NV Permit Practice Test 8

All 20 questions in test 8

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1. 1. What minimum license revocation period does Nevada list for a first criminal DUI offense?

   1. At least five years
   2. At least 30 days
   3. At least 90 days
   4. At least 185 days
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   At least 185 days. Nevada lists a minimum license revocation of 185 days for a first DUI offense. The judge may count time from an administrative revocation toward that period, but the minimum listed consequence is still 185 days. Thirty and 90 days understate the handbook's figure, while five years belongs to neither the first-offense rule nor the listed range. When reviewing a DUI question, separate the license action from jail, community service, fines, and DUI school because each consequence has its own figure and condition.

2. 2. What does the yellow diamond shape of the pictured warning sign tell a driver?

   
   1. The route is a legal speed limit
   2. A hazard or special condition is ahead
   3. The roadway is an actual railroad crossing
   4. The street is reserved for parking
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   A hazard or special condition is ahead. A yellow diamond with a black symbol warns of a hazard or special road condition ahead. The pictured crossroad symbol warns of an intersection, so scan for vehicles entering or crossing your path. The shape does not identify a speed limit, a railroad crossing itself, or a parking space. A white rectangular sign generally gives a regulatory instruction. Recognize the warning early and adjust speed to the road, traffic, and visibility before reaching the condition shown.

3. 3. At the stop sign shown ahead, where must a driver come to a full stop?

   
   1. Behind the stop sign at the crosswalk or stop line
   2. Beside the sign only if another vehicle is present
   3. In the intersection so cross traffic can see the vehicle
   4. Past the crosswalk whenever the road appears clear
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   Behind the stop sign at the crosswalk or stop line. Nevada requires a full stop behind the stop sign at the crosswalk or stop line. If the view is blocked, the driver may slowly move forward to determine when it is safe to proceed, but that does not remove the initial stopping duty. Stopping beside the sign, inside the intersection, or beyond the crosswalk changes the required position and can expose the vehicle to cross traffic. Approach under control, stop at the marked point, check pedestrians and traffic, and move only when the path is safe.

4. 4. What is the safest response when a vehicle begins to hydroplane in heavy rain?

   1. Accelerate to restore tire contact
   2. Brake as hard as possible
   3. Turn sharply toward the shoulder
   4. Slow down
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   Slow down. Hydroplaning means the tires have lost contact with the pavement, so sudden braking, steering, or acceleration can make control worse. The Nevada handbook emphasizes slowing down when heavy rainfall produces this loss of traction. Hard braking can increase the slide, and a sharp turn may send the vehicle across lanes or off the road. Ease off the accelerator, keep steering movements gentle, and let the tires regain contact before making a larger correction. The prevention cue is especially important: reduce speed before water buildup becomes a problem.

5. 5. What does Nevada's right-of-way rule actually establish for drivers?

   1. Priority only for vehicles at signalized intersections
   2. An unconditional promise that the favored driver may continue
   3. Which road user must yield, without guaranteeing safe passage
   4. A guarantee that pedestrians must always wait
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   Which road user must yield, without guaranteeing safe passage. Nevada describes right-of-way as a yielding rule, not a shield from danger. A driver may be entitled to proceed under the traffic rule and still must take every practical step to avoid a crash. The tempting unconditional option treats priority as permission to ignore a hazard, which the handbook rejects. A driver should scan for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles even after another road user appears obligated to yield. The phrase to remember is that right-of-way identifies who yields, while safe driving still requires cooperation and caution.

6. 6. Which situation is an exception to Nevada's school-zone U-turn prohibition?

   1. The signs or lights show that the school zone is not in effect
   2. A driver is running late for work
   3. The road has no painted center line
   4. A vehicle behind the driver is following closely
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   The signs or lights show that the school zone is not in effect. Nevada prohibits U-turns in school zones, but the handbook lists specific exceptions. One is when the signs or lights designate that the school zone is currently not in effect. Being late, lacking a center line, or having a close follower does not change the legal restriction. A driver should check the active school-zone controls and the surrounding conditions before turning around. The important cue is that the exception depends on the zone's posted or illuminated status, not on a driver's personal urgency or the markings alone.

7. 7. Who must wear a helmet on a moped in Nevada?

