protects the turn from other traffic, subject to duties toward pedestrians and traffic already present. A green turn arrow protects the indicated movement from other traffic, but it does not erase the driver’s duty to watch for pedestrians, bicycles, and traffic already in the intersection. Turning in any direction exceeds what the arrow shows. A complete stop is not the general meaning of a green arrow, and vulnerable road users still require attention. Follow the arrow, scan the crosswalk and intersection, and complete the turn smoothly only when those road users are clear.

11. 11. What must a Nevada minor's parent do for the minor to register as an organ donor?

    1. Sign an affidavit on the DMV-002 application acknowledging the donation cannot be amended or revoked
    2. Nothing, minors register on their own
    3. Pay a $10 fee
    4. Provide a doctor's letter
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    Sign an affidavit on the DMV-002 application acknowledging the donation cannot be amended or revoked. Minors who wish to be organ donors may have a parent or guardian sign an affidavit on the DMV-002 application indicating that the parent or guardian understands they cannot amend or revoke the donation. Adult applicants simply check the donor box, and the registry decision is legally binding. Sharing the decision with family avoids confusion later, and the registry can be joined online at any time.

12. 12. What do Nevada railroad crossing signs warn drivers to do?

    
    1. Accelerate before reaching the tracks
    2. Slow down and possibly stop for a train
    3. Turn around at every crossing
    4. Park beside the nearest rail
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    Slow down and possibly stop for a train. Nevada says railroad crossing signs warn drivers to slow down and possibly stop for a train. That warning gives the driver time to check both directions, observe signals, and keep the vehicle clear of the tracks. Accelerating reduces the time available to react, turning around is not required at every crossing, and parking beside a rail creates a separate safety and legal problem. Treat the sign as an advance cue, reduce speed smoothly, and enter the crossing only when the path is clear and the vehicle can fully clear the rails.

13. 13. When turning left on a two-way Nevada road, which lane should the driver use?

    
    1. Any opposing lane that has no vehicle in it
    2. The far right lane before and after the turn
    3. The lane just to the right of the center line, then the nearest lane in the new direction
    4. The shoulder until the next intersection
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    The lane just to the right of the center line, then the nearest lane in the new direction. Nevada directs a driver making a left turn on a two-way road to use the lane just to the right of the center line and complete the turn into the traffic lane closest to the intended direction. The far-right choice starts from the wrong position, and an opposing lane is not a general turning path. The shoulder is not a substitute for a travel lane. Signal, yield to pedestrians and traffic with the right-of-way, keep the wheels straight until the turn begins, and change lanes only after moving safely away from the intersection.

14. 14. A Nevada motorist wants to pass a cyclist on a two-lane road with no adjacent lane. What minimum clearance is required?

    1. At least three feet to the cyclist's left
    2. Exactly one foot if the motorist sounds the horn
    3. No clearance if the cyclist is near the shoulder
    4. Three inches when passing below the speed limit
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    At least three feet to the cyclist's left. When no adjacent lane exists, Nevada requires the motorist to pass to the cyclist's left at a safe distance of at least three feet. The vehicle must stay left until safely clear before returning right. A horn does not replace physical space, and riding close to the shoulder does not remove the cyclist's protection. Slow down, wait for a clear view, and avoid squeezing through a narrow gap. The three-foot figure is the quick memory cue, but the pass also has to be reasonably safe for surrounding traffic.

15. 15. When approaching a stopped emergency or service vehicle on a Nevada roadway, which action is required when possible?

    1. Stop on the shoulder marked for emergency use
    2. Maintain the posted speed beside the vehicle
    3. Use a lane that is not adjacent to the stopped vehicle
    4. Pass closely so traffic can keep moving
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    Use a lane that is not adjacent to the stopped vehicle. Nevada asks drivers approaching stopped emergency, utility, or service vehicles to slow below the posted limit, proceed cautiously, and use a nonadjacent lane when that can be done safely. The lane change creates a buffer for people working beside the roadway. Maintaining the limit ignores the reduced-speed requirement, while stopping on an emergency shoulder can interfere with authorized responders. Check traffic before moving over, and be prepared to stop if weather, congestion, or another hazard makes the lane change unsafe.

16. 16. On a Nevada road with several lanes moving in the same direction, what should slower traffic do?

    1. Drive on the shoulder to create room for faster vehicles
    2. Remain in the left lane so merging traffic cannot enter
    3. Accelerate above the limit until no vehicle is behind it
    4. Move to the right and allow other drivers to pass
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    Move to the right and allow other drivers to pass. When two or more lanes travel in one direction, Nevada's guidance places slower traffic on the right so other drivers can pass. Staying left can cause traffic to stack up and may encourage an impatient driver to attempt a risky pass. The choice “Remain in the left lane so merging traffic cannot enter” reverses the lane-management rule. A useful roadside cue is a faster vehicle closing from behind while you are not preparing for a left turn. Hold a steady, lawful speed, check mirrors, and move right when the lane is clear.

17. 17. What color and shape identify Nevada’s common warning signs?

    1. Blue and circular
    2. White and rectangular
    3. Red and octagonal
    4. Yellow or yellow green and diamond shaped
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    Yellow or yellow green and diamond shaped. Nevada uses yellow or yellow green for general warnings, and warning signs are commonly diamond shaped. This combination alerts a driver to a special condition or hazard ahead. White rectangular signs generally communicate regulations, while red octagons identify STOP and blue signs commonly identify driver services. The shape and color work together as a quick visual cue before the driver has read every symbol. When a yellow diamond appears, scan ahead, prepare for the announced condition, and adjust speed if the roadway requires it.

18. 18. What license revocation period does Nevada list for a subsequent DUI offense within seven years?

    1. Three years
    2. Six months
    3. One year
    4. Permanent revocation
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    Three years. Nevada lists a three-year license revocation for a subsequent DUI offense within seven years. The one-year period belongs to a second offense, and six months is shorter than the listed consequence. The handbook does not describe this item as a permanent revocation, so that choice goes beyond the stated rule. The same section also lists a prison sentence and fine range, but those criminal consequences should not be substituted for the separate license period. Count the prior offenses first, then match the period to that category.

19. 19. A Nevada pedestrian sees a flashing Don't Walk signal without a countdown timer before stepping off the curb. What should happen?

    1. The pedestrian should start before the hand becomes steady
    2. The pedestrian must not begin crossing
    3. The pedestrian may cross if the nearest lane is empty
    4. The pedestrian should wait in the roadway for the next cycle
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    The pedestrian must not begin crossing. A flashing Don't Walk or raised-hand indication without a countdown timer means a pedestrian may not begin crossing. Someone who entered lawfully may continue toward a curb, sidewalk, safety zone, or other safe place. The empty-lane choice ignores the signal, and waiting in the roadway creates a needless hazard. Starting before the hand becomes steady is also not the rule. Drivers should remain alert for people finishing a lawful crossing, while pedestrians should look for a WALK indication before entering.

20. 20. For how long before getting a license must a Nevada minor stay free of at-fault crashes and moving violation convictions?

    1. 30 days
    2. Six months
    3. A full year
    4. Two years
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    Six months. Minors must remain free of any at-fault crashes, moving violation convictions, and any alcohol or drug conviction for six months before receiving a license. Thirty days is too short, and one or two years are longer than the rule. This lines up with the six month minimum permit period, so a violation late in the permit stage can delay the license.