2. Who has the right-of-way over vehicles when crossing at an intersection?
Answer: Pedestrians in crosswalks. The handbook clearly assigns right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks and intersections over vehicular traffic.
Nevada driver handbook, page 34: “Pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections have the right-of-way over vehicles.”
3. What is the minimum distance a driver must stop from the tracks if there is a stop sign at a railroad crossing?
Answer: 15 feet. Drivers are required to maintain a distance of at least 15 feet from the tracks when stopping at a railroad crossing with a stop sign.
Nevada driver handbook, page 33: “If there is a stop sign at the crossing, drivers must stop. If a train is coming, drivers must stop at least 15 feet from the tracks.”
4. Where should an infant be placed if the car has a passenger-side airbag?
Answer: Never put the infant in the front seat. The handbook commands that infants should not be placed in the front seat when a passenger-side airbag is present.
Nevada driver handbook, page 26: “Never put an infant in the front seat if the car has a passenger side airbag.”
5. Under Nevada’s Illegal Per Se Law, what happens if a driver under the age of 21 has an alcohol concentration of .02% but less than .08%?
Answer: Their driving privilege is suspended. The handbook specifies that drivers under 21 with this specific alcohol range have their driving privilege suspended, distinct from the revocation applied to higher concentrations.
Nevada driver handbook, page 79: “If you are under the age of 21 and a chemical test shows an alcohol concentration of .02%, but less than .08%, your driving privilege will be suspended.”
6. According to the handbook, how does doubling your speed from 30 mph to 60 mph affect your braking distance?
Answer: It quadruples the braking distance. The handbook states that doubling speed results in a braking distance that is four times longer, not twice as long.
Nevada driver handbook, page 41: “The most important point for any driver to remember is that if you double your speed – say from 30 mph to 60 mph – your braking distance does not become twice as long. It becomes four times as long.”
7. How should a driver dry their brakes after driving through deep water?
Answer: Put the car in low gear, drive slowly, and lightly apply the brakes. The handbook outlines a specific method for restoring brake functionality after water exposure, involving low gear and light braking.
Nevada driver handbook, page 58: “To dry the brakes, put your car in low gear, drive slowly and lightly apply the brakes.”
8. What does a white curb marking typically indicate regarding parking privileges?
Answer: You are allowed a very short stop only to take on or let off passengers, or to drop mail in a mailbox. The handbook defines white curb markings as permitting very short stops specifically for passenger exchange or mail delivery.
Nevada driver handbook, page 48: “White usually indicates you are allowed a very short stop only to take on or let off passengers, or to drop mail in a mailbox.”
9. What should a driver do if they are unsure whether their vehicle has sufficient overhead clearance to pass under an object?
Answer: Take another route. The handbook advises taking an alternate route if there is uncertainty about clearance, rather than relying on posted heights or attempting to squeeze through.
Nevada driver handbook, page 72: “If you are not sure you can make it, take another route.”
10. What is the correct procedure for parking your vehicle relative to the curb?
Answer: Front and rear wheels within 18 inches of the curb. The handbook specifies that the legal parking position requires wheels to be within 18 inches of the curb.
Nevada driver handbook, page 48: “The legal parking position is with the front and rear wheels within 18 inches of the curb.”
11. What is the minimum jail sentence for a first DUI offense according to the criminal action penalties listed?
Answer: Two days. The handbook lists the jail sentence range starting at two days for a first DUI offense.
Nevada driver handbook, page 80: “Jail sentence of two days to six months or 48 to 96 hours of community service”
12. According to the handbook, how far ahead must a driver signal when changing lanes on a city street?
Answer: At least 100 feet ahead. The handbook specifies that the signal distance for city streets is 100 feet, distinguishing it from the longer distance required for highways.
Nevada driver handbook, page 46: “Signal ahead 100 feet (10 car lengths) on city streets or 300 feet (30 car lengths) on highways or freeways before changing lanes”
13. Who has the right-of-way when entering a roundabout?
Answer: Traffic circulating within the roundabout. Drivers entering the roundabout must yield to vehicles already circulating inside it.
Nevada driver handbook, page 44: “Entering traffic must yield the right-of-way to the traffic circulating within the roundabout.”
14. What shape is used for signs indicating school zones and school crossings?
Answer: Pentagon. The handbook identifies the pentagon shape as the standard indicator for school zones and school crossings.
Nevada driver handbook, page 28: “Pentagon (5 sides) — school zones and school crossings”
15. During which hours are minors prohibited from operating a motor vehicle unless driving to or from a scheduled event?
Answer: Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The handbook sets a curfew for minors from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., with exceptions only for scheduled events.
Nevada driver handbook, page 15: “Additionally, a minor shall not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless he/she is driving to or from a scheduled event.”
16. What should a driver do if they miss their intended exit ramp on a freeway?
Answer: Continue to the next exit and return to the desired exit. The handbook mandates continuing to the next exit rather than reversing or turning around immediately after missing an exit.
Nevada driver handbook, page 40: “If you miss the exit ramp, never turn around or back up. Go to the next exit, get back on the freeway in the opposite direction, and return to the exit.”
17. How do fines for speeding compare in work zones versus other areas?
Answer: Fines double in work zones. The handbook notes that speeding fines are doubled within work zones.
Nevada driver handbook, page 60: “Fines for speeding double in work zones!”
18. How do Forward Collision Warning systems assist drivers?
Answer: They warn drivers of impending collisions so they can brake or swerve. The handbook clarifies that these systems provide warnings to allow the driver to react, rather than taking full control of braking or steering automatically.
Nevada driver handbook, page 53: “Forward Collision Warning Systems These systems warn drivers of impending collisions with slower-moving or stationary vehicles or other objects ahead of the vehicle so the driver can brake or swerve in time.”
19. According to the handbook, what does a flashing yellow arrow signal indicate to a driver?
Answer: Drivers must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing the turn. The handbook states that a flashing yellow arrow requires yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing the turn.
Nevada driver handbook, page 30: “A flashing yellow arrow means drivers must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.”
20. What is the minimum visibility requirement for making a U-turn near a grade?
Answer: Less than 500 feet of visibility in both directions. The handbook states that U-turns are illegal near grades if visibility is less than 500 feet in both directions.
Nevada driver handbook, page 46: “Near a grade where there is less than 500 feet of visibility in both directions.”