   1. Only riders under 18
   2. Moped operators and passengers
   3. No one, since mopeds are not motorcycles
   4. Only passengers
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   Moped operators and passengers. Nevada requires both moped operators and passengers to wear helmets. The rule is not limited to minors or to passengers, and mopeds are not exempt just because they are smaller than motorcycles. Moped owners must register their mopeds with the DMV, a one time fee meant to help prevent theft, although insurance is not required. Operators must generally stay in the far right lane.

8. 8. What must a driver do when approaching a Nevada YIELD sign?

   1. Slow down, yield to required traffic, and check all directions
   2. Stop for exactly five seconds before moving
   3. Enter first because the sign gives approaching traffic priority
   4. Look only to the left before continuing
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   Slow down, yield to required traffic, and check all directions. A yield sign does not automatically require a complete stop. The driver must slow on approach, give way to pedestrians and through traffic, and check all directions before entering. A five-second pause is not part of the rule, and entering first reverses the priority established by the sign. The sign also does not limit the rule to a particular turning movement. Use the sign as a prompt to reduce speed and evaluate who has priority. Stop if the traffic situation requires it, otherwise continue only after the path is safe.

9. 9. An emergency vehicle approaches on a Nevada road with its siren sounding. Where should you stop?

   
   1. In the middle of the intersection so it can go around
   2. At the right side of the road, clear of the intersection
   3. On the left shoulder, regardless of traffic direction
   4. In your lane without changing position
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   At the right side of the road, clear of the intersection. Nevada requires a driver to yield immediately to an emergency vehicle using a siren or flashing lights. Move to the right side, make sure the vehicle is clear of the intersection, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle passes. Stopping in the intersection creates a blockage, while choosing the left shoulder may place the vehicle in the emergency vehicle's path. Staying in the lane also fails to create a clear route. The key visual cue is an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, followed by a controlled move right and a full stop.

10. 10. Nevada prohibits parking within what distance of the nearest railroad rail?

    1. 20 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 50 feet
    4. 100 feet
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    50 feet. A vehicle may not be parked within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad. The rule protects sight lines and preserves room around tracks for trains and railroad operations. Fifteen feet appears in the handbook as a stopping distance from tracks when a train is coming, while 20 feet is used for some fire-hydrant and crosswalk restrictions. One hundred feet is not the parking distance listed here. Before leaving a vehicle near rail lines, measure from the nearest rail, not from a sign or crossing gate.

11. 11. When yellow center lines are broken, when may you pass?

    1. Only after crossing a solid white line
    2. Only while approaching an intersection
    3. Whenever the vehicle ahead is moving slowly
    4. When it is safe to do so
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    When it is safe to do so. A broken yellow center line allows passing only when the maneuver is safe. The broken marking gives permission to consider passing, not a command to pass whenever a vehicle is slow. Approaching an intersection may introduce additional hazards, and a solid white line is unrelated to the opposing-direction center marking. Check sight distance, oncoming traffic, roadway space, and nearby intersections before moving left. If any condition is uncertain, remain behind the vehicle and wait for a better section.

12. 12. Why are the shapes and colors of highway signs useful to drivers?

    1. They identify the vehicle owner
    2. They make every sign a speed limit
    3. They show that all intersections have signals
    4. They help drivers understand the message quickly
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    They help drivers understand the message quickly. Nevada gives highway sign shapes and colors special meanings so drivers can understand a message quickly. This visual information is useful before a driver has time to read every word or symbol. It does not mean that every sign sets a speed limit, that every intersection has a signal, or that a sign identifies a vehicle owner. Learn the common patterns, then confirm the exact instruction from the sign itself. Recognizing the visual code early gives you more time to slow, yield, stop, or follow a route.

13. 13. Why are signs, signals, and highway markings used together?

    1. To make passing legal in every lane
    2. To replace every roadway inspection
    3. To control traffic and make safe driving easier
    4. To provide fuel to every vehicle
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    To control traffic and make safe driving easier. Signs, signals, and pavement markings work as a coordinated traffic-control system. They regulate movement, warn about conditions, show where to travel, and make roadway decisions easier to understand. The choices about inspections, universal passing, and fuel describe unrelated subjects rather than the purpose of traffic-control devices. Read the device in front of you, compare it with lane markings and nearby signals, and follow the combined message. A driver who notices only one element can miss a turn restriction, warning, or required stopping action.

14. 14. At 40 mph or less, what minimum following distance does the handbook recommend?

