Nevada Permit Practice Test

Correct answer: 0.08%

Under Nevada’s Illegal Per Se Law, an alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more means your driving privilege will be revoked. You can also be arrested and convicted at a lower level.

Correct answer: Within 30 days

Drivers moving into Nevada from another state must apply for a license within 30 days after becoming a resident.

Correct answer: No stopping, standing or parking

A red curb means no stopping, standing or parking; local laws apply. Never leave your vehicle at a red curb.

Correct answer: 12 or more

If you receive 12 or more demerit points in any 12-month period, your license will be suspended. Points are counted over a rolling 12-month period.

Correct answer: Failure to yield the right-of-way

Failure to yield the right-of-way is the leading cause of crashes in Nevada. Right-of-way rules emphasize courtesy, common sense, and cooperation.

Correct answer: 12 seconds

Look ahead at least 12 seconds — to where your vehicle will be 12 seconds from now. This lets you watch traffic patterns and react to changes.

Correct answer: The driver and all passengers age six and older

The driver and any passengers age six and older must wear safety belts if the vehicle is equipped with them.

Correct answer: To regulate, warn, and inform

Signs have three purposes: they regulate, warn, and inform. The shapes and colors of signs have special meanings that help you understand the message quickly.

Correct answer: To drive at a reasonable and proper speed for conditions, which may be less than the posted limit

Nevada’s Basic Rule requires driving at a "reasonable or proper" speed. Beyond the posted limit, you must consider traffic, weather, visibility, road surface, and road type. The safe speed may be well below the posted limit.

Correct answer: Both common courtesy and the law

Using signals to tell others you are going to change lanes, turn, slow down, stop, or park is not just common courtesy — it is the law. Hand and arm signals may be used if your lights are out of order.

Correct answer: 0.02% but less than 0.08%

If you are under 21 and a chemical test shows an alcohol concentration of 0.02% but less than 0.08%, your driving privilege will be suspended.

Correct answer: 16 years old

To get a Nevada license you must be at least 16 years old and provide proof of your full legal name, age, Social Security Number (if issued), and Nevada residency.

Correct answer: Make a very short stop only to pick up or drop off passengers or mail

White usually indicates you are allowed a very short stop only to take on or let off passengers, or to drop mail in a mailbox.

Correct answer: Complete a DMV-approved traffic safety course to remove three points

With between three and 11 points, you may have three points removed by completing a traffic safety course at a DMV-approved school. You may do this only once in a 12-month period.

Correct answer: The vehicle on your right

At an intersection where there are no traffic signs or signals, the vehicle on your right should usually go first.

Correct answer: At least 20 to 30 seconds

At freeway speeds you need to look ahead at least 20 to 30 seconds so you have time to spot and react to changes in traffic.

Correct answer: An approved child restraint system

Children under age six and those who measure less than 57 inches tall must be in an approved child restraint system (NRS 484B.157).

Correct answer: An octagon (8 sides)

The octagon (8 sides) is reserved for the STOP sign. This unique shape lets you recognize a stop sign even if it is dirty or its face is obscured.

Correct answer: 25 mph

The handbook lists 25 mph for business and residential areas (and school zones). School zones may also be 15 mph; reduced speed areas going into towns are 45 mph.

Correct answer: At least 100 feet (about 10 car lengths)

Signal your turn at least 100 feet ahead (about 10 car lengths) on city streets, or 300 feet (about 30 car lengths) on open highways.