Nevada permit practice test 2026

A flashing yellow arrow is an unprotected turn. Oncoming traffic has the green, so you may only go when there is a safe gap.

Most states permit this turn after a complete stop and yielding, but it is banned in some cities, so obey any posted sign.

States set a deadline, often 10 to 30 days. Renewal notices and suspension notices go to the address on file.

Hydrant clearance is set by state law, commonly 10 to 15 feet. Blocked hydrants delay firefighters and are towed.

The under-21 threshold is far below the 0.08% adult limit, so even a small amount of alcohol can reach it.

Requirements differ by state, and the back seat is safest for younger children. A belt that crosses the neck or belly means the child still needs a booster.

Nevada school zone speed limits are either 15 or 25 mph, and unless otherwise posted they apply on school days starting a half hour before school begins and ending a half hour after school ends.

Liability is the coverage states require. Collision and comprehensive, which cover your own vehicle, are optional.

Documented exceptions usually cover work, school activities, emergencies and driving with a licensed adult. Carry the paperwork if you rely on one.

When a motorist cannot move into an adjacent lane to pass a bicyclist, Nevada law requires passing to the left of the bicycle at a safe distance of at least three feet.

Stopping, identifying yourself and rendering aid are legal duties everywhere. Leaving the scene turns a minor crash into a criminal charge.

A parent or guardian certifies the hours. Night driving is where new drivers crash most, which is why a share of the total has to be after dark.

Fifteen feet keeps you clear of the train's overhang and of the gate arm. Most states also say to stop no farther than 50 feet back, so you can still see the tracks.

A green arrow is a protected turn. Still check the crosswalk for people before you move.

Applicants under 18 also need parental consent, and the permit must be held for a set period before the road test.

Nevada law sets a specific no-parking zone around fire hydrants: within 15 feet where parallel parking is allowed, or within 20 feet where angle parking is allowed.

Open container laws apply to the whole passenger compartment. Keep sealed alcohol in the trunk or a locked area.

Increase your own space cushion and give them a chance to go by. Brake-checking turns their mistake into your crash.

Urban interstates are held to a lower maximum than open rural highway, because of interchange spacing and traffic volume.

Most pedestrian deaths happen after dark. Lower your speed so your stopping distance fits inside your headlight range.

A horn is a safety device. Using it out of frustration escalates situations and, in some places, is a citation.

Pump to build pressure, downshift for engine braking, apply the parking brake gradually, and look for an open escape path or an uphill slope.

The handbook sets a two-second gap as the minimum safe following distance at 40 mph or less, while noting that most driving instructors recommend allowing up to four seconds.

0.08% is the per-se limit for adult drivers in most of the country. You can still be arrested below it if your driving is impaired.

The holding period exists so new drivers practice across seasons and conditions rather than cramming a license in a weekend.