Nevada Driver's Handbook Flashcards
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What do you need to apply for an instruction permit?

Proof of full legal name, age, and social security number.

When must a parent co-sign your application?

When the driver is under 18 years of age.

If a blood, breath, or urine test indicates at least 0.02 percent but less than 0.08 percent by weight of alcohol in your blood, your license will be suspended for?

90 days

Nevada teens are required to complete ___ hours of supervised experience, ____ of which must be completed at night.

<p>50, 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

Minors must do what for six months prior to receiving their driver's license?

<p>Remain free of any at-fault accidents, moving violation convictions, and any type of alcohol or drug conviction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is a Nevada instruction permit valid for?

<p>1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

In order to apply for a driver's license under the age of 18, you must?

<p>Hold an instruction permit for at least 6 months prior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an applicant is 16 or 17 years of age when they receive their driver's license, they will not be allowed to do what?

<p>Carry passengers under the age of 18 except for immediate family members for the first 6 months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What curfew remains in effect until the driver turns 18?

<p>A minor shall not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless driving to or from a scheduled event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vision and knowledge tests are required for all license classifications.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must commercial drivers do?

<p>Pass additional knowledge and skills tests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are combination vehicles?

<p>Class A</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Class B vehicle?

<p>Single vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Class C vehicle?

<p>A car, van, or pickup truck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Motorcycles or mopeds are?

<p>Class M</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is a motorcycle instruction permit valid for?

<p>1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

When driving with a motorcycle instruction permit, you?

<p>May only drive during daylight hours and may not carry passengers or drive on freeways or other high-speed roadways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The expiration date is on the?

<p>Front of your driver's license.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are required to inform the DMV of what within 30 days?

<p>Address or name change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Restricted licenses may be issued to whom?

<p>Drivers 14 or older with family hardship who need to drive to and from school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When applying for a duplicate license, you should?

<p>Do it immediately and bring as much identification as possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is valid for four years and expires on your birthday unless immigration documents are presented as evidence of name and date of birth?

<p>Nevada identification card.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How old must you be to receive a Nevada identification card?

<p>At least 10 years old.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you receive 12 or more demerits in a 12-month period, you will be required to do what?

<p>Reinstate your driving privileges before you are eligible to receive a driver's license.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you agree to become an organ donor, what will the DMV ask?

<p>Whether you want to donate $1 dollar or more to the state's Anatomical Gift Account.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much does it cost for an original license, instruction permit, or renewal?

<p>$22</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are seat belts?

<p>Your best protection against injury or death and the law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who must be in an approved child restraint system?

<p>Children under age 6 and weigh less than 60 pounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Never leave children what age unattended in a vehicle if the conditions present a risk to their health and safety unless supervised by a person at least 12 years old?

<p>7 or younger</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is legal to leave a dog or cat in a vehicle during extreme periods of heat or cold.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Babies must not do what until they are 1 year old and weigh at least 20 pounds?

<p>Ride facing forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is generally the safest place in the car?

<p>The back seat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must you never do to infants?

<p>Put them in the front seat if the car has a passenger side airbag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 7 rules of the road?

<p>Signs, signals, and highway markings; Right of way; Controlling speed; Freeway driving; Stopping; Signaling, turning, lane changes, and passing; Parking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Signals, signs, and highways marking are used...

<p>Alone and in combination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the color red signify in traffic signs?

<p>No, do not, or stop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the color green signify in traffic signs?

<p>Direction or guidance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the color white signify in traffic signs?

<p>Regulatory, law, or rule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the color orange signify in traffic signs?

<p>Road construction or repair warning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the color blue signify in traffic signs?

<p>Driver services such as food and lodging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the color brown signify in traffic signs?

<p>Recreation and scenic area information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an octagon signify in traffic signs?

<p>Stop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a diamond signify in traffic signs?

<p>Warning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a rectangle signify in traffic signs?

<p>Traffic regulations or directions to drivers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an inverted triangle signify in traffic signs?

<p>Yield right of way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a pennant signify in traffic signs?

<p>No passing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a pentagon signify in traffic signs?

<p>School zones and school crossings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a circle signify in traffic signs?

