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Question 1Getting Your License

A 16-year-old who has never held a license wants to start the Nevada graduated driver licensing process. What must the person first obtain before any behind-the-wheel practice driving?

  1. A learner permit issued after passing the knowledge test Correct answer.
  2. A full Class C license issued after passing the skills test
  3. A commercial learner permit endorsed for passenger vehicles
  4. An unrestricted instruction permit valid for five years

Explanation

Nevada's graduated driver licensing system begins with a learner permit, which a new driver earns by passing the knowledge (written) test and meeting age and identity requirements. Behind-the-wheel practice is done under that permit with a supervising licensed driver. A full license and any commercial permit come later and require additional testing.

Question 2Getting Your License

A Nevada learner permit holder who is under 18 is driving with a supervising adult in the front passenger seat. Which statement about passengers is correct under the graduated licensing rules?

  1. Passengers of any age may ride without restriction
  2. Only immediate family members may ride as passengers
  3. No passengers other than the supervising driver are allowed
  4. The permit holder may carry passengers only when a licensed supervisor is present Correct answer.

Explanation

Nevada restricts a permit holder under 18 from driving with passengers unless a qualified licensed driver supervises from the front passenger seat. The supervising driver is the safeguard that makes carrying passengers lawful during the permit stage. Unsupervised driving with passengers is reserved for later license stages.

Question 3Getting Your License

A first-time Nevada applicant who is 18 or older is applying for a standard non-commercial driver license. Which testing sequence matches the standard process?

  1. Vision screening only, with no written or drive test
  2. Driving skills test, then vision screening only
  3. Knowledge test, then an automatic road test waiver
  4. Vision screening, knowledge test, then the driving skills test Correct answer.

Explanation

Nevada applicants complete a vision screening, pass the knowledge test, and then pass a behind-the-wheel skills test before a standard license is issued. Each step verifies a different competency: eyesight, rules of the road, and actual vehicle control. A waiver or a single-step process does not apply to a first-time adult applicant.

Question 4Getting Your License

A Nevada driver moves to a new address within the state. What is required regarding the driver license record?

  1. The address must be updated with the DMV within a short set period after the move Correct answer.
  2. The change is reported only at the next scheduled license renewal
  3. A completely new knowledge and skills test must be passed
  4. Nothing, because the license stays valid until it expires

Explanation

Nevada requires drivers to notify the DMV of an address change within a limited number of days after moving so that records and mailings stay accurate. The update is an administrative change and does not require retesting. Waiting until renewal leaves the official record incorrect in the meantime.

Question 5Getting Your License

A Nevada instruction permit holder is practicing driving with a supervising driver. Which situation is consistent with the permit's purpose?

  1. Driving alone at night to build confidence
  2. Driving alone on a quiet residential street
  3. Driving with a friend who holds a permit
  4. Driving with a licensed supervisor seated beside the permit holder Correct answer.

Explanation

A learner permit is designed for supervised practice, so a qualified licensed driver must sit in the front passenger seat while the permit holder drives. Solo driving and peer supervision defeat the safety purpose of the permit stage. Experience is gained under supervision before unsupervised privileges are granted.

Question 6Getting Your License

An applicant is preparing for the Nevada knowledge test. Which study approach best reflects what the test actually measures?

  1. Practicing parallel parking until it is perfect
  2. Reviewing vehicle repair and maintenance procedures
  3. Reading the state driver's manual sections on traffic law, signs, and safe driving Correct answer.
  4. Memorizing only the fine amounts listed in the fee schedule

Explanation

The knowledge test samples the rules of the road, traffic signs and signals, and safe-driving concepts covered in the official Nevada driver's manual. Studying those sections directly targets the tested content. Fee tables, parking technique, and mechanical repair fall outside the written test's scope.

Question 7Getting Your License

During the Nevada driving skills test, an applicant rolls through a stop sign without making a complete stop. How should the applicant expect this to be evaluated?

