Nevada Permit Test: Safe Driving Practice Questions

Correct answer: The driver and passengers age six and older

The driver and any passengers six and older must wear seat belts; younger or smaller children need an approved restraint.

Source: Chapter 2: Buckle Up

Correct answer: Under age six and under 57 inches tall

Children under six and those less than 57 inches tall must be in an approved child restraint; violations can bring fines or license suspension.

Source: Chapter 2: Buckle Up

Correct answer: Rear-facing in the back seat

Children under two must be secured in a rear-facing child restraint in the back seat.

Source: Chapter 2: Buckle Up

Correct answer: Never if it risks their safety, unless watched by someone 12+

Don't leave a child 7 or younger unattended where there is significant risk unless supervised by someone at least 12 and within sight.

Source: Chapter 2: Buckle Up – Unattended Children and Pets

Correct answer: No; officials may use force to rescue it

It's illegal to leave a dog or cat unattended in extreme heat or cold; officials may use reasonable force to rescue it.

Source: Chapter 2: Buckle Up – Unattended Children and Pets

Correct answer: The airbag deploys at about 200 mph

In a crash the airbag explodes from the dashboard at 200 mph, smashing through the safety seat.

Source: Chapter 2: Buckle Up – Traveling with Babies and Children

Correct answer: Tire tread depth

Place Lincoln's head into a groove; if any part of his head is covered by tread, the tire has a safe amount.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Getting Ready to Drive

Correct answer: Once a month or before a long trip

Check tires for wear and damage once every month or before a long road trip.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Getting Ready to Drive

Correct answer: Two seconds

At 40 mph or less, stay at least two seconds behind; most instructors recommend up to four.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Defensive Driving Tips

Correct answer: At least 12 seconds

Look ahead at least 12 seconds—a little over a block at 30 mph.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Defensive Driving Tips

Correct answer: Almost seven seconds

At 55 mph you'd need almost seven seconds to stop with perfect brakes and ideal conditions.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Defensive Driving Tips

Correct answer: Only with a hands-free accessory

Voice calls on a handheld device are prohibited unless a hands-free accessory is used; texting is banned.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Cell Phones and Texting

Correct answer: To report an emergency when stopping is unsafe

You may use the device to report an emergency if stopping the vehicle would be inadvisable, impractical or dangerous.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Cell Phones and Texting

Correct answer: Stay in the car and turn on the interior light

Stop out of traffic, stay in your vehicle, turn on the interior light at night and keep your hands in view.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – What to Do if You Are Stopped by Law Enforcement

Correct answer: Half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise

Headlights are required from a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise, when light is insufficient, or when you can't see 1,000 feet.

Source: Chapter 5: Special Driving Conditions – Night Driving