Nevada DMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 6

1. Question 1 of 25

   Must you yield to a pedestrian crossing at an intersection that has no painted crosswalk lines?

   • AOnly if a crossing guard is there
   • BOnly in school zones
   • CYes, most intersections have unmarked crosswalks where pedestrians have the right-of-way
   • DNo, only painted crosswalks count
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   Answer: C. Yes, most intersections have unmarked crosswalks where pedestrians have the right-of-way

   Pedestrians have the right-of-way in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.

2. Question 2 of 25

   A car in the lane next to you has stopped at a crosswalk. What should you do?

   • AHonk and pass
   • BChange lanes and speed up
   • CStop as well, because a pedestrian may be crossing
   • DPass it carefully
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   Answer: C. Stop as well, because a pedestrian may be crossing

   Never pass a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk. A pedestrian you cannot see may be crossing in front of it.

3. Question 3 of 25

   The gates at a railroad crossing are coming down. What should you do?

   • ASpeed up and go under the gates
   • BStop on the tracks until the gates rise
   • CStop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing
   • DDrive around the gates if you cannot see a train
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   Answer: C. Stop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing

   Never drive around or under lowered or lowering gates. Wait until they are fully up.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA passing lane is ahead
   • BTraffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road
   • CTwo lanes go your way
   • DA divided highway begins
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   Answer: B. Traffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road

   You are leaving a one-way road or divided highway. Oncoming traffic will be beside you, so keep right.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Which of these makes your stopping distance longer?

   • AA wet or icy road
   • BDriving more slowly
   • CTires with deep tread
   • DPaying full attention
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   Answer: A. A wet or icy road

   Wet, snowy and icy roads give your tires less grip, so it takes longer to stop. Slow down and leave more space.

6. Question 6 of 25

   A driver holds the left arm out the window, bent downward. What does this hand signal mean?

   • ALeft turn
   • BRight turn
   • CSlowing down or stopping
   • DGo ahead and pass
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   Answer: C. Slowing down or stopping

   The left arm bent downward means the driver is slowing down or stopping.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Total stopping distance, as shown, is made up of which two parts?

   • AThe distance you travel while reacting, plus the braking distance
   • BThe braking distance, counted twice
   • CThe reaction distance plus the length of your car
   • DThe distance to the car ahead plus the braking distance
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   Answer: A. The distance you travel while reacting, plus the braking distance

   Part 1 is how far you travel while you see the danger and move your foot to the brake. Part 2 is how far you travel after braking until you stop.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA highway patrol station is ahead
   • BA helicopter landing pad is ahead
   • CA hospital is nearby
   • DA hotel is nearby
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   Answer: C. A hospital is nearby

   Blue signs show services for drivers, such as hospitals, gas, food and lodging.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe road becomes divided
   • BA narrow bridge is ahead
   • CA new lane is added
   • DThe right lane ends; merge left when it is safe
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   Answer: D. The right lane ends; merge left when it is safe

   If you are in the lane that ends, signal and move over when there is a safe gap. Drivers in the other lane should help by adjusting speed.

10. Question 10 of 25

    In a state where marijuana is legal, may you drive after using it?

    • AYes, if you have a medical card
    • BYes, but only during the day
    • CNo, driving while impaired by any drug is illegal
    • DYes, as long as you feel fine
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    Answer: C. No, driving while impaired by any drug is illegal

    Impairment from marijuana is treated like impairment from any other drug. Do not use it before driving.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Car A wants to turn left on a green light. Car B is coming from the other direction, going straight. Which car should go first?

    • ACar B
    • BCar A, if its turn signal is on
    • CCar A
    • DWhichever car is faster
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    Answer: A. Car B

    When turning left, you must yield to oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a danger.

12. Question 12 of 25

    A pedestrian is crossing in the crosswalk ahead of you, as shown. What must you do?