    
    1. Exactly one second behind the vehicle ahead
    2. At least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead
    3. At least eight seconds behind the vehicle ahead
    4. No timed gap if the road is dry
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    At least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead. For travel at 40 mph or less, the handbook gives two seconds as the minimum gap behind the vehicle in front. It also notes that instructors often recommend up to four seconds and that higher speeds, slippery surfaces, or reduced visibility call for more room. One second leaves little reaction time, while eight seconds is not the stated minimum for ordinary conditions. Dry pavement does not eliminate the need for space. Choose a fixed roadside object, start counting when the lead vehicle passes it, and make sure your front bumper reaches it after the count.

15. 15. How soon must a new Nevada resident register a vehicle?

    1. Within one year
    2. Within 30 days of establishing residency or when obtaining a license, whichever is earlier
    3. Only at the next renewal
    4. Within 10 days
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    Within 30 days of establishing residency or when obtaining a license, whichever is earlier. Drivers must register their vehicles within 30 days of establishing residency in Nevada or at the time they obtain a driver license, whichever occurs earlier. In Clark and Washoe counties a passing emissions inspection report is required for most gasoline vehicles of model year 1968 and newer and for diesel vehicles of 1968 or newer up to 14,000 pounds GVWR.

16. 16. What do broken or dashed white lines generally indicate?

    1. A centerline separating opposing traffic
    2. A boundary that always prohibits lane changes
    3. Same-direction lanes where a safe lane change may be made
    4. A stop line before every intersection
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    Same-direction lanes where a safe lane change may be made. Broken or dashed white lines mark lanes on a road with more than one lane moving in the same direction. Unlike a solid white boundary, they generally permit a lane change or passing movement when the maneuver is safe. The marking does not authorize crossing into opposing traffic, and it is not a stop line. Check mirrors, signal, judge the gap, and move smoothly without straddling the line. The visual cue is a repeated white segment rather than one continuous boundary.

17. 17. When is a U-turn permitted in a Nevada school zone under the handbook's exception?

    1. When no children are present or the zone is not in effect
    2. Whenever the driver signals for 100 feet
    3. Only when another vehicle waves the driver through
    4. At any time between school arrival and dismissal
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    When no children are present or the zone is not in effect. Nevada prohibits U-turns in school zones except under listed conditions, including when no children are present or when signs and lights show that the zone is not currently in effect. The exception also covers days with no school and certain times between school sessions. A turn signal does not cancel the school-zone restriction, and another driver's wave has no legal force. The broad arrival-to-dismissal option reverses the safety purpose. Look for the zone's active signs and lights before considering any turnaround, then verify the roadway is clear.

18. 18. What happens if a Nevada applicant uses a cell phone during the drive test?

    1. The examiner gives a warning
    2. Points are deducted but the test continues
    3. The test is an automatic failure
    4. Nothing, if it is hands-free
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    The test is an automatic failure. The Nevada handbook states that using a cellular phone during a drive test results in automatic failure. It is not a warning or a point deduction, and the handbook makes no hands-free exception for the test. Passengers and animals are also not allowed in the vehicle during the road test. Put the phone away before the examiner gets in. A $25 fee is charged for the initial knowledge and skills tests.

19. 19. Which occupants must wear seat belts in Nevada when the vehicle is equipped with them?

    1. The driver and any passengers age six and older
    2. Only front seat occupants
    3. Only the driver
    4. Only passengers under 18
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    The driver and any passengers age six and older. The driver and every passenger age six and older must wear a safety belt if the vehicle has them. The rule is not limited to the front seat, the driver, or minors. Children under six who are also shorter than 57 inches must ride in an approved child restraint system instead, and children under two must be rear facing in the back seat.

20. 20. Who may supervise a Nevada driver on a Class C instruction permit?

    1. Any licensed driver age 18 or older
    2. A licensed driver 21 or older with at least one year of experience, seated beside the learner
    3. A parent, even without a license
    4. Any passenger with a learner's permit
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    A licensed driver 21 or older with at least one year of experience, seated beside the learner. A Class C permit holder must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is 21 or older, has at least one year of licensed driving experience, and is seated beside the learner. An 18 year old does not meet the age rule, an unlicensed parent cannot supervise, and another permit holder is not licensed. Motorcycle permit holders instead need direct visual supervision by a licensed rider who meets the same age and experience rules.