Nevada: Right-of-way, turning and passing — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “In Nevada, where are U-turns generally allowed?” · “What does the handbook say about using a fire station driveway?”
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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 turning left on a two-way road, which lane should you use to start the turn?
- The lane just to the right of the center line
- The lane at the far right edge of the road
- The center line of the road itself
- Any lane that is clear of other traffic
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Correct answer: The lane just to the right of the center line
On a two-way road, use the lane just to the right of the center line for a left turn.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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When turning left on a two-way road, into which lane do you complete the turn?
- The lane farthest from you going in your intended direction
- The lane for oncoming traffic
- The traffic lane closest to you going in your intended direction
- The shoulder of the road you are entering
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Correct answer: The traffic lane closest to you going in your intended direction
You complete the left turn into the traffic lane closest to you going in your intended direction.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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According to the handbook, what should you do before making your turn?
- Sound your horn
- Look one more time in each direction
- Shift into a lower gear
- Flash your headlights at other drivers
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Correct answer: Look one more time in each direction
Many crashes are caused by drivers making turns, so look one more time in each direction before turning.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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In Nevada, where are U-turns generally allowed?
- On any road when they can be made safely
- Only at intersections with traffic signals
- Only on divided highways
- Only on residential streets
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Correct answer: On any road when they can be made safely
U-turns are generally allowed on any road when they can be made safely.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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To make a U-turn, which lane should you use after you signal?
- The far right lane
- The shoulder on the right side of the road
- The far left lane or the center left turn lane
- Any lane, as long as the road is a divided highway
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Correct answer: The far left lane or the center left turn lane
To make a U-turn, signal and use the far left lane or the center left turn lane.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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You may make a legal U-turn across a double yellow line when:
- No other vehicle is within 500 feet
- It is safe and legal
- You are driving in a school zone
- You have signaled at least 300 feet ahead
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Correct answer: It is safe and legal
A legal U-turn is allowed across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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A U-turn at an intersection on a green traffic signal light or green arrow is legal unless what?
- You are in the left lane of the intersection
- The intersection has a marked crosswalk
- It is during daytime hours
- A "No U-turn" sign is posted
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Correct answer: A "No U-turn" sign is posted
A U-turn at an intersection on a green light or green arrow is legal unless a "No U-turn" sign is posted.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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On a divided highway, when may you legally make a U-turn?
- Only if an opening is provided in the center divider
- Anywhere that you can see 200 feet in each direction
- By crossing the dividing curb or strip of land when no traffic is near
- By crossing two sets of double yellow lines
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Correct answer: Only if an opening is provided in the center divider
On a divided highway a U-turn is legal only if an opening is provided in the center divider.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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Which is an illegal place to make a U-turn?
- Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal
- At an intersection on a green arrow with no "No U-turn" sign
- At or on a railroad crossing
- In a residential district protected by a traffic signal
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Correct answer: At or on a railroad crossing
Never make a U-turn at or on a railroad crossing.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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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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On which type of street must you never make a U-turn?
- A two-way street with a center left turn lane
- A residential street
- A street with a double yellow line
- A one-way street
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Correct answer: A one-way street
The handbook lists a one-way street as a place where you must never make a U-turn.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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What does the handbook say about using a fire station driveway?
- Never use it to turn your vehicle around
- It may be used for a U-turn when no fire trucks are present
- It may be used only for a right turn
- It may be used when the fire station is closed
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Correct answer: Never use it to turn your vehicle around
Never make a U-turn in front of a fire station, and never use a fire station driveway to turn your vehicle around.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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In a business district, where should you turn your vehicle around?
- Anywhere on the block when no vehicles are close by
- Only by backing into a driveway on the same side
- Only at an intersection, or where openings are provided
- Anywhere there is a double yellow line to cross
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Correct answer: Only at an intersection, or where openings are provided
U-turns are illegal in business districts; turn only at an intersection, unless a sign prohibits it, or where openings are provided.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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Which areas does the handbook say are also considered to be business districts?
- Areas with single-family homes only along the road
- Areas with churches, apartments and public buildings
- Areas next to a railroad crossing or fire station
- Areas that have a school zone nearby
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Correct answer: Areas with churches, apartments and public buildings
Areas with churches, apartments, multifamily housing units, and public buildings are also considered to be business districts.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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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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Who may prohibit U-turns at any location within their jurisdictions?
- Local authorities and the Nevada Department of Transportation
- Only the Nevada Highway Patrol and the insurance companies
- Only the driver's insurance company
- No one, because U-turns are allowed on any road
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Correct answer: Local authorities and the Nevada Department of Transportation
Local authorities and the Nevada Department of Transportation may prohibit U-turns at any location within their jurisdictions.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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What does the handbook say about speed when passing another vehicle?
- You may exceed the speed limit by up to 10 mph
- You may exceed the speed limit when the other driver is slow
- You should never exceed the speed limit to pass
- You should speed up as soon as you begin to pass
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Correct answer: You should never exceed the speed limit to pass
You should never exceed the speed limit to pass.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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May you use the shoulder of the road to pass another vehicle?
- Yes, if the vehicle ahead is moving slowly
- No, you may never use the shoulder to pass
- Yes, if you signal first
- Yes, if the shoulder is paved
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Correct answer: No, you may never use the shoulder to pass
You may never use the shoulder of the road to pass.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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On a two-lane road with traffic in opposite directions, which line marking is one of the conditions for passing on the left?
- A double solid yellow line
- A solid yellow line on your side of the road
- A solid white line on the right edge
- A broken yellow line on the highway or in your lane
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Correct answer: A broken yellow line on the highway or in your lane
You may pass on the left only when you can see clearly ahead, there is a broken yellow line on the highway or in your lane, and it is safe.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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After you pass a vehicle on a two-lane road, when should you pull back into your lane?
- As soon as your front bumper is even with the other vehicle
- When you can see the vehicle you passed in your rear-view mirror
- After you have driven 300 feet beyond it
- When the other driver signals you back in
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Correct answer: When you can see the vehicle you passed in your rear-view mirror
After passing, pull back into your lane when you can see the vehicle you passed in your rear-view mirror.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)