What does this sign mean?
You are entering a no-passing zone The Nevada handbook lists the pennant as the shape for no passing. It sits on the left side of the road, so drivers thinking about passing see it.
An orange sign like this on the road ahead usually tells you about:
Road construction or repair work In the handbook's list of standard colors, orange means a road construction or repair warning. Slow down, follow the posted signs and do what any flagger tells you. Fines go up for violations in work zones.
You come to this traffic light and it keeps flashing. What must you do?
Come to a full stop, then go when the road is clear and it's your turn The handbook says a flashing red light means the same as a stop sign. You stop completely and go only when the road is clear and you have the right-of-way.
You're in a center lane marked like this. How far may you travel in it before making your left turn?
No more than 200 feet Under NRS 484B.223, you may not drive more than 200 feet in a center turn lane before turning left. After turning left onto the road, you may use it for no more than 50 feet before merging.
What is the youngest age you can get a Nevada instruction permit?
15 and a half You must be at least 15½ to get a Nevada instruction permit. You also need a completed application, a vision test, the knowledge test and a parent or guardian to authorize it.
Who must ride with you while you drive a car on a Class C instruction permit?
A licensed driver 21 or older, with at least one year of experience, sitting beside you The handbook sets three conditions: the supervising driver is licensed, is at least 21 with at least one year of licensed driving, and sits beside you. All three must be true.
You got your license at 16. For the first 6 months, who can ride with you?
No passengers under 18, except immediate family Under NRS 483.2523, drivers licensed at 16 or 17 can't carry passengers under 18 for the first 6 months, unless they're immediate family.
At an intersection with no signs or signals, who should usually go first?
The vehicle on your right The handbook says that where there are no signs or signals, the vehicle on your right should usually go first. A vehicle already in the intersection goes before ones just arriving.
An ambulance with its siren on is coming up behind you. What should you do?
Pull to the right side of the road, clear of any intersection, and stop until it passes You must yield to emergency vehicles using a siren or flashing lights from any direction. Drive to the right side of the road, clear of any intersection, and stop until it has passed.
On a divided highway, a school bus on the other side is stopped with red lights flashing. What must you do?
You don't have to stop, since you're going the opposite way on a divided highway Nevada requires you to stop for a school bus showing flashing red lights. The one exception is a divided highway, where you only have to stop if you're traveling in the same direction as the bus.
What are the speed limits used in Nevada school zones?
15 or 25 mph School zone limits in Nevada are either 15 or 25 mph. They apply on school days from half an hour before school starts to half an hour after it ends, unless signs say otherwise.
At 40 mph or less, what is the minimum following distance behind the car ahead?
Two seconds The handbook says to stay at least two seconds behind at 40 mph or less, and calls that a minimum. Many instructors recommend up to four, and you need more as your speed goes up.
You're using high beams at night. When must you switch to low beams for an oncoming car?
At least 500 feet before you meet it Change to low beams when you are at least 500 feet from an oncoming vehicle, and 300 feet behind a vehicle you're following.
On a city street, how far ahead should you signal before a turn?
At least 100 feet Signal at least 100 feet (about 10 car lengths) ahead on city streets, and 300 feet (about 30 car lengths) on open highways.
You are under 21. At what blood alcohol level does Nevada suspend your driving privilege?
0.02% If you're under 21 and a test shows 0.02% or more but less than 0.08%, your driving privilege is suspended, and the officer can take your license on the spot. At 0.08% the adult DUI rules apply.
Which phone use is allowed while driving in Nevada?
A voice call using a hands-free accessory Nevada bans voice calls on a handheld device unless you use a hands-free accessory, and bans texting, messaging and internet searches by hand. You may use the phone to report an emergency if stopping would be dangerous.
How must a child under 2 ride in a car in Nevada?
In a rear-facing safety seat in the back seat Children under 2 must ride in a rear-facing child safety seat in the back seat. It supports the baby's head and protects the neck and spine in most crashes.
Where parallel parking is allowed, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
No closer than 15 feet NRS 484B.450 bans parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant where parallel parking is allowed, or within 20 feet where angle parking is allowed.
A train is coming toward a crossing with a stop sign. How far from the tracks must you stop?
At least 15 feet If there's a stop sign at a crossing you must stop, and if a train is coming you stop at least 15 feet from the tracks. Never drive around a lowered gate.
How many demerit points in 12 months lead to a suspended Nevada license?
12 points Nevada counts demerit points over 12 months. Reach 12 or more and your license is suspended. With 3 to 11 points, a DMV-approved traffic safety course can remove 3, once in 12 months.
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