Nevada Driver Handbook Chap 3 Exam
Questions with Complete Solution
Scored A+
When you turn on the engine... - CORRECT ANSWER-Check fuel level and warning
lights.
• Adjust the volume on your stereo system. Can you hear normal traffic sounds? If not,
reduce
the volume so you can hear them.
• If needed, turn on headlights, turn signal and windshield wipers.
Before you move your vehicle... - CORRECT ANSWER-stop;
look;
listen for traffic/bicyclists/pedestrians
Once every month, or before you go on a long road trip, check your tires for wear and
damage problems. One easy way to check for wear is by using the "______ test." -
CORRECT ANSWER-penny. If any part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread, the
tire has a safe amount of tread. If the tread goes below that, the car's ability to grip the
road in adverse conditions is greatly reduced.
Red - CORRECT ANSWER-no, do not or stop
Green - CORRECT ANSWER-direction or guidance
Yellow or yellow green - CORRECT ANSWER-general warning
,White - CORRECT ANSWER-regulatory, law or rule
Orange - CORRECT ANSWER-road construction or repair warning
Blue - CORRECT ANSWER-Driver services, such as food and lodging
Brown - CORRECT ANSWER-recreation and scenic are a information
Octagon (8 sides) - CORRECT ANSWER-STOP
Diamond - CORRECT ANSWER-warning
Rectangle - CORRECT ANSWER-Traffic regulations or directions to drivers
Inverted triangle - CORRECT ANSWER-yield right of way
Pennant - CORRECT ANSWER-no passing
Pentagon (5 sides) - CORRECT ANSWER-school zones and school crossings
Circle - CORRECT ANSWER-railroad crossing ahead
Crossbuck (X) - CORRECT ANSWER-actual railroad crossing
Shield - CORRECT ANSWER-route marker
, Stop signs mean you must: - CORRECT ANSWER-• Come to a full stop behind the stop
sign at the crosswalk or stop line. If your
view of the cross street is blocked, slowly move forward to determine when it
is safe to proceed.
• If no signs or markings exist, you must slow down and stop, if necessary,
at the point nearest the intersection where you have a view of approaching
traffic on the through highway.
• Give right of way to pedestrians and to any cross traffic before moving
forward.
At a four-way stop, wait for other vehicles already in the intersection. You should? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Allow vehicles that reach the intersection before you to go first.
Wait your turn!
_______ mean the same as stop signs except you may proceed without coming to a full
stop if it is safe to do so. - CORRECT ANSWER-Yield Signs. Slow down upon
approaching the intersection.
• Give the right-of-way to pedestrians and through traffic.
• Yield the right-of-way to drivers already on the highway.
• Check in all directions for cross traffic before entering the intersection to
avoid a collision.
• Yield the right-of-way to vehicles making a U-turn from an intersection
You must yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other
emergency vehicle using a siren and red lights. Drive to the right edge of the road and
stop until the emergency vehicle(s) have passed. However, you should never? -
CORRECT ANSWER-stop in an intersection
Questions with Complete Solution
Scored A+
When you turn on the engine... - CORRECT ANSWER-Check fuel level and warning
lights.
• Adjust the volume on your stereo system. Can you hear normal traffic sounds? If not,
reduce
the volume so you can hear them.
• If needed, turn on headlights, turn signal and windshield wipers.
Before you move your vehicle... - CORRECT ANSWER-stop;
look;
listen for traffic/bicyclists/pedestrians
Once every month, or before you go on a long road trip, check your tires for wear and
damage problems. One easy way to check for wear is by using the "______ test." -
CORRECT ANSWER-penny. If any part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread, the
tire has a safe amount of tread. If the tread goes below that, the car's ability to grip the
road in adverse conditions is greatly reduced.
Red - CORRECT ANSWER-no, do not or stop
Green - CORRECT ANSWER-direction or guidance
Yellow or yellow green - CORRECT ANSWER-general warning
,White - CORRECT ANSWER-regulatory, law or rule
Orange - CORRECT ANSWER-road construction or repair warning
Blue - CORRECT ANSWER-Driver services, such as food and lodging
Brown - CORRECT ANSWER-recreation and scenic are a information
Octagon (8 sides) - CORRECT ANSWER-STOP
Diamond - CORRECT ANSWER-warning
Rectangle - CORRECT ANSWER-Traffic regulations or directions to drivers
Inverted triangle - CORRECT ANSWER-yield right of way
Pennant - CORRECT ANSWER-no passing
Pentagon (5 sides) - CORRECT ANSWER-school zones and school crossings
Circle - CORRECT ANSWER-railroad crossing ahead
Crossbuck (X) - CORRECT ANSWER-actual railroad crossing
Shield - CORRECT ANSWER-route marker
, Stop signs mean you must: - CORRECT ANSWER-• Come to a full stop behind the stop
sign at the crosswalk or stop line. If your
view of the cross street is blocked, slowly move forward to determine when it
is safe to proceed.
• If no signs or markings exist, you must slow down and stop, if necessary,
at the point nearest the intersection where you have a view of approaching
traffic on the through highway.
• Give right of way to pedestrians and to any cross traffic before moving
forward.
At a four-way stop, wait for other vehicles already in the intersection. You should? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Allow vehicles that reach the intersection before you to go first.
Wait your turn!
_______ mean the same as stop signs except you may proceed without coming to a full
stop if it is safe to do so. - CORRECT ANSWER-Yield Signs. Slow down upon
approaching the intersection.
• Give the right-of-way to pedestrians and through traffic.
• Yield the right-of-way to drivers already on the highway.
• Check in all directions for cross traffic before entering the intersection to
avoid a collision.
• Yield the right-of-way to vehicles making a U-turn from an intersection
You must yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other
emergency vehicle using a siren and red lights. Drive to the right edge of the road and
stop until the emergency vehicle(s) have passed. However, you should never? -
CORRECT ANSWER-stop in an intersection
