Nevada Permit Test: Speed Limits Practice Questions

Correct answer: 65 mph

Examples of Nevada limits: 65 mph on urban freeways and rural highways, 70+ on rural interstates, 25 in business/residential areas.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Controlling Speed

Correct answer: 25 mph

Business and residential areas, and some school zones, are typically 25 mph.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Controlling Speed

Correct answer: Drive at a reasonable or proper speed for conditions

Nevada's Basic Rule requires a reasonable or proper speed considering traffic, weather, visibility, road surface and type; it may be well below the limit.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Controlling Speed

Correct answer: Move to the right

When there are two or more lanes in the same direction, slower traffic must move to the right and allow others to pass.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Controlling Speed

Correct answer: About 43 seconds

Over 5 miles, 70 mph takes 4:17 versus 5:00 at 60 mph—a savings of just 43 seconds.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Controlling Speed

Correct answer: It becomes four times as long

Doubling your speed doesn't double braking distance—it makes it four times as long.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Stopping

Correct answer: 35 and 55 mph

Most cars begin to lose traction and hydroplane between 35 and 55 mph in heavy rainfall.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Stopping

Correct answer: 2 to 2.5 seconds

Highway safety studies show normal reaction times are 2 to 2.5 seconds.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Stopping

Correct answer: Rear-end collisions

The rear-end collision is the number one crash type on Nevada's streets and highways.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Stopping

Correct answer: Oil and water mix on the pavement

During the first rain of a season, the mixture of oil and water on pavement is very dangerous.

Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Stopping