Nevada DMV Practice Test

Question 1

Nevada enacted a primary handheld device ban in 2011. What is the fine progression?

Accepted Answer

$50 first offense / $100 second offense / $250 third or subsequent offense

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$25 first offense / $100 second offense

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$100 flat fine for all offenses

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$200 first offense / $400 second offense

Question 2

When driving in heavy traffic with frequent stops, what is the most important technique?

Accepted Answer

Look well ahead past the car immediately in front to see traffic conditions developing - this allows gradual adjustments instead of panic stops

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Maintain your right of way aggressively to keep traffic moving

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Stay as close to the vehicle ahead as possible to maximize throughput

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Use your horn to manage the flow of traffic

Question 3

Which violation typically carries the MOST points on a driver's record?

Accepted Answer

DUI/DWI conviction — typically 6-12 points depending on state, often resulting in immediate suspension

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Expired registration sticker

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Failing to signal a lane change

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Improper left turn

Question 4

When making a right turn, you should begin your turn from:

Accepted Answer

The rightmost available lane

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The center of the road

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Any lane that is convenient

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The lane with the least traffic

Question 5

Nevada's Move Over law applies to which vehicles stopped on the roadside?

Accepted Answer

Police, fire, EMS, tow trucks, and highway maintenance vehicles

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Only ambulances

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Police and fire only

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Any vehicle with flashing lights

Question 6

Nevada's handheld cell phone law is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

Primary offense

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Secondary offense

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Warning-only offense

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Criminal offense for first violation

Question 7

When driving through dense fog, you should:

Accepted Answer

Use low beams and fog lights (if equipped), reduce speed significantly, and increase following distance

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Use your high beams for maximum visibility

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Maintain highway speed since fog is an act of nature

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Turn on your hazard flashers and maintain speed

Question 8

Before turning right across a bike lane, you should:

Accepted Answer

Merge into the bike lane only after checking for bicyclists

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Assume bicyclists must stop for you

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Turn from the middle lane without checking

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Speed up to finish before they arrive

Question 9

If you are involved in a minor collision with no injuries:

Accepted Answer

Move vehicles out of traffic if possible

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Leave the scene immediately

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Exchange insurance information in the roadway

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Wait for police before moving anything

Question 10

In Nevada, first-offense reckless driving is a:

Accepted Answer

Misdemeanor — up to 6 months jail and $1,000 fine

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Felony for any first offense

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Infraction — fine and points only

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Misdemeanor with up to 30 days jail and $300 fine

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