Nevada Permit Practice Test — DMV Written Test, 25 Questions

Free 10-question Nevada permit practice test, then full 25-question tests like the DMV exam (20 to pass), each question cited to the Nevada Driver Handbook.

The exam

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles knowledge test is 25 questions, and 20 correct is a pass. Everything on it comes out of Nevada Driver Handbook. Officially it is the knowledge test; most people call it the written test, or the permit test.

How this works

Most practice tests hand you a bank of questions and leave the manual somewhere else. This one puts them together.

You read one law and the reason behind it, then answer a question on that law while it is still fresh. Get it right and you move on; get it wrong and you have found the gap while it is cheap to fix, not on the morning of the exam.

Learning one rule at a time, and proving it immediately, is what turns a manual you skimmed into something you actually know — and it makes studying feel like getting somewhere rather than like waiting to find out.

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Easier than searching the manual: ask in your own words — how far from a fire hydrant you may park, when you must stop for a school bus — and the answer comes from Nevada Driver Handbook or Nevada’s code, with the page or the section it is in. When neither says, the answer says so rather than guess. Or tick Nationwide and compare every state on one question.

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What Nevada tests

195 concepts, 474 separate rules. Each one is a page of its own.

Questions from the Nevada test

After moving to Nevada, how soon must a new resident apply for a Nevada driver license?

Within 30 days. A driver who keeps using an old license after moving can be stopped and found driving without a valid Nevada license. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.6: “Drivers moving into Nevada from another state must apply for a license within 30 days after becoming a resident.”

On what day does a regular Nevada driver license expire?

On your birthday. A driver who forgets the date it runs out can end up driving on a dead license and get a ticket. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.6: “A first-time Nevada driver license issued to persons under age 65 will be valid for eight years and expires on your birthday unless limited-term immigration documents are presented as evidence of your name and date of birth.”

Who must co-sign the license application of a Nevada applicant under 18?

A parent, guardian, or other authorized person. A teen with no adult on the form has nobody at home who has agreed to watch over how they drive. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.6: “If you are under 18 years old, a parent who has custody, a legal guardian, or other person authorized by NRS 483.300 must co-sign your application.”

If you move to Nevada with a valid license, which test will you still take?

The vision test. Eyes can get worse since a driver last tested in another state, and a driver who cannot see signs crashes. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.7: “Your vision will be tested when you apply for your Nevada driver’s license.”

What must an out-of-state student have to drive in Nevada without a Nevada license?

A valid license from their home state. A visitor with no valid license at home has never been tested by anyone and may not know how to drive safely. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.7: “If you want to drive in Nevada, you must be at least 16 years old, have a valid license from your home state and comply with Nevada traffic and financial responsibility laws.”

What happens if you need glasses or contacts to meet the vision standard?

A restriction is placed on your license. A driver who leaves their glasses at home may not see a stop sign or a child until it is too late. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.12: “If you need glasses or contact lenses to drive, a restriction will be placed on your driver license.”

Besides the examiner, who may ride in the car during your Nevada road test?

No one else is allowed. A friend or a dog in the car can distract the driver and get in the way of the examiner watching closely. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.12: “Passengers and animals are not allowed in the vehicle during the road test.”

Which of these can get a Nevada minor's license suspended or delayed for up to 2 years?

Placing graffiti on public property. A teen who damages property shows the DMV poor judgment, and the license is the thing they stand to lose. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.13: “Suspended or issuance delayed for up to two years for:”

Along with the driving log, what must a Nevada teen present when applying for a license?

A driver's education completion certificate. A teen who skips the class and the logged practice reaches the road test without the time it takes to learn. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.13: “When you apply for a driver’s license or driver authorization card, you will be required to present a Certificate of Completion of a course in driver’s education and a Beginning Driver Experience Log, DMV Form DLD-130.”

What school form must a Nevada permit applicant under 18 give the DMV?

A certification of attendance signed by the school. Tying the permit to school keeps teens in class, since skipping school puts the right to drive at risk. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.13: “Nevada law requires that anyone under the age of 18 who applies for an instruction permit provide the DMV with the DMV-301 Certification of Attendance form, signed by the principal or designated school official, certifying that he/she meets the minimum school attendance requirements.”

With no approved school within 30 miles and no internet, how many hours of driving must a teen complete?

100 hours. With no class to teach the basics, a teen needs many more hours of practice before driving alone. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.14: “If you are not within 30 miles of a DMV-approved school and it is not possible for you to access the internet for a driver’s education class, you need to complete 100 hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience, 10 hours of which must be completed in the dark.”

Teens within 30 miles of an approved school must log how many hours of supervised driving?

50 hours. New drivers crash most in their first months alone, and hours of practice with an adult cut that risk. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.14: “Nevada teens within a 30 miles of a DMV-approved driver’s education school are required to complete 50 hours of supervised experience behind the wheel, 10 of which must be completed at night.”

Before a Nevada minor can receive a license, what record must they keep for the prior 6 months?

No at-fault crashes or moving violations. A teen who crashes or gets ticketed on a permit has shown they are not ready to drive with nobody beside them. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.14: “Minors must also remain free of any at-fault crashes, moving violation convictions and any type of alcohol or drug conviction for six months prior to receiving a driver’s license.”

What is the youngest age at which you can get a Nevada instruction permit?

15½ years. Younger teens are less able to judge speed and risk, so the law waits before letting them practice on the road. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.15: “To obtain an instruction permit, you must:”

How old must the licensed driver accompanying a Class C permit holder be?

21 or older. A young or new supervisor may not spot danger in time to warn a learner before a crash. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.15: “When you are driving, you must be accompanied by a licensed driver who:”

If you are under 18, how long must you hold a permit before applying for a license?

6 months. Months of practice let a learner meet rain, night, and heavy traffic with an adult there before going alone. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.15: “If you are under the age of 18, you must hold an instruction permit for at least 6 months prior to applying for a driver license.”

During their first months of driving, which passengers may a newly licensed 16-year-old not carry?

Passengers under 18 who are not family. Teen friends in the car pull a new driver's eyes and mind off the road, and the crash risk climbs with each one. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.15: “Applicants who are 16 or 17 years old when they receive their driver’s license will not be allowed to carry passengers under the age of 18 (except for immediate family members) for the first 6 months they drive per NRS 483.2523.”

During which hours may a Nevada minor not drive, unless going to or from a scheduled event?

