Nevada permit test: night, weather & hazards
Headlights, rain, fog, ice, skids, glare and other hazards. 5 questions.
You must turn on your headlights when you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles at what distance?
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Sample night, weather & hazards questions
You must turn on your headlights when you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles at what distance?
- A 1,000 feet
- B 300 feet
- C 500 feet
- D 200 feet
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A. 1,000 feet
Nevada requires headlights whenever people or vehicles cannot be clearly seen at 1,000 feet, such as in heavy rain, snow or fog, even in daytime.
When must you switch from high beams to low beams for an oncoming vehicle?
- A At least 1,000 feet before it
- B Only when it flashes its lights
- C At least 200 feet before it
- D At least 500 feet before it
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D. At least 500 feet before it
Dim your high beams at least 500 feet before an oncoming vehicle and 300 feet before a vehicle you are following. Failing to dim headlights costs 2 demerit points.
When may studded snow tires be used in Nevada?
- A December 1 through February 28
- B Any time of year
- C October 1 through April 30
- D November 1 through March 31
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C. October 1 through April 30
Studded snow tires may be used only from October 1 through April 30. Tires with retractable studs may be on the car all year, but the studs may be extended only during those dates.
How much longer can stopping distances be on slippery roads compared with dry pavement?
- A About the same
- B About 10 percent greater
- C 2 to 10 times greater
- D Up to 20 times greater
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C. 2 to 10 times greater
Stopping distances on slippery roads may be 2 to 10 times greater than on dry pavement. The most important thing in bad weather is to slow down.