Nevada DMV Permit Practice Test 3
Test 3 of 10. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 20 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Nevada test.
- Questions25
- Correct to pass20
- Passing score80%
- Minimum age15 years 6 months
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1. Which vehicle may not use a Nevada high-occupancy vehicle lane, even with two or more people on board?
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Answer C: A truck with more than two axles
Nevada high-occupancy vehicle lanes admit motorcycles even with a single rider and count babies as occupants, but vehicles with more than two axles, including vehicle and trailer combinations, are not eligible.
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2. The lane you are in is marked with a straight arrow and a right-turn arrow together. What does that mean?
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Answer D: Drivers in that lane may either go straight or turn right
A lane marked with two arrows serves both movements, so a driver in it may take either one.
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3. You have just returned to your own lane after passing. Why should you not slow down straight away?
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Answer A: The vehicle you passed is close behind and needs room to stop
Returning and then braking leaves the driver you just overtook with almost no following distance, which is how a pass turns into a rear-end collision.
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4. Which speed limit does the Nevada handbook give as typical for business and residential areas?
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Answer C: 25 mph
The Nevada handbook lists 25 mph for business and residential areas and for some school zones, with 15 mph reserved for the tightest school zones.
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5. What extra fee does Nevada add for an in-person renewal of a license that has been expired more than 30 days?
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Answer B: $10
Nevada adds a $10 late fee to the other applicable fees for an in-person renewal of a license expired over 30 days.
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6. What penalty applies to a third handheld cellphone or texting offense in Nevada?
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Answer C: $250 and four demerit points
A third or subsequent Nevada handheld cellphone or texting offense carries a $250 fine and four demerit points.
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7. Traffic is entering the freeway from a ramp ahead of you and you are in the right lane. What should you do?
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Answer C: Move to another lane if it is safe, or adjust your speed to make room
Merging drivers may have little room to adjust. Helping them in by changing lanes or easing your speed prevents conflicts even though they must legally yield to you.
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8. When may studded snow tires be used on Nevada highways?
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Answer A: From October 1 through April 30
Nevada allows studded snow tires from October 1 through April 30; tires with retractable studs may be fitted year-round but the studs may only be extended during those dates.
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9. You are behind a slow vehicle on a two-lane road and a marked passing lane begins a mile ahead. What is the sensible choice?
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Answer D: Wait for the passing lane rather than using the opposing lane
A passing lane lets you overtake without ever entering the lane used by oncoming traffic, which is far safer than a pass a minute earlier.
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10. You leave a brightly lit service area onto a dark rural road. Why should you slow down for a while?
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Answer C: Your eyes need time to adjust, so at first you see less
Eyes take a few minutes to adapt from bright light to darkness, and during that time you can see much less than your headlights actually show.
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11. A Nevada minor is found guilty of a first firearm offense under NRS 202.300. How is the driving privilege affected?
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Answer C: Suspension or delayed issuance for up to one year
A Nevada minor's license may be suspended or its issuance delayed for up to one year for a first firearm offense under NRS 202.300, and for two years on a second offense.
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12. The passenger-side mirror on most vehicles is convex. What does this mean for the driver?
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Answer D: Vehicles in that mirror are closer than they appear
A convex mirror gives a wider view but shrinks what it shows, so a vehicle looks smaller and therefore farther away than it really is. Allow for this before changing lanes.
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13. What does Nevada impose for driving under the influence causing death or substantial bodily harm?
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Answer D: Two to 20 years in prison and a three-year revocation
Driving under the influence causing death or substantial bodily harm carries two to 20 years in prison, a fine of $2,000 to $5,000 and a three-year revocation.
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14. What should you check on the hitch before towing a trailer?
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Answer B: That the coupler is locked and the safety chains are crossed underneath
The coupler must be latched and pinned, and the chains crossed under the tongue so they cradle it if the coupling lets go.
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15. A 20-year-old Nevada driver tests at .04 percent alcohol concentration. What happens to the driving privilege?
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Answer C: It is suspended, because Nevada acts against drivers under 21 at .02 percent or more
For a driver under 21, a test showing .02 percent or more but less than .08 percent leads to an administrative suspension of the driving privilege.
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16. You have a small extinguisher and a fire has started under the hood. What is the safe way to use it?
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Answer B: Release the latch and spray through the gap without raising the hood at all
Opening the hood feeds the fire a rush of air, so spraying through the gap at the base of the flames is both safer and more effective.
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17. The signal ahead turns yellow while you are approaching it. What does the yellow light mean?
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Answer C: The red is coming; stop if you can do so safely
A steady yellow warns that the red is next. Stop if you can do so safely; enter the intersection only when stopping would be dangerous.
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18. What happens to a speeding fine committed in a Nevada highway work zone?
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Answer B: It is doubled
Nevada doubles fines for speeding in work zones, and moving barriers or signs to cross a closed road also brings double penalties.
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19. A new Nevada resident holds a valid driver license from another state. What must happen to that out-of-state license?
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Answer A: It must be surrendered
A Nevada resident may hold only one driver's license or identification card, so any credential from another jurisdiction must be handed over; it is voided and returned to the holder.
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20. How far should the driver chest be from the steering wheel?
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Answer B: At least about ten inches
The airbag deploys with great force in the first instants of a crash, so about ten inches between your chest and the wheel is the recommended minimum.
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21. What does a booster seat do for a child?
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Answer B: It lifts the child so that the adult belt crosses hips and shoulder
A booster raises the child so the adult belt lies on the strong parts of the body instead of the neck and the abdomen.
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22. You are entering a marked work zone. What should you expect?
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Answer B: A reduced posted speed, narrowed or shifted lanes, and traffic that may stop suddenly
Work zones change the geometry of the road and can bring traffic to a halt without warning, so the posted work zone speed and increased following distance both apply.
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23. You are about to descend a long steep grade. How should you control your speed?
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Answer D: Select a lower gear before starting down and use the brakes in firm, brief applications
Engine braking in a lower gear carries most of the load down the grade, while continuous brake pressure overheats the brakes and reduces their effectiveness.
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24. How long is a Nevada Class C instruction permit valid?
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Answer C: One year
A Nevada instruction permit is valid for one year, and the holder must carry it whenever driving.
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25. You are traveling at the same speed as a vehicle in the next lane, just behind its rear door. What should you do?
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Answer B: Change your speed so that you leave that driver's blind spot
That position is the classic blind spot. Slow slightly or move ahead so the other driver can see you before deciding to change lanes.