Nevada Road Signs Test (2026)

Every road sign on the Nevada exam, with what it means. Free and unlimited.

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What this test covers

This draw of 40 questions breaks down like this:

Heaviest on Traffic Signs & Signals (16 of 40) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.

3 are Nevada-specific questions, drawn from the state handbook rather than general road rules.

Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.

Questions on this test

1. You want to turn left; an oncoming car is going straight through. Who goes first?

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Answer: The oncoming car going straight

A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight through.

2. When entering an interstate from an on-ramp, you should:

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Answer: Use the acceleration lane to reach highway speed, then merge into a gap

The acceleration lane lets you match highway speed so you can merge smoothly into a gap.

3. A motorcycle's small size can make it:

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Answer: Appear farther away and moving slower than it is

Motorcycles look farther and slower than they are — misjudging this causes crashes. Look twice.

4. Following too closely behind a large truck is dangerous because:

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Answer: You can't see ahead and you're in its rear blind spot

Tailgating a truck blocks your view and puts you in its rear No-Zone.

5. To see better at night without blinding others, you should:

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Answer: Use high beams on open roads and dim them for other vehicles

Use high beams where appropriate but dim them for oncoming and nearby vehicles.

6. When merging, you should match the speed of highway traffic so you can:

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Answer: Blend into a gap smoothly

Matching speed lets you merge into a gap without disrupting traffic.

7. At a Nevada railroad crossing with a stop sign or an approaching train, you must stop at least:

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Answer: 15 feet from the tracks

Stop at least 15 feet from the tracks.

8. When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren in Nevada, you should:

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Answer: Pull to the right and stop

Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.

9. Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle can result in:

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Answer: A citation and endangering lives

Not yielding to emergency vehicles is illegal and dangerous.

10. What does this sign warn of?

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Answer: A yield sign ahead

A yield-ahead sign warns that a yield is coming up — be ready to give the right-of-way.

11. What does this sign warn of?

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Answer: A pedestrian or school crossing

This bright yellow-green sign marks a pedestrian or school crossing — be ready to yield to people crossing.

12. What does this sign warn of?

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Answer: The right lane ends ahead — merge left

The right lane ends ahead; merge left when safe.

13. Guide signs that give directions are usually:

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Answer: Green

Green signs provide directional guidance.

14. What does this sign mean?

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Answer: Trucks are not allowed on this road

A truck with a red slash means trucks are prohibited on that road.

15. A blue sign with a fork-and-knife or bed symbol indicates:

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Answer: Food or lodging services nearby

Blue service signs use symbols for food, lodging, gas, and other services.

16. A diamond-shaped sign showing a merging-arrow means:

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Answer: Traffic merges ahead

A merge sign warns that another road joins yours ahead.

17. You are turning left at an intersection with a steady green light. You must:

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Answer: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn when safe

A green light lets you turn left only after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

18. A center lane marked with a solid yellow line and a dashed yellow line on each side is used for:

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Answer: Making left turns only (from either direction)

This is a two-way left-turn lane — used only to make left turns from either direction, never for through travel or passing.

19. In a highway work zone, you should:

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Answer: Slow down, obey the posted work-zone limit, and watch for workers

Slow down, follow the reduced limit, merge early, and watch for workers and equipment.

20. When making a LEFT turn, you should turn from and into which lanes?

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Answer: From the lane nearest the center, into the lane just right of center

Begin from the lane nearest the center line and end in the lane just to the right of the center of the road you enter.

21. A sign of this shape and color tells you:

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Answer: A general warning of hazards ahead

Yellow diamond signs are warnings — they alert you to possible hazards ahead. Slow down and use caution.

22. You are driving and see this red sign facing you. It means:

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Answer: You are going the wrong way — do not proceed; turn around

A red 'Wrong Way' sign means you're headed against traffic — stop and turn around safely.

23. What does this sign warn of?

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Answer: A side road entering from the right

A side-road sign warns that another road joins from the right; watch for vehicles entering.

24. When following or passing a motorcycle, you should:

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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.

25. What does this sign mean?

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Answer: The road may be slippery when wet

This warning sign means the road can be slippery, especially when wet — slow down.

26. An arm extended straight out the driver's window means:

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Answer: Left turn

Arm straight out = left turn.

27. There is no amount of alcohol that is proven 'safe' before driving because:

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Answer: Even small amounts impair skills you need

Impairment begins with the first drink — the safest amount before driving is none.

28. People with disabilities, seniors, and children may:

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Answer: Need extra time to cross — be patient and yield

Give vulnerable pedestrians extra time and space to cross.

29. Another driver is passing you. You should:

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Answer: Stay in your lane and do not increase your speed

When being passed, keep a steady speed (or slow slightly) and stay in your lane.

30. What does this sign mean?

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Answer: Yield

A downward triangle is a YIELD sign — slow down and give the right-of-way; stop if needed.

31. A yield sign is shaped as a(n):

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Answer: Downward triangle

The yield sign is a downward-pointing triangle.

32. When making a RIGHT turn, you should:

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Answer: Turn from the lane nearest the right curb, staying close to the curb

Make right turns from the lane nearest the right curb and keep close to the curb through the turn.

33. What does this sign mean?

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Answer: Sharp curve to the right ahead

A curved-arrow warning sign means the road curves to the right ahead — slow down.

34. A safe U-turn requires:

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Answer: A clear view of traffic in both directions and no prohibiting sign

Only make a U-turn where you can see well both ways and it isn't prohibited.

35. What does this sign tell you?

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Answer: Traffic flows in one direction — the way the arrow points

A one-way sign means traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow.

36. At a crosswalk, if the car ahead of you stops, you should:

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Answer: Not pass — it may be stopping for a pedestrian you can't see

Never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk; it may be yielding to a pedestrian.

37. At a red light, when may you turn right?

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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.

38. Turning right on red, you must yield to:

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Answer: Pedestrians and cross traffic before turning

Right-on-red is allowed after a full stop, yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic.

39. If your car goes into a skid, you should:

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Answer: Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go

Take your foot off the gas and steer where you want to go; avoid slamming the brakes.

40. A pedestrian steps off the curb into the crosswalk against a 'Walk' signal as you turn. You must:

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Answer: Yield and let them cross safely

Yield to pedestrians lawfully in the crosswalk, even while you're turning.

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