Nevada Permit Practice Test 4

25 questions written from the Nevada Official Driver Handbook (DMV 700), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

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Parking & stoppingNevada rule

Where parallel parking is allowed, how close to a fire hydrant may you park in Nevada?

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About this test

These questions were written from the Nevada Official Driver Handbook (DMV 700) (March 2024). 9 of the 20 Nevada questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Nevada or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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  1. Where parallel parking is allowed, how close to a fire hydrant may you park in Nevada?

    • A No closer than 30 feet
    • B No closer than 10 feet
    • C No closer than 15 feet
    • D No closer than 20 feet
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    C. No closer than 15 feet

    Do not park within 15 feet of a hydrant where parallel parking is allowed, or within 20 feet where angle parking is allowed. Firefighters need clear access to hook up hoses.

    Source: Nevada Official Driver Handbook (DMV 700), page 50

  2. How far ahead should you signal a turn on a city street in Nevada?

    • A At least 500 feet
    • B At least 100 feet
    • C At least 300 feet
    • D At least 50 feet
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    B. At least 100 feet

    Signal at least 100 feet (about 10 car lengths) before a turn on city streets and 300 feet (30 car lengths) on open highways. Higher speeds need more warning.

    Source: Nevada Official Driver Handbook (DMV 700), page 45

  3. What does an orange sign mean?

    • A A school zone
    • B Driver services such as food and lodging
    • C Road construction or repair ahead
    • D Recreation or scenic area
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    C. Road construction or repair ahead

    Orange signs warn of road construction or repair. When you see orange, slow down and watch for workers, equipment and changing lanes.

    Source: Nevada Official Driver Handbook (DMV 700), page 28

  4. You are 16 and just got your Nevada Class C instruction permit. How long is it valid?

    • A One year
    • B Two years
    • C Six months
    • D Until your 18th birthday
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    A. One year

    A Nevada instruction permit is good for one year, and you must carry it whenever you drive. Plan your practice so you finish your hours and road test before it runs out.

    Source: Nevada Official Driver Handbook (DMV 700), page 15

  5. Turning left on a green light while an oncoming car goes straight
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    You are waiting to turn left. An oncoming car is already in the intersection going straight. Who has the right-of-way?

    • A The oncoming car going straight
    • B You, because you signaled first
    • C You, because you were waiting first
    • D You, because left turns get priority
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    A. The oncoming car going straight

    A vehicle going straight that is already in the intersection has the right-of-way over a car turning left. After yielding and signaling, the left-turning driver may then go.

    Source: Nevada Official Driver Handbook (DMV 700), page 34