NV Motorcycle Permit Test case studies
NV Motorcycle Permit Test · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Nevada Class M motorcycle permit knowledge test is the written step toward legally riding a motorcycle on Nevada public roads. It is aimed at new riders, riders moving in from another state or country, and anyone whose license has lapsed and who needs to re-establish motorcycle privileges. In Nevada the test is administered at a DMV office on a computer, and questions are drawn from the motorcycle and general driving material in the state's driver's handbook. Expect the exam to probe your judgment as much as your memory: which lane position gives the best escape route, how much following distance to leave, how to handle a curve that tightens, how alcohol and fatigue degrade the skills riders rely on, and what Nevada law requires for helmets, eye protection, passengers, and cargo. The NV Motorcycle Permit Test case studies are 5 cases and about 2,597 words.
1The Used 650 That Sat for 14 Months
You just bought a used 2009 650cc parallel-twin with 18,000 miles. It sat under a cover for 14 months.
549 words, about 3 min2Low Sun, Loose Gravel, and a Tailgater
in late October you are westbound on US-50 east of Fallon at 55 mph. The sun is about 4 degrees above the horizon directly ahead; the asphalt looks washed out and your clear face shield has a light film of dust.
531 words, about 3 min3The Swaying Hay Truck on I-80
You are eastbound on I-80 west of Elko at 65 mph with a 4-second gap behind a 53-foot semi loaded with hay bales. The wind is from the south at 25 mph, gusting to 35, and the truck's trailer has been swaying a few inches into your lane every 10–15 seconds.
499 words, about 2 min4Decreasing Radius, Gravel at the Apex
You are descending Nevada State Route 207 toward Gardnerville in a 45-mph zone. The yellow warning sign says 35 mph for a right-hand curve, and the road drops 6% through the curve.
528 words, about 3 min5Two IPAs, an Antihistamine, and a Couch
and you are at a friend's house 14 miles from home. You weigh 165 pounds and drank two 16-ounce IPAs at 7% ABV between 9:00 and 10:45 p.m.
490 words, about 2 min