10 p.m. to 5 a.m.. Late at night a tired teen meets drunk drivers and dark roads, which is when many young drivers die. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.15: “Additionally, a minor shall not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless he/she is driving to or from a scheduled event.”

Without an endorsement, what is the heaviest vehicle a Class C driver may tow?

10,000 pounds. A heavy trailer can push a car out of control on a hill or in a stop the driver has not trained for. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.16: “Class C – Cars, vans, pickups; may tow a vehicle 10,000 pounds or less”

Which endorsement lets a Class C driver tow heavier than the Class C limit?

The J endorsement. Towing a heavy load takes longer stops and wider turns, so a driver must prove they can handle it. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.17: “J – Class C vehicle; may tow vehicle(s) over 10,000 pounds GVWR”

What does Restriction G on a Nevada license mean?

Daylight driving only. A driver who cannot see well in the dark may miss a person or an animal on an unlit road. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.16: “Restriction G — Daylight driving only”

Who is responsible for renewing your Nevada license on time?

You are, even if no notice comes. A notice can get lost in the mail, and a driver waiting for it ends up driving on an expired license. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.19: “Although a renewal notice is mailed to the address on file, it is your responsibility to renew on or before your expiration date.”

How soon must you tell the Nevada DMV about a change of address or name?

Within 30 days. Tickets, notices, and renewal reminders sent to an old address never reach you, so you miss what you must do. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.19: “Under Nevada law, you are required to notify the DMV of any address or name change within 30 days.”

Which young drivers may get a Nevada restricted license for family hardship or school travel?

Drivers aged 14 and 15. On a far-off ranch with no bus, a young teen may be the only way to get to school or help the family. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.19: “Drivers age 14 and 15 who have demonstrated family hardship or who need to drive to and from school.”

What should you do if your Nevada driver license is lost or stolen?

Apply for a duplicate right away. Without a card you cannot prove you may drive when stopped, and a stolen card can be used by someone else. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.20: “If your driver license becomes illegible, lost, or stolen, you need to apply for a duplicate immediately.”

When must you carry your Driver Authorization Card?

Whenever you drive a motor vehicle. If an officer stops a driver with no card, there is no proof they may drive, and the stop takes far longer. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.10: “You must always carry your DAC with you while operating a motor vehicle.”

Under Nevada law, who must wear a safety belt in a vehicle that has them?

The driver and passengers age 6 and older. In a crash an unbelted rider keeps moving until the dashboard, the windshield or another person stops them. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.25: “The driver and any passengers age six and older must wear safety belts if the vehicle is equipped with them.”

Children under 6 who are shorter than what height must ride in an approved child restraint?

57 inches. An adult belt crosses a small child's neck and belly, so in a crash it can hurt the child it should hold. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.25: “Children under age six and those who measure less than 57 inches tall must be in an approved child restraint system pursuant per NRS 484B.157.”

A child aged 7 or younger left in a car must be watched by someone at least how old?

12 years old. A closed car in the Nevada sun gets hot enough to kill a small child in the time it takes to shop. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.25: “Never leave a child aged 7 or younger unattended in a vehicle if the conditions present a significant risk to the health and safety of that child unless the child is being supervised by and is within sight of a person at least 12 years old.”

Where should an infant never ride in a car with a passenger side airbag?

In the front passenger seat. An airbag bursting out at a baby seat hits the baby's head hard enough to kill in a minor crash. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.26: “Never put an infant in the front seat if the car has a passenger side airbag.”

What should you do just before you move your vehicle?

Stop, look and listen for traffic and people. A child or a cyclist behind or beside the car is easy to miss and easy to hit when pulling out. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.27: “Stop, look and listen for traffic, bicyclists and pedestrians.”

In the penny test, what shows a tire has a safe amount of tread?

Part of Lincoln's head is covered by tread. A worn tire cannot grip a wet road, so the car slides when you brake or turn. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.27: “If any part of Lincoln’s head is covered by the tread, the tire has a safe amount of tread.”

What are the three purposes of highway signs?

To regulate, warn and inform. A driver who cannot tell a rule from a warning may ignore a sign that must be obeyed. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.28: “Signs have three purposes: they regulate, warn, and inform.”

What do shield-shaped signs usually show?

U.S., Interstate and state route numbers. A driver who cannot read route markers misses the turn and makes a risky late lane change. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.29: “These signs show U.S., Interstate and state route numbers.”

What does this sign tell you?

Passing is not allowed here. Passing where a sign forbids it puts you head-on with a car you could not see over the hill. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.28: “Pennant — no passing”

What does this sign warn you of?

A school zone or school crossing. Children dart into the street near schools, and a driver who misses the sign may not slow in time. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.28: “Pentagon (5 sides) — school zones and school crossings”

Where must you stop at this sign?

Behind the crosswalk or stop line. Stopping past the line puts your car in the crosswalk, right where a person on foot is crossing. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.29: “Come to a full stop behind the stop sign at the crosswalk or stop line.”

How is this sign different from a stop sign?

You may go without a full stop if safe. A driver who treats this sign as a green light merges straight into a car that had the road. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.29: “Yield signs mean the same as stop signs except you may proceed without coming to a full stop if it is safe to do so.”

What does this kind of sign tell you?

A traffic law that you must obey. A driver who treats a posted rule as advice gets a ticket, or drives too fast where the limit was set for danger. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.29: “They inform you of traffic laws and regulations.”

What does this kind of sign tell you about the road?

Special conditions or hazards are ahead. The sign comes before the danger, so a driver who ignores it meets the hazard at full speed. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.29: “They tell the driver there are special conditions or hazards ahead.”

What should you do when you see this sign?

Slow down and be ready to stop. A train cannot stop for you, so a driver who reaches the tracks too fast has no way out. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.33: “When drivers see the round railway crossing sign, they should slow down, be ready to stop, and remember:”

What must you do when you pass this sign and enter the work area?

Slow down and follow signs and flaggers. Workers stand inches from traffic, and a driver who keeps full speed has no room to stop for them. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.30: “When used, drivers must slow down and follow the direction of the posted signs and any construction flaggers who may be present.”

The traffic lights at an intersection are not working. What must you do?

Come to a full stop before going through. With the lights dark, every driver thinks they have the green, and two of them meet in the middle. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.30: “When traffic control lights are not working, drivers must come to a full stop before proceeding through the intersection.”

