Nevada DMV Knowledge Practice Test

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1.A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

Solid red light.

Stop sign.

Yield sign.

Caution sign.

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2.This sign means:

Pedestrians only.

Intersection ahead.

Hiking trails ahead.

School crossing ahead.

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3.A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:

You may only drive straight ahead.

You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.

You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction.

Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.

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4.When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

On the main road, just before the exit lane.

Once you see a toll booth.

Once you have moved into the exit lane.

When you first see the exit sign.

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5.This road sign means:

Hunting area.

State park.

Deer crossing.

Wildlife preserve.

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6.When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway, drivers:

May continue driving.

Must stop until the school bus begins moving.

Must stop until the stop arm is lifted.

Must stop and wait for the flashing lights to stop.

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7.A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

Slow down.

Do not pass.

Keep right on hills.

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8.Passing is not allowed within ____ of a railroad crossing.

500 feet

100 feet

200 feet

300 feet

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9.You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:

Drive fast on the interstate to let off steam.

Take a few minutes to cool off before you begin your drive home.

Stop at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home.

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10.This sign means:

Emergency vehicles ahead.

Uncontrolled intersection ahead.

Four-way stop ahead.

Traffic signal ahead.

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11.A steady green light at an intersection means that you:

Must slow down and prepare to stop.

Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding.

May drive through the intersection if the road is clear.

May not turn right.

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12.This sign means:

Left turn yield on green.

One-way.

Cattle crossing.

Two-way left turn.

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13.At a light rail intersection, always:

Look both ways before crossing tracks.

Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.

Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.

All of these.

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14.You may cross solid yellow lines:

To pass traffic moving in the same direction.

During daylight hours only.

At any time.

When making turns.

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15.An "End school zone" sign indicates:

That the speed limit is 20 mph.

The beginning of a reduced speed zone.

The increased possibility of encountering pedestrians.

The end of a reduced speed zone.

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16.You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:

Give the vehicle extra space.

Know that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing their safety margin by being an inattentive driver.

Avoid following the driver's example.

All of the above.

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17.When you see this sign, you must:

Stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic.

Slow down without coming to a complete stop.

Stop completely and wait for a green light.

Slow down and check for traffic.

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18.How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

Do not speed when the roads are wet.

Use tires with proper air pressure.

Replace tires with bad tread.

All of the above.

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19.This road sign means:

Road construction ahead.

The road ahead curves left, then right.

The road ahead curves right, then left.

Steep grade ahead.

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20.The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:

A bad driving habit.

A good driving habit.

Unnecessary.

Not necessary if you use the rearview mirror.

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21.Highway markings:

Are usually not important.

Are only found in construction zones.

Provide information for drivers.

Are usually red and blue in color.

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22.When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger:

Don’t make eye contact.

Don't react with hand gestures.

Distance yourself from the situation.

All of these.

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23.What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?

Your seat belt

The steering wheel

Your rearview mirror

Your seat

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24.When parking your vehicle downhill on a two-way street:

Turn your wheels to the right.

Turn your wheels to the left.

Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead.

Leave your transmission in neutral.

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25.Under normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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26.This sign means:

Traffic signal.

Fire station.

T intersection.

Left turn signal.

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27.At night, it is hardest to see:

Road signs.

Pedestrians.

Other motorists.

Street lights.

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28.What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?

Stop quickly.

Immediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.

Accelerate and steer back on the road quickly.

Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.

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29.Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

New drivers

Human error

Bad weather

Bad roads

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30.You are involved in an accident. You should:

Stop immediately.

Help the injured.

Call the police.

All of the above.

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31.Many crashes are caused by:

Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.

Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.

Drivers yielding the right-of-way.

Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.

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32.A person's ability to drive can be impaired by:

Alcohol.

Any medication.

A lack of sleep.

All of the above.

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33.This road sign means:

The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.

The road ahead turns sharply left, then right.

The road ahead curves to the left.

Construction ahead.

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34.When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

Speed up.

Go the same speed.

Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the other driver to complete the pass easily.

Change lanes.

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35.This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:

You may use this lane.

No traffic is allowed in this lane.

You have the right-of-way.

You must merge into this lane.

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36.As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:

Slows down your reactions.

Makes you feel less confident.

Begins to metabolize itself more quickly.

Decreases the number of driving errors.

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37.You must stop for a school bus:

That is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it.

When it approaches you, even if its lights are not flashing.

If you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing.

Whenever the driver waves at you.

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38.When changing lanes you should not:

Check your side and rearview mirrors.

Give a turn signal to signal your intentions.

Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.

Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.

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39.Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

Yellow

Red

Green

White

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40.If you are following a school bus or tank truck, you should:

Pass the vehicle on the right.

Be prepared to stop at all railroad crossings.

Expect them to drive above the speed limit.

Decrease your following distance.

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41.When you park uphill on a street with a curb:

Keep the front wheel straight and set the parking brake.

Turn the front wheels away from the curb.

Turn the front wheels toward the curb.

Turn the back wheels into the curb.

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42.This sign means:

Roundabout ahead.

Lane ends, merge left.

Turn around.

Curve ahead.

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43.The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.

Presence of a stop sign.

Use of your turn signals.

Cars behind you.

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44.If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

Blow your horn, steer right, and accelerate.

Blow your horn, steer left, and brake.

Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.

Stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake.

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45.When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

Fluctuate your speed to keep alert.

Drive faster than the flow of traffic.

Drive slower than the flow of traffic.

Drive with the flow of traffic.

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1.A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

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2.This sign means:

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3.A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:

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4.When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

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5.This road sign means:

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6.When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway, drivers:

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7.A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

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8.Passing is not allowed within ____ of a railroad crossing.

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9.You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:

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10.This sign means:

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11.A steady green light at an intersection means that you:

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12.This sign means:

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13.At a light rail intersection, always:

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14.You may cross solid yellow lines:

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15.An "End school zone" sign indicates:

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16.You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:

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17.When you see this sign, you must:

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18.How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

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19.This road sign means:

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