Nevada: Pedestrians — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “In Nevada, what is violating the direction of a school crossing guard?” · “What must pedestrians not do?”
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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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What does a red light mean for a pedestrian at an intersection?
- Do not cross unless a pedestrian signal or officer directs otherwise
- Cross only after checking that no vehicle is approaching the crosswalk
- Wait only if a vehicle is already in the intersection, then cross
- Cross quickly, since the light is about to turn green
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Correct answer: Do not cross unless a pedestrian signal or officer directs otherwise
A red light means pedestrians must not cross unless a pedestrian signal or police officer directs otherwise.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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Unless a crosswalk signal or police officer directs them, what must pedestrians facing a yellow light not do?
- Remain on the sidewalk
- Look at oncoming traffic
- Start across the street
- Stay in the crosswalk
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Correct answer: Start across the street
Pedestrians facing a yellow light must not start across the street unless a crosswalk signal or police officer directs them.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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What should pedestrians do when they face a green turn arrow?
- Cross at once, because the arrow gives them a protected path
- Cross only if no vehicle is turning in their direction
- Cross only after the turning vehicles have passed
- Not cross unless a pedestrian signal or police officer allows it
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Correct answer: Not cross unless a pedestrian signal or police officer allows it
Pedestrians facing a green turn arrow are not to cross unless a pedestrian signal or police officer allows them to do so.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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If a crosswalk is marked, where are pedestrians to cross?
- In the marked area
- Anywhere along the block
- At the middle of the block
- Beside the crosswalk lines
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Correct answer: In the marked area
If a crosswalk is marked, pedestrians are to use the marked area.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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When the WALK signal or walking person symbol is lit, what must the drivers of all vehicles do?
- Sound the horn to warn the pedestrians
- Turn first if their own light is also green
- Give the pedestrians the right-of-way
- Move forward slowly through the crosswalk
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Correct answer: Give the pedestrians the right-of-way
When WALK is illuminated, pedestrians facing it may cross and must be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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A Don’t Walk signal is flashing with no countdown timer. What must a pedestrian who lawfully entered the roadway do?
- Stop in the roadway and wait for the next WALK signal
- Turn around and go back to the starting curb at once
- Run across as fast as possible, ignoring the signal
- Reach a place of safety before the signal becomes steady
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Correct answer: Reach a place of safety before the signal becomes steady
A pedestrian who entered lawfully may continue but must proceed to a curb, sidewalk, safety zone or other place of safety before the signal is illuminated and steady.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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While a Don’t Walk signal is lit steady, what may a pedestrian who entered the roadway lawfully do?
- Continue crossing but reach a place of safety as soon as possible
- Remain in the roadway until the signal changes to WALK again
- Continue crossing at a normal pace, since there is no time limit
- Turn back toward the starting curb unless a driver waves them on
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Correct answer: Continue crossing but reach a place of safety as soon as possible
A pedestrian who entered lawfully may continue to cross but must proceed to a curb, sidewalk, safety zone or other place of safety as soon as possible.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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What should drivers always be prepared to do?
- Use the horn near pedestrians
- Speed up past crosswalks
- Yield to pedestrians
- Stop in the crosswalk
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Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians
Both drivers and pedestrians are responsible for safe use of the roadways, and drivers should always be prepared to yield to pedestrians.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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At some intersections the crosswalk is not marked. What must drivers still do?
- Yield to pedestrians in the intersection
- Proceed, since there is no crosswalk to yield for
- Stop only when a pedestrian signal tells them to
- Sound the horn and keep moving
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Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians in the intersection
Crosswalks may be unmarked in small towns or residential areas, but drivers still must yield to pedestrians in the intersection.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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In Nevada, what is violating the direction of a school crossing guard?
- A felony
- A civil matter with no penalty
- A misdemeanor
- Not an offense unless a crash occurs
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Correct answer: A misdemeanor
Violating the direction of a school crossing guard is a misdemeanor in Nevada.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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A crossing guard is in a school zone crosswalk. What must motorists do?
