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Nevada DMV Sample Test

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1
Emergency & Utility Vehicles

When passing a stopped emergency vehicle on a Nevada highway, if you cannot safely change lanes, you must slow to:

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A 5 mph below the posted limit.
B 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
C Stop completely.
D Any speed — only the lane change is required.
Why this answer

Nevada's Move Over Law requires drivers to change lanes away from stopped emergency, tow, or maintenance vehicles with flashing lights. If a lane change is unsafe, drivers must reduce speed to 20 mph below the posted limit (or 5 mph if the posted limit is 20 mph or less).

Source: NRS §484B.607
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2
Severe Weather Driving

If your engine temperature gauge enters the red while driving in the Nevada desert, you should:

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A Continue to the next gas station.
B Safely pull off the road, turn off the AC, turn ON the heater (to vent engine heat), and stop if the gauge doesn't drop.
C Immediately open the radiator cap.
D Spray water on the engine.
Why this answer

When overheating, first pull off the road safely. Turn off the AC and crank the heater to max (counterintuitively, this helps pull heat away from the engine). If the temperature doesn't drop, stop and turn off the engine. NEVER open the radiator cap while hot — wait 30+ minutes. Carry extra water in the desert (for you AND the vehicle).

Source: NV DMV Driver Manual — Desert Driving
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3
Signs & Signals

What does a LOW CLEARANCE sign indicate?

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A The road is narrow
B Bridge height is limited ahead
C Only buses may continue
Why this answer

A Low Clearance sign warns tall vehicles that the space ahead may be too low.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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4
Signs & Signals

What does a SHARP CURVE sign indicate?

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A The road is straight for several miles
B A sharp curve is ahead
C Passing is required
Why this answer

A sharp curve sign warns drivers to reduce speed and prepare for a significant change in road direction.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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5
Signs & Signals

Which statement about sign shapes is NOT correct?

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A A circle shape means a school crossing
B An octagon is used only for STOP
C A diamond shape usually warns of hazards
Why this answer

Circle-shaped signs warn of railroad crossings, not school crossings. A pentagon shape is commonly used for school zones or school crossings.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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6
Signs & Signals

A triangular sign is most commonly used to mean ____.

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A railroad crossing
B do not enter
C yield
Why this answer

An inverted triangular sign is used for YIELD.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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7
Signs & Signals

What is a pentagon-shaped sign commonly used for?

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A a no-passing zone
B a school or school crossing area
C a construction detour
Why this answer

Pentagon signs are commonly used for school zones and school crossings.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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8
Signs & Signals

What do orange signs generally indicate?

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A work zones and temporary traffic control
B guide information
C regulatory rules
Why this answer

Orange is the standard color for work zones and temporary traffic conditions.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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9
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A Slow down if traffic is present
B Keep moving if no cars are coming
C Come to a complete stop
Why this answer

A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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10
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A You must always come to a full stop
B Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic
C Speed up to merge with traffic
Why this answer

A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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