Where must you stop for a red light when there is no stop line or crosswalk?

Before entering the intersection. Rolling into the intersection on red puts your car in the path of the cross traffic that has the green. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.30: “If there is no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection.”

What does a flashing red light mean?

Stop fully, as at a stop sign. A driver who slows but does not stop rolls out in front of cross traffic that is not stopping. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.30: “A flashing red light means that drivers must come to a full stop.”

What does a red arrow mean?

You may not make the move it shows. Turning on a red arrow sends you across a lane of cars that have a green light and no reason to stop. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.30: “A red arrow means drivers cannot make the movement shown by the arrow.”

When may you turn right on a red light?

After a full stop, if no sign forbids it. Rolling through a right on red without stopping puts you into a walker in the crosswalk. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.30: “Where not prohibited by signs, a right turn may be made on a red light after coming to a complete stop.”

A pedestrian is crossing on a lit WALK signal. What must drivers do?

Give that pedestrian the right-of-way. A driver turning on green can hit a walker who was told by the signal that it was their turn. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.31: “WALK or Walking Person Symbol: If illuminated, it means pedestrians facing the signal may proceed to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal and must be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles.”

What do broken white lines between lanes mean?

Lanes go the same way; you may pass if safe. A driver who mistakes these for center lines may refuse to change lanes or drift into the wrong one. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.32: “Broken or dashed white lines are used to mark traffic lanes on roads which have more than one lane moving in the same direction.”

What do yellow lines on the road separate?

Traffic moving in opposite directions. Crossing a yellow line puts you in the lane of cars coming straight at you. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.32: “Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.”

What is a stop line?

Where you must stop before the intersection. Stopping past the line puts your nose into the crosswalk or into the path of turning cars. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.32: “Stop lines are the wide white lines painted across a traffic lane where you must stop before you enter the intersection.”

What may you use a center left-turn lane for?

Making a left turn onto or from the road. Two drivers using the middle lane as a fast lane from opposite ends meet head-on. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.32: “Drivers may cross these lines only to make a left turn onto or from the highway.”

When a train is coming, at least how far from the tracks must you stop?

15 feet. A train hangs out past the rails, so a car stopped too close can be clipped as it goes by. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.33: “If a train is coming, drivers must stop at least 15 feet from the tracks.”

What is the speed limit in a Nevada school zone?

15 or 25 mph, as posted. A child who runs out between parked cars needs a car slow enough to stop in a few feet. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.33: “In school zones, the speed limit is either 15 or 25 mph.”

What do Nevada's right-of-way rules actually set out?

Who must yield to whom on the road. Drivers who think the road is theirs by right push ahead, and a crash happens when the other driver does the same. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.34: “Nevada law does not give anyone the “right-of-way” — it only says who must yield.”

At an intersection with no signs or signals, which vehicle should usually go first?

The vehicle on your right. With no sign to settle it, two drivers can each decide to go and meet in the middle. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.34: “At an intersection where there are no traffic signs or signals, the vehicle on your right should usually go first.”

An ambulance with its siren on is coming toward you. What must you do?

Pull right, clear of any intersection, and stop. An ambulance racing to a call needs a clear road, and a car frozen in its path can cause a second crash. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.34: “The right-of-way must be given to emergency vehicles approaching from any direction when they are sounding a siren or using their flashing lights.”

A bicyclist is riding in a bike lane you need to cross. What must you do?

Yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist. A rider has nothing around them, so a car turning across a bike lane can kill the rider. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.34: “Yield right-of-way to bicyclists riding on a bike path or lane.”

Under Nevada's Basic Rule, what must you weigh besides the posted speed limit?

Traffic, weather, road surface and road type. A speed that is fine on a dry, clear day is far too fast on ice or in fog, where a car cannot stop in time. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.35: “Nevada has a Basic Rule for driving at a “reasonable or proper” speed.”

On a road with two or more lanes going your way, what must slower traffic do?

Move to the right and let others pass. A slow car in the left lane makes impatient drivers weave around it and try risky passes. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.35: “When there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, slower traffic must move to the right and allow other drivers to pass.”

What speed limit does the handbook list for business and residential areas?

25 mph. Kids, parked cars and driveways crowd these streets, and a driver needs time to stop for what steps out. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.35: “25 mph ............. Business and residential areas and school zones”

In the acceleration lane, how fast should you be going as you merge?

At or near the speed of freeway traffic. A car that enters a freeway too slowly forces fast drivers behind it to brake hard or swerve. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.36: “Use your turn signal and accelerate to - or near - the speed of freeway traffic.”

What does the handbook say about lane hopping on a freeway?

It raises crash risk and seldom saves time. Each quick lane change is another chance to cut off a car hiding in your blind spot. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.36: “Remember, lane hopping is always dangerous, annoys other drivers, increases the risk of a crash, and seldom saves time.”

A ramp meter is switched on and shows red. What must you do?

Stop at the stop line until it turns green. A driver who rolls past a red ramp meter merges into traffic the meter was spacing out, and gets hit. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.36: “Pull up to the stop line and stop at a red light;”

Over a freeway lane you see a down green arrow with OPEN. What does it mean?

You may drive the posted limit in it. A driver who slows for no reason in an open lane surprises the fast cars behind. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.37: “A down green arrow with OPEN means drivers are allowed to drive the posted speed limit in the lane below the green arrow.”

What do overhead freeway signals show as you get closer to a crash ahead?

Updated lane closures and lower limits. A driver who ignores the lower limit comes up fast on stopped cars and crash scene workers. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.37: “As a driver gets closer to the crash, the signals will provide updated information regarding lane closures and reduced speed limits.”

How many persons per vehicle does a Nevada HOV lane require?

2 or more persons. A solo car in the carpool lane slows the buses and carpools the lane was built to move. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.39: “2+ Persons per vehicle Hours vary”

Where should you slow down to take a freeway exit?

In the deceleration lane for the exit. Braking in a live freeway lane means the fast car behind you plows into your trunk. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.40: “Avoid slowing down on the freeway itself.”

How do you stop in an emergency with four-wheel ABS?

Press hard, hold it down and steer. Drivers who pump ABS brakes from old habit take longer to stop and may hit what they swerved for. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.40: “In simple terms, all drivers must do is brake and steer: push the brake pedal down hard, hold it down firmly and steer in the direction you want the car to go.”