<p>Railroad crossing ahead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a crossbuck signify in traffic signs?

<p>Actual railroad crossing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a shield signify in traffic signs?

<p>Route marker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you do if there is no sign at an intersection?

<p>Treat it as if it had Yield signs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When do pedestrians have the right of way?

<p>Practically always.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must you do at a 4-way stop?

<p>Wait for vehicles within the intersection and for those who reach the intersection before you to go first.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What means the same as stop signs except you may proceed without coming to a full stop if it is safe to do so?

<p>Yield signs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Warning signs...

<p>Tell you if there are special conditions or hazards ahead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Railroad crossing signs...

<p>Warn you that you need to slow down and may have to stop for a train.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You should look both ways when approaching the crossing and always stay clear of the tracks when a train is approaching.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What show U.S., Interstate and state route numbers?

<p>Route signs and markers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Construction and maintenance signs...

<p>Notify drivers of possible danger in or near work areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Traffic signals control traffic at...

<p>Intersections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Instruction Permit Requirements

  • Proof of full legal name, age, and social security number needed for instruction permit application.
  • Parent co-signature required for applicants under 18 years of age.

License and Permit Suspensions

  • License suspended for 90 days if blood or breath test shows alcohol content between 0.02% and 0.08%.
  • Minors must be free from at-fault accidents and convictions for six months before getting a driver's license.

Supervised Driving Experience

  • Required: 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night.
  • Hold instruction permit for a minimum of 6 months before applying for a driver's license.

Restrictions for Young Drivers

  • Applicants aged 16 or 17 limited from carrying passengers under 18 (except immediate family) during the first 6 months post-licensure.
  • Curfew for minor drivers from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., unless traveling to/from a scheduled event.

Examination Requirements

  • Vision and knowledge tests mandatory for all driver license classifications.
  • Commercial drivers must pass additional knowledge and skills tests.

Vehicle Classifications

  • Class A: Combination vehicles.
  • Class B: Single vehicles.
  • Class C: Cars, vans, or pickup trucks.
  • Class M: Motorcycles or mopeds.

Motorcycle Licensing

  • Motorcycle instruction permit valid for 1 year.
  • Restrictions include daytime driving only, no passengers, and no freeway driving.

License Information

  • Expiration date located on the front of the driver's license.
  • Notify DMV of address or name changes within 30 days.
  • Restricted licenses allow drivers aged 14 and older to drive for family hardships like school attendance.

Identification and Fees

  • Nevada identification card valid for four years; expires on birthday unless immigration documents are presented.
  • Minimum age for Nevada identification card is 10 years.
  • Cost for original license, instruction permit, or renewal is $22.

Child Safety Regulations

  • Seat belts are crucial for injury prevention and legally required.
  • Children under 6 and weighing less than 60 pounds must be in an approved child restraint system.
  • Children aged 7 or younger should never be left unattended in a vehicle if health and safety are at risk.

Infant Safety Guidelines

  • Infants must not ride facing forward until both 1 year old and weigh at least 20 pounds.
  • The safest seating position for children is in the back seat.
  • Infants should not be placed in front seats if the car has a passenger-side airbag.

Road Rules and Signage

  • Seven rules of the road include: signs/signals, right of way, controlling speed, freeway driving, stopping, signaling, and parking.
  • Different colors and shapes of signs convey specific meanings (e.g., red for stop, green for guidance).

Traffic Signals and Signs

  • Yield signs function similarly to stop signs in terms of traffic control.
  • Warning signs communicate special conditions or hazards ahead, while construction signs inform of potential dangers in or near work zones.

Pedestrian Right of Way

  • Pedestrians typically have the right of way at crosswalks.
  • At 4-way stops, wait for vehicles within the intersection and those who arrived first to proceed first.

Overall Responsibilities

  • Treat intersections without signs as if they have yield signs.
  • Always caution near railroad crossings and approach them with awareness.

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Test your knowledge of the Nevada Driver's Handbook with these flashcards. They cover essential topics for obtaining an instruction permit and understanding requirements for underage applicants. Perfect for prospective drivers looking to ace their permit test!

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