Special Driving Conditions — Nevada Driver's License Practice Test
52 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
If your headlights suddenly fail at night, what should you do?
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This Nevada Driver's License Special Driving Conditions practice set has 52 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real Nevada Driver's License knowledge test to pass.
Sample questions
Three questions from the Special Driving Conditions bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
Why is driving at night more difficult and hazardous than driving during the day?
- You cannot see as far or as much, and oncoming headlight glare adds difficulty — Correct answer
- Roads are always more crowded at night
- Your brakes work less effectively in the dark
- Speed limits are always higher at night
Explanation: At night you cannot see as far, as soon, or as much as in daylight, and the glare from oncoming headlights adds to the difficulty.
Handbook: Special Driving Conditions — Night Driving
At night, you should always make sure you can do what?
- Stop within the range of your headlights — Correct answer
- See the entire road ahead to the horizon
- Reach the posted speed limit quickly
- Turn off your headlights to reduce glare
Explanation: Drive at a speed that lets you stop within the range of your headlights — never overdrive what your lights reveal.
Handbook: Special Driving Conditions — Night Driving
To avoid being blinded by oncoming headlights at night, where should you look?
- Down and to the right side of your lane — Correct answer
- Directly at the oncoming headlights
- Up at the sky to rest your eyes
- To the far left edge of the road
Explanation: Do not look directly into oncoming headlights; look down and to the right side of your lane, using the road edge line or center line as a guide.
Handbook: Special Driving Conditions — Night Driving