DMV LEARNERS PERMIT TEST

DMV LEARNERS PERMIT TEST

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH

SOLUTIONS

Where should infants be placed in a vehicle? - ANSWER facing the rear of a vehicle in a car seat

What does a flashing red light indicate? - ANSWER Come to a complete stop and proceed when the way is clear.

When are U-Turns not allowed? - ANSWER 1. In a business district

• Anytime a traffic sign or signal prohibits them
• On Curves

When may you use a center turn lane? - ANSWER To make left turn onto other road, street, or driveway

What should you do when parking on a hill? - ANSWER Turn your front tires so that if it rolls it will role onto the curb instead of traffic

When is using your headlights advised? - ANSWER When driving in fog, snow, or rain

What is the most important thing you need to do when driving in bad weather? - ANSWER Slow Down

When can skidding occur? - ANSWER On graveled roads, ice or packed snow, or wet pavement

How much water can cause a driver to lose control of their car? - ANSWER Less than one inch of water

What do you do when you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle? - ANSWER Come to a complete stop until the vehicle passes, or pull safely to the right side of the road.

When sharing the road with commercial vehicles such as buses, what do you need to do? - ANSWER Understand that they have substantial blind spots, understand that it takes more time for them to slow down and stop, and signal for turns or lane changes well in advance.

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What is the legal age for driving in the state of Nevada? - ANSWER 16

What are you supposed to do in the event you are at the scene of a traffic accident? - ANSWER You must stop and get help if needed.

What should you do if you encounter a flooded roadway? - ANSWER Do not attempt to drive through it.

When driving in bad weather, what should you give other drivers? - ANSWER Plenty of Space

Under what age should a child NEVER be left unattended in a vehicle? - ANSWER Under 7 years of age

When can a motorcycle use a complete lane of traffic? - ANSWER On all highways and streets where motorcycles are allowed

What is a roundabout? - ANSWER Circular area in the middle of an intersection meant to control the right of way vehicles

What speed limit exists in towns unless otherwise posted? - ANSWER 45 mph

Trucks and buses have big No-Zones on both sides of the vehicle. What is a no-zone? - ANSWER Blind Spot

If a freeway entrance is equipped with ramp meters and they are switched on, what must you do? - ANSWER When the light turns green, proceed along the ramp and merge onto freeway safely.

What is the demerit point system? - ANSWER Traffic law violations that are assigned a point value

When should you and any passengers buckle your seat belt? - ANSWER Before you start your engine.

Where is the safest place for a child to be buckled in a vehicle? - ANSWER Back Seat

What happens if a driver violates posted signs in construction and maintenance zones? - ANSWER Receives traffic fines

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