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Nevada permit test: freeways, lane changes and passing

Entering and exiting freeways, ramp meters, HOV lanes, lane changes, blind spots and passing. 19 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. When ramp meters are on, stop at the line on red, wait for green, then go along the ramp and merge safely. (p. 36)
  2. When you enter from a merging lane, you must yield to traffic already on the freeway. (p. 36)
  3. On freeways with several lanes, leave the far left lane for faster traffic. (p. 36)
  4. Use the acceleration lane to find an opening, signal, and speed up to or near the speed of freeway traffic; don't stop unless you must. (p. 36)
  5. If the ABS symbol stays lit long after starting, the ABS is not working. (p. 40)
  6. With four-wheel ABS, push the brake pedal down hard, hold it firmly and steer where you want to go. (p. 40)
  7. If you miss your exit, never turn around or back up; go to the next exit and return. (p. 40)
  8. Avoid slowing on the freeway itself; wait until you are in the deceleration lane, then slow gradually to the exit ramp speed. (p. 40)
  9. You must not pass on a two-lane road at or within 100 feet of a street crossing or a railroad crossing. (p. 47)
  10. You may never use the shoulder of the road to pass, and you should never go over the speed limit to pass. (p. 47)

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample freeways, lane changes and passing questions

  1. 1.On a two-lane road, when may you pass on the left?

    • AAny time the car ahead of you is going slowly
    • BWhere a double solid yellow line is painted
    • CWhen your side's line is broken and it is clear
    • DWhenever you are heading downhill on the road
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    ✓ C. When your side's line is broken and it is clear

    Pass on the left only when you can see clearly, there is no oncoming traffic close by, the yellow line on your side is broken, and it is safe.

    Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700) (DMV 700 March 2024), page 47

  2. 2.A car behind you signals that it wants to pass on a two-lane road. What should you do?

    • ABrake hard to warn the driver
    • BMove right and let it pass
    • CDrift toward the center line
    • DSpeed up so it cannot get by
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    ✓ B. Move right and let it pass

    Move to the right in your lane and let the other vehicle pass; never speed up while being passed.

    Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700) (DMV 700 March 2024), page 47

  3. 3.A car ahead is signaling a left turn. Where may you NOT pass it?

    • ANowhere; you may always pass
    • BOn its right, if lanes are marked
    • CAfter it turns
    • DOn its left
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    ✓ D. On its left

    Don't pass on the left of a car that is turning left or signaling a left turn; that is where it is about to go.

    Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700) (DMV 700 March 2024), page 47

  4. 4.You are on a freeway acceleration lane. What should you do before merging?

    • AMerge slowly and let others adjust
    • BStop and wait for a big gap
    • CDrive onto the shoulder to wait
    • DSignal and speed up to near traffic speed
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    ✓ D. Signal and speed up to near traffic speed

    Use the acceleration lane to find an opening, signal, and speed up to or near the speed of freeway traffic; don't stop unless you must.

    Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700) (DMV 700 March 2024), page 36