Nevada DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Nevada's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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Alcohol and drugs

In Nevada, a driver under 21 violates the law starting at what BAC?
1. 0.00% (any alcohol)
2. 0.02%
3. 0.04%
4. 0.05%
Answer: B. Nevada: for drivers under 21 the limit is 0.02%.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 8at least 0.02% but less than 0.08% by weight of alcohol in your blood.

License rules

In Nevada, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:
1. 15 days
2. 20 days
3. 30 days
4. 60 days
Answer: C. Nevada: report an address change within 30 days.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 1you are required to notify the DMV of any address or name change within 30 days.
In Nevada, the night driving limit for new drivers with a provisional (intermediate) license starts at what time?
1. 9 p.m.
2. 10 p.m.
3. 11 p.m.
4. Midnight
Answer: B. Nevada: the night limit for provisional drivers starts at 10 p.m.; the handbook lists any exceptions.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 1a minor shall not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
In Nevada, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?
1. 10 hours
2. 20 hours
3. 30 hours
4. 40 hours
Answer: A. Nevada: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 1are required to complete 50 hours of supervised experience behind the wheel, 10 of which must be completed at night.
In Nevada, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?
1. 15 years old
2. 15½ years old
3. 16 years old
4. 16½ years old
Answer: B. Nevada: you can apply for a learner's permit at 15½ years old.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 1Be at least 15½ years old;
In Nevada, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?
1. 3 months
2. 6 months
3. 9 months
4. 12 months
Answer: B. Nevada: hold the permit at least 6 months before the road test.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 1you must hold an instruction permit for at least 6 months prior to applying for a driver license.
In Nevada, what point total can lead to license suspension?
1. 11 points in 24 months
2. 12 points in 12 months
3. 12 points in 24 months
4. 12 points in 36 months
Answer: B. Nevada: 12 points in 12 months can lead to suspension.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 9If you receive 12 or more demerits in a 12-month period
In Nevada, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?
1. 40 hours
2. 50 hours
3. 60 hours
4. 65 hours
Answer: B. Nevada: at least 50 hours of supervised driving are required.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 1are required to complete 50 hours of supervised experience behind the wheel, 10 of which must be completed at night.
In Nevada, during the first 6 months a 16- or 17-year-old driver may not carry passengers under 18, except:
1. Friends from school
2. Immediate family members
3. Anyone with a permit
4. Passengers in the back seat
Answer: B. First 6 months: no passengers under 18 except immediate family.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 1will not be allowed to carry passengers under the age of 18 (except for immediate family members)

Parking

In Nevada, you may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?
1. 10 feet
2. 15 feet
3. 20 feet
4. 25 feet
Answer: C. Nevada: do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4 (Parking)On a crosswalk or within 20 feet of a crosswalk
In Nevada, when you parallel park, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?
1. 12 inches
2. 18 inches
3. 24 inches
4. 36 inches
Answer: B. Nevada: park with your wheels within 18 inches of the curb.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4 (Parking)The legal parking position is with the front and rear wheels within 18 inches of the curb.
In Nevada, you may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway (on the same side of the street)?
1. 15 feet
2. 20 feet
3. 25 feet
4. 30 feet
Answer: B. Nevada: do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4 (Parking)Within 20 feet of a driveway entrance to any fire station
In Nevada, where parallel parking is permitted, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
1. 5 feet
2. 10 feet
3. 15 feet
4. 20 feet
Answer: C. Nevada: where parallel parking is permitted, do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4 (Parking)Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant in a place where parallel parking is permitted.
In Nevada, you may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?
1. 30 feet
2. 40 feet
3. 50 feet
4. 75 feet
Answer: C. Nevada: do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4 (Parking)Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad
In Nevada, where angle parking is allowed, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
1. 15 feet
2. 20 feet
3. 5 feet
4. 50 feet
Answer: B. Parallel parking: 15 feet from a hydrant; angle parking: 20 feet.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4 (Parking)

