Nevada: 30 Hardest Driving Test Questions
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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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When is it allowed to use a handheld wireless device to report an emergency while driving?
- Only after the vehicle has been stopped and parked
- Only when the emergency involves another vehicle
- When stopping the vehicle would be dangerous or impractical
- Never; handheld devices are always prohibited
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Correct answer: When stopping the vehicle would be dangerous or impractical
You may use the device to report an emergency if stopping the vehicle would be inadvisable, impractical or dangerous.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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At a crossing with a stop sign and a train coming, how far from the tracks must drivers stop?
- At least 5 feet
- At least 15 feet
- At least 10 feet
- At least 25 feet
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Correct answer: At least 15 feet
If there is a stop sign at the crossing and a train is coming, drivers must stop at least 15 feet from the tracks.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Under the young-driver curfew, between which hours may a minor not operate a motor vehicle?
- Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- Between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.
- Between midnight and 6 a.m.
- Between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
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Correct answer: Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
A minor shall not operate a motor vehicle between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., except as the curfew rule allows.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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In which situation may a motorist stop or drive on a designated bicycle lane?
- When no bicyclists are in sight
- When turning right at the next intersection
- When passing a slower vehicle
- When directed by a police officer
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Correct answer: When directed by a police officer
Motorists may not stop, park or drive on a designated bicycle path or lane unless entering or leaving an alley or driveway, directed by a police officer, or in an emergency.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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You must not make a U-turn where you cannot see clearly in each direction for how far, because of a curve, hill, rain, fog or other reason?
- 100 feet
- 200 feet
- 300 feet
- 400 feet
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Correct answer: 200 feet
Never make a U-turn where you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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How long is a good rule of thumb to wait to give a blind pedestrian time to decide?
- 1 second
- 10 seconds
- 3-4 seconds
- 30 seconds
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Correct answer: 3-4 seconds
Waiting 3-4 seconds is a good rule of thumb.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 67 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 67)
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A child aged 7 or younger left in a vehicle where conditions present a significant risk must be supervised by, and within sight of, a person at least how old?
- 10 years old
- 14 years old
- 16 years old
- 12 years old
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Correct answer: 12 years old
The child may be left only if supervised by and within sight of a person at least 12 years old.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Anyone under what age may not ride in the bed of a pickup truck driven on a paved highway in Nevada?
- Under 16
- Under 18
- Under 14
- Under 21
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Correct answer: Under 18
Anyone under the age of 18 may not ride within the bed of a pickup truck driven on a paved highway.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 66 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 66)
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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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For how long may a driver who is 16 or 17 when licensed not carry passengers under age 18, except immediate family members?
- The first 30 days they drive
- The first 6 months they drive
- The first year they drive
- Until they turn 18
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Correct answer: The first 6 months they drive
Drivers who are 16 or 17 when licensed cannot carry passengers under 18 (except immediate family members) for the first 6 months they drive.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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How far ahead should a driver look down the road on a freeway?
- About 5 to 10 seconds
- At least 1 minute
- At least 20 to 30 seconds
- Only as far as the next vehicle
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Correct answer: At least 20 to 30 seconds
On a freeway, drivers should look ahead much farther down the road, at least 20 to 30 seconds.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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On what dates may studded snow tires be used?
- November 1 through March 31
- October 1 through April 30
- September 1 through May 31
- Any time of year
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Correct answer: October 1 through April 30
Studded snow tires may only be used from October 1 through April 30.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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You are using high beams at night behind another vehicle. How far before that vehicle should you change to low beams?
- At least 300 feet
- At least 100 feet
- At least 200 feet
- At least 800 feet
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Correct answer: At least 300 feet
Change to low beams 300 feet before any vehicle you are following.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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When passing on a two-lane road in areas other than business or residential areas, how far ahead should you turn on your left signal?
- 100 feet
- 200 feet
- 300 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 300 feet
Turn your left signal light on 300 feet ahead in other areas.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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Children who measure less than how many inches tall must be in an approved child restraint system?
- 48 inches
- 52 inches
- 60 inches
- 57 inches
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Correct answer: 57 inches
Children who measure less than 57 inches tall must be in an approved child restraint system.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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While drying wet brakes, how often should you test them?
