Nevada Road Signs Practice Test flashcards
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- Octagon sign
- An eight-sided red sign with white lettering that means stop. You must come to a complete stop at the stop bar or crosswalk and yield to traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.
- Inverted triangle sign
- A downward-pointing red and white sign meaning yield. Slow down, be prepared to stop, and give the right-of-way to traffic on the intersecting road before entering or crossing.
- Diamond warning sign
- A yellow diamond with a black symbol warns of a hazard ahead, such as a curve, crossroad, signal, or pedestrian crossing. It is not itself a command to stop.
- Flashing red signal
- A flashing red light is treated exactly like a stop sign: come to a full stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when the way is clear.
- Flashing yellow signal
- A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution. It warns of a hazard such as an intersection or crossing but does not by itself require a stop.
- Double solid yellow line
- Two solid yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions and mean passing is prohibited in both directions. You may cross them only to turn left into a driveway or side road.
- Crossbuck sign
- A white X-shaped sign marking a railroad crossing. Yield to trains, and stop only if a signal, gate, or flagger indicates one. Never stop on the tracks.
- HOV lane diamond
- A white diamond painted on the pavement marks a high-occupancy vehicle lane, which may be restricted during posted hours to vehicles carrying a specified number of occupants.
- Three-second rule
- A following-distance rule: when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count three seconds before you reach it. If you arrive sooner, you are following too closely.
- Basic speed law
- You must drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent for existing conditions. A posted limit is a maximum, not a safe speed for rain, fog, ice, or heavy traffic.
- Absolute speed limit
- Nevada's speed limits are absolute, meaning exceeding the posted maximum is a violation regardless of weather or traffic conditions. There is no legal allowance above the posted limit.
- Total stopping distance
- The sum of perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. It increases with the square of speed, so doubling speed roughly quadruples braking distance.
- Advisory speed plate
- A yellow plate below a warning sign showing a recommended maximum speed for a curve, ramp, or hazard. Exceeding it is not automatically illegal but can be unsafe and used as evidence.
- Nevada school zone limit
- Nevada sets a 15 mph speed limit in school zones when children are present or the zone is in effect as posted. Fines are increased for violations in school zones.
- Work zone penalties
- In a marked work zone with workers present, fines for moving violations are doubled, and the posted work-zone speed limit is fully enforceable.
- Engine braking on downgrades
- On a long downgrade, select a lower gear before the descent and use engine braking to control speed, applying brakes intermittently rather than continuously, which can overheat and fail.
- Four-way stop order
- At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop proceeds first. If vehicles stop at the same time, the driver on the right goes first, and a left-turning driver yields to straight-through traffic.
- Left turn right-of-way
- A vehicle turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right, and must also yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk it is entering.
- Entering from driveway
- A vehicle entering a roadway from a driveway, alley, private road, or parking lot must yield to all traffic already on the roadway, including bicycles and pedestrians.
- Roundabout right-of-way
- A driver entering a roundabout yields to traffic already circulating in the circle. Traffic inside the roundabout never yields to entering traffic.
- Uncontrolled intersection rule
- At an intersection with no signs or signals, the vehicle that arrives first has the right-of-way. If two arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right.
- Blind pedestrian right-of-way
- A blind pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog always has the right-of-way at any crossing, and drivers must stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has cleared the roadway.
- Emergency vehicle response
- Emergency vehicles with sirens and flashing lights have the right-of-way. Pull to the right edge of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed, and never follow within 500 feet.
- Move over law
- Move over or slow down for stopped emergency, tow, and maintenance vehicles displaying flashing lights. If you cannot change lanes safely, reduce speed and proceed with caution.
- School bus red lights
- When a school bus stops with red lights flashing on a two-lane road, traffic in both directions must stop until the lights stop flashing. On a divided highway, only traffic behind the bus must stop.
- Nevada headlight requirement
- Headlights are required from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise and whenever visibility is insufficient to see persons or vehicles 1,000 feet away, plus in rain, snow, fog, or smoke.
- Right turn on red
- Right turns on red are permitted after a full stop and yield to pedestrians and traffic unless a sign prohibits them. Left turns on red are permitted only from a one-way street onto another one-way street.
- Nevada DUI limits
- Nevada's per se limit is 0.08% blood alcohol concentration for drivers 21 and older, 0.04% for commercial drivers, and 0.02% for drivers under 21.
- Implied consent law
- By driving in Nevada you agree to submit to a chemical test when lawfully arrested for DUI. Refusing the test can lead to license revocation.
- Passing prohibited locations
- Passing is prohibited on hills and curves with an obstructed view, at railroad crossings, at intersections, and where a solid yellow line or no-passing pennant is present on your side.
- Nevada child restraint rule
- Nevada requires children under 6 years old and under 60 pounds to be secured in an appropriate child restraint system in the rear seat. All occupants must use safety belts.