Nevada written knowledge test practice test 1

Question 1

When should you leave more space between you and the car ahead?

Accepted Answer

In rain, fog, or at night

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Only on dry, sunny days

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Only when driving in cities

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Only when the car ahead is small

Question 2

At a four-way stop, you and an oncoming car stop at the same time. You want to turn left; they are going straight. Who goes first?

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The car going straight

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You do, since you are turning

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Whoever has the larger car

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Neither; wait for another car

Question 3

Why must drivers always yield to trains at a crossing?

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Trains cannot stop quickly or steer away

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Trains are always on a set schedule

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Trains have stop signs at crossings too

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Train crossings are private land

Question 4

How can you report a suspected drunk driver from a cell phone anywhere in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

Dial *647

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Dial *800

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Dial 311

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Dial *411

Question 5

Over a Nevada freeway lane you see a red X with the word CLOSED. What must you do?

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Do not drive in that lane

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Drive in it at a lower speed

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Use it only to pass slow cars

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Use it only if you have a passenger

Question 6

An Interstate route has three digits, and the first digit is even. What does that usually mean?

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It loops around a city or links two Interstates

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It runs only east and west across the country

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It is a toll road with no free lanes

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It is closed to trucks in winter

Question 7

In Nevada, how close to the nearest rail of a railroad may you park?

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No closer than 50 feet

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No closer than 10 feet

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No closer than 25 feet

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No closer than 80 feet

Question 8

On a long, dull highway drive, you start to feel drowsy and stare blankly ahead. What should you do?

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Take a break and move your eyes often

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Drive faster so you finish sooner

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Look only at the road right ahead

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Turn up the heat and the radio

Question 9

When should you be most alert for animals near this sign?

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At dawn and at dusk

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At noon on sunny days

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Only in the winter months

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Only when it is raining

Question 10

Why should you keep your windshield clean?

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Dirt and glare make it harder to see

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It helps the car go a little faster

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It helps you save some fuel

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It only makes the car look nice

Question 11

According to the Nevada manual, when does a school zone speed limit apply on school days, unless posted?

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30 minutes before to 30 minutes after school

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From 1 hour before to 1 hour after school

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Only while children are out at recess or lunch

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From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Question 12

You are at a crosswalk and a child runs out after a ball. What should you do?

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Stop and expect more children to follow

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Swerve around the child and keep going

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Honk and keep going at the same speed

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Speed up to pass before more come

Question 13

Before you back out of a driveway, what is the safest step?

Accepted Answer

Walk around the car to check for children

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Rev the engine to warn anyone nearby

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Back out fast to spend less time in the way

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Rely only on your mirrors and camera

Question 14

You turn right on a green light. A person is crossing the street you are turning onto. Who has the right-of-way?

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The person crossing

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You do, since your light is green

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Whoever reached the corner first

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You do, if you signaled early

Question 15

What does a green arrow pointing left mean?

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You may turn left; oncoming cars must stop

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You must yield to oncoming traffic before turning

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Left turns are not allowed until it goes out

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The left lane is closing just ahead

Question 16

A sign and a police officer at an intersection give you different orders. Whom do you obey?

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The police officer

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The sign

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Whichever is closer to you

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Whichever is more cautious

Question 17

May you park in a disability space without a valid placard or plate?

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No, it is not allowed

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Yes, for a short stop

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Yes, at night

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Yes, if the lot is full

Question 18

What speed limit does the Nevada manual list for business and residential areas?

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25 mph

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20 mph

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30 mph

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40 mph

Question 19

When should you turn on your headlights?

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Any time it is hard to see

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Only after the sun has fully set

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Only in cities with streetlights

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Only on highways

Question 20

A school bus ahead of you has flashing yellow lights. What does this mean?

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It is getting ready to stop

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It is letting children off now

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You may pass it with care

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It is broken down

Question 21

When should you adjust your seat and mirrors?

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Before you start to drive

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While driving on the highway

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Only when you buy the car

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While waiting at a red light

Question 22

You see smoke coming from under the hood. What should you do?

