Nevada permit test: sharing the road
Emergency vehicles on shoulders, large vehicles' No-Zones, motorcycles, bicycles, school buses and pedestrians. 20 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
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- Drivers of non-emergency vehicles may not stop on a shoulder marked to allow emergency vehicle use. (p. 61)
- Never pass behind a commercial truck that is backing up; the driver can't see vehicles or people directly behind. (p. 63)
- Motorcycles and mopeds may ride no more than two abreast in a single lane, with the consent of both riders. (p. 63)
- Trucks swing wide to make right turns and can't see cars beside them; never squeeze between a turning truck and the curb. (p. 63)
- Always dim your headlights when approaching a motorcycle; glare is more dangerous to riders who steer by balance. (p. 64)
- You may not pass the school bus until the driver has turned off the flashing red lights. (p. 64)
- Never speed up to pass a cyclist just before you turn. (p. 65)
- If there's no adjacent lane, pass to the left of the bicycle at a safe distance of at least three feet. (p. 65)
- A crosswalk exists anywhere two streets intersect, even at a T intersection, whether or not it is painted. (p. 66)
- Do not stop more than five feet from the crosswalk; blind pedestrians use the sound of your engine as a guide. (p. 67)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample sharing the road questions
1.A cyclist is ahead of you, and you want to turn right soon. What should you do?
- AHonk so the cyclist moves aside, then turn
- BSpeed up and turn in front of the cyclist
- CWait behind the cyclist, then turn
- DTurn from the bike lane beside the cyclist
Show the answer
✓ C. Wait behind the cyclist, then turn
Never speed up to pass a cyclist just before you turn. Let the cyclist go by first and check for bikes when turning.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700) (DMV 700 March 2024), page 65
2.Is there a crosswalk at a T-intersection with no painted lines?
- AYes, a crosswalk exists where streets meet
- BOnly if there is a signal
- COnly near schools
- DNo, only painted crosswalks count
Show the answer
✓ A. Yes, a crosswalk exists where streets meet
A crosswalk exists anywhere two streets intersect, even at a T intersection, whether or not it is painted.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700) (DMV 700 March 2024), page 66
3.A highway shoulder is signed for emergency use. May you stop there to check your phone?
- AYes, if it is only brief
- BNo, it is for emergency use
- CYes, with flashers on
- DYes, but only at night
Show the answer
✓ B. No, it is for emergency use
Drivers of non-emergency vehicles may not stop on a shoulder marked to allow emergency vehicle use.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700) (DMV 700 March 2024), page 61
4.Two motorcyclists want to ride side by side in one lane. When is this allowed in Nevada?
- ANever
- BWhen both riders consent
- COnly on freeways
- DOnly with a passenger
Show the answer
✓ B. When both riders consent
Motorcycles and mopeds may ride no more than two abreast in a single lane, with the consent of both riders.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700) (DMV 700 March 2024), page 63