If you double your speed from 30 mph to 60 mph, how does your braking distance change?

It becomes four times as long. A driver who thinks twice the speed needs twice the room runs out of road and hits the car ahead. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.41: “The most important point for any driver to remember is that if you double your speed – say from 30 mph to 60 mph – your braking distance does not become twice as long.”

What is reaction time?

Time from seeing a hazard to braking. A tired or busy driver takes longer to react, and the car rolls on toward the hazard the whole time. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.41: “The amount of time it takes from the time you see that you need to stop until you step on the brakes is called “reaction time.””

At a minimum, how far ahead should you look while driving?

12 seconds. A driver who looks only at the car ahead sees trouble too late to slow down or change lanes. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.42: “Look ahead at least 12 seconds.”

At 40 mph or less, what is the minimum following distance?

2 seconds. Following too close leaves no time to stop when the car ahead brakes, and you rear-end it. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.42: “If you are driving 40 mph or less, stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.”

In traffic, where should you be to keep room to maneuver?

Between the clusters of vehicles. Riding inside a pack of cars leaves no open lane to swerve into when one of them brakes. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.42: “You want to be between the clusters of vehicles in front of and behind you.”

When may you talk on a cell phone while driving in Nevada?

When using a hands-free accessory. Holding a phone takes a hand off the wheel and your mind off the road just when a car stops ahead. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.43: “The use of a cellular phone or other handheld wireless communications device to engage in voice communications is prohibited unless the device is used with a hands-free accessory.”

An officer pulls you over. Where should you be while you wait?

Seated inside your vehicle. A driver who gets out on the shoulder can be hit by passing traffic, and so can the officer. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.43: “Stop your vehicle as far out of the lane of traffic as possible.”

When you enter a roundabout, who has the right-of-way?

Traffic already in the circle. Cars in the circle cannot stop short, so a driver who pushes in without yielding gets hit on the side. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.44: “Entering traffic must yield the right-of-way to the traffic circulating within the roundabout.”

Your turn signals are broken. How do you signal a left turn by hand?

Left arm held straight out the window. A driver behind you cannot read your mind, and a sudden turn without warning invites a rear-end crash. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.45: “Left turn — Extend left arm horizontally out of open window”

On a city street, how far ahead of a turn must you signal?

100 feet. A signal given at the last second gives the driver behind no time to brake before you slow for the turn. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.45: “Signal your turn at least 100 feet ahead (about 10 car lengths) on city streets or 300 feet (30 car lengths) on open highways.”

Which lane must you be in to make a right turn?

The far right lane or a right-turn lane. Turning right from a middle lane cuts across the car beside you, which is a common side-swipe crash. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.45: “When turning right, you must be in the extreme right-hand travel lane or a lane designated for right turns.”

Waiting to turn left, where should your front wheels point?

Straight ahead until you start the turn. If your wheels are already turned and a car hits you from behind, it pushes you into oncoming traffic. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.45: “When turning left, keep your wheels pointed straight ahead until you begin to actually complete the turn.”

Besides using your mirrors, what must you do before changing lanes?

Look over your shoulder at the blind spot. Mirrors leave a gap beside the car where a whole vehicle can hide, and you merge straight into it. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.46: “Check blind spots by looking over your shoulder and change lanes when traffic is clear”

Which lane should you use to begin a U-turn?

The far left lane or center turn lane. Starting a U-turn from a right lane means sweeping across every lane of traffic at once. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.46: “To make a U-turn, signal and use the far left lane or the center left turn lane.”

A U-turn is illegal where you cannot see clearly how far in each direction?

200 feet. A car that appears over a hill while you sit across both lanes has nowhere to go but into you. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.46: “Where you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction because of a curve, hill, rain, fog, or other reason.”

What may you use to get around a slow vehicle?

A legal lane, at or under the limit. The shoulder hides debris, soft sand and stopped cars, and a car pulling onto it at speed can roll or crash. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.47: “However, you should never exceed the speed limit to pass and you may never use the shoulder of the road to pass.”

On a two-lane road, how close to a railroad crossing is passing forbidden?

100 feet. A car out in the left lane near the tracks cannot stop in time if a train or a stopped car blocks the way. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.47: “At or within 100 feet of a railroad crossing”

Which vehicle must you not pass on the left?

One that is signaling a left turn. The turning car swings straight across your path, and the two of you meet broadside in the left lane. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.47: “Never pass to the left of a driver who is making or signaling a left turn.”

With no lane to move into, how much room must you give a bicyclist when passing?

At least 3 feet. A gust of wind or a pothole can push a rider sideways, and a car passing close will hit them. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.48: “If an adjacent lane does not exist, pass to the left of the bicycle at a safe distance, which must be at least three feet.”

Driving past parked cars, which sign suggests one may pull out in front of you?

Exhaust coming from its tailpipe. A parked car whose driver has not seen you can pull right out into your lane as you go by. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.48: “Exhaust is coming from the tailpipe”

When you park at a curb, how close must your front and rear wheels be?

Within 18 inches. A car parked far from the curb sticks out into the lane, where passing traffic can clip it. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.48: “The legal parking position is with the front and rear wheels within 18 inches of the curb.”

What happens if you turn the ignition to lock while the car is still moving?

The steering can lock and you lose control. A locked steering wheel cannot follow the road, so a moving car goes straight off it at the first bend. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.48: “Never turn your vehicle’s ignition to the “lock” position while it is still in motion.”

What does a red curb mean?

No stopping, standing, or parking. Red curbs guard fire lanes, hydrants and corners, where a parked car blocks a fire truck or hides a child. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.48: “Red means no stopping, standing or parking; local laws apply.”

When parallel parking, how much longer than your car should the space be?

About 5 feet. In a space too short you bump the cars at both ends, or leave your car sticking out into the lane. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.49: “Make sure the space is big enough for your vehicle (about 5 feet longer than your car).”

Parking headed downhill, which way should you turn your front tires?

Toward the curb or shoulder. If the brake fails, tires turned to the curb catch it, instead of letting the car roll down into traffic. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.49: “When your vehicle is headed downhill, turn your front tires toward or into the curb or road shoulder.”

Where parallel parking is allowed, how close to a fire hydrant may you not park?

Within 15 feet. Firefighters need the hydrant clear to hook up a hose, and every second spent moving a car lets a fire spread. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.50: “Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant in a place where parallel parking is permitted or 20 feet of a fire hydrant if angle parking is permitted”

Your car starts to fail on the road. What should you do first?

