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While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words 'Reduced speed, 35 mph.' This means:
While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words 'Reduced speed, 35 mph.' This means:
When preparing to turn left, drivers should:
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.
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:
Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:
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When using a roundabout, drivers should:
When using a roundabout, drivers should:
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When a curb is painted _____, it indicates a loading zone, or another parking restriction.
When a curb is painted _____, it indicates a loading zone, or another parking restriction.
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If you're going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:
If you're going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:
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Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:
Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:
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Your first response to reduced visibility should be:
Your first response to reduced visibility should be:
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The leading cause of traffic accidents in Nevada is:
The leading cause of traffic accidents in Nevada is:
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What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?
What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?
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When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:
When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:
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Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
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You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop:
You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop:
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Which of the following statements is true?
Which of the following statements is true?
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Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:
Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:
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Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?
Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?
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Orange is the color of signs used to communicate with drivers in construction work zones.
Orange is the color of signs used to communicate with drivers in construction work zones.
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Drivers may not pass from either side of a _______ centerline.
Drivers may not pass from either side of a _______ centerline.
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When sharing the road with large commercial vehicles, you should:
When sharing the road with large commercial vehicles, you should:
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Crossbuck signs indicate:
Crossbuck signs indicate:
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Before turning left, it is important to:
Before turning left, it is important to:
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The most common mistake that drivers make when backing is failing to look both ways behind them.
The most common mistake that drivers make when backing is failing to look both ways behind them.
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When a curb is painted _____, it indicates a reserved handicap parking area.
When a curb is painted _____, it indicates a reserved handicap parking area.
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A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.
A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.
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When driving in bad weather, drivers should:
When driving in bad weather, drivers should:
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When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:
When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:
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You may drive in a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane if:
You may drive in a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane if:
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You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:
You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:
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A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:
A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:
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Signs that are colored orange are:
Signs that are colored orange are:
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When driving on an interstate:
When driving on an interstate:
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Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?
Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?
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Crosswalks are:
Crosswalks are:
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Which of the following about winter driving is not true?
Which of the following about winter driving is not true?
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If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:
If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:
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When approaching a stop sign that is not marked by a crosswalk, drivers should stop their vehicles before entering the intersection.
When approaching a stop sign that is not marked by a crosswalk, drivers should stop their vehicles before entering the intersection.
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Pennant-shaped signs indicate:
Pennant-shaped signs indicate:
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What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?
What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?
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A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
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When a curb is painted _____, it indicates that drivers may park in the indicated area for only a specified amount of time.
When a curb is painted _____, it indicates that drivers may park in the indicated area for only a specified amount of time.
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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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