  1. It is ignored if no other traffic is present
  2. It counts as a minor error that cannot affect the result
  3. It is a serious error that can cause the applicant to fail Correct answer.
  4. It is excused if the examiner did not mention it beforehand

Explanation

The skills test measures whether the applicant obeys traffic controls, and failing to stop completely at a stop sign is a serious safety violation. Examiners can fail an applicant for such an error even when the road appears clear. Traffic laws apply regardless of whether other vehicles are nearby.

Question 8Getting Your License

A Nevada resident is applying for a REAL ID compliant driver license. Which item is required as part of that application?

  1. A letter of recommendation from an employer
  2. A completed vehicle registration for a car owned by the applicant
  3. Proof of identity and lawful status, such as a passport or birth certificate Correct answer.
  4. A recent utility bill as the only required document

Explanation

REAL ID applications require documentary proof of identity and lawful status, along with other residency and Social Security evidence. A passport or certified birth certificate is the type of identity document used. Employment letters and vehicle paperwork do not substitute for identity proof.

Question 9Getting Your License

A Nevada driver license holder wants to add a motorcycle endorsement. What is generally required in addition to the standard license?

  1. A commercial driver license medical certificate
  2. Passing a motorcycle knowledge test and a motorcycle skills test, unless waived under specific rules Correct answer.
  3. A written essay on motorcycle safety submitted to the DMV
  4. Only a vision screening with no further testing

Explanation

Earning a motorcycle endorsement normally requires passing a motorcycle-specific knowledge test and a skills test demonstrating control of the motorcycle. Certain approved training courses can satisfy part of the testing requirement under DMV rules. A vision check alone or an essay does not establish motorcycle competence.

Question 10Getting Your License

A Nevada driver's license is approaching its expiration date. What is the general expectation for continuing to drive lawfully?

  1. The license stays valid indefinitely as long as the driver is careful
  2. The license must be renewed before or by its expiration to remain valid Correct answer.
  3. The driver may drive for a year after expiration without any action
  4. The driver must retake the full skills test at every renewal

Explanation

A Nevada driver license is valid only through its expiration date, so the holder must renew to keep driving privileges. Renewal typically involves eligibility checks and may require vision screening. Driving on an expired license is unlawful, and full retesting is not routine at every renewal.

Question 11Getting Your License

A Nevada driver receives a traffic citation and wants to understand the effect on driving privileges. Which statement best describes how the DMV point system works?

  1. Points are assigned only for parking tickets and never affect the license
  2. Points are assigned for certain moving violations, and accumulating too many can lead to suspension Correct answer.
  3. Points apply only to commercial drivers, not to standard license holders
  4. Points are erased automatically the day after any citation

Explanation

Nevada's DMV assesses demerit points against a driving record for specified moving violations. When enough points accumulate within the defined period, the DMV can suspend the driver's license. Parking violations and a same-day automatic erasure do not reflect how the point system operates.

Question 12Getting Your License

A Nevada driver under 21 is considering driving after consuming alcohol. Which statement is accurate about Nevada's underage alcohol laws for drivers?

  1. Underage drivers are judged by the same limit as drivers 21 and older
  2. Alcohol restrictions apply only to drivers holding a commercial license
  3. Any measurable alcohol in the system can violate the law for a driver under 21 Correct answer.
  4. A driver under 21 may legally drive with a low blood alcohol concentration

Explanation

Nevada enforces a near-zero tolerance standard for drivers under 21, so any measurable amount of alcohol can constitute a violation. This is stricter than the standard adult limit. The restriction applies to all underage drivers, not just commercial license holders.

Question 13Getting Your License

A Nevada applicant has a vision condition and wants to know whether a license is still possible. What is the most accurate description of how vision requirements are handled?

  1. Applicants must meet a vision standard, and corrective lenses may be required as a license restriction Correct answer.
  2. Any vision condition permanently disqualifies an applicant
  3. Vision screening is optional for first-time applicants
  4. Vision is checked only at age 65 and older

Explanation

Nevada requires applicants to meet a minimum vision standard, and if corrective lenses are needed to reach it, the license carries a corrective-lens restriction. This allows many drivers with vision conditions to be licensed lawfully. Screening is a required step, not an optional one.

