Nevada DMV Permit Practice Test 5: 50 Questions
Practice Test 5 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Nevada driving rules, including high beam dimming distance, Nevada child restraint, headlights visibility threshold 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 5 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- High Beam Dimming Distance
- Nevada Child Restraint
- Headlights Visibility Threshold
- Left Turn on Red
- Red X Lane Signal
- Signal Distance
- Hazard Lights in Normal Traffic
- Nevada Work Zone Fines
- Circular Sign
- Trailer Towing Stopping Distance
- Blind Pedestrian
- Motorcycle Following Distance
- Bicyclist Road Rights
- Pedestrian Walking on Road
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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You must dim high beams when approaching another vehicle within:
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A. 500 feet
Nevada requires high beams off within 500 feet of oncoming traffic.
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Nevada law requires child restraints for children under:
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B. 6 years old and under 60 lbs
Children under 6 and under 60 lbs must use child restraints.
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You must use headlights when visibility is below:
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C. 1,000 feet
Low visibility requires headlights.
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You may turn left on red only:
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A. From a one-way to a one-way
Left on red allowed only between one-way streets.
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A red X above a lane means:
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A. Do not drive in that lane
Red X = lane closed.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 5, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. You must dim high beams when approaching another vehicle within:
Correct answer: 500 feet
Why: Nevada requires high beams off within 500 feet of oncoming traffic.
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Q2. If a pedestrian is crossing with a guide dog, you must:
Correct answer: Stop completely and allow them to cross
Why: Drivers must always yield to visually impaired pedestrians.
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Q3. A broken yellow line next to your lane means:
Correct answer: You may pass when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when clear.
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Q4. If your brakes fail, your first action should be to:
Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal
Why: Pumping brakes may restore pressure.
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Q5. A flashing red light means:
Correct answer: Stop completely, then go when safe
Why: Flashing red acts as a stop sign.
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Q6. When driving in heavy rain, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Why: Reduced visibility requires more space.
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Q7. A curb painted blue indicates:
Correct answer: Disabled parking
Why: Blue curbs are reserved for disabled permits.
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Q8. When exiting a freeway, you should:
Correct answer: Move into the exit lane early
Why: Early lane changes increase safety.
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Q9. A steady yellow light warns you to:
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: Yellow means the light is about to turn red.
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Q10. When merging, you must:
Correct answer: Match speed with traffic
Why: Safe merging requires matching traffic speed.
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Q11. If your vehicle hydroplanes, you should:
Correct answer: Ease off gas and steer straight
Why: Smooth steering helps regain traction.
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Q12. Before changing lanes, you should:
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Blind spot checks prevent collisions.
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Q13. Nevada law requires child restraints for children under:
Correct answer: 6 years old and under 60 lbs
Why: Children under 6 and under 60 lbs must use child restraints.
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Q14. Driving slower than traffic in the left lane is:
Correct answer: Illegal and unsafe
Why: Left lane is for passing; blocking traffic is illegal.
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Q15. On a two-lane road, you may pass when:
Correct answer: The line next to your lane is broken
Why: Broken lines indicate passing allowed.
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Q16. If a tire blows out, you should:
Correct answer: Hold the wheel firmly and ease off gas
Why: Gradual slowing prevents loss of control.
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Q17. Backing up requires you to:
Correct answer: Look over your right shoulder
Why: Direct view gives safest control.
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Q18. When entering a roundabout, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Traffic inside the circle has right-of-way.
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Q19. When following a motorcycle, you should:
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Motorcycles need extra space.
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Q20. When stopped behind a bus unloading children, you must:
Correct answer: Stop until children are clear
Why: Children may cross unexpectedly.
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Q21. A yellow curb means:
Correct answer: Loading zone
Why: Yellow curbs are loading areas.
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Q22. School zone speed limits apply:
Correct answer: When children are present
Why: Extra caution required around children.
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Q23. A solid white line between lanes means:
Correct answer: Discourage lane changes
Why: Crossing solid white lines is discouraged.
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Q24. You must use headlights when visibility is below:
Correct answer: 1,000 feet
Why: Low visibility requires headlights.
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Q25. 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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Q26. You may turn left on red only:
Correct answer: From a one-way to a one-way
Why: Left on red allowed only between one-way streets.
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Q27. Driving with your hazard lights on in normal traffic is:
Correct answer: Not permitted
Why: Hazard lights confuse other drivers.
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Q28. A DUI in Nevada is defined as a BAC of:
Correct answer: 0.08% or higher
Why: 0.08% is the legal DUI limit for adults.
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Q29. If a traffic signal is dark, treat it as:
Correct answer: A four-way stop
Why: Non-functioning signals become four-way stops.
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Q30. When driving downhill, you should:
Correct answer: Shift to a lower gear
Why: Lower gears help control speed.
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Q31. A pentagon-shaped sign means:
Correct answer: School zone
Why: Pentagon = school area.
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Q32. Work zone fines in Nevada are:
Correct answer: Doubled
Why: Nevada doubles fines for work zones.
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Q33. Large trucks make wide right turns, so you should:
Correct answer: Stay out of the right side blind spot
Why: Trucks need extra turning space.
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Q34. When driving at night, you should:
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: More space gives time to react in low visibility.
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Q35. If your accelerator sticks, you should:
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and steer safely
Why: Neutral removes power while preserving steering.
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Q36. Before turning right, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians
Why: Pedestrians always have right-of-way.
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Q37. A circular sign warns of:
Correct answer: Railroad crossing
Why: Round signs indicate railroad areas.
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Q38. When parking downhill, turn wheels:
Correct answer: Toward the curb
Why: Turning wheels prevents rolling.
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Q39. When parking uphill with a curb:
Correct answer: Turn wheels away from the curb
Why: This position acts as a block if vehicle rolls.
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Q40. 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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Q41. Drivers must yield to emergency vehicles by:
Correct answer: Pulling to the right and stopping
Why: Emergency vehicles need a clear path.
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Q42. On city streets, you must signal at least:
Correct answer: 100 feet before turning
Why: Nevada’s driver handbook says to signal at least 100 feet (about 10 car lengths) before turning on city streets, and 300 feet on open highways.
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Q43. Bicyclists are required to:
Correct answer: Follow the same rules as cars
Why: They follow the same traffic laws.
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Q44. When entering traffic from a driveway, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to all traffic
Why: Traffic on the road has priority.
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Q45. If you see a pedestrian with a white cane, you must:
Correct answer: Stop and wait
Why: White canes indicate visual impairment.
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Q46. A red X above a lane means:
Correct answer: Do not drive in that lane
Why: Red X = lane closed.
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Q47. To reduce glare at night, you should:
Correct answer: Look to the right edge of the road
Why: Right edge reference avoids glare.
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Q48. If two cars arrive at a four-way stop at the same time:
Correct answer: Car on the right goes first
Why: Right-hand vehicle proceeds first.
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Q49. When towing a trailer, stopping distance:
Correct answer: Increases
Why: Extra weight increases stopping distance.
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Q50. Pedestrians walking along a road should:
Correct answer: Walk facing traffic
Why: Facing traffic improves safety.