Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.

May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.

Nevada Car Driving Permit Test-5 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When turning or changing lanes, you must:

Always signal your intentions, even when no visible traffic is present.
Signal only if there is visible traffic.
Signal only when driving at night.
Signal only when driving in heavy traffic at night.

Q.2

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

School zones.
No passing zones.
Speed limits.
Railroad crossings.

Q.3

When driving on an interstate:

Stop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired.
You should always use cruise control.
Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.
You should change lanes often.

Q.4

You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

Correct the defect as soon as possible.
Correct the defect when you can afford it.
Drive the vehicle at slower speeds.
Drive normally.

Q.5

When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger:

Don’t make eye contact.
Don't react with hand gestures.
Distance yourself from the situation.
All of these.

Q.6

A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:

Has the right-of-way.
Should yield to drivers already on the public road.
May force their way into traffic.
Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.

Q.7

To change lanes you should:

Check your mirrors and signal, then change lanes.
Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.
Signal, check your mirrors, and change lanes.
Signal and change lanes.

Q.8

If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:

To keep the front wheels straight.
In the direction you want the vehicle to go.
In the opposite direction of the skid.
In any direction. It doesn't matter.

Q.9

Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

Yes.
No.
If there is no oncoming traffic.
If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.

Q.10

Emergency vehicles:

Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.
May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.
May follow each other.
All of the above.

Q.11

When traveling on a freeway, drivers should always look ____ ahead of their vehicle.

10 seconds
12 seconds
15 seconds
20 to 30 seconds

Q.12

Never drive a vehicle through, around, or under any railroad gate or barrier.

True
False

Q.13

If you see this sign, you:

Must not pass another vehicle.
May pass a slow-moving vehicle if you can do so quickly.
May pass if you know the road ahead.
May pass, but only at night.

Q.14

When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:

Near the center of the street.
Close to the left side of the street.
Close to the right side of the street.
Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.

Q.15

You must stop at an intersection when you see a:

Flashing red light.
Steady yellow light.
Yellow arrow.
Flashing yellow light.

Q.16

Stopping distances on slippery roads are:

About the same as they are on dry pavement.
A little shorter than they are on dry pavement.
Two to 10 times longer than they are on dry pavement.
Unchanged.

Q.17

A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:

Flash your lights.
Slow down.
Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrian.
Stop and let the pedestrian cross.

Q.18

U-turns are not permitted:

In a curve in the roadway.
On a hill where there is less than 500 feet of visibility in each direction.
Near a sign that prohibits U-turns.
All of the above.

Q.19

This sign means:

Curve ahead.
Roadwork ahead.
Merging traffic.
No left turn.

Q.20

This road sign means:

No passing zone.
Winding road.
Pedestrian crossing.
Low ground railroad crossing.

Q.21

As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:

At an intersection with a stop sign.
Where there is a red light.
When a traffic officer orders you to stop.
All of the above.

Q.22

You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.
Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.
Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.
All of the above.

Q.23

Which of the following does not happen after drinking?

Your reflexes and reaction time slow down.
Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted.
You are less alert.
You calm down and can concentrate better.

Q.24

If you come to a roadway covered in water, you should:

Drive until you think the water is too deep.
Drive through, as it is unlikely the standing water will become too deep.
Turn around and find another way to go.
Walk out into the water to determine its depth.

Q.25

You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

As long as you turn on your four-way (emergency) flashers.
If no part of your vehicle is on the road.
If you need to look at a map for directions.
Only if you have an emergency.

Q.26

In which of the following ways can alcoholic beverages affect you?

It slows your reaction time.
It gives you a feeling of false confidence.
It impairs your thinking ability.
All of the above.

Q.27

You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:

When doing so would interfere with traffic.
When turning left into a driveway.
When the car in front of you is disabled.
When passing to the right on a one-way street.

Q.28

The most common color of warning signs is:

Red.
Yellow.
Green.
Blue.

Q.29

A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:

Is a very safe driver.
Always has the right-of-way.
Should not let following cars pass.
May create a dangerous driving environment.