    • AStop and wait until the pedestrian has safely crossed
    • BHonk so the pedestrian moves faster
    • CFlash your lights so the pedestrian stops
    • DDrive slowly around the pedestrian
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    Answer: A. Stop and wait until the pedestrian has safely crossed

    Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and wait until they can finish crossing safely.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AStop only if other vehicles are near
    • BCome to a full stop, then go when it is safe
    • CSlow down and go if no one is coming
    • DStop only when a police officer is present
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    Answer: B. Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe

    A red octagon always means stop. Stop completely, yield to traffic and pedestrians, then go when it is safe.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Orange signs like this one are used for:

    • AParks and recreation areas
    • BSchool zones
    • CWork zones and other temporary traffic control
    • DMotorist services
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    Answer: C. Work zones and other temporary traffic control

    Orange is the color for work zones. Expect lane changes, lower speeds and workers on or near the road.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Which of these is a warning sign that you are too sleepy to drive?

    • AChecking your mirrors often
    • BWanting to change the radio station
    • CFeeling hungry
    • DDrifting over lane lines or hitting rumble strips
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    Answer: D. Drifting over lane lines or hitting rumble strips

    Drifting from your lane or hitting rumble strips means you are drowsy. Stop in a safe place and rest.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What is the center lane shown here used for?

    • ADriving for long distances in heavy traffic
    • BLeft turns by drivers from both directions
    • CPassing slower vehicles
    • DParking and loading
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    Answer: B. Left turns by drivers from both directions

    A two-way left-turn lane is shared by drivers from both directions to make left turns. It is not a travel lane or passing lane.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Your gas pedal sticks while you are driving. What should you do?

    • AReach down with your hand while driving fast
    • BPump the gas pedal hard
    • CShift to neutral, brake, and pull off the road when it is safe
    • DTurn the key off right away
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    Answer: C. Shift to neutral, brake, and pull off the road when it is safe

    Shifting to neutral cuts power to the wheels. Turning off the ignition could lock the steering.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Car A is waiting to enter this roundabout. Car B is already in the roundabout. Which car has the right-of-way?

    • AWhichever car is larger
    • BWhichever car honks first
    • CCar B
    • DCar A
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    Answer: C. Car B

    Yield to all traffic already in the roundabout, then enter when there is a safe gap.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does it mean to overdrive your headlights?

    • ADriving with only parking lights on
    • BDriving so fast that you cannot stop within the distance your headlights show
    • CUsing high beams near other cars
    • DDriving with one headlight out
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    Answer: B. Driving so fast that you cannot stop within the distance your headlights show

    At night, drive at a speed that lets you stop within the area your headlights light up.

20. Question 20 of 25

    You park facing downhill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • AToward the curb
    • BAway from the curb
    • CIt does not matter if the parking brake is set
    • DStraight ahead
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    Answer: A. Toward the curb

    When parking downhill, turn your wheels into the curb so the car rolls into it, not into the street.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AAlways come to a full stop
    • BThe road narrows ahead
    • CMerge without slowing down
    • DSlow down and let traffic and pedestrians go first; stop if needed
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    Answer: D. Slow down and let traffic and pedestrians go first; stop if needed

    A triangle pointing down means yield. Slow down, give the right-of-way, and stop only if you must.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What is hydroplaning?

    • AWhen a tire slowly loses air
    • BWhen water gets into your engine
    • CWhen your tires ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road
    • DWhen your brakes overheat on a long hill
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    Answer: C. When your tires ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road

    At higher speeds on wet roads, tires can ride up on water. You then lose steering and braking control.

23. Question 23 of 25

    You missed your exit on the freeway. What should you do?

    • AGo on to the next exit
    • BBack up on the shoulder
    • CStop and wait for a gap to back up
    • DMake a U-turn across the median
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    Answer: A. Go on to the next exit

    If you miss your exit, stay on the freeway until the next exit. Never back up or turn around on a freeway.

24. Question 24 of 25

    You reach this sign. You cannot see a train, but you hear a train horn. What should you do?

    • ADrive onto the tracks to get a better look
    • BStop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed
    • CHonk your horn and keep going
    • DCross quickly before the train arrives
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    Answer: B. Stop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed

    Never try to beat a train. Trains cannot stop quickly. Stop before the tracks and cross only when you are sure it is safe.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AHeavy vehicles must keep right
    • BThe lane is closed
    • COnly vehicles with two or more people may use this lane
    • DTrucks only
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    Answer: C. Only vehicles with two or more people may use this lane

    HOV means high-occupancy vehicle. 2+ means at least two people, counting the driver.

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