Nevada DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 2: 12 Questions

Mini Test 2 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Nevada driving rules, including flashing red signal, headlight use requirements, broken white lane line and railroad crossing approach. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.

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  1. A flashing red light means:

    • A. Stop, then proceed when safe
    • B. Slow down only
    • C. Proceed without stopping
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    A. Stop, then proceed when safe

    Flashing red works the same as a stop sign.

  2. Use headlights:

    • A. Only on highways
    • B. Only when raining
    • C. From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, or when visibility is poor
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    C. From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, or when visibility is poor

    Nevada requires headlights from a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise, and whenever people or vehicles can’t be seen clearly at 1,000 feet.

  3. A broken white line means:

    • A. Opposing traffic
    • B. Lane changes allowed
    • C. No passing allowed
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    B. Lane changes allowed

    Broken white lines separate lanes moving same direction.

  4. If a driver is tailgating you, you should:

    • A. Speed up significantly
    • B. Move to another lane if possible
    • C. Brake-check them
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    B. Move to another lane if possible

    Changing lanes reduces risk.

  5. When entering traffic from a complete stop, you need:

    • A. No gap
    • B. Others to slow down
    • C. A large enough gap
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    C. A large enough gap

    Only enter when there is a safe gap.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. A flashing red light means:

    Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe

    Why: Flashing red works the same as a stop sign.

  2. Q2. Use headlights:

    Correct answer: From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, or when visibility is poor

    Why: Nevada requires headlights from a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise, and whenever people or vehicles can’t be seen clearly at 1,000 feet.

  3. Q3. A broken white line means:

    Correct answer: Lane changes allowed

    Why: Broken white lines separate lanes moving same direction.

  4. Q4. When approaching a railroad crossing, you must:

    Correct answer: Look and listen for trains

    Why: Tracks must be checked visually and audibly.

  5. Q5. When backing up, you should:

    Correct answer: Look over your right shoulder

    Why: Turning and looking gives safest visibility.

  6. Q6. Hydroplaning happens when:

    Correct answer: Tires ride on water

    Why: Water buildup lifts tires off the road.

  7. Q7. A yellow diamond-shaped sign means:

    Correct answer: Warning

    Why: Diamond signs warn of hazards.

  8. Q8. If a driver is tailgating you, you should:

    Correct answer: Move to another lane if possible

    Why: Changing lanes reduces risk.

  9. Q9. Drivers must yield to:

    Correct answer: Pedestrians in a crosswalk

    Why: Pedestrians always have priority in crosswalks.

  10. Q10. A solid yellow line means:

    Correct answer: No passing

    Why: Solid yellow prohibits passing.

  11. Q11. If a school bus has flashing red lights:

    Correct answer: You must stop

    Why: All traffic must stop unless divided highway applies.

  12. Q12. When entering traffic from a complete stop, you need:

    Correct answer: A large enough gap

    Why: Only enter when there is a safe gap.

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