Someone is outside a stopped car repairing a tire. Traffic prevents a safe move into the next lane. How should you pass?
Correct answer: Reduce to a reasonable safe speed, proceed cautiously, and be ready to stop without forcing a lane change.
The traffic-incident definition includes a person attending to a vehicle repair. Move away when possible, but not by creating an unsafe lane change.
Source: Nevada Revised Statutes, NRS 484B.607, 1 and 3(l): person attending vehicle repair; current applicable text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
A construction flagger directs you to stop despite a usual traffic pattern that would let you continue. What should you do?
Correct answer: Follow the flagger's direction and stop safely.
Flaggers manage conflicts that may not be visible to approaching drivers. Follow their directions and temporary controls.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, DMV 700, March 2024, printed and physical PDF page 60: Highway Construction and Maintenance Areas: flaggers ↗
A railroad signal warns that a train is approaching your crossing. Where should you stop?
Correct answer: At least 15 feet and no more than 50 feet from the nearest rail.
For the stated approaching-train warning, Nevada requires a stop 15 to 50 feet from the nearest rail and proceeding only when safe.
Source: Nevada Revised Statutes, NRS 484B.553, 1: required stop for approaching train warning; current applicable text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
A railroad gate has started rising but has not finished opening. May you drive under it now?
Correct answer: No; do not go through, around or under a gate while it is opening or closing.
The current statute covers a gate that is closed or being opened or closed. Visible clearance is not permission.
Source: Nevada Revised Statutes, NRS 484B.553, 2: gates closed, opening or closing; current applicable text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
A train passes over one of several tracks. Before proceeding when the crossing controls permit it, what should you check?
Correct answer: Look and listen for another train that may be hidden by the first.
One train can hide another approaching on a different track. Do not let the first train's departure replace a check of the full crossing.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, DMV 700, March 2024, printed and physical PDF page 33: Railroad Crossings: multiple tracks and clear view ↗
Your car becomes stuck on railroad tracks. What should you do?
Correct answer: Get everyone out immediately, reach safety, and use the crossing's blue emergency sign information to notify the railroad and local law enforcement.
The handbook directs immediate evacuation and notification using the crossing's Emergency Notification System information. Do not remain in the vehicle while trying to arrange a tow.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, DMV 700, March 2024, printed and physical PDF page 33: Railroad Crossings: vehicle stuck on tracks and ENS sign ↗
