Nevada DMV Permit Practice Test 3: 50 Questions
Practice Test 3 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Nevada driving rules, including Nevada rural freeway speed, city street Look-Ahead distance, high beam dimming oncoming and high beam dimming following. 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 3 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Nevada Rural Freeway Speed
- City Street Look-Ahead Distance
- High Beam Dimming Oncoming
- High Beam Dimming Following
- Nevada DUI BAC
- Nevada Underage DUI
- Nevada Handheld Phone
- Safest Turnabout Method
- Oncoming High Beams Response
- Basic Speed Law
- Shoulder Drift Recovery
- Brakes Fail
- Before Driving
- Safe Following Distance
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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The maximum speed limit on Nevada rural freeways for passenger vehicles is usually:
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A. 70 mph
Nevada rural freeway limits are typically 70 unless posted otherwise.
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On city streets, you should look ahead at least:
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C. One to two blocks
Scanning farther ahead helps avoid sudden hazards.
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Dim high beams within:
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A. 500 feet of oncoming traffic
To avoid blinding approaching drivers.
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Dim high beams when following within:
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C. 300 feet
Prevents glare in the other driver’s mirrors.
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DUI in Nevada is defined as BAC:
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C. 0.08% or higher
0.08% is the limit for most adult drivers.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. The maximum speed limit on Nevada rural freeways for passenger vehicles is usually:
Correct answer: 70 mph
Why: Nevada rural freeway limits are typically 70 unless posted otherwise.
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Q2. On city streets, you should look ahead at least:
Correct answer: One to two blocks
Why: Scanning farther ahead helps avoid sudden hazards.
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Q3. At a roundabout, you must yield to:
Correct answer: Traffic already in the circle
Why: Vehicles inside the roundabout have the right-of-way.
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Q4. Before changing lanes, always:
Correct answer: Check mirrors, signal, check blind spot
Why: Blind-spot checks prevent sideswipe crashes.
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Q5. Nevada’s basic speed law means you must:
Correct answer: Drive safe for conditions
Why: Conditions determine the safe speed.
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Q6. When driving downhill, you should:
Correct answer: Shift to a lower gear
Why: Lower gears help control speed and prevent brake fade.
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Q7. When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
Correct answer: Move over or slow down
Why: Nevada’s Move Over law requires caution.
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Q8. Blind pedestrians with guide dogs or white canes have:
Correct answer: Absolute right-of-way
Why: Drivers must always yield to blind pedestrians.
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Q9. Drivers must 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.
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Q10. When driving in heavy rain, you should:
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Extra space helps avoid hydroplaning crashes.
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Q11. Hydroplaning risk increases at speeds:
Correct answer: 35 mph or higher
Why: Hydroplaning can begin around 35 mph on wet roads.
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Q12. If you start to skid, you should:
Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want to go
Why: Steering into the skid helps regain control.
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Q13. The safest turnabout method is:
Correct answer: Backing into a driveway on the right
Why: Backing into a driveway provides best visibility.
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Q14. A broken yellow line next to your lane means:
Correct answer: You may pass when safe
Why: Broken yellow allows passing when clear.
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Q15. A solid yellow line next to your lane means:
Correct answer: No passing
Why: Solid yellow indicates no passing zone.
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Q16. When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time:
Correct answer: Driver on right goes first
Why: Right-hand driver has priority.
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Q17. A flashing yellow arrow means:
Correct answer: Turn after yielding
Why: You must yield to oncoming traffic.
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Q18. You must stop for a school bus when:
Correct answer: Its red lights flash
Why: Red lights require all traffic to stop unless divided highway applies.
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Q19. When backing up, you should:
Correct answer: Look over your right shoulder
Why: Looking back gives best visibility.
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Q20. On a multilane road, the left lane is used for:
Correct answer: Passing
Why: Left lane is the passing lane.
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Q21. In Nevada, handheld phone use is:
Correct answer: Illegal while driving
Why: Nevada restricts handheld phone use to reduce distraction.