Q.30

Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?

Keep your windshield clean.
Be aware that tinted windows reduce visibility in the dark.
Carry a flashlight in your vehicle.
Look into the headlights of oncoming vehicles.

Q.31

Failure to yield the right-of-way is the leading cause of accidents in Nevada.

True
False

Q.32

Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:

Passing is allowed for drivers from both directions.
Passing is not allowed.
Passing is allowed if you are at the top a hill.
Passing is allowed during daylight only.

Q.33

You do not have to stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing if it is on a private road.

True
False

Q.34

This sign means:

Divided highway ends.
One-way traffic ahead.
Two-way traffic ahead.
Keep to the right.

Q.35

Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?

You should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags.
An airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child, even in a low-speed collision.
You should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint.
All of the above.

Q.36

When a curb is painted ____, it indicates a reserved handicap parking area.

Yellow
Blue
White
Green

Q.37

Drivers may park in the handicap parking access aisles located directly beside handicap parking stalls.

True
False

Q.38

When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:

Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.
Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.
Continue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.
Pass the bus before its door opens.

Q.39

From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform?

You may make left turns.
You may make U-turns.
You may pass slow-moving traffic.
All of the above.

Q.40

Increasing your vehicle’s speed:

Increases your field of vision.
Decreases your field of vision.
Makes it easier to see cross traffic.
Has no effect on your field of vision.

Q.41

If you need to drive in foggy weather:

Turn on your low beam headlights.
Turn on your hazard lights.
It is okay to drive at the maximum speed limit.
Do not drive at a speed above 10 miles per hour.

Q.42

If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:

Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.
Turn on your blinker and make the turn from your current lane.
Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.
Safely change lanes then put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the intersection.

Q.43

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
May no longer turn and must proceed straight.
Still have the right-of-way to turn.
No longer have to turn in the direction that the arrow indicated.

Q.44

You are driving along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:

Keep driving until you see the vehicle.
Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.
Slow down. Don't stop until you see it.
Speed up and turn at the next intersection.

Q.45

When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

Check your side view mirror.
Check your rearview mirror.
Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.
All of the above.

Q.46

When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

Keep the rear tires against the curb.
Keep the front tires straight ahead.
Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.
Turn your steering wheel toward the curb.

Q.47

Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:

In curves and on hills.
Next to churches and schools.
At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.
On freeway on-ramps.

Q.48

The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign.

No passing zone
Wrong way
Railroad crossing
Stop

Q.49

Fog can greatly reduce the visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, you should:

Drive cautiously and reduce your speed.
Not use your high beam headlights.
Use low beam headlights to better illuminate the road and objects.
All of the above.

Q.50

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

The effect that alcohol has.
The effect that amphetamines have.
The effect that anger has.
The effect that driving with teenagers has.

When turning or changing lanes, you must:

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

When driving on an interstate:

You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger:

A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:

To change lanes you should:

If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:

Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

Emergency vehicles:

When traveling on a freeway, drivers should always look ____ ahead of their vehicle.

Never drive a vehicle through, around, or under any railroad gate or barrier.

If you see this sign, you:

When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:

You must stop at an intersection when you see a:

Stopping distances on slippery roads are:

A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:

U-turns are not permitted:

This sign means:

This road sign means:

As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:

You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

Which of the following does not happen after drinking?

If you come to a roadway covered in water, you should:

You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

In which of the following ways can alcoholic beverages affect you?

You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:

The most common color of warning signs is:

A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:

Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?

Failure to yield the right-of-way is the leading cause of accidents in Nevada.

Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:

You do not have to stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing if it is on a private road.

This sign means:

Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?

When a curb is painted ____, it indicates a reserved handicap parking area.

Drivers may park in the handicap parking access aisles located directly beside handicap parking stalls.

When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:

From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform?

Increasing your vehicle’s speed:

If you need to drive in foggy weather:

If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

You are driving along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:

When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:

The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign.

Fog can greatly reduce the visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, you should:

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

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