Nevada: Demerit points and suspension — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How many demerit points are assigned for careless driving?” · “How many demerit points are assigned for failure to dim headlights?”
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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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How many demerit points are assigned for careless driving?
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Correct answer: 6
Careless driving carries 6 demerit points.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How many demerit points are assigned for failure to give information or render aid at the scene of a crash?
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Correct answer: 6
Failure to give information or render aid at the scene of a crash carries 6 demerit points.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How many demerit points are assigned for following too closely?
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Correct answer: 4
Following too closely carries 4 demerit points.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How many demerit points are assigned for failure to yield to a pedestrian?
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Correct answer: 4
Failure to yield to a pedestrian carries 4 demerit points.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How many demerit points are assigned for disobeying a traffic signal or stop sign?
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Correct answer: 4
Disobeying a traffic signal or stop sign carries 4 demerit points.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How many demerit points are assigned for impeding traffic by driving too slowly?
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Correct answer: 2
Impeding traffic by driving too slowly carries 2 demerit points.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How many demerit points are assigned for failure to dim headlights?
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Correct answer: 2
Failure to dim headlights carries 2 demerit points.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How many demerit points are assigned for driving 1-10 mph over the posted limit?
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Correct answer: 1
Driving 1-10 mph over the posted limit carries 1 demerit point.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How many demerit points are assigned for driving 11-20 mph over the posted limit?
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Correct answer: 2
Driving 11-20 mph over the posted limit carries 2 demerit points.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How many demerit points are assigned for driving 21-30 mph over the posted limit?
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Correct answer: 3
Driving 21-30 mph over the posted limit carries 3 demerit points.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How many demerit points are assigned for driving 41 mph or more over the posted speed limit?
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Correct answer: 5
Driving 41 mph or more over the posted speed limit carries 5 demerit points.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How many demerit points are assigned for a prima facie speed violation or driving too fast for the conditions?
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Correct answer: 2
A prima facie speed violation or driving too fast for conditions carries 2 demerit points.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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If you have a Commercial Driver License, what applies to some traffic violations?
- The violations are not entered on your Nevada driving record
- The demerit points are counted over a period of 24 months
- Traffic safety school removes all of the demerit points at once
- Additional penalties apply, and additional demerit points may be assigned
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Correct answer: Additional penalties apply, and additional demerit points may be assigned
Commercial Driver License holders face additional penalties for some violations and may be assigned additional demerit points.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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Which of these is an example of a driver license suspension or revocation?
- A driver renews the license before the expiration date
- A driver moves to a new address within the State of Nevada
- A driver causes a collision with a pedestrian or person riding a bicycle
- A driver completes a traffic safety course approved by the DMV
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Correct answer: A driver causes a collision with a pedestrian or person riding a bicycle
A driver who causes a collision with a pedestrian or person riding a bicycle is listed as an example of suspension or revocation.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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Which of these is an example of a driver license suspension or revocation?
- A driver pays a traffic ticket before the due date has passed
- A driver receives a traffic ticket and fails to appear as required
- A driver changes the name that appears on the license card
- A driver carries the Evidence of Insurance card in the vehicle
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Correct answer: A driver receives a traffic ticket and fails to appear as required
Failure to appear is listed as an example: a driver receives a traffic ticket and fails to appear as required.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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Which of these is an example of a driver license suspension or revocation?
- A person reports a crash to the DMV on time and in writing
- A person asks for an administrative hearing after a revocation
- A person buys a new vehicle and registers it at the DMV
- A person is in arrears in court-ordered child support payments
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Correct answer: A person is in arrears in court-ordered child support payments
A person in arrears in court-ordered child support payments is listed as an example of suspension or revocation.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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Which of these is an example of a driver license suspension or revocation?
- A person is found guilty of a graffiti violation
- A person reports a lost license to the DMV
- A person is found not guilty of a speeding ticket
- A person attends traffic school once in 12 months
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Correct answer: A person is found guilty of a graffiti violation
Being found guilty of a graffiti violation is listed as an example of suspension or revocation.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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Which of these is an example of a driver license suspension or revocation?
- A person drives below the posted speed limit in the right-hand lane
- A person is a passenger in a vehicle that is stopped at a signal
- A person is found guilty of participating in an unauthorized speed contest
- A person uses the turn signal before leaving a parking lot space
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Correct answer: A person is found guilty of participating in an unauthorized speed contest
Participating in or organizing an unauthorized speed contest or trick driving display is listed as a reason for suspension or revocation.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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Which of these is an example of a driver license suspension or revocation?
- A juvenile earns a perfect score on the written knowledge test
- A juvenile is found guilty of buying, drinking, or possessing alcohol
- A juvenile rides as a passenger with a licensed parent driving
- A juvenile attends a driver education class at the school
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Correct answer: A juvenile is found guilty of buying, drinking, or possessing alcohol
A juvenile found guilty of buying, drinking, or possessing alcohol is listed as an example of suspension or revocation.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)