Nevada DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

At what age can a Nevada teen apply for a learner's permit?

Accepted Answer

15 and a half

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14 and a half

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15

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16

Question 2

What is the legal BAC limit for a driver age 21 or older in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

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0.04%

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0.06%

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0.10%

Question 3

Extreme desert heat in Nevada can cause which tire hazard that drivers should be aware of?

Accepted Answer

Tires can over-inflate and potentially blow out due to heat expansion

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Tires become sticky and slow the vehicle

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Tires deflate rapidly in hot weather

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Tires provide more traction in extreme heat

Question 4

You are driving in Las Vegas and see a pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and yield the right of way until the pedestrian has fully crossed your lane

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Honk to alert the pedestrian and proceed carefully

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Slow to 15 mph and pass behind the pedestrian

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Yield only if the pedestrian is directly in your path

Question 5

What is the default speed limit in a Nevada urban area when no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

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20 mph

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30 mph

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35 mph

Question 6

You are driving on a Nevada highway when a dust storm suddenly reduces visibility to near zero. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull completely off the road, turn off your lights, and wait until the storm passes

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Turn on your hazard lights and pull onto the shoulder to wait it out with feet on the brakes

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Speed up to exit the dust storm quickly

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Continue at reduced speed using your high beams

Question 7

Nevada's zero tolerance law sets the illegal BAC for drivers under 21 at:

Accepted Answer

0.02%

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0.00% — any detectable amount

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0.04%

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0.08%

Question 8

You want to make a right turn at a red light in Nevada. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely, yield to pedestrians and cross traffic, then turn if no sign prohibits it

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Proceed without stopping if no traffic is visible

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Right turns on red are prohibited statewide in Nevada

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Signal and proceed — right turns on red have the right of way

Question 9

What does Nevada's Move Over law require when passing a stopped emergency vehicle on a multi-lane highway?

Accepted Answer

Move one lane away from the stopped vehicle if safely possible, or slow to a safe speed

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Slow to 15 mph regardless of lane position

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Stop completely on the shoulder

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Move over only for law enforcement, not for tow trucks

Question 10

In Nevada, it is illegal to use a handheld cell phone while driving. What is the penalty for a first offense?

Accepted Answer

A fine and demerit points added to your driving record

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A verbal warning with no fine

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A fine but no points added to your license

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License suspension for 30 days

Question 11

You are driving on a Nevada highway and the road surface appears wet and shiny despite no recent rain. This may indicate:

Accepted Answer

Black ice — a nearly invisible layer of ice on the road surface

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The road was recently sealed and is still wet

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Fresh paint markings on the road

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An optical illusion — the road is dry

Question 12

When approaching a school bus stopped with flashing red lights on a Nevada highway, what must ALL traffic do on an undivided road?

Accepted Answer

All traffic in both directions must stop at least 15 feet from the bus

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Traffic behind the bus must stop; traffic in front may proceed

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Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully

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Stop only if children are visibly exiting

Question 13

On a Nevada freeway with multiple lanes in each direction, which lane should you use for normal travel?

Accepted Answer

The right lanes for normal driving; left lanes for passing only

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The far left (fast) lane at all times for maximum speed

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The center lane regardless of speed

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Any lane — Nevada has no lane use rules

Question 14

What is the minimum following distance recommended in Nevada under normal highway driving conditions?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

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1 second

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2 seconds

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4 seconds

Question 15

You must use your headlights in Nevada:

Accepted Answer

From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and when visibility is reduced

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Only between midnight and 5 AM

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Only when driving outside of city limits

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Only when other drivers have their headlights on

Question 16

When parallel parking on a Nevada street, how far may your vehicle be from the curb?

Accepted Answer

18 inches

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6 inches

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12 inches

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24 inches

Question 17

In Nevada, what is required before passing a vehicle on a two-lane highway?

Accepted Answer

Ensure there is a broken yellow centerline on your side, adequate distance, and no oncoming traffic

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Signal for at least 5 seconds before moving into the oncoming lane

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Honk to alert the driver ahead that you are passing

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Pass on the right shoulder if it is paved

Question 18

What does it mean when a traffic signal shows a steady yellow light?

Accepted Answer

The light is about to turn red — slow down and stop if safe to do so

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Speed up to clear the intersection before the light turns red

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The light is about to turn green — prepare to go

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Yield to cross traffic and then proceed

Question 19

What must you do if your vehicle's brakes fail while driving in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

Pump the brakes rapidly to build pressure, downshift, use the parking brake gently, and look for an escape route

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Turn off the ignition to slow the engine

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Turn the wheel sharply to generate friction

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Immediately open your door to create wind resistance

Question 20

A solid white line between lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction means:

Accepted Answer

Lane changes are prohibited

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Lane changes are discouraged but permitted if necessary

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The lane to your right is an exit lane

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The lane is closing ahead

Question 1 of 20

At what age can a Nevada teen apply for a learner's permit?