Nevada Motorcycle Test 03

Obtaining a Nevada motorcycle permit may seem daunting initially, but with proper preparation and knowledge of the state’s traffic laws, you can pass the exam with flying colors. It is important to also gain hands-on practice in a safe environment before taking the test.

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Nevada Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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You can reduce your reaction time in high-risk areas by...?

Covering the engine cut-off and the clutch

Covering the clutch and the horn

Covering both brakes and the clutch

Covering both brakes and the engine cut-off

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If your front brake locks, you should...?

Release completely and reapply lightly

Release completely and increase rear brake

Release completely and reapply firmly

Release halfway and reapply firmly

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You must always remember that drivers often won't see you, or will discount you as a hazard, because...?

You will appear farther away than you really are

For all these reasons

Your silhouette can get lost in busy surroundings

They will be looking through you for bigger threats

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When using your horn as a warning, you ought to remember that...?

It's louder than a car horn

It's more shrill than a car horn

It's not as loud as a car horn

It may be illegal to use it

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It's a good idea to use your brake light if...?

In all these circumstances

You're slowing quicker than might be expected

You're slowing where it might not be expected

Someone is following you too closely

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An experienced rider uses what 'lead times' to scan for hazards?

1, 3, 15 seconds

3, 5, 10 seconds

4, 8, 16 seconds

2, 4, 12 seconds

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Always be aware about convex mirrors will make cars...?

Seem farther away than they actually are

Seem faster than they actually are

Seem closer than they actually are

Seem slower than they actually are

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You're approaching a parked car with a person in the driver's seat. What should you do?

Slow down

All of these

Move to the left of your lane

Sound your horn

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You are turning right and then immediately right again. How should you use your turn signals?

Continuously

Only for the first turn

Only for the second turn

Separately for each turn

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Most riders involved in motorcycle crashes do what?

Overbrake both front and rear

Underbrake the front, overbrake the rear

Underbrake both front and rear

Underbrake the rear, overbrake the front

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You're approaching a blind intersection with a stop line. The sequence of your maneuvers should be...?

Stop at the stop line, then again before the cross traffic lane

Stop at the stop line, then again slightly into the cross traffic lane

Stop at the stop line, then ride straight across

Ride over the stop line, stop before the cross traffic lane

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When you're riding in busy areas, your search strategy should particularly focus on...?

All around you

The area to your rear

The area to your front

The area to your sides

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You want to pass a vehicle ahead, but you can't do it without exceeding the speed limit. You...?

Can do it if you won't exceed the speed limit for more than 10 seconds

Will have to wait

Can do it if you won't exceed the speed limit for more than 5 seconds

Can do it if there is no oncoming traffic

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If you have to brake when taking a curve, ideally the first thing you should try to do is...?

Pull in the clutch

Get your motorcycle upright

Increase your lean angle

Apply rear brake first

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In what circumstances do you not have to bother with your turn signals?

When you've already sounded your horn

When you have no choice but to turn

When there is no traffic

Never

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When you are executing your strategy for dealing with a hazard, the first thing to do is...?

Adjust your speed

Adjust your position

Communicate your presence with lights or horn

Come to a complete stop

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If you leave your headlight on when riding, how much more likely are you to be noticed?

100%

50%

75%

25%

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As you enter an intersection with a car preparing to turn left across you, you should...?

Gradually move towards it

Gradually move away from it

Sharply turn towards it

Sharply turn away from it

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If you release a locked rear wheel you are risking a highside crash if...?

The front wheel is also locked

The surface is especially slippery

The wheels are out of alignment

You are going uphill

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You may share a lane with another vehicle...?

If you are merging onto the highway

Never

If the highway traffic is stationary

If you are exiting the highway

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If you are riding around a curve with multiple other vehicles present, your best line is probably...?

All round the outside

All round the inside

All round the center

Starting inside, moving out

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'Eye contact' with another driver can...?

Be a sign that they have seen you

Be a guarantee that they have seen you

Mean nothing at all

Guarantee that they will not pull out in front of you

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You see a baulk of timber in the road ahead and it's too late to avoid it. You should try to hit it at an angle of...?

80°

90°

45°

60°

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More than 50% of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by...?

Motorcycles entering driver's right-of-way

Drivers entering the motorcycle's right-of-way

Motorcycles using excessive speed

Drivers using excessive speed

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When riding at night, you should reduce your speed...?

On unfamiliar roads

In badly lit areas

On the freeway

In all circumstances

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When choosing motorcycle clothing, you should remember that the majority of crashes occur...?

At dawn and dusk

In broad daylight

In fog

At night

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You are approaching a sweeping turn and there is no traffic following or oncoming. What is the best line round the curve?

Inside

Outside

Inside

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What's the best way of overcoming your blind spot?

Move your head to change the angle of the sight in your mirrors

Use your horn and make hand signals before changing lanes

Turn and make a head check

Move your mirrors with your hand to change the angle of sight

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Which of these is not a suitable color for a motorcycle jacket in terms of visibility?

Orange

Yellow

Green

Brown

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When you are being passed by another vehicle, you should be aware of...?

Objects thrown from windows

Extended mirrors

Wind blast

All of these

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How to Use Practice Tests Effectively

Taking a practice test isn’t just about answering questions; it’s about learning from your mistakes. Below is a step-by-step strategy to prepare effectively.

Start with a Practice Test:

Take the first practice test to gauge your current knowledge. Don’t worry if you don’t get a perfect score—this is your baseline!

Review Your Answers:

After completing the practice test, review any questions you got wrong. These are the areas to focus on.

Study the Operator Manual:

Read the Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual and focus on sections covering the questions you missed.

Try Another Practice Test:

Take a second practice test to see if you’ve improved. Repeat the process as needed until you consistently score above 80%.

Be Persistent:

Complete all four practice tests available. When you finish, you’ll feel like a motorcycle permit test pro.