NEVADA DMV PERMIT TEST
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS (LATEST 2024 UPDATES)
How do you use four-wheel ABS? - Answer-Push the brake pedal down hard, hold it
down firmly and steer in the direction you want the car to go.
True or false: the correct way to stop in an emergency situation where traction is lost
and the vehicle slides is to pump the brakes. - Answer-True for conventional brakes.
False for four-wheel ABS: in an emergency situation, ABS pumps the brakes
automatically at a much faster rate than the driver ever could.
Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes are found only on _________________. - Answer-some
light trucks.
They prevent the rear wheels from locking up so the back end of the vehicle does not
skid sideways. However, the front wheels can still lock up and cause the driver to lose
steering control. If this happens, you should let up on the brake pedal just enough to
allow the front wheels to start rolling again to regain steering control.
How do you disengage/turn off the ABS? - Answer-By removing steady pressure from
the brake pedal or pumping the brakes.
What does stopping distance depend on? - Answer-•The type and weight of the vehicle
you are driving
•Your speed
•The condition of the tires and brakes
•The road surface
•Your reaction time
•How alert or how tired you are
•Weather conditions
True or false: Reaction time decreases as driving decisions become more complex or
when unexpected events occur. Highway safety studies show normal reaction times are
2 to 2.5 seconds. - Answer-False, it increases
To stop your vehicle, what three things must occur? - Answer-•You have to see and
understand the reason for stopping ("perception").
•Your brain has to send a message telling your foot to step on the brake pedal
("reaction").
•Your foot has to move to the brake pedal and push down.
, True or false: The most important point for any driver to remember is that if you double
your speed - say from 30 mph to 60 mph - your braking distance does not become twice
as long. It becomes four times as far. - Answer-True
True or false: Most cars will begin to lose traction and "hydroplane" between speeds of
35 and 55 mph in heavy rainfall. - Answer-True
True or false: Stopping distances on packed snow and ice are greatly decreased. -
Answer-False, increased
What is the minimum following distance? - Answer-If you are driving 40 mph or less,
stay at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.
5 seconds or more for commercial vehicles.
How far should you look ahead? - Answer-This means at a minimum you look ahead to
where your vehicle will be 12 seconds from now.
The 12-second rule allows you to watch traffic patterns and react to changes. When you
are driving at freeway speeds you need to look ahead at least 20 to 30 seconds.
True or false: Entering traffic must yield the right-of-way to the traffic circulating within
the roundabout. All traffic moves in ONE DIRECTION around the roundabout -
CLOCKWISE. - Answer-False, COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
How do you drive in a roundabout (traffic circle)? - Answer-1. As you approach, choose
which lane to use as you would for any other intersection.
2. Use the left lane to turn left, complete a U-turn or go straight. Use the right lane to
turn right or go straight.
3. Yield. Those in the roundabout have the right-of-way. Wait for a gap in the traffic.
4. Decrease your speed to travel with the traffic already in the roundabout. 5.Use your
right turn signal when exiting.
True or false: Large commercial trucks and trailers are not permitted to use the truck
apron provided around the center island to negotiate the tight turning radius. - Answer-
False, they are permitted
True or false: In a roundabout, cars should not use the truck apron. - Answer-True
What should you do if your brakes are wet? - Answer-You should test your brakes after
driving through deep water. They may pull to one side or not hold at all. To dry the
brakes, put your car in low gear, drive slowly and lightly apply the brakes. Test them
about every 200 feet, continuing until braking action returns to normal.
What should you do if your windshield wipers fail? - Answer-If the wipers fail in heavy
rain or snow, slow down, lower the window and put your head outside so you can see. If
possible, move your car off the highway to the right and stop as soon as possible.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS (LATEST 2024 UPDATES)
How do you use four-wheel ABS? - Answer-Push the brake pedal down hard, hold it
down firmly and steer in the direction you want the car to go.
True or false: the correct way to stop in an emergency situation where traction is lost
and the vehicle slides is to pump the brakes. - Answer-True for conventional brakes.
False for four-wheel ABS: in an emergency situation, ABS pumps the brakes
automatically at a much faster rate than the driver ever could.
Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes are found only on _________________. - Answer-some
light trucks.
They prevent the rear wheels from locking up so the back end of the vehicle does not
skid sideways. However, the front wheels can still lock up and cause the driver to lose
steering control. If this happens, you should let up on the brake pedal just enough to
allow the front wheels to start rolling again to regain steering control.
How do you disengage/turn off the ABS? - Answer-By removing steady pressure from
the brake pedal or pumping the brakes.
What does stopping distance depend on? - Answer-•The type and weight of the vehicle
you are driving
•Your speed
•The condition of the tires and brakes
•The road surface
•Your reaction time
•How alert or how tired you are
•Weather conditions
True or false: Reaction time decreases as driving decisions become more complex or
when unexpected events occur. Highway safety studies show normal reaction times are
2 to 2.5 seconds. - Answer-False, it increases
To stop your vehicle, what three things must occur? - Answer-•You have to see and
understand the reason for stopping ("perception").
•Your brain has to send a message telling your foot to step on the brake pedal
("reaction").
•Your foot has to move to the brake pedal and push down.
, True or false: The most important point for any driver to remember is that if you double
your speed - say from 30 mph to 60 mph - your braking distance does not become twice
as long. It becomes four times as far. - Answer-True
True or false: Most cars will begin to lose traction and "hydroplane" between speeds of
35 and 55 mph in heavy rainfall. - Answer-True
True or false: Stopping distances on packed snow and ice are greatly decreased. -
Answer-False, increased
What is the minimum following distance? - Answer-If you are driving 40 mph or less,
stay at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.
5 seconds or more for commercial vehicles.
How far should you look ahead? - Answer-This means at a minimum you look ahead to
where your vehicle will be 12 seconds from now.
The 12-second rule allows you to watch traffic patterns and react to changes. When you
are driving at freeway speeds you need to look ahead at least 20 to 30 seconds.
True or false: Entering traffic must yield the right-of-way to the traffic circulating within
the roundabout. All traffic moves in ONE DIRECTION around the roundabout -
CLOCKWISE. - Answer-False, COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
How do you drive in a roundabout (traffic circle)? - Answer-1. As you approach, choose
which lane to use as you would for any other intersection.
2. Use the left lane to turn left, complete a U-turn or go straight. Use the right lane to
turn right or go straight.
3. Yield. Those in the roundabout have the right-of-way. Wait for a gap in the traffic.
4. Decrease your speed to travel with the traffic already in the roundabout. 5.Use your
right turn signal when exiting.
True or false: Large commercial trucks and trailers are not permitted to use the truck
apron provided around the center island to negotiate the tight turning radius. - Answer-
False, they are permitted
True or false: In a roundabout, cars should not use the truck apron. - Answer-True
What should you do if your brakes are wet? - Answer-You should test your brakes after
driving through deep water. They may pull to one side or not hold at all. To dry the
brakes, put your car in low gear, drive slowly and lightly apply the brakes. Test them
about every 200 feet, continuing until braking action returns to normal.
What should you do if your windshield wipers fail? - Answer-If the wipers fail in heavy
rain or snow, slow down, lower the window and put your head outside so you can see. If
possible, move your car off the highway to the right and stop as soon as possible.