Question 14Getting Your License

A Nevada driver license holder is diagnosed with a medical condition that may impair safe driving. What does Nevada law generally expect of the driver?

  1. The driver must surrender the vehicle immediately to the DMV
  2. Nothing, because medical conditions are private and never reported
  3. The driver should self-report the condition so the DMV can evaluate driving fitness Correct answer.
  4. The driver must retake the knowledge test within 24 hours

Explanation

Nevada relies on drivers to report conditions that could affect their ability to drive safely so the DMV can review fitness and impose any needed restrictions. This protects the driver and the public. Surrendering a vehicle or rushing to retest is not the required response.

Question 15Getting Your License

A Nevada permit holder is scheduling supervised practice drives. Which practice pattern is most consistent with building the skills the licensing tests evaluate?

  1. Practicing a range of conditions, including intersections, lane changes, and varied traffic Correct answer.
  2. Practicing only parking maneuvers and nothing else
  3. Driving only at high speed on a freeway to build confidence
  4. Driving only on the same quiet street at the same time each day

Explanation

The skills test and real-world driving require handling intersections, lane changes, speed control, and varied traffic situations. Practicing across a range of conditions builds the judgment the examiner assesses. Repeating one easy route or focusing on a single maneuver leaves major skills untested.

Question 16Getting Your License

A Nevada applicant wants to take the driving skills test using a vehicle. Which requirement applies to the test vehicle?

  1. It must be properly registered, insured, and in safe operating condition Correct answer.
  2. It must be a brand-new vehicle purchased from a dealer
  3. It must be borrowed from the DMV office on the test day
  4. It must be a commercial truck with a passenger endorsement

Explanation

The vehicle used for a Nevada drive test must be legally registered, insured, and mechanically safe so the test can be conducted lawfully and safely. Examiners check basic equipment such as brakes, lights, and signals. The vehicle does not need to be new, commercial, or supplied by the DMV.

Question 17Getting Your License

A Nevada driver is pulled over and cannot produce a valid driver license. Which outcome is most consistent with Nevada licensing law?

  1. The vehicle registration automatically becomes invalid
  2. Driving without a valid license can result in a citation and penalties Correct answer.
  3. No consequence applies as long as the driver owns the vehicle
  4. The officer must issue a warning only, with no possible citation

Explanation

Nevada requires a person operating a vehicle on public roads to hold a valid driver license, and driving without one can lead to citation and penalties. Vehicle ownership does not substitute for a license. A warning-only rule and automatic registration invalidation are not accurate.

Question 18Buckle Up!

In Nevada, who is legally required to wear a seat belt in a moving passenger car?

  1. Only front-seat occupants
  2. The driver and all passengers seated in positions with seat belts Correct answer.
  3. Only the driver of the vehicle
  4. Only passengers under 18 years of age

Explanation

Nevada's seat belt law requires the driver and every passenger to be buckled whenever the vehicle is in motion, and enforcement can be applied to occupants as well as the driver. The requirement applies to all seating positions equipped with belts, not just the front seat.

Question 19Buckle Up!

A 6-year-old child who is too small for an adult seat belt should be secured in a Nevada vehicle using which method?

  1. A properly fitted child restraint system Correct answer.
  2. Lap and shoulder belt with the shoulder portion behind the back
  3. The adult seat belt routed under the arm
  4. A lap belt only across the stomach

Explanation

Nevada requires children who do not fit an adult belt to use an appropriate child restraint system that is correct for their height and weight. A belt that crosses the stomach or is routed behind the back does not properly restrain a small child in a crash.

Question 20Buckle Up!

Where should the lap portion of a seat belt sit on an adult occupant?

  1. Low and snug across the hips, touching the thighs Correct answer.
  2. Under one arm and across the abdomen
  3. Loosely across the lap with slack for comfort
  4. Across the stomach, above the navel

Explanation

The lap belt should ride low across the hip bones, where the skeleton can absorb crash forces, rather than across the soft tissue of the abdomen. A snug fit across the hips keeps the body from sliding under the belt in a collision.

Question 21Buckle Up!

What is the primary purpose of wearing a seat belt in a collision?

