DMV Practice Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words 'Reduced speed, 35 mph.' This means:

That you have plenty of time to slow down before the reduced speed zone.

That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign.

That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign. (correct)

That you should reduce your speed to 35 mph, but only under poor weather conditions.

When preparing to turn left, drivers should:

Slow down gradually while checking their rearview mirror.

Move into the left lane.

Watch for oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.

All of the above. (correct)

When driving on a road that is not a freeway, drivers should look down the road at least ____ seconds ahead of their vehicle.

12 seconds

Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

Brown. Signup and view all the answers

When using a roundabout, drivers should:

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout. Signup and view all the answers

When a curb is painted _____, it indicates a loading zone, or another parking restriction.

Yellow Signup and view all the answers

If you're going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:

The lane closest to your previous lane. Signup and view all the answers

Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

Are slowing down or stopping. Signup and view all the answers

Your first response to reduced visibility should be:

Reducing your speed. Signup and view all the answers

The leading cause of traffic accidents in Nevada is:

Failure to yield the right-of-way. Signup and view all the answers

What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

Black letters or symbols on a yellow background. Signup and view all the answers

When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Signup and view all the answers

Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:

Has no effect on blood alcohol concentration. Signup and view all the answers

You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop:

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:

Are distracting activities. Signup and view all the answers

Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

Steering ability. Signup and view all the answers

Orange is the color of signs used to communicate with drivers in construction work zones.

True Signup and view all the answers

Drivers may not pass from either side of a _______ centerline.

Double solid yellow. Signup and view all the answers

When sharing the road with large commercial vehicles, you should:

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

Crossbuck signs indicate:

Railroad crossings. Signup and view all the answers

Before turning left, it is important to:

Yield to oncoming vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

The most common mistake that drivers make when backing is failing to look both ways behind them.

True Signup and view all the answers

When a curb is painted _____, it indicates a reserved handicap parking area.

Blue Signup and view all the answers

A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.

True Signup and view all the answers

When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

Increase their following distance. Signup and view all the answers

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby. Signup and view all the answers

You may drive in a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane if:

Your vehicle has multiple occupants. Signup and view all the answers

You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

Stop and look for a train. Signup and view all the answers

A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

Stop sign. Signup and view all the answers

Signs that are colored orange are:

Work zone signs. Signup and view all the answers

When driving on an interstate:

Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes. Signup and view all the answers

Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?

The driver. Signup and view all the answers

Crosswalks are:

Either indicated by pavement markings or are not marked at all. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following about winter driving is not true?

Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do. Signup and view all the answers

If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:

The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. Signup and view all the answers

When approaching a stop sign that is not marked by a crosswalk, drivers should stop their vehicles before entering the intersection.

True Signup and view all the answers

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

No passing zones. Signup and view all the answers

What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?

Lanes are moving in opposite directions. Signup and view all the answers

A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass. Signup and view all the answers

When a curb is painted _____, it indicates that drivers may park in the indicated area for only a specified amount of time.

Green Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Speed Limits and Signs

"Reduced speed, 35 mph" indicates the new speed limit starts at the sign.
Signs showing public recreation areas are colored brown.

Turning and Lane Changes

Drivers turning left must slow down, check mirrors, and watch for pedestrians.
Complete left turns into the lane closest to the previous lane.
Signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes, and check mirrors and blind spots.

Road Visibility and Safety

Look ahead at least 12 seconds on non-freeways.
First response to reduced visibility should be to reduce speed.
When approaching a railroad crossing, be prepared to stop if a train is near.

Traffic Signals and Right-of-Way

A green traffic signal requires yielding to pedestrians.
Failure to yield the right-of-way is the leading cause of traffic accidents in Nevada.

Regulations on Parking

A yellow painted curb indicates a loading zone, while blue indicates a reserved handicap parking area.
Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing from either side.

Driving in Special Conditions

When sharing the road with large vehicles, expect them to need more time and space.
In bad weather, increase following distance to enhance safety.

Pedestrian and Crosswalk Rules

Crosswalks can be marked or unmarked and require yielding to pedestrians crossing.
A railroad crossbuck is treated like a yield sign.

Behavioral Aspects of Driving

Drinking coffee does not decrease blood alcohol concentration and does not cancel alcohol effects.
Smoking while driving is considered a distracting activity.

Traffic Signs and Markings

Warning signs use black letters or symbols on a yellow background.
Orange signs designate work zones.
Pennant-shaped signs indicate no passing zones.

Driving on Major Roads

Interstate driving requires signaling, checking mirrors, and assessing blind spots before lane changes.
A red flashing light functions like a stop sign.

Miscellaneous Traffic Regulations

When two vehicles reach a four-way stop simultaneously, the left vehicle must yield to the right.
The most common backing mistake is failing to look both ways.

General Safety Precautions

Always stop at unmarked stop signs before entering intersections.
Increasing speed is unsafe in winter conditions; avoid using cruise control in such weather.

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Questions and Answers

While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words 'Reduced speed, 35 mph.' This means:

When preparing to turn left, drivers should:

When driving on a road that is not a freeway, drivers should look down the road at least ____ seconds ahead of their vehicle.

Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

When using a roundabout, drivers should:

When a curb is painted _____, it indicates a loading zone, or another parking restriction.

If you're going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:

Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

Your first response to reduced visibility should be:

The leading cause of traffic accidents in Nevada is:

What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:

You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop:

Which of the following statements is true?

Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:

Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

Orange is the color of signs used to communicate with drivers in construction work zones.

Drivers may not pass from either side of a _______ centerline.

When sharing the road with large commercial vehicles, you should:

Crossbuck signs indicate:

Before turning left, it is important to:

The most common mistake that drivers make when backing is failing to look both ways behind them.

When a curb is painted _____, it indicates a reserved handicap parking area.

A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.

When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

You may drive in a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane if:

You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

Signs that are colored orange are:

When driving on an interstate:

Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?

Crosswalks are:

Which of the following about winter driving is not true?

If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:

When approaching a stop sign that is not marked by a crosswalk, drivers should stop their vehicles before entering the intersection.

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?

A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

When a curb is painted _____, it indicates that drivers may park in the indicated area for only a specified amount of time.

Study Notes

Speed Limits and Signs

Turning and Lane Changes

Road Visibility and Safety

Traffic Signals and Right-of-Way

Regulations on Parking

Driving in Special Conditions

Pedestrian and Crosswalk Rules

Behavioral Aspects of Driving

Traffic Signs and Markings

Driving on Major Roads

Miscellaneous Traffic Regulations

General Safety Precautions

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