Nevada DMV Permit Practice Test 4: 50 Questions
Practice Test 4 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Nevada driving rules, including steep road yield, octagon sign, triangular sign and circular sign. 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 4 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Steep Road Yield
- Octagon Sign
- Triangular Sign
- Circular Sign
- Pentagon Sign
- Blue Curb
- White Curb
- Yellow Curb
- School Bus Flashing Yellow
- Trailer Towing
- Motorcycle Road Rights
- Freeway Exit Lane
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither can pass, the vehicle facing downhill must:
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A. Yield and reverse
On a steep, narrow road where neither vehicle can pass, the vehicle facing downhill yields and backs up, because it has more control backing uphill than the other vehicle would backing downhill.
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A sign shaped like an octagon is always:
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C. A stop sign
Only stop signs use the octagon shape.
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A triangular sign means:
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B. Yield
Triangular signs are yield signs.
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A circular sign warns of:
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C. Railroad crossing
Round signs indicate railroad crossings.
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You are driving down a long Nevada grade. What does the handbook say to do to prevent wear on your brakes?
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A. Use a lower gear
To prevent wear on the brakes, use a lower gear when you are driving downhill for long stretches.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither can pass, the vehicle facing downhill must:
Correct answer: Yield and reverse
Why: On a steep, narrow road where neither vehicle can pass, the vehicle facing downhill yields and backs up, because it has more control backing uphill than the other vehicle would backing downhill.
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Q2. When driving at night, you should look:
Correct answer: To the right edge to avoid glare
Why: Looking to the right prevents glare blindness.
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Q3. You must turn on headlights at least:
Correct answer: 30 minutes after sunset
Why: Nevada requires headlights from a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise.
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Q4. In Nevada, a curb painted blue means:
Correct answer: Handicap parking
Why: Blue curbs are reserved for disabled parking.
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Q5. A curb painted white indicates:
Correct answer: Short stop for passengers
Why: White curbs allow brief stopping for loading/unloading passengers.
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Q6. A curb painted yellow means:
Correct answer: Loading zone
Why: Yellow curbs indicate loading zones.
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Q7. A sign shaped like an octagon is always:
Correct answer: A stop sign
Why: Only stop signs use the octagon shape.
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Q8. A triangular sign means:
Correct answer: Yield
Why: Triangular signs are yield signs.
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Q9. A circular sign warns of:
Correct answer: Railroad crossing
Why: Round signs indicate railroad crossings.
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Q10. A pentagon-shaped sign indicates:
Correct answer: School zone
Why: School areas and crossings use pentagon shapes.
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Q11. When you see a railroad crossing with gates lowering, you must:
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped
Why: It is illegal to drive around lowered gates.
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Q12. If a traffic signal is not working, treat the intersection as:
Correct answer: A four-way stop
Why: Dark signals are four-way stops.
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Q13. When entering a freeway, you must:
Correct answer: Match the speed of traffic
Why: Matching speed ensures safe merging.
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Q14. On the freeway, the far-right lane is typically for:
Correct answer: Entering and exiting
Why: Right lane is for entering/exiting and slower traffic.
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Q15. When exiting a freeway, plan to:
Correct answer: Move to exit lane early
Why: Early positioning prevents unsafe lane changes.
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Q16. If your vehicle starts to skid, you must:
Correct answer: Steer where you want to go
Why: Steering into the skid helps regain control.
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Q17. If your accelerator sticks, first:
Correct answer: Shift to neutral
Why: Neutral stops engine power while maintaining steering.
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Q18. If your brakes fail, you should:
Correct answer: Pump brakes and downshift
Why: Downshifting slows the vehicle; pumping may restore pressure.
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Q19. If you drift off the road, you should:
Correct answer: Ease off gas and steer back gently
Why: Smooth re-entry prevents rollover.
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Q20. When driving in fog, use:
Correct answer: Low beams
Why: Low beams reduce glare.
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Q21. Hydroplaning occurs when:
Correct answer: Tires ride on water
Why: Loss of traction occurs when tires ride on water.
