Directions: To drive safely in Nevada, you need good eyesight and coordination, a sound knowledge and understanding of Nevada’s traffic laws, understanding of road signs, common sense and skill in handling your vehicle in any given situation.Your understanding of highway signs and markings, traffic laws and safe driving practices will be tested.

The knowledge test for your permit is based on information contained in this driver’s manual. To pass the knowledge test, you must demonstrate a basic understanding of Nevada traffic laws.

The Knowledge tests include 50 multiple choice questions

If you answer at least 40 questions correctly from the sample tests provided here you will be well prepared to take the knowledge test for your permit.

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	50
Passing score:	40

A community service group is picking up trash along the highway ahead.
Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead.
Children are at play ahead.
There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead.

Must always be obeyed.
Are merely suggestions.
Must be followed only when there is other traffic.
Must be followed only when a police officer is present.

Look both ways, but only when the red light is flashing.
Listen, look both ways, and then proceed if it is safe to do so.
Cross especially quickly when a train is approaching.
Quickly pass under any lowering gates.

Are placed in every location where there is a present danger.
Indicate what a driver must or must not do.
Are diamond-shaped and yellow or green.
May warn drivers that they are approaching a school zone.

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Nevada driver's examination

This sign means that:

Traffic signs and pavement markings:

To be safe when crossing a railroad, you should:

Regulatory signs:

It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:

Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:

Cell phones can be a serious source of driver distractions.

They are more difficult to see than cars.
They rarely use their headlights.
Motorcyclists are less skilled drivers than other motorists.
All of the above.

A solid red light.
A flashing yellow light.
A solid green light.
A flashing red light.

True
False