Nevada Permit Test (DMV Knowledge Test) — All Questions
5 questions
A safe following distance in good conditions is at least:
- a.One second
- b.One car length
- c.Three seconds✓
- d.Half a second
Use the three-second rule in good conditions and add time in poor weather or at higher speeds. (Nevada Driver's Handbook, following distance)
A school bus ahead activates flashing red lights and extends its stop arm. You must:
- a.Stop and stay stopped until the lights stop and the arm folds✓
- b.Pass slowly on the left
- c.Continue if no children are seen
- d.Honk and drive around
Stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, and stay stopped until it withdraws them. (Nevada Driver's Handbook, school buses)
When sharing the road with a motorcycle, you should:
- a.Follow closely since they stop faster
- b.Share the lane side by side
- c.Expect the rider to signal every move
- d.Give the motorcycle a full lane and extra following distance✓
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane and are easy to overlook. Give them room and check blind spots before changing lanes. (Nevada Driver's Handbook, sharing the road)
Nevada's seat belt law requires that:
- a.Only children be buckled
- b.The driver and passengers wear seat belts✓
- c.No one must wear a belt
- d.Belts are needed only at night
Nevada requires the driver and passengers to wear seat belts, and child restraint laws cover young children. (Nevada Driver's Handbook, occupant protection)
When driving through the desert in extreme heat, a good practice is to:
- a.Turn off the engine on downgrades to save fuel
- b.Follow closely to draft other cars
- c.Carry water and watch your temperature gauge for overheating✓
- d.Drive faster to reach shade sooner
Nevada's long desert stretches can cause overheating and dehydration; carry water, watch the temperature gauge, and plan for few services. (Nevada Driver's Handbook, desert and highway driving)