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Nevada: Sharing the road — Part 4 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “What may a motorist be charged with for causing even a minor collision with a bicycle?” · “Why must cyclists use hand signals?”

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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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  1. What may a motorist be charged with for causing even a minor collision with a bicycle?

    • Failure to yield only
    • A parking violation
    • Reckless driving
    • Nothing, if no one is hurt
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    Correct answer: Reckless driving

    Motorists who cause even a minor collision with a bicycle or pedestrian may be charged with reckless driving.

    Source: ⁨Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. Bicyclists may not intentionally do what?

    • Interfere with the movement of a motor vehicle
    • Ride in a traffic lane with other vehicles
    • Use hand signals when turning at intersections
    • Ride on streets that have a marked bike lane
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    Correct answer: Interfere with the movement of a motor vehicle

    The handbook says bicyclists may not intentionally interfere with the movement of a motor vehicle.

    Source: ⁨Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. Where should a cyclist riding in a traffic lane stay?

    • In the center of the lane
    • As far to the left as practicable
    • On the sidewalk
    • As far to the right as practicable
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    Correct answer: As far to the right as practicable

    Cyclists may ride in a traffic lane, staying as far to the right as practicable unless preparing to turn or overtaking another vehicle.

    Source: ⁨Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. What should a cyclist do if choosing to cross an intersection in a crosswalk?

    A helmeted bicyclist stopped with one foot down at the edge of a marked crosswalk at an intersection, while a car approaches.
    • Ride across quickly
    • Dismount and cross as a pedestrian
    • Ride across giving a hand signal
    • Walk the bike on the left side
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    Correct answer: Dismount and cross as a pedestrian

    If a cyclist chooses to cross an intersection in a crosswalk, they should dismount and cross as a pedestrian.

    Source: ⁨Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. Why must cyclists use hand signals?

    • To show other road users that they are under 18
    • To let others know what they plan to do
    • To request the right-of-way from every driver
    • To warn only the pedestrians who are nearby
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    Correct answer: To let others know what they plan to do

    The handbook says cyclists must use hand signals to let others know what they plan to do.

    Source: ⁨Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. Which arm may a cyclist use to signal a right turn?

    • The left arm only
    • Either hand on the handlebar
    • No arm signal is allowed
    • The right arm
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    Correct answer: The right arm

    The handbook says the cyclist may use their right arm to signal a right turn.

    Source: ⁨Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. At intersections, how must motorists treat cyclists?

    A blue car at a STOP sign on a side street, with a dashed yellow arrow straight across the main road, as a bicyclist rides toward the intersection from the left
    • Expect them to yield at all times to every vehicle
    • Ignore them unless they are riding in a crosswalk
    • Yield to them as for other vehicles and pedestrians
    • Pass them before the intersection if you can
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    Correct answer: Yield to them as for other vehicles and pedestrians

    At intersections, motorists must yield to cyclists as they would for other vehicles and pedestrians.

    Source: ⁨Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. Who must yield the right-of-way on a bicycle path or in a bike lane?

    A road with a bicycle lane painted bright green along the right side, separated from the travel lane by a solid white line, with two bicycles riding in the green lane and a car in the lane beside it.
    • Cyclists
    • Motorists
    • Whoever arrived first
    • No one
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    Correct answer: Motorists

    Motorists must yield the right-of-way to a cyclist on a bicycle path or in a bike lane.

    Source: ⁨Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. In which situation may a motorist stop or drive on a designated bicycle lane?

    A blue car on a city street drives beside a lane on its right marked BIKE LANE behind a solid white line, as a white pickup comes the other way.
    • 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

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  10. How should you treat inexperienced riders, especially children?

    Top view of a two-lane residential street: a child on a bicycle rides near the right curb ahead of the blue car, while a white car comes the other way beside the child.
    • Expect them to know all rules
    • Pass them as closely as possible
    • Sound your horn to warn them
    • With special courtesy and care
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    Correct answer: With special courtesy and care

    Inexperienced riders require special courtesy and care and may not always follow traffic rules.

    Source: ⁨Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. What should you do when turning at an intersection or driveway?

    A car with its right turn signal on next to a bicyclist riding in a green bike lane near an intersection
    • Check only the direction of traffic
    • Check both ways for cyclists
    • Turn before checking for cyclists
    • Rely on cyclists to yield
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    Correct answer: Check both ways for cyclists

    The handbook says to check both ways for cyclists when turning at an intersection or driveway.

    Source: ⁨Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. What should you never do just before you make a turn?

    A red car in the right lane nearing a cross street, with a bicyclist riding ahead of it in the green bike lane beside the curb; no signal is lit.
    • Speed up to pass a cyclist
    • Slow down for a cyclist
    • Check your mirrors
    • Use your turn signal
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    Correct answer: Speed up to pass a cyclist

    The handbook says to never speed up to pass a cyclist just before you make a turn.

    Source: ⁨Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. When parked on the street, what should you check before opening your car door?

    A two-way street with a double yellow center line and three cars parked in a row along the right curb, with sidewalks, houses and trees at the sides.
    • For pedestrians in front of the car only
    • That your engine is turned off and keys out
    • For cyclists approaching from behind
    • For parking signs on the curb behind you
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    Correct answer: For cyclists approaching from behind

    The handbook says to check for cyclists approaching from behind before you open your car door.

    Source: ⁨Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. What should you do when backing out of a driveway or parking lot?

    A blue car parked nose-in on a house driveway with its white backup lights on, and a dashed path showing it backing toward the sidewalk and the street
    • Check behind only
    • Honk once
    • Check both ways for cyclists
    • Back out quickly to clear the area
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    Correct answer: Check both ways for cyclists

    The handbook says to check both ways for cyclists when backing out of a driveway or parking lot.

    Source: ⁨Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. Which is something the handbook says cyclists should do?

    • Wear a helmet
    • Wear a headset when riding
    • Ride on the wrong side of the road
    • Ride at night without lights
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    Correct answer: Wear a helmet

    The handbook says cyclists should obey the law, wear a helmet, wear brightly colored clothing, and keep bikes in good repair.

    Source: ⁨Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. Which is something the handbook says cyclists should not do?

    • Wear a helmet
    • Wear brightly colored clothing
    • Keep bikes in good repair
    • Wear a headset when riding
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    Correct answer: Wear a headset when riding

    The handbook says cyclists should not wear a headset, such as headphones or a cellular phone earpiece, when riding.

    Source: ⁨Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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