  1. To keep the driver comfortable during long trips
  2. To improve vehicle fuel economy
  3. To prevent the occupant from being ejected or striking the interior Correct answer.
  4. To satisfy insurance requirements

Explanation

Seat belts restrain occupants so they stay inside the vehicle and are kept away from hard interior surfaces and other occupants during a crash. Being ejected from a vehicle dramatically increases the risk of death, which is why restraint use is central to occupant protection.

Question 22Buckle Up!

Why must an infant ride in a rear-facing child restraint in the back seat rather than in front of an active passenger air bag?

  1. A deploying air bag can strike the rear-facing seat and injure the infant Correct answer.
  2. The infant cannot see out of the front window
  3. The front seat is too warm for infants
  4. Rear-facing seats are illegal in the front seat only in winter

Explanation

A deploying front air bag expands with great force and can strike a rear-facing child seat, causing severe head and neck injury to an infant. For that reason, infants in rear-facing restraints belong in the back seat, away from the frontal air bag.

Question 23Buckle Up!

A Nevada driver is 17 years old and holds a provisional license. What seat belt rule applies to the driver and passengers?

  1. Only passengers under 18 must be restrained
  2. Only the driver must buckle up
  3. Occupants must buckle up, and the young driver is responsible for ensuring passengers are restrained Correct answer.
  4. Passengers may ride unbelted if the trip is short

Explanation

Nevada's belt law applies to all occupants regardless of license type, and a young driver is expected to make sure passengers are properly restrained before driving. Short trips do not create an exception to the requirement.

Question 24Buckle Up!

When installing a forward-facing child restraint, which attachment method does Nevada law emphasize for children within the appropriate weight range?

  1. Placing the seat on the front passenger seat
  2. Relying on the child to hold the seat in place
  3. Using the vehicle's lower anchors and top tether where available Correct answer.
  4. Using only the lap belt with no tether

Explanation

Forward-facing child restraints should be secured with the vehicle's lower anchor system or seat belt plus the top tether, which limits forward head movement in a crash. The tether is a key part of proper forward-facing installation.

Question 25Buckle Up!

How does a shoulder belt reduce injury compared with a lap belt used alone?

  1. It restrains the upper body and keeps the head and chest from pitching forward Correct answer.
  2. It absorbs all crash forces without any lap belt
  3. It replaces the need for a lap belt
  4. It allows the torso to rotate freely

Explanation

The shoulder belt restrains the upper torso so the head and chest do not jackknife forward over the lap belt. Used together, the lap and shoulder belts distribute crash forces across the strong bones of the hips and chest.

Question 26Buckle Up!

A pregnant driver asks how to wear her seat belt safely. What is the correct guidance?

  1. Skip the lap belt until after delivery
  2. Use only the shoulder belt
  3. Place the lap belt low under the belly and the shoulder belt across the chest Correct answer.
  4. Wear the lap belt high over the abdomen

Explanation

A pregnant occupant should place the lap belt low beneath the abdomen across the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest between the breasts. This protects both the mother and the fetus by keeping crash forces off the abdomen.

Question 27Buckle Up!

Why is it dangerous to place a rear-facing infant seat in the front passenger seat of a vehicle with an active air bag?

  1. The air bag deploys with enough force to strike the infant seat and cause fatal injury Correct answer.
  2. The seat may block the driver's view
  3. The front seat belt is always too short
  4. The infant seat may scratch the dashboard

Explanation

Front air bags inflate explosively and can hit a rear-facing seat directly, transferring enormous force to an infant's head and neck. The back seat is the safe location for any child restraint, especially a rear-facing one.

Question 28Buckle Up!

What does Nevada law generally require regarding children riding in the open bed of a pickup truck?

  1. Children may ride in the bed if they hold onto the sides
  2. Children may ride in the bed only on rural roads
  3. Children may ride unrestrained in the bed at any age
  4. Children under a certain age may not ride in the open bed unless properly restrained or secured Correct answer.

Explanation

Nevada restricts young children from riding unrestrained in the open cargo area of a pickup, because there is no occupant protection there. Any permitted transport of a child in a cargo area requires proper restraint or a secured seating arrangement.

