Practice test 2 of 10 — Nevada permit test

The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.

1. Question 1: D. Stop and let them cross

   A white cane or guide dog means the person may be blind. Always stop and let them cross; do not honk.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

2. Question 2: C. Left turns by traffic from both directions

   This is a two-way left-turn lane. Drivers from both directions use it only to make left turns.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

3. Question 3: A. The edge of the road

   A solid white edge line marks the right edge of the road and helps you stay on it at night and in fog.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

4. Question 4: C. Under 2

   Nevada children under the age of two (under 2) "must be secured in a rear-facing child restraint system" in the back seat.

   Handbook: Chapter 2: Buckle Up — Traveling with Babies and Children

5. Question 5: D. The lane ends, so get ready to merge

   In Nevada, a yellow X with MERGE "means the lane is ending," so the driver should get ready to merge safely into another open lane.

   Handbook: Chapter 3: Driving Safely — Active Traffic Management Signs

6. Question 6: C. The lower limit applies while lights flash

   With a "when flashing" plaque, the lower school speed limit applies while the yellow lights are flashing.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

7. Question 7: D. Under 6

   In Nevada, "Children under age six" (under 6) must be in an approved child restraint system, and so must short children.

   Handbook: Chapter 2: Buckle Up — Introduction

8. Question 8: D. In the passenger area of a car on the road

   In most states, an open container of alcohol is not allowed in the passenger area of a car on a public road.

   Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Open containers

9. Question 9: A. A sharp right turn that needs a low speed

   The bent arrow means a sharp turn to the right, which needs a much lower speed than a gentle curve.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

10. Question 10: C. No, you are still impaired

    Energy drinks may make you feel alert, but you are still impaired by the alcohol in your body.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

11. Question 11: C. 50 hours

    Nevada teens within 30 miles of a DMV-approved school must complete "50 hours of supervised experience behind the wheel," 10 of them at night.

    Handbook: Chapter 1: Getting Your Nevada Driver's License — Behind the Wheel Experience

12. Question 12: D. Wait for the car to pass, then turn

    When turning left on a green light, you must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Turning at intersections

13. Question 13: A. Stop, and do not pass the bus

    When a vehicle has stopped at a crosswalk for people crossing, stop too and do not pass it; it can hide people in front of it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

14. Question 14: A. Turn right with care, yielding to people crossing

    A green arrow lets you turn right even while the red light is on, but you must still yield to people crossing and cars already in the intersection.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

15. Question 15: A. After a full stop, unless a sign forbids it

    Generally you may turn right on red after a full stop if no sign forbids it and you yield to people and traffic.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

16. Question 16: C. Stop fully, then go when it is safe

    Treat a flashing red light like a stop sign. Stop fully, then go when it is safe.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

17. Question 17: C. The car on the through road

    At a T-intersection, the driver on the road that ends yields to traffic on the through road, whatever its side.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Uncontrolled intersections

18. Question 18: A. 1 year

    A first refusal in Nevada means no license "for a period of one year" (1 year), or three years after a refusal revocation in the prior seven years.

    Handbook: Chapter 10: Driving Under the Influence — Introduction

19. Question 19: B. From the far left lane into the far left lane

    Turning left from one one-way street onto another, start in the far left lane and end in the far left lane.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

20. Question 20: C. The seconds left to finish crossing

    A countdown signal shows how many seconds are left for people to finish crossing before the signal changes.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

21. Question 21: C. It needs much more distance to stop

    A loaded truck needs much more distance to stop than a car, so it may not be able to stop for you.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Large trucks and buses

22. Question 22: B. You cannot see as far or as clearly

    At night you cannot see as far or as clearly, so it is harder to spot hazards in time.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

23. Question 23: C. Traffic already in the roundabout

    Yield to traffic already in the roundabout, and enter when there is a safe gap.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Roundabouts

24. Question 24: C. Keep your speed low and watch for children

    In neighborhoods children may run into the street, so keep your speed low and watch closely.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Special speed zones

25. Question 25: A. A car with two or more people in it

    Nevada HOV bypass lanes on metered ramps are not metered, and "If you are in a carpool of two or more people," you may use them without stopping.

    Handbook: Chapter 3: Driving Safely — Ramp Meters