Nevada DMV Knowledge Practice Test

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1.You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:

Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.

Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.

Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.

Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

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2.This road sign means:

Drive with caution and be ready to slow down.

Do not drive in this lane.

You must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way.

Slow down, be prepared to stop, and, if necessary, yield the right-of-way.

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3.This sign means:

School ahead.

School crossing.

Pedestrian crossing.

Construction workers on or near the roadway.

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4.When driving in rain, you must:

Use low beam headlights.

Use high beam headlights.

Use parking lights.

Use no lights.

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5.This sign means:

T intersection.

Lane shifting.

Side road.

Do not block intersection.

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6.A work zone:

May be moving or stationary.

Is marked with black and white signs.

Does not require a driver to slow down and pay extra attention.

All of the above.

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7.A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:

A loss of hearing.

Pollution.

Carbon monoxide poisoning.

Poor engine performance.

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8.Which statement about speed is true?

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.

Speeding can kill.

Speeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.

Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill."

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9.When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights.

True

False

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

New drivers

Human error

Bad weather

Bad roads

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11.Drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel:

Are always aware of the risks they are taking.

Do not have sufficient control over their bodies and minds or the vehicles being driven.

Are better drivers because they are more careful than sober drivers.

Have quicker reaction times.

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12.A good defensive driver:

Drives slowly at all times.

Looks out for the actions of other drivers.

Travels at a constant speed.

Only drives in familiar areas.

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13.This road sign means:

The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.

Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes.

Do not enter.

Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.

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14.You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:

There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.

There are pedestrians crossing.

You are turning right.

You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.

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15.If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

Get some coffee.

Open your window.

Stop driving.

Turn on the radio.

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16.Drivers are not required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

True

False

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17.This road sign means:

No right turn.

Curve.

Turn right or left.

Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.

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18.This sign means:

No U-turn.

Two-way left turn.

Minimum speed limit.

No parking.

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19.A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:

You may never stop your vehicle there.

You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle.

You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers.

You may stop to load or unload merchandise.

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20.Consuming which of the following substances may impair your ability to drive safely and may result in an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII)?

Beer, wine, and other liquor

Controlled substances, such as illegal drugs or prescription medicines

Inhalants, such as glue or paint

All of the above

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21.A steady yellow light at an intersection means:

Go.

Yield to other cars.

Slow down and prepare to stop.

Stop.

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22.Nighttime is the safest time for cyclists to ride their bikes.

TRUE

FALSE

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23.A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

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24.What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?

Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.

Both lanes travel in the same direction.

Drivers may not pass.

Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.

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25.If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

The driver on the left has the right-of-way.

One driver may continue driving without stopping.

One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.

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26.If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:

Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.

Keep a steady pace.

Stay in the driver's blind spot.

Honk to let them know you are there.

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27.A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:

Read the labels on the drug before driving.

Drink alcohol instead.

Continue to drive regardless of any warning labels.

Drive only during daylight hours.

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28.When you are being tailgated:

Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.

If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.

Never slow down abruptly.

All of the above.

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29.When approaching a yield sign, you:

Have the right-of-way.

Must slow down and prepare to come to a complete stop.

Must come to a complete stop, even if there are no other vehicles or pedestrians nearby.

Should turn around.

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30.You may not parallel park within ____ of a fire hydrant.

20 feet

15 feet

30 feet

45 feet

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31.This road sign means:

Road widens ahead.

Lane reduction; the right lane ends soon.

Highway entrance ramp ahead.

Lane reduction; the left lane ends soon.

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32.When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.

Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.

Stop if a police officer is nearby.

Treat the light like a stop sign.

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33.If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.

Go through as soon as the train passes.

Go through when one of the tracks is free.

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34.Highways and roads freeze before ramps and bridges.

True

False

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35.When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:

Stop immediately and let the vehicle pass.

Drive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop.

Proceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.

Keep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road.

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36.Yield also means stop if you cannot merge safely into the flow of traffic.

True

False

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37.When entering a street from a driveway, you:

Must drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.

Must honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.

Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.

Can disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.

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38.When driving under snowy or icy conditions, it is safe to use your cruise control as long as your speed is reduced.

True

False

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39.Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

Pulling toward or away from a curb.

Turning left or right.

Changing lanes.

All of the above.

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40.To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:

Straight ahead.

Over your shoulder.

At the center of the road

To the right edge of the road.

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41.A flashing red traffic light:

Means that drivers must stop until the light turns green.

Means that drivers must slow down and proceed with caution.

Has the same meaning as a stop sign.

Warns drivers to quickly clear the intersection.

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42.This sign means:

One-way traffic.

Divided highway ends.

Two-way traffic.

Keep left.

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43.When changing lanes, you should:

Rely on your mirrors.

Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.

Signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.

Always check your blind spot.

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44.If you stop along the road at night:

Turn off all your lights.

Use your parking lights only.

Use your headlights only.

Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on.

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45.If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should:

Speed up to avoid the emergency vehicle.

Stop your vehicle immediately and prevent them from passing.

Make every effort to give the emergency vehicle a clear path of travel.

Signal to the emergency vehicle when it is clear for them to pass you.

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1.You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:

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2.This road sign means:

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3.This sign means:

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4.When driving in rain, you must:

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5.This sign means:

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6.A work zone:

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7.A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:

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8.Which statement about speed is true?

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9.When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights.

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

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11.Drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel:

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12.A good defensive driver:

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13.This road sign means:

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14.You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:

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15.If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

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16.Drivers are not required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

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17.This road sign means:

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18.This sign means:

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19.A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:

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