Question 29Buckle Up!

A driver is buckled but the passenger beside them is not. In a sudden stop, what risk does the unbelted passenger create for the belted driver?

  1. The unbelted passenger can be thrown into the driver, increasing injury risk Correct answer.
  2. No additional risk, because the driver is restrained
  3. The unbelted passenger will be held in place by the seat
  4. The driver's belt will release automatically

Explanation

In a crash, an unbelted occupant continues moving at the vehicle's original speed and can strike other occupants with great force. This is why every occupant must be belted, not just the driver.

Question 30Buckle Up!

Which statement best explains why seat belts are designed to lock during sudden deceleration?

  1. To allow the belt to be removed quickly
  2. To signal the air bag to deploy
  3. To let occupants slide forward for comfort
  4. To hold occupants in place so they move with the vehicle's rapid change in speed Correct answer.

Explanation

The locking retractor engages when the vehicle decelerates sharply, holding the occupant against the seat so the body does not continue forward at the original speed. This coupling with the vehicle's motion is what allows the belt to spread crash forces over strong body structures.

Question 31Buckle Up!

A 7-year-old who has outgrown a forward-facing harness but is still too small for the adult belt should use which option in Nevada?

  1. The adult lap belt alone
  2. No restraint if the child sits still
  3. A booster seat positioned so the adult belt fits correctly Correct answer.
  4. A rear-facing infant seat

Explanation

A belt-positioning booster raises the child so the lap and shoulder belt cross the hips and shoulder rather than the abdomen and neck. Nevada expects children who do not yet fit the adult belt to use an appropriate booster or other correct restraint.

Question 32Buckle Up!

A driver notices the shoulder belt rubbing against the neck. What is the safest adjustment?

  1. Move the shoulder belt behind the back
  2. Route the shoulder belt under the arm
  3. Adjust the seat height or belt anchor so the belt crosses the mid-shoulder and chest Correct answer.
  4. Leave it as is and accept the discomfort

Explanation

The shoulder belt should cross the middle of the shoulder and the chest, so adjusting the seat height or the adjustable upper anchor fixes the fit without compromising protection. Routing the belt behind the back or under the arm removes upper-body restraint.

Question 33Buckle Up!

In a crash, an occupant who is not wearing a seat belt is most likely to experience which outcome compared with a belted occupant?

  1. A greater chance of being ejected from the vehicle Correct answer.
  2. A lower chance of head injury
  3. A shorter stopping distance inside the cabin
  4. Equal protection because of the air bag alone

Explanation

Unbelted occupants continue moving at the vehicle's pre-crash speed and can be thrown through the windshield or doors, and ejection greatly increases the risk of death. Air bags are supplemental and cannot substitute for the primary restraint of a seat belt.

Question 34Buckle Up!

A parent wants to install a child restraint using the vehicle's seat belt instead of the lower anchors. What is the critical installation check?

  1. The seat belt must lock and hold the restraint tightly with minimal movement at the belt path Correct answer.
  2. The seat belt should be left loose so the child can move
  3. The restraint should be placed on the front seat for easier access
  4. The tether should be left disconnected in all cases

Explanation

When a child restraint is installed with the vehicle belt, the belt must be locked and the restraint should move very little at the belt path, with the top tether attached when the seat is forward-facing. A loose installation allows the seat to shift and reduces protection.

Question 35Driving Safely

Under Nevada law, a driver approaching a steady red circular traffic signal must come to a complete stop at which location before entering the intersection?

  1. At the far side of the intersection so cross traffic can pass first
  2. Anywhere within 50 feet of the signal as long as the driver slows down
  3. Only after the front bumper has crossed the first crosswalk stripe
  4. At the marked stop line, or if none, before the crosswalk or entrance to the intersection Correct answer.

Explanation

Nevada follows the standard rule that a steady red light requires a full stop at the marked stop line. If no line is painted, the driver stops before the crosswalk or before entering the intersection. Stopping past the line or inside the intersection blocks cross traffic and pedestrians.

Question 36Driving Safely

A flashing yellow arrow pointing left is displayed at a Nevada intersection. What does it mean for a driver who wants to turn left?

