Nevada DMV Permit Practice Test 2: 50 Questions
Practice Test 2 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Nevada driving rules, including yellow curb, red curb, green curb and left turn on red. 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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What Practice Test 2 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Yellow Curb
- Red Curb
- Green Curb
- Left Turn on Red
- Yellow X Lane Signal
- Green Arrow Lane Signal
- Diamond Lane HOV
- Yellow Pennant Sign
- Narrow Mountain Road Yield
- Nevada Underage DUI
- Brakes Fail
- Engine Overheats
- Headlights Fail
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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Red curb means:
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A. No stopping or parking
Red curb prohibits stopping.
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Yellow curb means:
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B. Loading zone
Yellow curbs are loading areas.
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Green curb means:
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C. Limited-time parking
Green = short time parking allowed.
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A steady red arrow means:
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C. No turns in that direction
Red arrow prohibits turning in that direction.
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A green arrow over a lane means:
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B. You may use that lane
Green arrow = lane open.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When approaching a yield sign, you must:
Correct answer: Slow and give right-of-way if needed
Why: Yield signs require slowing and giving way when necessary.
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Q2. A yellow X above a lane means:
Correct answer: The lane is closing ahead
Why: Yellow X indicates the lane is about to close.
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Q3. A green arrow over a lane means:
Correct answer: You may use that lane
Why: Green arrow = lane open.
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Q4. A steady red arrow means:
Correct answer: No turns in that direction
Why: Red arrow prohibits turning in that direction.
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Q5. You may turn right on red after:
Correct answer: Stopping and yielding
Why: Right on red allowed after full stop unless posted otherwise.
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Q6. You may turn left on red only when:
Correct answer: Both streets are one-way
Why: Nevada allows left on red only from one-way to one-way.
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Q7. Broken white lines mean:
Correct answer: Lane changes allowed
Why: Broken white = same direction, lane change OK.
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Q8. Thick white stop lines indicate:
Correct answer: Where to stop
Why: Stop lines mark where vehicles must stop.
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Q9. A diamond symbol in a lane means:
Correct answer: HOV lane
Why: Diamond = high-occupancy-vehicle lane.
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Q10. A yellow pennant sign indicates:
Correct answer: No-passing zone
Why: Pennant-shaped signs mark no-passing zones.
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Q11. A white rectangular sign usually means:
Correct answer: Regulatory instructions
Why: White signs are regulatory.
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Q12. You meet a vehicle on a narrow mountain road; who yields?
Correct answer: Vehicle facing downhill
Why: Downhill driver must yield because backing uphill is easier.
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Q13. Before changing lanes, you must:
Correct answer: Check mirrors, blind spot, then signal
Why: Blind spot check required.
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Q14. At roundabouts, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic inside
Why: Vehicles in the circle have right-of-way.
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Q15. When exiting a freeway, move into the exit lane:
Correct answer: Well in advance
Why: Move early to avoid sudden moves.
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Q16. On freeways, maintain:
Correct answer: A constant safe following distance
Why: Space cushion prevents crashes.
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Q17. If an emergency vehicle approaches with lights on:
Correct answer: Pull to right and stop
Why: Nevada requires moving right and stopping.
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Q18. When skidding, you should:
Correct answer: Steer in direction you want front of car to go
Why: Smooth steering helps regain control.
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Q19. If your accelerator sticks:
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and brake
Why: Shifting to neutral helps slow safely.
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Q20. If tire blows out:
Correct answer: Hold wheel, ease off gas
Why: Smooth control prevents loss of steering.
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Q21. Driving too slowly can:
Correct answer: Create unsafe conditions
Why: Slow drivers can disrupt flow.
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Q22. Driving in fog requires:
Correct answer: Low beams
Why: Low beams reduce glare.
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Q23. On icy roads, you should:
Correct answer: Drive slowly and avoid sudden actions
Why: Ice demands slow, careful driving.
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Q24. Rain can cause:
Correct answer: Hydroplaning
Why: Water reduces traction and control.
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Q25. If your vehicle drifts off pavement:
Correct answer: Ease off gas and return carefully
Why: Gradual re-entry prevents rollover.
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Q26. When approaching a railroad crossing:
Correct answer: Look and listen for trains
Why: Always check tracks for trains.
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Q27. Never stop your vehicle:
Correct answer: On railroad tracks
Why: Tracks must remain clear.
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Q28. Pedestrians have right-of-way:
Correct answer: At marked and unmarked crosswalks
Why: Pedestrians always have priority in crosswalks.
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Q29. Blind pedestrians use:
Correct answer: White canes or guide dogs
Why: Drivers must yield to them.
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Q30. At four-way stops, two arrive together:
Correct answer: Right-most driver goes first
Why: Driver on the right proceeds first.
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Q31. At uncontrolled intersections:
Correct answer: Yield to vehicles on your right
Why: Right-hand rule applies.
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Q32. Parking is illegal:
Correct answer: Within 15 feet of hydrant
Why: Hydrant clearance is required.
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Q33. Parking on downhill with curb:
Correct answer: Turn wheels toward curb
Why: Wheels toward curb help stop roll.
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Q34. Parking uphill with curb:
Correct answer: Turn wheels away from curb
Why: Wheels away prevent rolling into traffic.
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Q35. Yellow curb means:
Correct answer: Loading zone
Why: Yellow curbs are loading areas.
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Q36. Red curb means:
Correct answer: No stopping or parking
Why: Red curb prohibits stopping.
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Q37. Green curb means:
Correct answer: Limited-time parking
Why: Green = short time parking allowed.
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Q38. If brakes fail:
Correct answer: Pump brakes, downshift
Why: Pumping may restore pressure.
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Q39. If engine overheats:
Correct answer: Pull over and turn off engine
Why: Stopping prevents engine damage.
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Q40. If headlights fail:
Correct answer: Try switch, use hazards, pull off road
Why: Use hazards and leave roadway safely.
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Q41. Using phone while driving:
Correct answer: Is illegal and dangerous
Why: Distraction increases crash risk.
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Q42. DUI penalties in Nevada:
Correct answer: Include fines, jail, suspension
Why: Nevada has strict DUI penalties.
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Q43. BAC limit for adults:
Correct answer: 0.08%
Why: 0.08% is the limit for most drivers.
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Q44. BAC limit for under 21:
Correct answer: 0.02%
Why: Under 21 have near-zero tolerance.
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Q45. Seat belts are required for:
Correct answer: Driver and all passengers
Why: Everyone must be restrained.
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Q46. Children under 6 and under 60 lbs:
Correct answer: Must be in approved child seats
Why: Nevada requires approved child restraints.
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Q47. Your car drifts onto the shoulder of a Nevada highway. What should you do?
Correct answer: Take your foot off the gas, grip the wheel firmly and stay on the shoulder until you are in control
Why: Stay calm, take your foot off the accelerator and grip the wheel firmly. Do not swerve back onto the pavement; stay on the shoulder until you have control, then gently ease back onto the road.
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Q48. Before driving:
Correct answer: Adjust seat and mirrors
Why: Proper setup improves safety.
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Q49. A safe driver scans:
Correct answer: 12–15 seconds ahead
Why: Looking far ahead prevents sudden moves.
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Q50. In work zones:
Correct answer: Slow down and obey workers
Why: Work zones require caution.