Rules of the road

In Nevada, children must ride in a child safety seat (car seat) until at least what age?
1. 5 years old
2. 6 years old
3. 7 years old
4. 8 years old
Answer: B. Nevada: children ride in a car seat until at least 6 years old.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 6Children under age six and those who measure less than 57 inches tall must be in an approved child restraint system
In Nevada, if you are driving 40 mph or less, you should stay at least how far behind the vehicle ahead?
1. 1 second
2. 2 seconds
3. 3 seconds
4. 5 seconds
Answer: B. Nevada: at 40 mph or less, stay at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4If you are driving 40 mph or less, stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.
In Nevada, you may not pass another vehicle within how many feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing?
1. 75 feet
2. 100 feet
3. 150 feet
4. 200 feet
Answer: B. Nevada: do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4
In Nevada, when you must stop at a railroad crossing, stop no closer to the nearest rail than:
1. 5 feet
2. 10 feet
3. 15 feet
4. 20 feet
Answer: C. Nevada: stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4If a train is coming, drivers must stop at least 15 feet from the tracks.
In Nevada, how far ahead should you scan the road while driving?
1. 8 seconds
2. 10 seconds
3. 12 seconds
4. 15 seconds
Answer: C. Nevada: look at least 12 seconds ahead of your vehicle.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4
In Nevada, on city streets you must signal a turn at least how far ahead?
1. 75 feet
2. 100 feet
3. 150 feet
4. 200 feet
Answer: B. Nevada: signal at least 100 feet (about 10 car lengths) before a turn on city streets; 300 feet on open highways.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4Signal your turn at least 100 feet ahead (about 10 car lengths) on city streets or 300 feet (30 car lengths) on open highways.
In Nevada, a U-turn is not allowed if you cannot see approaching traffic for at least:
1. 100 feet
2. 150 feet
3. 200 feet
4. 300 feet
Answer: C. Nevada: do not make a U-turn unless you can see approaching traffic 200 feet away.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4
In Nevada, on open highways you should signal a turn at least how far ahead?
1. 50 feet
2. 100 feet
3. 300 feet
4. 1,000 feet
Answer: C. City streets: at least 100 feet (about 10 car lengths); open highways: 300 feet (about 30 car lengths).

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4Signal your turn at least 100 feet ahead (about 10 car lengths) on city streets or 300 feet (30 car lengths) on open highways.
In Nevada, on freeways you should look ahead at least:
1. 2–3 seconds
2. 5–10 seconds
3. 20–30 seconds
4. 2 minutes
Answer: C. Look ahead at least 12 seconds; on freeways, 20 to 30 seconds.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4

Speed

In Nevada, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:
1. 15 mph
2. 20 mph
3. 25 mph
4. 30 mph
Answer: C. Nevada: 25 mph in business districts unless posted otherwise.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4 (Speed Limits)
In Nevada, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential district is:
1. 20 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 30 mph
4. 35 mph
Answer: B. Nevada: 25 mph in residential districts unless a sign shows otherwise.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4 (Speed Limits)
In Nevada, the speed limit in a school zone is:
1. 15 or 25 mph, as posted
2. 35 mph
3. 5 mph
4. 45 mph
Answer: A. School zones are 15 or 25 mph, from half an hour before school starts to half an hour after it ends, unless posted otherwise.

Source: Nevada Driver Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024), Section 4 (Speed Limits)In school zones, the speed limit is either 15 or 25 mph.

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Alcohol and drugs

In Nevada, a driver under 21 violates the law starting at what BAC?

License rules

In Nevada, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:

In Nevada, the night driving limit for new drivers with a provisional (intermediate) license starts at what time?

In Nevada, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

In Nevada, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

In Nevada, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

In Nevada, what point total can lead to license suspension?

In Nevada, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

In Nevada, during the first 6 months a 16- or 17-year-old driver may not carry passengers under 18, except:

Parking

In Nevada, you may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

In Nevada, when you parallel park, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?

In Nevada, you may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway (on the same side of the street)?

In Nevada, where parallel parking is permitted, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

In Nevada, you may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

In Nevada, where angle parking is allowed, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

Rules of the road

In Nevada, children must ride in a child safety seat (car seat) until at least what age?

In Nevada, if you are driving 40 mph or less, you should stay at least how far behind the vehicle ahead?

In Nevada, you may not pass another vehicle within how many feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing?

In Nevada, when you must stop at a railroad crossing, stop no closer to the nearest rail than:

In Nevada, how far ahead should you scan the road while driving?

In Nevada, on city streets you must signal a turn at least how far ahead?

In Nevada, a U-turn is not allowed if you cannot see approaching traffic for at least:

In Nevada, on open highways you should signal a turn at least how far ahead?

In Nevada, on freeways you should look ahead at least:

Sharing the road

In Nevada, when you pass a bicyclist, you must leave at least:

Speed

In Nevada, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:

In Nevada, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential district is:

In Nevada, the speed limit in a school zone is:

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