1 . You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.
Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.
Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.
All of the above.

2 . You are approaching an intersection when the traffic light changes from green to solid yellow. You should:

Consider it the same as a caution sign and continue through the intersection.
Stop immediately.
Stop before entering the intersection, unless you are too close to stop safely.
Speed up to get through the intersection before the red light appears.

3 . If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:

Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
Keep a steady pace.
Stay in the driver's blind spot.
Honk to let them know you are there.

4 . You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:

Give the vehicle extra space.
Know that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing their safety margin by being an inattentive driver.
Avoid following the driver's example.
All of the above.

5 . When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:

Pull to the right and stop.
Pull to the right and slow down.
Pull to the right and turn on their vehicle's four-way flashers.
Stop and let the emergency vehicle pass.

6 . The leading cause of traffic accidents in Nevada is:

Speeding.
Failure to yield the right-of-way.
Tailgating.
Driving under the influence.

7 . Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?

Slow down as you enter, speed up as you exit.
Maintain a constant speed throughout the curve.
Speed up as you enter, slow down as you exit.
Stay near the right edge of your lane.

8 . A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:

Slow down and proceed with care.
Continue normally through the intersection.
Stop and proceed when a green light appears.
Stop and proceed when the way is clear.

9 . This road sign means:

Intersection ahead.
Steep grade ahead.
Winding road.
Merging traffic.

10 . You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:

Honk your horn and turn off the ignition.
Turn on your hazard lights and brace yourself.
Work hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop.
Slam on your brakes.

11 . When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.
Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
Stop only if a police officer is nearby.
Come to a complete stop.

12 . To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:

Stop and rest every two hours.
Do arm exercises every hour.
Drive with one eye open at a time.
Change feet on the gas pedal.

13 . To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:

Over your right shoulder.
At your side mirror.
Over your left shoulder.
At your rearview mirror.

14 . If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.
The car on the left has the right-of-way.
The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.
The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.

15 . A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:

They’re difficult to see in traffic.
They obey different traffic laws than larger motor vehicles.
They always have the right-of-way.
They don’t have rearview mirrors.

16 . Highways and roads freeze before ramps and bridges.

True
False

17 . If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:

Brake hard immediately.
Try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal.
Maintain your current speed and steer straight.
Swerve back and forth to alert traffic behind you.

18 . What may help drivers conserve gasoline?

Sitting in their driveways with their cars running.
Accelerating quickly.
Slowing down gradually.
Braking abruptly.

19 . Driving at night requires increased caution because:

Traffic moves faster at night.
There is a larger volume of traffic at night.
Drivers cannot see as well at night.
Accidents occur more frequently at night.

20 . When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must:

Slow down until it passes you.
Drive with your flashers on.
Pull over to the side of the road and stop.
Speed up and take the nearest exit.

21 . From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, yellow, green.
Red, green, yellow.
Green, red, yellow.
Green, yellow, red.

22 . An "End school zone" sign indicates:

That the speed limit is 20 mph.
The beginning of a reduced speed zone.
The increased possibility of encountering pedestrians.
The end of a reduced speed zone.

23 . The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign.

No passing zone
Wrong way
Railroad crossing
Stop

24 . What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?

Yellow with black letters
Black with white letters
Red with white letters
Green with white letters

25 . Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.
Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.
Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.

26 . If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should:

Speed up to avoid the emergency vehicle.
Stop your vehicle immediately and prevent them from passing.
Make every effort to give the emergency vehicle a clear path of travel.
Signal to the emergency vehicle when it is clear for them to pass you.
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27 . On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:

Continue to drive in a normal manner.
Stop as quickly as you can.
Speed up to get out of its way.
Slow down, move as far to the right as possible, and stop.

28 . This sign means:

No right turns.
Right turns are permitted.
Stop before turning right.
Sharp curve ahead.

29 . When preparing to turn left, drivers should:

Slow down gradually while checking their rearview mirror.
Move into the left lane.
Watch for oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
All of the above.

30 . Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?

Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse.
Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat.
Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.
Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you.

31 . Always signal when:

Changing lanes.
Pulling into or out of a parking space.
Pulling into traffic from an alley or parking area.
All of the above.

32 . Defensive driving is:

Driving aggressively.
Using safe driving strategies to prevent crashes.
More dangerous than not driving defensively.
A bad idea.

33 . A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

Slow down at the light.
Drive carefully without stopping.
Merge to the right.
Stop before entering the intersection.

34 . Headlights are legally required to be in use when people or vehicles cannot be clearly seen at a distance of 1,000 feet.

True
False

35 . A diamond-shaped sign:

Warns of existing or possible hazards.
Alerts drivers to school zones.
Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.
Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.

36 . You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:

Pull completely off the road and stop.
Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road.
Demand the other vehicle pull over to make room.
Turn on your high beam headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.

37 . This sign means:

Don't drink if you are going to drive.
Slippery when wet.
Road curves ahead.
You are approaching a hill.

38 . When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?

After slowing down to verify that there is no cross traffic
After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed
After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection
After slowing down to a speed of 10 mph

39 . A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

That drivers should come to a complete stop.
That an action is forbidden.
That some drivers should yield to other drivers.
That drivers should drive under the speed limit.

40 . This sign means:

Highway changes ahead and to the right.
Hiking trails ahead and to the right.
Hotel ahead and to the right.
Hospital ahead and to the right.

41 . When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights.

TRUE
FALSE

42 . This road sign means:

Cars in right lane must slow down.
No left turn.
Merge.
Pass only in the right lane.

43 . The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:

Slow down before entering the exit ramp.
Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp.
Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.
Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp.

44 . Downward-facing triangular signs:

Indicate school zones.
Tell drivers to yield.
Indicate construction zones.
Indicate railroad crossings.

45 . To check your blind spot before changing lanes:

Look into the left side mirror.
Look into the right side mirror.
Look into the rearview mirror.
Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

46 . On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic“ sign. You should:

Honk at incoming traffic.
Always remain at your present speed.
Speed up to avoid congesting traffic.
Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.

47 . This sign means:

Roundabout ahead.
Lane ends, merge left.
Turn around.
Curve ahead.

48 . When completing an emergency roadside stop, it is not necessary to put on your parking brake.

True
False

49 . You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

As long as you turn on your four-way (emergency) flashers.
If no part of your vehicle is on the road.
If you need to look at a map for directions.
Only if you have an emergency.

50 . When driving on city streets, you should signal to turn ____ before beginning a turn.

20 feet
50 feet
100 feet
300 feet