Nevada: Demerit points and suspension — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “For a first offense of habitual truancy, a young driver's license may be suspended for what period?” · “What happens if you receive 12 or more demerit points in any 12-month period?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Nevada Driver's Handbook" (March 2024 (DMV 700)), Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.
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For how long may a young driver's license be suspended or its issuance delayed for placing graffiti on or defacing public or private property?
- Up to two years
- Up to 30 days
- Up to six months
- Up to five years
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Correct answer: Up to two years
Placing graffiti on or defacing property can cause suspension or a delayed issuance of up to two years.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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For a first offense of unlawfully handling or possessing a firearm, a young driver's license may be suspended or its issuance delayed for up to how long?
- 30 days
- One year
- Six months
- Three years
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Correct answer: One year
A first firearm offense can bring suspension or delayed issuance for up to one year.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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For a second offense of unlawfully handling or possessing a firearm, a young driver's license will be suspended or its issuance delayed for how long?
- 30 days
- Six months
- Five years
- Two years
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Correct answer: Two years
For a second firearm offense, the license will be suspended or issuance delayed for two years.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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For a first offense of habitual truancy, a young driver's license may be suspended for what period?
- At least 30 days but not more than 6 months
- At least 60 days but not more than 1 year
- At least 1 year but not more than 3 years
- Up to 7 days only
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Correct answer: At least 30 days but not more than 6 months
A first habitual truancy offense can bring a suspension of at least 30 days but not more than 6 months, or a 30-day delay in issuance.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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For a second or later offense of habitual truancy, a young driver's license may be suspended for what period?
- At least 30 days but not more than 6 months
- At least 2 years but not more than 4 years
- At least 60 days but not more than 1 year
- Up to 14 days only
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Correct answer: At least 60 days but not more than 1 year
For a second or subsequent truancy offense the license is suspended for at least 60 days but not more than 1 year.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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A young driver found guilty of participating in or organizing an unauthorized speed contest may have his or her license suspended for what period?
- Not less than 30 days but not more than 90 days
- Not less than six months but not more than two years
- Not less than one year but not more than five years
- Not less than two years but not more than ten years
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Correct answer: Not less than six months but not more than two years
A guilty finding for participating in or organizing an unauthorized speed contest brings a suspension of not less than six months and not more than two years.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What may happen to your license if you do not drive safely, obey the rules and respect the rights of other drivers?
- It will be replaced by a restricted permit for one year
- It will automatically be renewed with a warning
- It may be suspended, revoked, or canceled
- It will be limited to daytime driving only
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Correct answer: It may be suspended, revoked, or canceled
In Nevada a license is a privilege, and unsafe driving may lead to suspension, revocation, or cancellation.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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What happens to traffic violations that occur in other states?
- They are ignored unless they are for DUI
- They are added to your Nevada driving record
- They are kept only on the other state's record
- They are removed after the fine is paid
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Correct answer: They are added to your Nevada driving record
Even traffic violations that occur in other states are added to your Nevada driving record.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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For how long are most violations reportable to your insurance company?
- One year
- Five years
- Seven years
- Three years
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Correct answer: Three years
Most violations are reportable to your insurance company for three years.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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For how long do convictions related to DUI stay on your driving record?
- Seven years
- Three years
- Five years
- Ten years
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Correct answer: Seven years
Convictions related to DUI stay on your record for seven years.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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Over what period of time are demerit points counted?
- A 6-month period
- A 24-month period
- A 12-month period
- A 36-month period
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Correct answer: A 12-month period
Demerit points are counted during a 12-month period.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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When does the DMV enter an offense on your driver record and assign demerit points?
- When a police officer writes a warning to the driver at the roadside
- When it receives a conviction notice or civil infraction from a court
- When the driver's insurance company reports a claim to the DMV
- When the driver pays the ticket in person at a DMV office
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Correct answer: When it receives a conviction notice or civil infraction from a court
The offense is entered and points are assigned when the DMV receives a conviction notice or civil infraction from a court.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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What happens if you receive 12 or more demerit points in any 12-month period?
- Your license will be revoked for three years
- You must pay a fine and keep driving with a warning
- You must complete a road test within 30 days
- Your license will be suspended
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Correct answer: Your license will be suspended
If you receive 12 or more points in any 12-month period, your license will be suspended.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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If you have accumulated between three and 11 demerit points, what may you do to have points removed?
- Complete a traffic safety course at a school approved by the DMV
- Pay a fee in person at the DMV office nearest to where you live
- Wait six months in a row without receiving any new violation
- Retake the written knowledge test at a DMV office in person
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Correct answer: Complete a traffic safety course at a school approved by the DMV
Between three and 11 points, you may have three points removed by completing a traffic safety course at a DMV-approved school.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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How often may you attend traffic school to remove points from your record?
- Once in every 36-month period
- Twice in any 12-month period
- Only once in a 12-month period
- As many times as you need
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Correct answer: Only once in a 12-month period
You may attend traffic school only once in a 12-month period to remove points from your record.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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What is the maximum number of demerit points that attending traffic safety school removes?
- One
- Three
- Five
- Eight
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Correct answer: Three
Attending traffic safety school removes a maximum of three demerit points.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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When are demerit points removed after you attend traffic safety school?
- On the day you enroll in the traffic safety school
- When you pay the reinstatement fee to the DMV
- After 12 months without receiving any new violation
- When the school reports completion for credit
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Correct answer: When the school reports completion for credit
Points are removed when the school reports completion for credit.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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After demerit points are removed by traffic safety school, what remains on your driving history?
- The record of the conviction
- Nothing; the whole entry is erased
- Only the demerit points
- Only the name of the school
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Correct answer: The record of the conviction
The record of the conviction remains part of your driving history even after points are removed.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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How is a conviction of a major traffic offense, such as DUI or causing substantial bodily harm, handled?
- Your license is suspended and 12 demerit points are assigned
- Your license is revoked only after 12 demerit points
- Your license will be revoked and no demerit points are assigned
- Your license is suspended until traffic school is completed
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Correct answer: Your license will be revoked and no demerit points are assigned
A conviction of a major offense will result in license revocation, and these offenses are not assigned demerit points.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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How many demerit points are assigned for reckless driving?
- 2
- 8
- 4
- 6
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Correct answer: 8
Reckless driving carries 8 demerit points in the DMV's partial list.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)