What does a flashing red light mean?

Yield, but stop only if cars are coming

Stop and wait for the light to turn green

Slow down and proceed with caution

What does this sign warn drivers about?

Low clearance under a structure

What does this sign require you to do?

Slow down, yield, and stop only if needed

Merge without changing your speed

Go first - cross traffic must yield

Stop fully even when the road is clear of cars

Free Nevada DMV Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 2 2026

25 questions80% to passExplanations includedFree

25Real test questions

80%Pass score

This Practice Test 2 is modeled on the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) written knowledge exam, which has 25 questions; to pass you need 20 of 25 correct (80%). These 25 questions rotate through traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way - the core topics the DMV tests most heavily. Every question includes an explanation, so you learn the rule behind each answer - not just whether you got it right.

Question 1 of 25

A yellow sign with a black arrow bending at a 90-degree angle indicates:

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Inside this test

What's on the Nevada Practice Test 2

The real Nevada knowledge test has 25 questions, and to pass you need 20 of 25 correct (80%). Practice Test 2 is a 25-question set drawn from 39 questions, scored against a practice target of 80%.

Topics in this test's question pool

Road signs 17
Traffic laws 8
Safe driving 5
Right of way 4
Parking 2
Alcohol & drugs 1
Vehicle equipment 1
Emergencies 1

39 questions in the pool, 2 of them written specifically for Nevada. Each attempt shows 25 in a new order.

Sample questions from this test, with answers

Want to test yourself first? Take the test above before reading these. Every answer below is checked against the source shown.

1. In Nevada, a driver may legally:
- A. Talk using a hands-free headset (correct)
- B. Hold the phone for short calls
- C. Read a text at a red light
- D. Type an address while moving
Why: Nevada allows talking with a hands-free headset; you may also touch the phone to activate or initiate a feature.
Source: NRS 484B.165(1)(b)
2. A sign reading 'SPEED LIMIT 55' is what type of sign?
- A. Warning
- B. Regulatory (correct)
- C. Guide
- D. Informational
Why: Speed limit signs are regulatory - they state the maximum legal speed under ideal conditions, which you are legally required to obey.
Source: Federal MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 2B.21 Paragraph 13
3. Traffic ahead of you is moving slowly. May you use the shared center left-turn lane to drive around it?
- A. Yes, if no oncoming vehicle is using it
- B. Yes, as long as you signal left first
- C. No - the lane is only for vehicles turning left (correct)
- D. Yes, but only for a distance of one block
Why: A shared center lane is reserved for left turns by traffic from both directions. Using it for through travel or to pass other vehicles is not allowed.
Source: official Nevada driver handbook
4. A rectangular white sign reading 'KEEP RIGHT' with an arrow means:
- A. Pass the divider on either side
- B. Go to the right of the divider (correct)
- C. Stay in the right lane to pass
- D. Right turns only
Why: A 'Keep Right' sign directs you to pass to the right of a traffic island, median, or obstruction. It keeps traffic flowing correctly around the divider.
Source: Federal MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 2B.39
5. What is the purpose of a broken white line between lanes?
- A. Lanes are one-way only
- B. Lane changes are permitted when safe (correct)
- C. You may not change lanes or pass here
- D. Traffic moves in opposite directions
Why: Broken (dashed) white lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. You may change lanes when it is safe to do so.
Source: official Nevada driver handbook
6. If you begin to skid on ice or a slippery surface, you should:
- A. Brake firmly and hold the wheel straight
- B. Turn the wheel sharply in the opposite direction
- C. Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go (correct)
- D. Shift to neutral and pull the parking brake
Why: In a skid, take your foot off the gas (do not brake hard) and gently steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go. Smooth inputs are key - sudden movements worsen the skid.
Source: official Nevada driver handbook

More Nevada facts, the full requirements table and the printable PDF are on the Nevada permit practice test page.

Nevada DMV Test Info

Questions on real test: 25
Passing score: 80%
Correct needed: 20 of 25 correct (80%)
Minimum age: 15½ years old
Testing agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

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Study Tip

Don't just aim to pass this Nevada Practice Test 2 once - keep taking it until you score 80% or higher two or three times in a row. Read the explanation after every question, even the ones you get right, to lock in the rule before your DMV exam.