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Pull over, get out, and move away

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Open the hood right away to look

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Keep driving to the next garage

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Pour water on the engine at once

Question 23

You see brake lights far ahead on the highway. What should you do?

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Ease off the gas and get ready to slow

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Speed up to close the gap to them

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Brake hard right away to be safe

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Change lanes at once without looking

Question 24

Marijuana is legal for adults in some states. Is it legal to drive while impaired by it?

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No, impaired driving is illegal everywhere

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Yes, in states where it is legal

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Yes, if you have a medical card

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Yes, if you used only a small amount

Question 25

In Nevada, how far may you drive in a center left-turn lane before you make your left turn?

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No more than 200 feet

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No more than 150 feet

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No more than 400 feet

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No more than 600 feet

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Practice test 1 questions

When should you leave more space between you and the car ahead?

At a four-way stop, you and an oncoming car stop at the same time. You want to turn left; they are going straight. Who goes first?

Why must drivers always yield to trains at a crossing?

How can you report a suspected drunk driver from a cell phone anywhere in Nevada?

Over a Nevada freeway lane you see a red X with the word CLOSED. What must you do?

An Interstate route has three digits, and the first digit is even. What does that usually mean?

In Nevada, how close to the nearest rail of a railroad may you park?

On a long, dull highway drive, you start to feel drowsy and stare blankly ahead. What should you do?

When should you be most alert for animals near this sign?

Why should you keep your windshield clean?

According to the Nevada manual, when does a school zone speed limit apply on school days, unless posted?

You are at a crosswalk and a child runs out after a ball. What should you do?

Before you back out of a driveway, what is the safest step?

You turn right on a green light. A person is crossing the street you are turning onto. Who has the right-of-way?

What does a green arrow pointing left mean?

A sign and a police officer at an intersection give you different orders. Whom do you obey?

May you park in a disability space without a valid placard or plate?

What speed limit does the Nevada manual list for business and residential areas?

When should you turn on your headlights?

A school bus ahead of you has flashing yellow lights. What does this mean?

When should you adjust your seat and mirrors?

You see smoke coming from under the hood. What should you do?

You see brake lights far ahead on the highway. What should you do?

Marijuana is legal for adults in some states. Is it legal to drive while impaired by it?

In Nevada, how far may you drive in a center left-turn lane before you make your left turn?

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Practice test 1 of 10 — Nevada permit test

Practice test 1 questions

When should you leave more space between you and the car ahead?

At a four-way stop, you and an oncoming car stop at the same time. You want to turn left; they are going straight. Who goes first?

Why must drivers always yield to trains at a crossing?

How can you report a suspected drunk driver from a cell phone anywhere in Nevada?

Over a Nevada freeway lane you see a red X with the word CLOSED. What must you do?

An Interstate route has three digits, and the first digit is even. What does that usually mean?

In Nevada, how close to the nearest rail of a railroad may you park?

On a long, dull highway drive, you start to feel drowsy and stare blankly ahead. What should you do?

When should you be most alert for animals near this sign?

Why should you keep your windshield clean?

According to the Nevada manual, when does a school zone speed limit apply on school days, unless posted?

You are at a crosswalk and a child runs out after a ball. What should you do?

Before you back out of a driveway, what is the safest step?

You turn right on a green light. A person is crossing the street you are turning onto. Who has the right-of-way?

What does a green arrow pointing left mean?

A sign and a police officer at an intersection give you different orders. Whom do you obey?

May you park in a disability space without a valid placard or plate?

What speed limit does the Nevada manual list for business and residential areas?

When should you turn on your headlights?

A school bus ahead of you has flashing yellow lights. What does this mean?

When should you adjust your seat and mirrors?

You see smoke coming from under the hood. What should you do?

You see brake lights far ahead on the highway. What should you do?

Marijuana is legal for adults in some states. Is it legal to drive while impaired by it?

In Nevada, how far may you drive in a center left-turn lane before you make your left turn?

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