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This document provides a practice permit test (Test 1) with questions and verified answers based on the Nevada DMV written knowledge exam, updated for 2026. The Nevada DMV written test consists of multiple-choice questions on traffic laws, road signs, safe driving practices, and state-specific rules found in the Nevada Driver Handbook, with a passing score of 80 % (typically 20 out of 25 correct answers). This material is clearly organized to support efficient study, reinforce essential concepts, and help learners prepare confidently for the Nevada DMV permit exam.

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Nevada DMV Permit Practice Test 1 | Latest Update
2026 | Exam Prep | Graded A+

1. What should you do if you miss your exit on a freeway in Nevada?

Make a U-turn at the missed exit

Signal and pull over immediately

Stop and reverse back to the exit

Continue to the next exit

2. If a 22-year-old driver is stopped and found to have a BAC of 0.09%, what immediate
action will be taken regarding their driving privileges in Nevada?

They will be given a temporary license.

They will be allowed to drive home.

Their driving privileges will be revoked.

They will receive a citation but no further action will be taken.

3. If you are driving in a foggy area where visibility is reduced to 800 feet, what should
you do regarding your headlights?

Turn off your headlights

Use your headlights

Use your parking lights

Use only your high beams

4. Describe the phenomenon of hydroplaning and its implications for driving in wet
conditions.

, Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle's tires lose contact with the road due to
water, leading to a loss of control, especially at speeds between 35 and 55
mph.

Hydroplaning is a technique used to improve fuel efficiency.

Hydroplaning refers to the process of tires gaining better traction on wet
surfaces.

Hydroplaning is when a vehicle speeds up too quickly on dry roads.

5. Describe the significance of stopping between 15 and 50 feet from a railroad track
when a train is approaching.

It allows drivers to see the train better before crossing.

Stopping between 15 and 50 feet ensures safety by providing enough
distance to avoid potential collisions with the train.

It is only necessary if the train is traveling at high speed.

It is a legal requirement that has no impact on safety.

6. With students present during school hours the speed limit in a school zone is?

15 MPH

25 MPH

20 MPH

The posted speed limit

7. Describe the conditions under which headlights must be used according to Nevada
driving regulations.

Headlights are only required at night.

, Headlights must be used whenever there is insufficient light or when persons
or vehicles cannot be clearly seen at a distance of 1000 feet.

Headlights are not necessary in well-lit areas.

Headlights must be used in all weather conditions.

8. Describe the significance of adhering to speed limits in school zones in Nevada.

Adhering to speed limits in school zones is crucial for ensuring the safety of
children and pedestrians.

School zones have no speed limits, allowing drivers to choose their speed.

Speed limits in school zones are only enforced during school hours.

Speed limits in school zones are merely suggestions and can be ignored.

9. If you are driving in a narrow lane and encounter an oncoming vehicle, what specific
actions should you take to ensure safety, considering the driving rules in Nevada?

You should maintain your speed and try to pass the vehicle.

You should stop in the lane and wait for the vehicle to pass.

You should turn around and find an alternate route.

You should veer as far to the right as you safely can, slow down, sound your
horn, and flash your headlights to alert the other driver.

10. What is the required distance to dim your headlights when approaching an
oncoming vehicle?

500 feet

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