A road is posted at 45 mph, but fog and a slippery surface make that speed unsafe. What should you do?
Correct answer: Reduce speed to a careful and prudent speed for the actual conditions.
A posted limit is not a guarantee that the speed is safe. Nevada's basic rule requires considering conditions such as visibility, traffic and the road surface.
Source: Nevada Revised Statutes, NRS 484B.600, 1: reasonable and proper speed for conditions; current applicable text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
The posted school restrictions are in effect. Which limits distinguish a Nevada school zone from a school crossing zone?
Correct answer: 15 mph in the school zone and 25 mph in the school crossing zone.
Nevada distinguishes the two designated zones. Follow the controls showing when the applicable restriction is in effect and drive slower when conditions require.
Source: Nevada Revised Statutes, NRS 484B.363, 1 and 2: school zone and school crossing zone; current applicable text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
To identify changing traffic early, how far ahead does the handbook advise looking?
Correct answer: At least 12 seconds generally and 20 to 30 seconds on the freeway.
Looking well ahead helps reveal developing hazards while continuing to check nearby traffic and mirrors.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, DMV 700, March 2024, printed and physical PDF page 42: Looking Ahead: urban and freeway scan ↗
At 35 mph in good road and weather conditions, which interval is the handbook's minimum following-distance starting point?
Correct answer: At least two seconds, with more space whenever conditions require.
The handbook gives at least two seconds at 40 mph or less in good conditions and notes that many instructors recommend four. The minimum is not suitable for every speed or condition.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, DMV 700, March 2024, printed and physical PDF page 42: Following Distance ↗
The road becomes wet and visibility worsens. How should you adjust your following space?
Correct answer: Increase the gap beyond the good-condition minimum.
Poor traction and reduced visibility leave less room to recover from an unexpected stop. More following space gives additional time to recognize and respond.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, DMV 700, March 2024, printed and physical PDF page 42: Following Distance: increase for higher speeds and poor conditions ↗
Why is the space needed to stop greater than the distance the car travels after the brakes begin working?
Correct answer: The car also travels while you recognize the hazard and react.
Total stopping space includes recognizing the problem, reacting and braking. More speed and poor conditions can consume the available space quickly.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, DMV 700, March 2024, printed and physical PDF page 41: Stopping: perception, reaction and braking distance ↗
You have been traveling beside another car's rear quarter for a long distance. What is the safer position?
Correct answer: Adjust speed safely to avoid lingering where the other driver may not see you.
Avoid remaining in another driver's blind spot. Space and visibility give both drivers more opportunity to react to changing traffic.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, DMV 700, March 2024, printed and physical PDF page 42: Space Cushion: avoid bunching and blind spots ↗
On a dark road, your stopping distance at the current speed would extend beyond what your headlights reveal. What should you do?
Correct answer: Slow enough to stop within the distance you can see to be clear.
At night, limited visibility can hide hazards inside your stopping path. Choose a speed that fits the visible clear distance.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, DMV 700, March 2024, printed and physical PDF page 56: Night Driving: do not overdrive headlights ↗
You can pass a slower car only by exceeding the posted speed limit. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait; passing an ordinary car does not authorize exceeding the limit.
A pass must be both safe and lawful. Nevada's posted speed limit still applies when overtaking an ordinary car.
Source: Nevada Revised Statutes, NRS 484B.600, 1(c): posted limit; handbook page 47 passing; current applicable text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
Outside a city, you drive below the posted limit in the extreme left lane of a multi-lane controlled-access highway. A faster car approaches from behind, the right lane is safely available, and no exception applies. What should you do?
Correct answer: Move out of the extreme left lane when safe.
Nevada restricts this slower, overtaken use of the extreme left lane, subject to specified exceptions. The scenario excludes those exceptions and preserves a safe lane change.
Source: Nevada Revised Statutes, NRS 484B.208, 1 and 3: overtaken slower vehicle on controlled-access highway; current applicable text reviewed September 29, 2026 ↗
A parked car's brake lights come on and someone is visible behind its wheel. What should you anticipate?
Correct answer: It may move into traffic; adjust space and remain ready to respond.
Lights, occupants, and exhaust can be clues that a parked vehicle may move. Watch for the developing conflict without assuming a turn signal will appear.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, DMV 700, March 2024, printed and physical PDF page 48: Watch Out for Parked Vehicles ↗