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Q22. To avoid hydroplaning, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down in rain
Why: Lower speed increases traction on wet roads.
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Q23. When a school bus stops with flashing red lights:
Correct answer: All traffic must stop
Why: Red flashing lights require all traffic to stop unless divided highway applies.
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Q24. You may pass a school bus with flashing yellow lights:
Correct answer: With caution
Why: Yellow lights mean prepare to stop.
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Q25. When passing another vehicle, return to your lane when:
Correct answer: You see the entire vehicle in your mirror
Why: Seeing the full vehicle ensures safe clearance.
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Q26. The speed limit in school zones is usually:
Correct answer: 15 mph or posted
Why: School zones often require 15 mph unless otherwise posted.
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Q27. When turning right, yield to:
Correct answer: Pedestrians in crosswalks
Why: Pedestrians always have right-of-way at crosswalks.
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Q28. On a multilane road, slower vehicles should use:
Correct answer: Right lane
Why: Slower traffic stays right.
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Q29. Double solid yellow lines mean:
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Double solid yellow prohibits passing.
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Q30. Solid yellow next to broken yellow means:
Correct answer: Side with broken line may pass
Why: Passing allowed only where broken line is next to your lane.
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Q31. A steady green light means:
Correct answer: Proceed if intersection is clear
Why: Drivers must still yield to traffic and pedestrians.
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Q32. A flashing red light means:
Correct answer: Stop then proceed when safe
Why: Flashing red = treat as stop sign.
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Q33. A flashing yellow light means:
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow warns to slow and be careful.
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Q34. You must not pass:
Correct answer: Near hills or curves with limited view
Why: Passing is unsafe where visibility is limited.
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Q35. When backing up:
Correct answer: Look over right shoulder
Why: Turning your head gives the best view.
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Q36. If another driver is tailgating you:
Correct answer: Move to another lane
Why: Changing lanes lets them pass safely.
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Q37. Avoid driving in a large truck’s:
Correct answer: Blind spots
Why: Blind spots prevent truck drivers from seeing you.
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Q38. Motorcyclists have:
Correct answer: Full use of a lane
Why: They are entitled to the entire lane.
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Q39. Before turning left, you must yield to:
Correct answer: Oncoming traffic
Why: Oncoming traffic has right-of-way.
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Q40. A tire suddenly blows out while you are driving in Nevada. What does the handbook tell you to do?
Correct answer: Grip the steering wheel firmly and ease up on the gas pedal
Why: A blowout can throw a vehicle out of control. Grip the steering wheel firmly and ease up on the gas pedal.
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Q41. You are driving down a long Nevada grade. What does the handbook say to do to prevent wear on your brakes?
Correct answer: Use a lower gear
Why: To prevent wear on the brakes, use a lower gear when you are driving downhill for long stretches.
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Q42. You want to let the driver ahead of you on a Nevada road know that you plan to pass. What does the handbook say you may do?
Correct answer: Flash your headlights to warn the driver ahead
Why: Drivers may flash the headlights to warn a driver ahead that they intend to pass.
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Q43. A safe following distance is:
Correct answer: At least two seconds
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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Q44. Increase following distance when:
Correct answer: Roads are wet
Why: Wet conditions require more space.
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Q45. If headlights fail:
Correct answer: Try switch, use hazards, pull over
Why: Use hazards and leave roadway safely.
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Q46. When towing a trailer, you should:
Correct answer: Allow more stopping distance
Why: Trailers increase stopping distance.
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Q47. When entering traffic from a stop, you need:
Correct answer: A large enough gap
Why: Adequate space prevents forcing others to brake.
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Q48. Pedestrians walking along a road should:
Correct answer: Walk facing traffic
Why: Facing traffic improves visibility.
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Q49. Bicyclists are required to:
Correct answer: Obey all traffic laws
Why: They must follow the same rules as drivers.
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Q50. When passing a bicyclist, you should:
Correct answer: Move over a lane if you can, or leave at least 3 feet
Why: Nevada law requires you to move into the next lane to pass a bicyclist when one is available. If not, pass at a safe distance of at least three feet.