Move to the shoulder as soon as it is safe. A car stalled in a live lane is a fixed object that fast traffic may not see until too late. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.50: “If you have car trouble, move to the shoulder or emergency stopping area as soon as you safely can.”

What is the minimum fine for parking illegally in a space marked with the symbol of access?

$250. A driver in a wheelchair who finds the one wide space taken may have no way to get out of the car. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.50: “It is illegal for anyone else to park in spaces marked by this symbol.”

What does the handbook say advanced driver assistance systems do?

They assist the driver but do not drive the car. A driver who lets the car steer and brake alone stops watching, and the car misses the hazard it was not built to see. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.51: “These technologies assist the driver but do not drive the vehicle by themselves.”

What does a passive vehicle warning system do?

Warns the driver but does not prevent the crash. A beep does not turn the wheel, so a driver who waits for the car to fix it hits the thing it warned about. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.51: “Most of these technologies are passive, meaning they warn the driver of a potential issue but do not automatically prevent a problem or crash.”

When your car has a back-up warning, what should you still do while backing?

Check mirrors, look over your shoulder, use the camera. Sensors can miss a small child or a low post behind the bumper, and the car rolls over it while the screen looks clear. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.51: “The driver should safely monitor and maneuver their vehicle during backing.”

How should a sideview camera be used?

Along with the mirrors and head checks. A camera shows a narrow strip of road, and a car just outside it is the one you merge into. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.52: “Sideview Cameras should be used in conjunction with traditional mirrors and head checks (checking over the shoulders).”

At about what speed do bicycle, pedestrian and obstacle detection systems generally work?

25 mph. At higher speeds the system may stay silent, and a driver counting on it reaches the cyclist with no warning. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.52: “These systems alert the driver when a bicycle, pedestrian, or slow-moving or stationary obstacle has been detected while driving at low speeds - generally around 25 mph.”

After a forward collision warning goes off, who must brake?

The driver, since the warning will not brake. A driver who waits for the car to stop itself rear-ends the stopped car the system warned about. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.53: “The warning system alone will not automatically brake for the driver.”

With parking sensors, what does a constant tone mean?

The car is too close to an object. A driver who keeps creeping forward after the tone goes steady scrapes the bumper on the wall or post. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.53: “Listen for the rate of the warning sounds; a constant tone means the vehicle is too close to an object.”

Your car has automatic emergency braking. What should you still do?

Scan for hazards and keep a safe following distance. The system may brake late or not at all on a wet road, and a tailgating driver has no room left. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.53: “Drivers should continue to scan the road for hazards and maintain a safe following distance.”

When will lane keeping assist NOT work?

When lane lines are faint or covered with snow. On a snowy road the car cannot see the lines, and a driver counting on it drifts into the oncoming lane. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.54: “This feature will not work when lane lines are faint or covered with snow or dirt.”

When turning left with crash avoidance, who decides when it is safe to turn?

The driver, by watching oncoming traffic. The system can misjudge a fast car or a motorcycle, and the driver turns across its path. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.54: “The driver should not depend on left turn crash avoidance.”

When does the handbook advise against using adaptive cruise control?

In bad weather and unsafe conditions. On ice the cruise control may speed up after the car ahead turns off, and the tires lose their grip. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.54: “In bad weather and other unsafe driving conditions, it is advised not to use ACC.”

When the car parks itself, who is responsible for braking?

The driver of the car. The car may steer neatly into the space but roll into the bumper behind if no one presses the brake. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.54: “The driver is still responsible for braking and monitoring the environment.”

At night, how far ahead should you be able to stop?

Within the range of your headlights. If you drive faster than your lights reach, a deer or a stalled car appears too late to stop. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.56: “Always make sure you can stop within the range of your headlights.”

From when to when are headlights required?

A half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise. At dusk your car fades into the gray road, and other drivers pull out in front of you. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.56: “From a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise.”

How far before an oncoming vehicle must you change to low beams?

At least 500 feet. High beams in an oncoming driver's eyes blind them, and they can drift across the line into you. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.56: “Change to low beams when you are at least 500 feet before any oncoming vehicles and 300 feet before any vehicle you are following.”

What is the most important thing to do when driving in bad weather?

Slow down your speed. On a wet or icy road the tires grip less, and a car at normal speed slides past where it meant to stop. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.57: “The most important thing to do when driving in bad weather is slow down.”

On snow and ice, when should you start slowing for an intersection or turn?

Long before you reach it. Braking late on ice locks up the tires, and the car slides into the intersection or off the curve. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.57: “Start slowing down long before you come to an intersection or turn.”

During what dates may studded snow tires be used in Nevada?

October 1 through April 30. Studs chew up dry pavement in summer, which is why the law limits them to the cold months. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.57: “Studded snow tires may only be used from October 1 through April 30.”

What does skidding mean?

The tires have lost traction. Once the tires stop gripping, steering and braking do little, and the car goes where it was already headed. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.57: “Skidding means your vehicle’s tires have lost traction.”

Your brakes fail. What should you try first?

Pump the brake pedal. A car with no brakes keeps rolling into traffic unless you work through each other way to slow it. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.58: “Try pumping the brake pedal.”

When drying wet brakes, about how often should you test them?

Every 200 feet. Wet brakes may pull to one side or not hold at all, and you find out at the next red light. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.58: “Test them about every 200 feet, continuing until braking action returns to normal.”

Your wipers fail in heavy rain. What should you do?

Slow down, lower the window and look out. With a blurred windshield you cannot see the car stopped ahead, so you need another way to look. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.58: “If the wipers fail in heavy rain or snow, slow down, lower the window and put your head outside so you can see.”

The gas pedal sticks and pressing it hard does not free it. What should you do next?

Shift to neutral. A stuck pedal keeps the car speeding up toward traffic until the engine is cut off from the wheels. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.58: “Quickly press your foot hard against the pedal and release.”

Why should you not use water on a vehicle fire?

Burning gasoline floats on water and spreads. Water carries burning fuel across the ground, so a small fire under the hood spreads to you and the road. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.58: “DO NOT USE WATER because burning gasoline will float on water and spread the fire.”

You suddenly lose steering control. What should you do first?

Ease up on the accelerator. Keeping your foot down sends a car you cannot steer faster toward whatever is ahead. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.58: “If you suddenly lose steering control, ease up on the accelerator.”