- About every 50 feet
- About every 1,000 feet
- About every mile
- About every 200 feet
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Correct answer: About every 200 feet
Test the brakes about every 200 feet, continuing until braking action returns to normal.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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Near a grade, you must not make a U-turn if there is less than how much visibility in both directions?
- 100 feet
- 50 feet
- 300 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 500 feet
Never make a U-turn near a grade where there is less than 500 feet of visibility in both directions.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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How far may drivers travel in a center turn lane before making a left-hand turn?
- No more than 100 feet
- No more than 200 feet
- No more than 300 feet
- No more than 500 feet
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Correct answer: No more than 200 feet
Drivers may not travel more than 200 feet in a center turn lane before making a left-hand turn.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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Which of these is an exception to the rule against parking in a bicycle lane?
- When your vehicle is disabled
- For a few minutes to load passengers
- When no cyclist is in sight
- When your four-way flashers are on
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Correct answer: When your vehicle is disabled
Parking within a bicycle lane is not allowed unless your vehicle is disabled.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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How close to a fire hydrant may you not park in a place where angle parking is permitted?
- Within 5 feet
- Within 10 feet
- Within 15 feet
- Within 20 feet
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Correct answer: Within 20 feet
Where angle parking is permitted, you may not park within 20 feet of a fire hydrant.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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On the side of a highway opposite the entrance to any fire station, how close to that entrance may you not park?
- Within 20 feet
- Within 50 feet
- Within 100 feet
- Within 75 feet
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Correct answer: Within 75 feet
On the side of a highway opposite the entrance to any fire station, you may not park within 75 feet of that entrance.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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What is the minimum liability coverage Nevada requires for injury to or destruction of property of others in any one crash?
- $20,000
- $5,000
- $10,000
- $30,000
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Correct answer: $20,000
The minimum coverage for injury to or destruction of property of others in any one crash is $20,000.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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For how many days does a young driver lose the license if a blood, breath or urine test shows at least 0.02% but less than 0.08% alcohol by weight?
- 30 days
- 185 days
- 90 days
- One year
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Correct answer: 185 days
A test showing at least 0.02% but less than 0.08% alcohol costs a young driver the license for 185 days.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Besides .08% or more, what lower alcohol concentration subjects a commercial driver license holder to the Illegal Per Se action?
- .04% or more but less than .08%
- .02% or more but less than .04%
- .05% or more but less than .10%
- Only .08% or more; no lower level
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Correct answer: .04% or more but less than .08%
For a commercial driver license holder, an alcohol concentration of .04% or more but less than .08% is subject to the action.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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What is the fine for a second DUI offense within seven years?
- $750 to $1,000
- $400 to $1,000
- $1,000 to $2,000
- $2,000 to $5,000
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Correct answer: $750 to $1,000
The fine for a second DUI offense within seven years is $750 to $1,000.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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What rearward amplification do triples have?
- 3.5
- 1.0
- 2.0
- 4.5
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Correct answer: 3.5
Triples have a rearward amplification of 3.5, which means the last trailer of a triple can roll 3.5 times as easily.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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In heavy rainfall, most cars begin to lose traction and hydroplane at what speeds?
- Between 10 and 25 mph
- Between 35 and 55 mph
- Between 60 and 80 mph
- Between 20 and 30 mph
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Correct answer: Between 35 and 55 mph
Most cars begin to lose traction and hydroplane between speeds of 35 and 55 mph in heavy rainfall.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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Cars traveling at a high rate of speed can be pushed off the road by only how much water?
- 18 inches
- 3 feet
- 4 feet
- 6 inches
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Correct answer: 6 inches
Cars traveling at a high rate of speed can be pushed off the road by only 6 inches of water.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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For a typical passenger car with perfect brakes on dry, level pavement and a 2.5-second reaction time, what is the braking distance at 45 mph?
- 113 feet
- 68 feet
- 168 feet
- 256 feet
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Correct answer: 113 feet
At 45 mph the braking distance is 113 feet, after 165 feet of perception and reaction distance, for a total of 278 feet.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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If you are going 30 mph, how long is your stopping distance on ice?
- 173 feet
- 273 feet
- 373 feet
- 473 feet
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Correct answer: 373 feet
At 30 mph, the stopping distance on ice would be 373 feet, well over the length of a football field.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)