  1. The driver must stop and wait for a steady green light
  2. Left turns are prohibited until a green arrow appears
  3. The driver has an automatic right-of-way over oncoming vehicles
  4. The driver may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians Correct answer.

Explanation

A flashing yellow arrow means the left turn is permitted but unprotected, so the driver must yield to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians in the crosswalk. It does not grant the right-of-way. A steady green arrow, by contrast, gives protected turning priority.

Question 37Driving Safely

On a Nevada roadway with no posted speed limit in a business or residential district, what is the maximum lawful speed?

  1. 45 mph
  2. 55 mph
  3. 35 mph
  4. 25 mph Correct answer.

Explanation

Nevada sets a default maximum of 25 mph in business and residential districts when no other limit is posted. Drivers must still slow below that figure when conditions such as rain, darkness, or congestion require it. The basic speed law always overrides the posted maximum.

Question 38Driving Safely

A driver is traveling on a two-lane road and a school bus ahead stops with its red lights flashing. The driver is approaching from the opposite direction on an undivided roadway. What must the driver do?

  1. Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing Correct answer.
  2. Slow to 25 mph and continue past the bus without stopping
  3. Stop only if children are already visible in the roadway
  4. Continue at the posted speed because the bus is in the other lane

Explanation

On an undivided two-lane road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights. The stop continues until the red lights are turned off. Only on a divided highway with a physical median does opposing traffic proceed without stopping.

Question 39Driving Safely

In Nevada, when must a driver use headlights?

  1. Only when other drivers flash their lights
  2. Only between midnight and sunrise
  3. Whenever the vehicle is moving on any road at any time
  4. From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, and whenever visibility is too poor to see people or vehicles clearly at 1,000 feet Correct answer.

Explanation

Nevada requires headlights from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise and any time conditions keep the driver from clearly seeing persons or vehicles at 1,000 feet. Rain, fog, dust, and smoke commonly trigger that requirement well before dark. Headlights also make the vehicle visible to others.

Question 40Driving Safely

What is the proper hand signal when a driver's turn signal is broken and the driver intends to stop or slow down?

  1. Arm extended straight out the window
  2. Arm bent downward at the elbow with the hand open Correct answer.
  3. Arm bent upward at the elbow
  4. Arm extended downward with the palm facing the rear

Explanation

Nevada recognizes three hand signals: straight out for a left turn, bent upward for a right turn, and bent downward for slowing or stopping. The downward-bent arm warns following drivers that the vehicle is decelerating. Hand signals are required when the vehicle's turn signals are not working.

Question 41Driving Safely

A Nevada driver is following another vehicle at night and the high beams are on. An oncoming vehicle approaches within 500 feet. What should the driver do?

  1. Turn the headlights off briefly and rely on parking lights
  2. Flash the high beams repeatedly to signal the other driver
  3. Switch to low beams until the oncoming vehicle has passed Correct answer.
  4. Keep the high beams on so the other driver can judge the lane position

Explanation

High beams must be dimmed to low beams when an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet, and also when following another vehicle within 200 feet. The low beams prevent glare that can temporarily blind other drivers. Glare-related blindness is a common cause of nighttime head-on crashes.

Question 42Driving Safely

On a Nevada freeway, a driver misses the intended exit. What is the safest and lawful action?

  1. Continue to the next exit and turn around there Correct answer.
  2. Stop in the travel lane and back up to the exit gore
  3. Reverse along the shoulder until the exit ramp is reached
  4. Make a U-turn through the median opening

Explanation

Drivers who miss an exit should continue to the next one and reverse direction safely. Backing up on a freeway shoulder or in a travel lane is illegal and extremely dangerous because traffic approaches at high speed. Median crossings are reserved for authorized vehicles.

Question 43Driving Safely

A driver's vehicle begins to skid on a wet Nevada road. What is the recommended steering technique?

  1. Hold the wheel straight and apply firm braking
  2. Accelerate to pull the vehicle out of the skid
  3. Steer sharply in the direction opposite the skid
  4. Steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding Correct answer.

