Nevada: Driving Privilege: Points & License Actions Questions
4 real, verified Nevada driving-test questions on driving privilege: points & license actions, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Driving Privilege: Points & License Actions practice round.
1. How many demerit points in a 12-month period trigger a Nevada license suspension?
Why: Accumulating 12 or more demerit points in any 12-month period results in license suspension.
2. How many demerit points can a Nevada driver remove by completing a traffic safety course, and how often?
Why: A driver with 3-11 demerit points may have 3 points removed by completing a DMV-approved traffic safety course, but only once in any 12-month period -- the underlying conviction still stays on the record.
3. What happens under Nevada's security deposit rule after a $750+ crash with no liability insurance?
Why: A crash causing $750 or more in damage where the at-fault driver has no liability insurance results in suspension of both the driver's license and vehicle registration.
4. How many demerit points does Nevada assign for reckless driving, compared to careless driving?
Why: Nevada assigns 8 demerit points for reckless driving and 6 points for careless driving -- among the highest point values on the state's violation table.
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