A car is coming toward you in your lane. Which way should you move?

As far to the right as you safely can. The other driver may wake up and swerve back into their own lane, right where you went. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.58: “If you see a vehicle coming toward you in your lane, slow down, sound your horn, flash your headlights and pull as far to the right as you safely can.”

Your car drifts onto the shoulder. What should you do?

Stay on the shoulder, then ease back on. Jerking the wheel to climb the pavement edge can flip the car or send it across into oncoming traffic. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.59: “Do not try to swerve back onto the pavement.”

A tire blows out. How should you slow down?

Ease up on the gas pedal. Hard braking on a flat tire pulls the car sharply to one side and can spin it. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.59: “Ease up on the gas pedal to slow down. Do not hit the brakes!”

How much water can cause a driver to lose control of a car?

Less than 1 inch. A thin sheet of water lifts the tires off the road, and the car slides where you did not steer. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.59: “Less than 1 inch of water can cause a driver to lose control of his or her car.”

You come to a flooded roadway. What should you do?

Turn around and find another way. You cannot tell how deep the water is or whether the road under it has washed away. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.59: “If you encounter a flooded roadway, don’t attempt to drive through it.”

What happens to speeding fines in a work zone?

They double. Workers stand a few feet from moving cars, and a speeder who hits one cannot undo it. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.60: “Fines for speeding double in work zones!”

In a work zone, which speed limit signs are regulatory?

Black and white signs. A driver who treats the black and white limit as a hint gets a doubled fine, or hits a worker. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.60: “Black and white speed limit signs are regulatory.”

Approaching a stopped tow truck or police car, what speed must you slow to?

A reasonable speed below the posted limit. Officers and tow drivers work inches from the lane, and a car at full speed has no time to miss them. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.61: “Decrease the vehicle speed to a speed that is reasonable and proper and less than the posted speed limit.”

May a regular driver stop on a shoulder marked for emergency vehicle use?

No, that is not allowed. An ambulance racing up the shoulder to a crash meets your parked car head on. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.61: “Drivers of non-emergency vehicles may not stop on a shoulder marked to allow emergency use.”

Driving beside a truck, how can you tell the driver cannot see you?

You cannot see their face in the side mirror. A truck driver who swerves or changes lanes will move right into a car he never knew was there. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.62: “If you cannot see the driver’s face in the side view mirror, they cannot see you.”

Compared with a car, how much time and distance does a large truck need to stop?

Nearly twice as much. A car that cuts in and brakes leaves the truck behind it with no room to stop before it hits. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.63: “These large vehicles need nearly twice the time and distance to stop as cars.”

Why is following close behind a large truck dangerous?

The driver cannot see your car back there. If the truck brakes hard you have nowhere to go, and you cannot see the danger ahead that made it brake. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.63: “Unlike cars, large commercial trucks and buses have huge no-zones directly behind them.”

A large truck is backing up across your path. What should you do?

Wait, and do not pass behind the truck. The truck driver cannot see a car that cuts in behind, and the truck will roll right over it. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.63: “Never pass behind a commercial truck that is backing up!”

A truck ahead swings left before turning right. What should you do?

Stay back; do not squeeze by on its right. The truck's back wheels cut in toward the curb as it turns and can crush a car caught there. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.63: “Large commercial truck and bus drivers sometimes need to swing wide to the left in order to safely make a right turn or swing wide to the right to safely make a left turn.”

How much of a traffic lane may a motorcyclist use?

The complete traffic lane. A rider squeezed to the edge has no room to dodge gravel, potholes or a car door opening beside them. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.63: “Motorcycle operators have the right to use a complete traffic lane.”

Why can a motorcycle be closer than it looks?

Its small size makes it seem farther away. A driver who turns across a motorcycle he thought was far off leaves the rider no time to stop. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.63: “Because of their smaller size, motorcycles are less visible and may appear to be farther away than they really are.”

What is the top speed of a moped under Nevada's definition?

30 miles per hour. A moped tops out well below traffic speed, so drivers behind it must expect to slow down for it. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.64: “Nevada defines these difference based on motor size, horsepower (maximum of two brake horsepower), and 30 miles per hour maximum speed on a flat or near-flat surface.”

Which lane must a moped normally use?

The extreme right-hand lane. A slow moped in a fast middle lane gets rear-ended by drivers who close on it before they see it. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.64: “Moped operators must remain in the extreme right-hand lane of any road unless:”

What does Nevada require of a moped owner?

Registration, but not insurance. An unregistered moped is easy to steal and hard to trace back to its owner once it is gone. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.64: “Moped owners must register their mopeds with the DMV but are not required to insure their vehicles.”

When must you stop for a school bus?

When it shows flashing red lights. Children step off the bus and cross the road, often without looking, while the red lights flash. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.64: “NRS 484B.353 requires a driver to stop at any location for a school bus displaying a flashing red signal.”

What charge can a driver face for causing even a minor crash with a bicycle?

Reckless driving. A rider has no steel around them, so even a light tap from a car can break bones. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.65: “Motorists who cause even a minor collision with a bicycle or pedestrian or who intentionally interfere with the movement of a bicycle may be charged with reckless driving.”

Where in a traffic lane should a cyclist usually ride?

As far to the right as practicable. A rider kept to the right gives faster cars room to pass without crowding or clipping the bike. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.65: “Cyclists may ride in a traffic lane, staying as far to the right as practicable unless preparing to turn or overtaking another vehicle.”

At an intersection, how must you treat a cyclist?

Yield as you would to any other vehicle. A driver who treats a bike as if it were not there turns or pulls out right into the rider. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.65: “At intersections, motorists must yield to cyclists as they would for other vehicles and pedestrians.”

Parked on the street, what should you do before opening your door?

Check behind for cyclists coming up. A door flung open in front of a rider knocks them off the bike and often into traffic. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.65: “When parked on the street, check for cyclists approaching from behind before you open your car door.”

Below what age may a person not ride in a pickup bed on a paved highway?

Under 18 years old. A rider in an open truck bed has nothing to hold them in and is thrown out in a sudden stop or turn. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.66: “Anyone under the age of 18 may not ride on the bed of a flatbed truck or within the bed of a pickup truck in Nevada if the truck is being driven on a paved highway.”

A pedestrian is crossing at an intersection. Who has the right-of-way?

