Free Nevada Driver License practice questions

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Answer: B. An octagonal (eight-sided) red traffic sign always means STOP. Motorists must come to a complete stop behind the stop line or marked crosswalk, yield to pedestrians and cross traffic, and proceed only when clear. If there is no painted stop line, stop before entering the intersection itself at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where you have a clear view of approaching traffic.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 3: Driving Safely (p. 28)

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Answer: D. An inverted (downward-pointing) triangular sign is a YIELD sign. It requires drivers to slow down, yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and approaching traffic on the through highway, and stop if necessary to avoid a collision. You must be prepared to stop completely if necessary to let any oncoming or cross traffic and crossing pedestrians pass before proceeding onto the roadway.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 3: Driving Safely (p. 28)

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Answer: C. Under Nevada traffic law, at an intersection where there are no traffic signs or signals, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle approaching from the right. Even when you legally have the right-of-way, you must do everything possible to avoid a collision. Drivers should always signal their intentions, communicate clearly through eye contact with other motorists, and proceed through the junction only when cross-traffic is fully stopped.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 3: Driving Safely (p. 34)

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Answer: D. At a four-way stop intersection, the first vehicle to reach the intersection and come to a complete stop has the right-of-way. If two vehicles arrive at the exact same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on their right. Never assume another driver will yield to you, and always verify that cross-traffic has actually stopped before accelerating into the intersection.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 3: Driving Safely (p. 29)

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Answer: A. In Nevada, operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher constitutes Driving Under the Influence (DUI). For commercial drivers, the legal limit is 0.04 percent, and drivers can be convicted at lower levels if their driving ability is noticeably impaired. Nevada law also establishes severe administrative penalties and license revocations that take effect immediately upon arrest for driving under the influence.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 10: Driving Under the Influence (p. 79)

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Answer: D. Nevada enforces strict Zero Tolerance laws for drivers under 21 years of age. A driver under 21 with a BAC of at least 0.02 percent but less than 0.08 percent faces an administrative driver license revocation of 185 days and mandatory substance evaluation. The court also requires clinical substance abuse evaluation, and based on that evaluation report, the judge may order comprehensive alcohol or drug treatment for the young offender.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 10: Driving Under the Influence (p. 81)

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Answer: A. A flashing red traffic light means the same as a stop sign. You must come to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk, yield the right-of-way to cross traffic and pedestrians, and proceed only when it is safe to do so. Drivers facing a flashing red signal at a railroad crossing must also come to a complete stop and remain stationary until the train has fully cleared the tracks.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 3: Driving Safely (p. 30)

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Answer: C. A steady yellow traffic signal warns that the green interval has ended and the signal will be turning red. Drivers who have not entered the intersection must stop safely; drivers already in the intersection must continue moving and clear it safely. Never accelerate to beat a yellow light, as entering after the light turns red is an illegal violation that endangers turning vehicles and crossing pedestrians.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 3: Driving Safely (p. 30)

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Answer: C. Nevada's Basic Speed Rule requires motorists to drive at a reasonable and proper speed, taking into account traffic amount and type, weather conditions, visibility, road surface condition, and roadway width. Depending on adverse conditions, a safe speed may be considerably less than the posted limit. During adverse conditions such as heavy rainfall, ice, or blowing sand, traveling at the posted speed limit can be considered reckless and unlawful driving.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 3: Driving Safely (p. 35)

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Answer: B. Under Nevada traffic law, the speed limit in school zones and active school crossings is 15 miles per hour when children are present, during posted hours, or when warning beacons are flashing. Motorists must pay close attention to crossing guards and children entering crosswalks. U-turns and overtaking other vehicles are strictly prohibited within active school zones from the first school speed limit sign to the end school zone sign.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 3: Driving Safely (p. 35)

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Answer: A. Nevada's Move Over law requires motorists approaching stopped emergency or service vehicles with flashing lights to decrease their speed below the posted speed limit, proceed with caution, be prepared to stop, and move over to a lane away from the stopped vehicle if safe. If lane changing is impossible due to adjacent traffic or road conditions, slow down substantially and be ready to stop if personnel enter travel lanes.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 5: Special Driving Conditions (p. 61)

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Answer: B. Motorists must come to a complete stop when approaching a school bus displaying flashing red lights from either direction on any undivided highway or street. The only exception is on divided highways with an unpaved median or physical barrier, where oncoming traffic does not stop. Children crossing streets around stopped buses are vulnerable to unexpected traffic movements, requiring complete driver alertness until the bus resumes travel.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 6: Sharing the Road (p. 64)

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Answer: B. On two-lane roads, passing must occur on the left side of the vehicle being overtaken. Passing drivers must ensure oncoming lanes are clear of traffic and return safely to the right lane before meeting oncoming vehicles. Check oncoming sightlines and blind spots thoroughly before moving out, and use your left turn signal to communicate your passing maneuver.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 3: Driving Safely (p. 46)

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Answer: D. Never cut in sharply after passing. Drivers must continue until the entire front of the passed vehicle is visible in the inside rearview mirror before signaling and steering smoothly back into the right lane. Cutting back into the lane too soon can clip the front bumper of the passed car and cause a serious multi-vehicle rollover crash.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 3: Driving Safely (p. 47)

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Answer: D. Under Nevada traffic law, vehicles parked along a roadway where curbs exist must be parked with the right-hand wheels parallel to and within 18 inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. Always signal before steering toward the curb and check rearview and side mirrors to verify adequate space before backing into the parking stall.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 3: Driving Safely (p. 49)

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Answer: C. When parking downhill on a street with a curb, turn your front wheels toward the curb (to the right). If your vehicle rolls forward, the front tires will roll into the curb, preventing the car from rolling into traffic. Always engage your emergency parking brake securely and place automatic transmissions in Park before switching off the vehicle ignition.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 3: Driving Safely (p. 49)

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Answer: B. In Nevada, a teenager must be at least 15 and 1/2 years old to obtain an instruction permit. The applicant must pass a vision screening and the written knowledge test, and have parental or guardian consent. Applicants must also submit proof of full-time school enrollment or attendance and maintain good standing to retain their valid driving privileges.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 1: Getting Your Nevada Driver's License (p. 15)

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Answer: A. Nevada teen drivers holding an instruction permit must complete a minimum of 50 hours of supervised driving experience behind the wheel, with at least 10 hours completed during nighttime darkness, logged in their DMV driving log. All supervised practice hours must be conducted with a licensed parent, guardian, or other licensed adult driver who is at least 21 years old.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 1: Getting Your Nevada Driver's License (p. 15)

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Answer: B. In Nevada's desert climate, flash floods can inundate low washes in minutes. Just 6 inches of rushing water will reach the bottom of most cars and cause engine stalling, 12 inches will float many vehicles, and 2 feet will sweep almost any vehicle away. 'Turn Around, Don't Drown.' More than half of all flash flood fatalities are auto-related, and vehicles caught in rising water can easily roll over as they are swept toward deeper, swifter currents.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 5: Special Driving Conditions (p. 59)

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Answer: D. Nevada law requires every occupant of a motor vehicle—both front seat and rear seat—to wear a properly adjusted and securely fastened safety belt whenever the vehicle is operated on public roads. This requirement applies to all vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1968, and wearing a lap and shoulder belt significantly reduces serious injury or death in collisions.

Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Chapter 2: Buckle Up (p. 25)