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Nevada DMV quick permit practice test 2

This quick Nevada practice test has 12 questions from our full tests, so it takes a few minutes. Its main sections are Chapter 3: Driving Safely (6), Chapter 8: Insurance and Financial Responsibility (2), and Chapter 2: Buckle Up (1). The first question asks: "The traffic lights at an intersection are dark because of a power failure. What must you do?" You see the explanation after each answer.

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Questions
12
Passing score
80% (10 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
2
Official handbook
Nevada Driver's Handbook

Practice questions

Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

The traffic lights at an intersection are dark because of a power failure. What must you do?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the Nevada Driver's Handbook.

All 12 questions on this test

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  1. Question 1: The traffic lights at an intersection are dark because of a power failure. What must you do?

    • A. Slow down and go through if no one is coming
    • B. Treat it as a yield sign and keep moving
    • C. Follow the car in front without stopping
    • D. Come to a full stop, then go when it's safe

    Source:Nevada Driver's Handbook, Chapter 3: Driving Safely

  2. Question 2: The light turns yellow as you approach. You haven't entered the intersection yet. What should you do?

    • A. Speed up to beat the red light
    • B. Stop before the intersection
    • C. Keep going at the same speed
    • D. Stop in the middle of the intersection

    Source:Nevada Driver's Handbook, Chapter 3: Driving Safely

  3. Question 3: What are Nevada's minimum liability insurance limits?

    • A. $15,000 / $30,000 / $10,000
    • B. $25,000 / $50,000 / $20,000
    • C. $25,000 / $50,000 / $25,000
    • D. $50,000 / $100,000 / $25,000

    Source:Nevada Driver's Handbook, Chapter 8: Insurance and Financial Responsibility

  4. Question 4: You're parked on the street and about to open your door. What should you do first?

    • A. Honk to warn anyone nearby
    • B. Turn on your hazard lights
    • C. Open the door slowly, a little at a time
    • D. Check for cyclists coming from behind

    Source:Nevada Driver's Handbook, Chapter 6: Sharing the Road

  5. Question 5: Which is always true when you pass another vehicle?

    • A. You may never use the shoulder
    • B. You may go 10 mph over the limit
    • C. You may pass on the right on any road
    • D. You may cross a solid yellow line on your side

    Source:Nevada Driver's Handbook, Chapter 3: Driving Safely

  6. Question 6: Where must a child under two ride?

    • A. In a rear-facing child seat in the back seat
    • B. In a forward-facing child seat in the back seat
    • C. In a rear-facing child seat in the front seat
    • D. On an adult's lap with a lap belt around both

    Source:Nevada Driver's Handbook, Chapter 2: Buckle Up

  7. Question 7: How far from an oncoming vehicle should you switch to low beams?

    • A. At least 100 feet
    • B. At least 300 feet
    • C. At least 500 feet
    • D. At least 1,000 feet

    Source:Nevada Driver's Handbook, Chapter 5: Special Driving Conditions

  8. Question 8: How many demerit points in 12 months will get your Nevada license suspended?

    • A. 6 or more
    • B. 12 or more
    • C. 8 or more
    • D. 15 or more

    Source:Nevada Driver's Handbook, Chapter 9: Your Driving Record

  9. Question 9: Where does the handbook say you should never turn around?

    • A. At a green light
    • B. Across a double yellow line when safe
    • C. In a fire station driveway
    • D. At an opening in a divided highway

    Source:Nevada Driver's Handbook, Chapter 3: Driving Safely

  10. Question 10: How is a yield sign different from a stop sign?

    • A. You must stop only when a pedestrian is present
    • B. You may keep your speed if you have a green light
    • C. You may go on without fully stopping if it's safe
    • D. You always get the right-of-way after slowing down

    Source:Nevada Driver's Handbook, Chapter 3: Driving Safely

  11. Question 11: A train is coming. How close to the tracks may you stop?

    • A. No closer than 5 feet
    • B. No closer than 50 feet
    • C. No closer than 100 feet
    • D. No closer than 15 feet

    Source:Nevada Driver's Handbook, Chapter 3: Driving Safely

  12. Question 12: You hit a parked car and the owner isn't there. What must you do?

    • A. Leave a note with your name, address, license, and insurance
    • B. Drive away if the damage looks small enough
    • C. Wait an hour for the owner, then leave quietly
    • D. Call the DMV the next business day to report it

    Source:Nevada Driver's Handbook, Chapter 8: Insurance and Financial Responsibility

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