The pedestrian who is crossing. A person on foot has no protection at all, and a car at even low speed can kill them. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.66: “Pedestrians have the right-of-way when crossing at an intersection.”

Where is there a crosswalk, even if no lines are painted?

Anywhere two streets meet, even at a T. Drivers who look only for painted lines miss walkers stepping out at plain corners, where many people cross. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.66: “A crosswalk exists anywhere two streets intersect, even at a “T” intersection.”

The car in the next lane stops for no clear reason. What must you do before passing it?

Slow down enough to see why it stopped. The car may have stopped for a person crossing, who steps out from in front of it into your lane. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.66: “It is illegal for motorists to overtake any vehicle that is slowing down or stopped until the motorist slows down enough to determine why the other vehicle has slowed or stopped.”

Where should you walk when a road has no sidewalk?

On the side facing oncoming traffic. Facing traffic lets a walker see a car drifting toward them in time to step off the road. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.66: “If there is no sidewalk, pedestrians should walk on the side of the road facing the traffic.”

A person with a white cane is crossing the street. What must you do?

Yield, and come to a full stop if needed. A person who cannot see your car cannot step out of its way, so only you can prevent the crash. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.67: “A person who is blind or visually impaired crossing a street on foot with a white cane or animal guide is granted the right of way at all times on any highway, street, or road in Nevada.”

What does gross combination weight (GCW) measure?

Tow vehicle plus trailers plus load. A driver who weighs only the trailer can overload the tow vehicle's brakes without knowing it. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.68: “The total weight of a powered unit plus trailer(s) plus the load.”

What can happen to brakes when a trailer is overloaded?

They can fail from working too hard. Brakes that overheat on a long downhill can fade to nothing, leaving the rig with no way to slow. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.68: “Stopping distance increases and brakes can fail when forced to work too hard.”

How should a trailer's safety chains be hooked up?

Attached and crossed. Crossed chains catch the tongue if the trailer pops off the ball, so it does not dig into the road. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.69: “The safety chains are attached and crossed.”

What must be done before backing a truck under a fifth-wheel trailer?

Lock the trailer brakes. A trailer with free brakes rolls away as the truck pushes back against it. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.69: “Before backing your vehicle under the trailer, make sure the trailer brakes are locked.”

On a long trip, within how many miles should you first re-inspect the trailer?

50 miles. Straps stretch and loads settle in the first miles, and a loose load can fall onto the road. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.70: “Inspect the trailer and the load-securing devices again within 50 miles after beginning an extended trip.”

Why does an empty truck need more distance to stop than a loaded one?

It has less traction on the road. A driver who expects an empty rig to stop short locks the wheels and slides into the car ahead. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.70: “Empty trucks actually require greater stopping distances because they have less traction.”

Backing a trailer, how do you steer compared with backing a car alone?

Turn the wheel the opposite way. Steer the way you would in a car and the trailer swings the wrong way, into what you meant to miss. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.71: “When backing with a trailer, turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction.”

Your rig needs extra room for a right turn. How should you take it?

Turn wide as you finish, rear near the curb. Swinging left first invites a car to slip in on your right, and you crush it as you finish. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.71: “If driving a vehicle that cannot make the right turn without swinging into another lane, turn wide as you complete the turn.”

Towing a trailer, when should you start a left turn?

After reaching the intersection's center. Turn too soon and the trailer cuts the corner and sideswipes cars waiting in the other lanes. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.72: “On a left turn, make sure you have reached the center of the intersection before you start the turn.”

Why might a posted bridge height be wrong?

Repaving or snow may have cut the clearance. A trailer that hits a low bridge can tear its roof off or wedge stuck under it. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.72: “Do not assume that the height posted at bridges and overpasses is correct.”

Towing two vehicles, where must the heaviest one go?

First, right behind the tow vehicle. A heavy unit at the back whips the lighter one ahead of it and can roll the whole rig. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.73: “When towing a combination of vehicles, the heaviest vehicle must always be in the first position behind the towing vehicle.”

What is the earliest way to spot a trailer skid?

Seeing it in your mirrors. Once a trailer swings out of its lane it is very hard to keep it from folding into a jackknife. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.74: “The earliest and best way to recognize that the trailer has started to skid is by seeing it in your mirrors.”

Where must your Evidence of Insurance Card be when you drive in Nevada?

In the vehicle, or on a phone screen. After a crash or a traffic stop, the officer and the other driver need proof on the spot that someone will pay. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.75: “An Evidence of Insurance Card furnished by the company must be carried in the vehicle or be available in an electronic format that can be displayed on a mobile electronic device.”

What is Nevada's minimum liability coverage for injury or death of one person in one crash?

$25,000. One hospital stay after a crash can cost more than a family earns in a year, and the driver at fault owes it. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.75: “The minimum coverage is $25,000 for bodily injury or death of one person in any one crash; $50,000 for bodily injury or death of two or more persons in any one crash; and $20,000 for injury to or destruction of property of others in any one crash.”

Besides fines, what may follow a registration suspended for an insurance lapse?

An SR-22 and a 30-day license suspension. Letting a policy run out even for a few weeks leaves you driving with nobody to pay for a crash. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.75: “Additional penalties may include an SR-22 and/or a 30-day suspension of a driver’s license.”

Within how many days must you send the DMV an SR-1 crash report?

10 days. Without the report the DMV cannot tell who was insured, and the hurt driver may wait months to be paid. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.75: “If you are in a crash that is not investigated by law enforcement and the crash causes $750 or more in damages or anyone is injured, you must complete and send a Report of Crash Form (SR-1) within 10 days to:”

If you cause a crash with no liability insurance, what may the DMV require?

A deposit to cover the costs of the crash. The people you hit still have car repairs and doctor bills, and someone has to cover them. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.76: “You will have to post a deposit with the DMV to cover the costs of the crash”

How many times do you need to file an SR-22 form?

One time, when you reinstate. A driver who files again and again wastes money and can still be stuck without a license. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.76: “You need to file this form only once.”

After a crash, what does the handbook list as the step right after stopping?

Get medical help for the injured. A person bleeding after a crash can die in minutes while drivers argue about whose fault it was. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.76: “Get medical help for the injured.”

What happens to a traffic violation you get in another state?

It is added to your Nevada driving record. A speeding ticket on a road trip follows you home and can push you closer to losing your license. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.77: “Even traffic violations that occur in other states are added to your Nevada driving record.”

