Nevada safe driving practice questions
2 questions below test Nevada’s own safe driving law, each with the statute or Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles handbook section it came from, plus 10 more on safe driving rules that apply in every state.
The Nevada permit knowledge test has 25 questions in total and needs 20 correct (80%) to pass.
Nevada law
2 questions on Nevada’s own safe driving rules
These differ from the rules that hold nationally — they are the ones that catch out drivers who studied another state’s handbook.
1. In Nevada, using a cellular phone for voice communications while driving is:
- Prohibited unless the device is used with a hands-free accessory
- BAllowed only under age 18
- CAllowed only on freeways
- DAlways allowed handheld
Answer: Prohibited unless the device is used with a hands-free accessory. The Nevada Driver’s Handbook states the use of a cellular phone or other handheld wireless communications device to engage in voice communications is prohibited unless the device is used with a hands-free accessory.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Cell Phones and Texting
2. Nevada prohibits using a handheld wireless device while driving to manually:
- AAdjust the radio
- BOnly make emergency calls
- Send, read, search the Internet, or engage in non-voice communications such as texting
- DUse a hands-free headset
Answer: Send, read, search the Internet, or engage in non-voice communications such as texting. The Nevada Driver’s Handbook prohibits using a cellular phone or other handheld wireless communications device to manually send, read, search the Internet, or engage in non-voice communications with another person, including texting, electronic messaging, and instant messaging.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Cell Phones and Texting
Sources for the Nevada items above
Applies everywhere
Safe driving rules that hold in every state
A sample of the national safe driving bank. All 10 are in the practice run, combined with the Nevada items above for 12 questions in total.
1. What is the best way to set a safe following distance?
- AFollow closely so other drivers cannot merge
- BMatch the vehicle ahead bumper-to-bumper
- CStay one car length behind at every speed
- Use a time gap and add more time in poor conditions
Answer: Use a time gap and add more time in poor conditions. A time-based gap adapts to speed. Increase it for rain, darkness, heavy vehicles, motorcycles, or limited visibility.
Source: Official state driver handbook — Space management — following distance
2. If you must handle something that will take your attention from driving, the safest choice is to:
- ADrive faster to finish the trip sooner
- BLook down briefly while moving
- CAsk traffic to move around you
- Pull over and stop in a safe place
Answer: Pull over and stop in a safe place. Anything that takes your eyes, hands, or mind from driving increases risk. Stop safely before handling the task.
Source: Official state driver handbook — Driver fitness — distraction
3. Under ideal driving conditions, what is the recommended minimum following distance?
- A10 seconds
- B1 second
- 3 seconds
- D5 seconds
Answer: 3 seconds. The 3-second rule provides a baseline buffer for reaction and stopping distance under normal, dry weather conditions.
Source: Official state driver handbook — Space management — following distance
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Statutes and handbooks change. Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is authoritative for Nevada safe driving rules and for the permit test itself.
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