- Pass behind the guard as soon as the children have crossed
- Wait until the guard is completely out of the crosswalk
- Drive around the guard if no children are crossing
- Proceed slowly once the guard’s back is turned
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Correct answer: Wait until the guard is completely out of the crosswalk
If a crossing guard is present in a school zone crosswalk, motorists must wait until the guard is completely out of the crosswalk before proceeding.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Which statement is correct about pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections?
- They must yield to approaching vehicles
- They have the right-of-way over vehicles
- They have the right-of-way only when a police officer is present
- They have the right-of-way only when a vehicle is turning
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Correct answer: They have the right-of-way over vehicles
Pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections have the right-of-way over vehicles.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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What does the handbook say pedestrians should do before they step off the curb?
- Assume that every driver will stop because pedestrians have the right-of-way
- Check only for traffic that is coming from their left
- Wave at the nearest driver and begin crossing right away
- Make certain cars in both directions have stopped
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Correct answer: Make certain cars in both directions have stopped
Vehicles do not always stop, so pedestrians should make certain cars in both directions have stopped before stepping off the curb.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired is using a guide dog or carrying a white cane. What must a driver do?
- Yield the right-of-way and come to a full stop if necessary
- Sound the horn to let the pedestrian know the vehicle is near
- Slow down only if the pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk
- Drive around the pedestrian and keep moving
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Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way and come to a full stop if necessary
A driver must yield the right-of-way, come to a full stop if necessary, and take precautions to avoid a crash or injury.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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Where should a pedestrian stay near a roundabout?
- In the designated crosswalks
- On the circulatory roadway, facing traffic
- On the truck apron
- Along the shoulder of the nearest lane
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Correct answer: In the designated crosswalks
Pedestrians should always stay in the designated crosswalks.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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What should a pedestrian never do at a roundabout?
- Use a designated crosswalk
- Watch for cars
- Cross to the central island
- Pay attention to traffic
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Correct answer: Cross to the central island
The handbook says pedestrians should never cross to the central island.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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What does the handbook say about pedestrians at night?
- They are difficult to see, so be aware
- They are easier to see because of headlights
- They are a concern only on unlit roads
- They are a concern only near crosswalks
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Correct answer: They are difficult to see, so be aware
Pedestrians are difficult to see at night, so drivers must be aware of them.
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 should drivers be especially careful about pedestrians?
- Only during bad weather and at night
- Only on streets without any sidewalks
- When children are present
- Only when driving on a freeway
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Correct answer: When children are present
The handbook says drivers should be especially careful when children are present.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 66 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 66)
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What must pedestrians not do?
- Put a motorist where a collision cannot be avoided
- Walk on the sidewalk next to a busy street
- Cross at a crosswalk that has a signal
- Carry a flashlight when walking at night
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Correct answer: Put a motorist where a collision cannot be avoided
Pedestrians must not place a motorist in a position which makes it impossible to avoid a collision.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 66 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 66)
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What may a motorist be charged with for causing even a minor collision with a pedestrian?
- Reckless driving
- Jaywalking
- Improper turning
- Nothing unless the pedestrian is hurt
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Correct answer: Reckless driving
Motorists who cause even a minor collision with a pedestrian may be charged with reckless driving.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 66 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 66)
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Who has the right-of-way when crossing at an intersection?
- Drivers
- Whoever arrives first
- Pedestrians
- Cyclists only
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Correct answer: Pedestrians
Pedestrians have the right-of-way when crossing at an intersection, and drivers are obligated to yield to them.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 66 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 66)
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What is it illegal for motorists to do when another vehicle is slowing down or stopped?
- Sound the horn while waiting behind it
- Pass it before learning why it slowed or stopped
- Follow it with your headlights turned on
- Use your turn signal while behind it
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Correct answer: Pass it before learning why it slowed or stopped
It is illegal to overtake any vehicle that is slowing down or stopped until the motorist slows down enough to determine why.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 66 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 66)