Nevada DMV Permit Practice Test 4

1. Why is heavy braking a poor idea while two wheels are still on a soft shoulder?

• A The brakes will fill with dust from the shoulder and stop working entirely
• B The two sides have different grip, so the vehicle can pull sharply
• C Braking pushes the vehicle further down the slope of the soft shoulder
• D The parking brake will engage on its own once the wheels lock on gravel

2. What is the minimum age for a Nevada instruction permit?

• A 15 years and 6 months
• B 15 years
• C 16 years
• D 14 years and 6 months

3. How does a full load of passengers and luggage affect your braking?

• A It shortens the stopping distance, because the extra weight presses the tires down
• B It lengthens the stopping distance, so you should brake earlier
• C It has no effect at all, since the brakes work the same whatever the load
• D It only matters on a downgrade, where the load pushes the vehicle forward

4. How long is the license revoked after a second Nevada driving under the influence conviction within seven years?

• A 185 days
• B Three years
• C One year
• D Five years

5. A Nevada school bus stops with flashing red lights on a divided highway with a raised median. What must a driver traveling in the opposite direction do?

• A Stop, because Nevada requires all traffic to stop for a school bus
• B Continue with care; only traffic moving in the same direction must stop
• C Stop, but only when children are actually visible on the roadway at that moment
• D Slow to 15 mph and pass the bus without stopping at all

6. A child in the back seat unfastens a seat belt while you are on the freeway. What should you do?

• A Pull off safely and refasten the belt
• B Reach back and refasten it while driving slowly
• C Ask an older passenger to unbuckle and go help
• D Carry on and deal with it once you have arrived

7. You are in the right-hand lane of a multilane street and that lane becomes a right-turn-only lane ahead, but you want to go straight. What should you do?

• A Continue straight from that lane, because the arrow applies only to drivers who choose to turn
• B Change into a through lane before you reach the markings for the turn lane
• C Stop at the line and wait for a gap so that you can move over once you are in the intersection
• D Turn right and then make a turn at the next opportunity to get back onto the route you wanted

8. How many demerit points does Nevada assess for a reckless driving conviction?

• A 8 points
• B 4 points
• C 6 points
• D 2 points

9. What are the minimum liability coverage amounts required in Nevada?

• A $25,000 for one person, $50,000 for two or more persons, and $25,000 for property damage
• B $15,000 for one person, $30,000 for two or more persons, and $10,000 for property damage
• C $30,000 for one person, $60,000 for two or more persons, and $25,000 for property damage
• D $25,000 for one person, $50,000 for two or more persons, and $20,000 for property damage

10. A child seat was in the car during a moderate crash. What should be done with it?

• A Replace it, because a seat that has been through a crash may be weakened
• B Keep on using it if the shell shows no cracks after a careful inspection
• C Wash the cover and tighten all the straps, which restores its strength
• D Use it only for a heavier child from now on, and never for a small baby

11. A black and white regulatory sign facing traffic at a divided section reads KEEP LEFT. What does it require?

• A Moving into the left lane and staying there to the next junction
• B Giving way to any vehicle that is passing on the right side
• C Turning left at the next opening in the median or island
• D Passing the island or obstruction on its left side

12. What fine and custodial range does Nevada set for a first driving under the influence offense?

• A A fine of $400 to $1,000 and jail of two days to six months
• B A fine of $2,000 to $5,000, one to six years in prison and three years of treatment
• C A written warning and mandatory attendance at a victim impact panel only
• D A fine of $750 to $1,000, 100 to 200 hours of community service and possible registration suspension

13. You are stopped in a shared through and right-turn lane with your right signal on, and a bicyclist rides up along your right side. What should you do?

• A Let the bicyclist clear the intersection or move ahead before you turn
• B Turn quickly, before the bicyclist reaches the front corner of your vehicle
• C Move as close to the curb as you can and turn without checking again
• D Sound the horn so that the bicyclist stops and lets you finish the turn

14. Under the Nevada rule effective January 2024, which vehicles may drive on a paved highway shoulder where signs authorize it?

