Free Nevada Permit Practice Test 3 (2026)
Real questions from the official Nevada driver handbook, each with a plain-English explanation. Free, unlimited retakes, no signup.
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This draw of 20 questions breaks down like this:
- Traffic Signs & Signals — 9
- Right-of-Way & Intersections — 3
- Sharing the Road — 3
- Speed Limits & Speed Management — 2
- Adverse Conditions — 1
- Alcohol, Drugs & the Law — 1
- Signaling & Communication — 1
Heaviest on Traffic Signs & Signals (9 of 20) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.
Every question here applies nationwide.
Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.
Questions on this test
1. At a red light, when may you turn right?
- After a complete stop, if it's safe and no sign prohibits it
- Never
- Anytime without stopping
- Only with a green arrow
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Answer: After a complete stop, if it's safe and no sign prohibits it
Right on red is allowed after a full stop, when safe, unless a 'No Turn on Red' sign is posted.
2. The color RED on a sign is used for:
- Construction
- Recreation
- Stop, yield, or prohibition
- Guidance
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Answer: Stop, yield, or prohibition
Red signals stop, yield, or a prohibited action.
3. Total stopping distance is made up of:
- Only braking distance
- Tire pressure
- Only reaction time
- Perception + reaction + braking distance
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Answer: Perception + reaction + braking distance
Stopping distance = how far you travel while perceiving, reacting, and then braking.
4. A green downward arrow signal above a lane means:
- You may use that lane
- Merge left
- Stop
- The lane is closed
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Answer: You may use that lane
A green downward arrow means the lane below is open for you to use.
5. White lane lines separate:
- Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
- Bike lanes from sidewalks
- Traffic moving in opposite directions
- Parking spaces
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Answer: Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
White lines separate lanes of traffic going the same direction; yellow separates opposing directions.
6. If you feel your steering go light on a wet road (hydroplaning), you should:
- Brake hard
- Ease off the gas and hold the wheel steady
- Turn sharply
- Accelerate
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Answer: Ease off the gas and hold the wheel steady
Ease off the gas and keep the wheel steady until the tires regain grip.
7. What does this sign tell you to do?
- No left turn
- Turn left only
- Merge left
- Keep to the left of a divider or obstruction
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Answer: Keep to the left of a divider or obstruction
A keep-left sign directs you to pass to the left of a median or obstacle.
8. When following or passing a motorcycle, you should:
- Pass closely on the right
- Give it a full lane width, just like a car
- Share its lane to save space
- Tailgate to encourage it to speed up
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Answer: Give it a full lane width, just like a car
A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane. Never crowd or share a lane with one.
9. If you encounter a horse and rider on the road, you should:
- Flash your lights
- Slow down, give room, and pass gently to avoid spooking the animal
- Speed past
- Honk to move them
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Answer: Slow down, give room, and pass gently to avoid spooking the animal
Be patient and quiet around horses; slow down and give plenty of room.
10. The best way to avoid driving impaired is to:
- Drive slowly
- Roll the windows down
- Drink coffee first
- Plan ahead — use a designated driver, rideshare, or don't drink
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Answer: Plan ahead — use a designated driver, rideshare, or don't drink
Decide before you drink: a sober driver, a ride, or don't drink at all.
11. Driving too fast for conditions (even under the limit) is:
- Always legal
- A violation of the basic speed law
- Fine on highways
- Encouraged
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Answer: A violation of the basic speed law
You can be cited for driving too fast for conditions even below the posted limit.
12. At a four-way stop, who has the right-of-way?
- The vehicle turning left
- Whoever honks first
- The largest vehicle
- Whoever arrives and stops first
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Answer: Whoever arrives and stops first
At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a complete stop goes first. If two stop at the same time, the one on the right goes.
13. A blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps back from the curb. This may mean:
- They want you to go
- Honk
- Speed up
- You should still proceed with caution and be ready to yield
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Answer: You should still proceed with caution and be ready to yield
Never assume; proceed carefully and be ready to yield to a pedestrian who may still cross.
14. A lane with a steady red 'X' signal above it means:
- Do not drive in that lane
- Passing lane
- The lane is open
- HOV only
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Answer: Do not drive in that lane
A red X over a lane means it is closed — do not drive in it.
15. Hazard (four-way) flashers are meant for when your vehicle is:
- Moving fast
- Stopped or disabled and creating a hazard
- Passing
- Turning
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Answer: Stopped or disabled and creating a hazard
Use hazards when stopped or disabled — not during normal driving.
16. You are already in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren on. You should:
- Stop right where you are
- Clear the intersection, then pull to the right and stop
- Reverse out of the intersection
- Speed up and keep going
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Answer: Clear the intersection, then pull to the right and stop
Never stop in an intersection — clear it first, then pull to the right edge and stop.
17. A yellow diamond sign showing an animal (like a deer) means:
- A zoo ahead
- A farm stand
- No hunting
- Watch for animals crossing the road
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Answer: Watch for animals crossing the road
Animal-crossing signs warn that deer or other animals may enter the road — slow down, especially at dawn/dusk.
18. When a bicyclist signals a left turn with an outstretched arm, you should:
- Ignore it
- Honk
- Give them room to move over and turn
- Pass on the left
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Answer: Give them room to move over and turn
Respect a cyclist's hand signal and give them room to maneuver.
19. A lane marked with a straight-up arrow means:
- No entry
- That lane is for going straight through
- Passing only
- Turns only
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Answer: That lane is for going straight through
A straight arrow means the lane is for through traffic only.
20. What does this orange sign mean?
- Road work ahead — slow down
- School zone
- Recreation area
- Detour ended
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Answer: Road work ahead — slow down
An orange road-work-ahead sign means a work zone is coming; reduce speed and watch for workers.