nv driving permit test

how long do NV drivers licenses last?

8 yrs

If you are under the age of 21 and your blood alcohol level is greater than _____% but less than .08%, law enforcement or the DMV may suspend your driving privileges immediately.

0.02%

how long does your license get revoked if you’re found to have been driving under the influence by a court or if a blood/breath/urine tested for >0.02% but less than 0.08% of alcohol?

185 days

how long is your license suspended for graffiti, criminal activity involving alcohol or controlled substances, possession/use of controlled substances, and possessing/drinking alcohol as a minor?

2 yrs

how long is a NV instruction permit valid for?

1 yr

what type of vehicles are class C vehicles?

passenger cars, vans, pickup trucks

what type of vehicles are class M vehicles?

motorcycles or mopeds

what type of vehicles are class A vehicles?

combination vehicles

• vehicles with a GCWR of >26,000 lbs; trailer >10,000 lbs

what type of vehicles are class B vehicles?

single vehicles

• vehicles with a GVWR of >26,000 lbs; may tow a vehicle <10,000 lbs

should buckled up infants (2 yrs old) face the rear or front of a car?

rear of the car

how may mph does the airbag explode from the dashboard in a car in a crash?

200 mph

what ages of children can sit in forward facing car seats?

3-7 yrs old

what ages of children can sit in booster car seats?

4-12 yrs old

what ages can children start to wear only a seat belt?

8-13+ yrs old

what are the 3 steps do you do before you start the engine?

1. adjust drivers seat to improve visibility and comfortably reach controls

2. put seat belt on

3. check rear and side mirrors and adjust accordingly

what are the 2 steps you do before turning on the engine?

1. check fuel level and warning lights

2. if needed- turn on headlights, turn signal and windshield wipers.

what are the 2 steps you do before moving the car?

1. adjust stereo volume to hear traffic

2. stop, look and listen for traffic, bicyclists and pedestrians

where can you find the recommended psi for the vehicle?

vehicle owner’s manual or driver’s side door jamb of vehicle

how do you do the penny test to test your tires for wear?

take a penny and put lincoln’s head in between the tire grooves. if any part of his head is covered by the groove, the tire is good to go. if you can see his entire head, your tire tread is low.

what are the 3 purposes of traffic signs?

regulate, warn, and inform

what color means no, do not, or stop?

red

what color means direction or guidance?

green

what color means general warning?

yellow / yellow green

what color means regulatory, law, or rule?

white

what color means road construction or repair warning?

orange

what color means driver services, such as food and lodging?

blue

what color means recreation and scenic area information?

brown

what shape means STOP?

octagon (8 sides)

what shape means warning?

diamond

what shape means traffic regulations or directions to drivers?

rectangle

what shape means yield right-of-way?

inverted triangle

what shape means no passing?

pennant

what shape means school zones and school crossings?

pentagon (5 sides)

what shape means railroad crossing ahead?

circle

what shield means actual railroad crossing?

crossbuck (X)

what shape means route marker?

shield

what 2 things must you do at a stop sign?

1. come to a full stop behind the stop sign at the crosswalk or stop line

2. give right-of-way to pedestrians and any cross traffic before moving forward

what sign means the same as a stop sign except you may proceed without coming to a full stop?

yield signs

traits of a regulatory sign

• white rectangle

• used for traffic laws and regulations

traits of a warning sign

• yellow diamond with black letters and symbols

• used for special conditions and hazards ahead

marks of a construction and maintenance area

• mostly orange, diamond signs

• cones, drums, and barricades used to safely guide you thru work areas. may be equipped with lights at night

what do you do in construction areas?

slow down and follow the direction of signs and any construction flaggers

(violations in work zones result in increased traffic fines)

true or false: can you turn right on a red light?

true but only if there isn’t a sign prohibiting it

if a driver has not entered the intersection during a yellow light, they must ____.

stop

if a driver has not entered the intersection during a yellow light, they must ____.

this solid-colored traffic control light means drivers may go straight ahead, turn left or right unless a sign forbids the turn

green traffic light

this flashing light works similar to a stop sign, and means that drivers may only go when the road is clear and they have the right of way

flashing red light

this flashing light means drivers may proceed with caution

flashing yellow light

this traffic light arrow color means that drivers cannot make the turn directed by the arrow

red arrow

this traffic light color arrow means the signal is going to change to red and warns drivers to clear the intersection

yellow arrow

this flashing traffic light arrow means drivers must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, and only complete the turn when it is safe to do so

flashing yellow arrow