• A Any vehicle carrying two or more occupants during the posted peak travel hours of the day
• B Only Nevada Highway Patrol vehicles responding to a reported crash
• C Authorized emergency vehicles, tow cars, coroner vehicles and public transit buses
• D Any vehicle whose driver judges the main travel lanes to be unsafe

15. A yellow horizontal rectangular sign showing one large arrow pointing left or right, facing traffic on the far side of a sharp bend, tells the driver

• A that a passing lane starts there
• B that the road ahead is closed
• C which way the roadway turns at that point
• D that a rest area entrance is on that side

16. May a 16-year-old ride in the bed of a pickup truck on a paved Nevada highway?

• A No, unless the vehicle is in an authorized parade or used for farming or ranching
• B Yes, provided the tailgate is closed and the passenger remains seated throughout the trip
• C Yes, at any speed below 35 miles per hour on a paved public highway
• D No, under any circumstances whatsoever anywhere in the state of Nevada

17. What happens to the license of a person found guilty of organizing an unauthorized speed contest on a Nevada highway?

• A It is suspended for not less than six months and not more than two years
• B A written warning is issued and 4 demerit points are added to the record
• C It is revoked for life, with no route to reinstatement at any later date
• D It is suspended for exactly 30 days, after which it is restored automatically

18. The center line beside your lane is solid yellow while the opposite side has a broken yellow line. What does this mean?

• A The road ahead narrows and becomes one-way in your direction
• B Neither direction may pass at this point, because one solid line binds both
• C Both directions may pass here as long as it is done with care
• D You may not pass, but traffic in the other direction may

19. When does the three-year Nevada SR-22 period begin to run?

• A On the date the original violation occurred
• B On the date the insurance company issues the policy, whenever that happens
• C On the first day of the calendar year following the suspension
• D On the date the license is actually reinstated

20. In Nevada, when does a crash lead to suspension of both the driver license and the vehicle registration for lack of coverage?

• A When the crash causes more than $750 in damage or injury and the driver has no liability insurance
• B When the crash causes any damage at all, regardless of whether the driver was insured at the time of the collision
• C Only when the driver is found at fault by a court and has no liability insurance in force
• D Only when the crash involves more than two vehicles and at least one of them is uninsured

21. A curb sign reads 2 Hour Parking, 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Saturday. When may you stay longer than two hours?

• A Outside those hours and on Sundays
• B Only on days when the space next to yours is also standing empty
• C At any time, because a posted time limit is only a recommendation
• D Whenever the vehicle displays a note giving the driver's phone number

22. The street you are turning right onto has a bike lane along its right edge. Where should your vehicle end up?

• A In the bike lane, because it is the lane nearest the curb on that street
• B In the first traffic lane to the left of the bike lane
• C Straddling the bike lane line, so you can move over when the lane ends
• D In the second traffic lane, leaving the first one free for bicycles

23. Two drivers each have three drinks, one over three hours and one in half an hour. What is the difference?

• A Neither is affected, because three drinks is a small amount
• B They reach exactly the same level, since the amount is equal
• C The fast drinker reaches a higher peak level
• D The slow drinker ends up more impaired by the end of the night

24. Why should you not leave the engine running when you walk away from your vehicle?

• A Because the battery will be completely flat within a couple of minutes
• B Because the engine oil drains back into the sump while it is idling
• C Because the vehicle can be stolen or can move on its own
• D Because idling makes the tires lose pressure faster than driving does

25. You are driving along a street lined with parked cars. What should you watch for?

• A Only the vehicles that have their brake lights on, since the rest are safely parked
• B Doors opening, vehicles pulling out and pedestrians stepping from between cars
• C Only the cars with a driver visible, since empty cars cannot move
• D Nothing special, because parked vehicles are outside the travel lane