How many demerit points in a 12-month period will get your license suspended?

12 points. Ticket after ticket shows a driver who keeps taking risks, and the next one may be a crash. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.77: “If you receive 12 or more points in any 12-month period, your license will be suspended.”

How many demerit points does reckless driving cost in Nevada?

8 points. A driver racing through traffic gives others no time to react, and the crash often hurts people who did nothing wrong. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.78: “Reckless driving ............................................................................................ 8”

How many demerit points does speeding 1 to 10 mph over the posted limit cost?

1 point. Even a few miles an hour more means a longer stop and a harder hit when a child steps out. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.78: “1-10 mph over posted limit............................................................................ 1”

Which of these is against the law with a Nevada driver license?

Lending it to a friend to use. A friend driving on your license leaves you on the hook for every ticket and crash they cause. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.78: “It is also illegal to alter your license in any way, lend it to someone else or use another person’s license.”

Above what level of marijuana in the blood is it unlawful to drive in Nevada?

Two nanograms per milliliter. A high driver reacts late to brake lights and drifts across lanes, even when feeling fine. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.79: “With the legalization of marijuana in Nevada, it is still unlawful for any person to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle on a highway or on premises to which the public has access with an amount of marijuana or in their system greater than two nanograms per milliliter of blood (five nanograms per milliliter of blood for marijuana metabolite).”

Which DUI penalty does the DMV take, whatever the court decides?

An administrative penalty. A driver who thinks winning in court saves the license can still lose it to the DMV. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.79: “Administrative: Action taken against a driver by the Nevada DMV regardless of the court findings”

If you refuse an officer's DUI tests for the first time, how long are you ineligible for a license?

One year. Refusing the test to dodge a DUI just trades one penalty for a long time without a license. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.79: “If you fail to submit to these tests, your license, permit or privilege to drive will be revoked pursuant to NRS 484C.220 and you will not be eligible for a license, permit or privilege to drive for a period of one year for first offense or three years if your driving privilege has been revoked in the prior seven years for failure to submit to the officer-directed tests.”

Under the Illegal Per Se Law, what alcohol level gets a non-commercial driver's privilege revoked?

.08% or more. At that level a driver's judgment and reaction time are already too poor to stop for a person crossing. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.79: “Under Nevada’s Illegal Per Se Law, if chemical tests show an alcohol concentration of .08% or more or any detectable amount of a controlled substance, your driving privilege will be revoked.”

Under an administrative Illegal Per Se action, how long is the license revoked?

185 days. Half a year without a license means rides to work and school from others, and the loss starts fast. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.80: “Driver license is revoked for 185 days”

What is the fine range for a first DUI offense in Nevada?

$400 to $1,000. On top of the fine come lost work days, a ride home and the insurance bill that follows for years. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.80: “Fine of $400 to $1,000”

How long is the license revoked for a second DUI offense within 7 years?

One year. A driver caught twice is likely to do it again, so the road is kept clear of them longer. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.80: “Driver license revoked for one year which may include the time served in the administrative revocation at the judge’s discretion.”

What prison sentence can a third or later DUI within 7 years bring?

1 to 6 years. A driver who keeps drinking and driving will sooner or later kill someone, so prison takes them off the road. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.80: “Prison sentence of 1 to 6 years”

What prison sentence can DUI causing death or serious injury bring?

2 to 20 years. A family that loses someone to a drunk driver lives with that loss for good. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.80: “Prison sentence of 2 to 20 years”

How can a DUI offender's driving privilege be reinstated right away?

With an interlock device fitted at their own cost. The device will not let the car start after drinking, so the driver can get to work without risking others. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.80: “The driving privileges of DUI offenders can be immediately reinstated if a driver license with an ignition interlock restriction is issued and an ignition interlock device is installed in any vehicle the motorist operates at his or her own expense.”

A driver under 18 found by juvenile court to have driven under the influence loses the license for how long?

185 days. Being young is no shield: a teen who drives drunk loses the license as long as an adult would. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.81: “A licensed driver under the age of 18 found by juvenile court to have been driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance will have his or her license suspended for 185 days.”

Under the open container law, where is an opened alcoholic drink not allowed?

In a car's driver or passenger area. An open can within reach tempts the driver to sip, and every sip slows the foot on the brake. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.81: “Nevada’s open container law makes it illegal to have alcoholic beverages which have been opened in the driver or passenger areas when a vehicle is being driven.”

In a DUI case, which passengers make the court's sentence harsher?

Passengers under the age of 15. A child in the back seat cannot choose the driver and is the one most likely to be badly hurt. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.81: “If you are found guilty of a DUI offense and you had passengers under the age of 15 in the vehicle you were driving, the court will consider that as an aggravating factor in determining your sentence.”

Which of these is a clue that another driver may be under the influence?

Straddling the center line across two lanes. A car riding the center line can swing into your lane with no warning, so give it room. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.81: “Using two lanes, straddling the center line”

After a suspension or revocation ends, how do you get your license back?

Reapply at a DMV office and meet the requirements. A driver who waits for the license to come back by itself may be caught driving on a suspended license. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.82: “Licenses are not automatically reinstated following suspension or revocation.”

Which of these can cause your license to be suspended or revoked?

Causing a collision with a pedestrian. People on foot or on a bike have no steel around them, so even a slow hit can kill. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.82: “Collision with a Bicyclist or Pedestrian: If a driver causes a collision with a pedestrian or person riding a bicycle.”

How long do new residents have to register their vehicles in Nevada?

30 days. A car still on old plates after the deadline can be ticketed and leaves its owner driving it unlawfully. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.83: “Drivers must register their vehicles within 30 days of establishing residency in Nevada or at the time they obtain a driver license, whichever occurs earlier.”

You move to Nevada with an out-of-state insurance policy. What must you do?

Tell your carrier you moved or buy a Nevada policy. A policy written for another state may not pay a Nevada claim, leaving you to cover the crash. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.83: “Out-of-state insurance is not accepted.”

In which Nevada counties is a passing smog check required for light diesel vehicles?

Clark and Washoe counties. A new resident who skips the smog check in these counties cannot finish registering the car. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.83: “A passing Vehicle Inspection Report is required in Clark and Washoe counties for diesel-powered vehicles of model year 1968 or newer with a GVWR of 14,000 lbs. or less.”

Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Nevada Driver Handbook, published by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-04.