Explanation

In a skid, the driver should ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding. This aligns the front wheels with the direction of travel so traction can be regained. Hard braking or abrupt counter-steering tends to worsen the skid.

Question 44Driving Safely

How far before a turn must a Nevada driver signal continuously when the posted speed limit is 45 mph or more?

  1. At least 100 feet
  2. At least 300 feet Correct answer.
  3. At least 25 feet
  4. At least 50 feet

Explanation

Nevada requires a turn signal for at least the last 100 feet before a turn at lower speeds, and at least 300 feet when the speed limit is 45 mph or more. The longer distance gives following and oncoming drivers more time to react. Signaling should continue throughout the turn.

Question 45Driving Safely

A pedestrian is crossing a Nevada roadway in a marked crosswalk without a traffic signal. What is the driver's obligation?

  1. Proceed because vehicles have priority at unsignalized crosswalks
  2. Sound the horn so the pedestrian hurries across
  3. Yield and stop to let the pedestrian cross safely Correct answer.
  4. Drive around the pedestrian if the adjacent lane is clear

Explanation

Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a marked crosswalk, and in Nevada the duty extends to pedestrians in the roadway at intersections. The driver should slow or stop until the pedestrian has cleared the vehicle's path. Honking or swerving around the person endangers them.

Question 46Driving Safely

A driver is on a two-lane road and sees a solid yellow line on the driver's side of the center line. What does this marking mean?

  1. The driver may cross the line to pass a slow-moving truck
  2. Passing is prohibited, though a left turn may be made into a driveway Correct answer.
  3. Passing is permitted when the road ahead is clear
  4. The lane ahead is a one-way lane reserved for buses

Explanation

A solid yellow line on the driver's side marks a no-passing zone, meaning the driver may not cross it to overtake another vehicle. A left turn into a driveway or side road is still generally allowed when safe. The restriction exists because sight distance ahead is limited.

Question 47Driving Safely

In Nevada, what is the maximum blood alcohol concentration for a driver who is 21 or older and operating a private passenger vehicle?

  1. 0.05 percent
  2. 0.02 percent
  3. 0.10 percent
  4. 0.08 percent Correct answer.

Explanation

Nevada sets the per se limit for drivers 21 and older at 0.08 percent blood alcohol concentration. A driver at or above that level is presumed impaired regardless of apparent sobriety. Commercial drivers and drivers under 21 face stricter limits.

Question 48Driving Safely

A driver is convicted of a first DUI in Nevada. Which consequence is most directly tied to the conviction under the state's impaired driving law?

  1. A mandatory 30-day jail sentence with no alternatives
  2. Immediate seizure and forfeiture of the vehicle
  3. Automatic permanent loss of the driver's license
  4. Installation of an ignition interlock device as a condition of driving privileges Correct answer.

Explanation

Nevada law requires an ignition interlock device for DUI offenders as a condition of obtaining driving privileges, including for a first offense. The device prevents operation if alcohol is detected on the driver's breath. Jail time and fines vary, and license revocation is temporary rather than permanent.

Question 49Driving Safely

A driver is entering a Nevada roundabout. Who has the right-of-way?

  1. The largest vehicle approaching the yield line
  2. Vehicles entering from the rightmost approach lane
  3. Vehicles entering from the left lane of the approach
  4. Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout Correct answer.

Explanation

Traffic already inside a roundabout has the right-of-way, and entering drivers must yield at the marked line. Drivers should also yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk before the entry point. Once inside, the driver proceeds counterclockwise to the desired exit.

Question 50Driving Safely

When a Nevada driver is pulling out from a parallel parking space along a curb, what is the correct first step?

  1. Reverse into the travel lane and then shift to drive
  2. Signal, check mirrors and blind spot, then pull out when the lane is clear Correct answer.
  3. Open the door into the traffic lane to warn approaching drivers
  4. Accelerate quickly so approaching traffic sees the vehicle

Explanation

Leaving a parking space requires signaling, checking mirrors and the blind spot, and waiting until the travel lane is clear. Drivers already in the lane have the right-of-way. Pulling out abruptly forces other drivers to brake or swerve.