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Q22. DUI in Nevada is defined as BAC:
Correct answer: 0.08% or higher
Why: 0.08% is the limit for most adult drivers.
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Q23. Underage DUI (under 21) begins at BAC:
Correct answer: 0.02%
Why: Nevada has near-zero tolerance for underage drinking.
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Q24. If an oncoming vehicle has high beams on, you should:
Correct answer: Look to right edge of your lane
Why: Right edge helps avoid glare.
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Q25. At night, use high beams:
Correct answer: When no oncoming traffic is present
Why: High beams improve visibility when no cars are ahead.
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Q26. Dim high beams within:
Correct answer: 500 feet of oncoming traffic
Why: To avoid blinding approaching drivers.
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Q27. Dim high beams when following within:
Correct answer: 300 feet
Why: Prevents glare in the other driver’s mirrors.
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Q28. If your brakes fail, you should:
Correct answer: Pump brakes and downshift
Why: Pumping may restore pressure; lower gear slows car.
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Q29. If your vehicle drifts onto the shoulder:
Correct answer: Ease off gas and return safely
Why: Gentle steering prevents rollover.
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Q30. When entering a freeway, use the ramp to:
Correct answer: Match freeway speed
Why: Matching speed allows safe merging.
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Q31. If you miss your freeway exit:
Correct answer: Go to next exit
Why: Never stop or reverse on freeways.
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Q32. A solid white line means:
Correct answer: Lane changes discouraged
Why: Solid white discourages lane changes.
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Q33. Use low beams in:
Correct answer: Fog, rain, or snow
Why: Low beams reduce glare.
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Q34. When turning right, you should:
Correct answer: Move to right edge and yield to pedestrians
Why: Right turns require yielding to pedestrians.
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Q35. When turning left, you must yield to:
Correct answer: Oncoming traffic
Why: Oncoming cars have priority.
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Q36. You must not park:
Correct answer: On crosswalks
Why: Crosswalk parking is illegal.
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Q37. Parking on uphill with curb:
Correct answer: Turn wheels away from curb
Why: This position prevents rolling.
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Q38. Parking downhill with curb:
Correct answer: Turn wheels toward curb
Why: Toward curb prevents rolling into traffic.
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Q39. Parking is illegal within:
Correct answer: 15 feet of hydrant
Why: Hydrant needs space for firefighters.
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Q40. When approaching railroad tracks:
Correct answer: Look and listen
Why: Always ensure no train is coming.
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Q41. Stalled vehicle on tracks:
Correct answer: Exit and run at angle to train
Why: Angle reduces debris risk.
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Q42. You have just driven through deep water in Nevada. What should you do about your brakes?
Correct answer: Test them, and dry them by driving slowly in low gear while lightly applying the brakes
Why: Test your brakes after driving through deep water. To dry them, put the car in low gear, drive slowly and lightly apply the brakes.
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Q43. If headlights fail:
Correct answer: Try switch, use hazards, pull over
Why: Pull off safely.
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Q44. Children under 6 and under 60 lbs:
Correct answer: Must be in child safety seat
Why: Nevada requires proper restraints.
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Q45. A safe following distance is:
Correct answer: Two seconds or more
Why: Nevada’s driver handbook calls two seconds the minimum following distance and says most instructors recommend up to four seconds, with more at higher speeds.
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Q46. Increase following distance when:
Correct answer: Roads are wet
Why: Bad conditions require extra space.
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Q47. If another driver is aggressive:
Correct answer: Avoid eye contact and allow space
Why: Do not escalate the situation.
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Q48. Fatigue causes:
Correct answer: Slower reactions
Why: Sleepiness slows thinking and reactions.
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Q49. Before driving:
Correct answer: Adjust mirrors and seat
Why: Adjustments before moving improve safety.
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Q50. When merging onto a freeway, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already on the freeway
Why: Freeway traffic has the right-of-way; merge when a safe gap opens.