Nevada DMV Permit Practice Test – Free Instruction Permit Test Prep

Our Nevada DMV practice tests are a free way to prepare for your 2026 Nevada instruction permit (learner's permit). Questions cover the road rules, signs and safe-driving topics in the Nevada Driver Handbook, with an instant explanation for every answer.

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Your Nevada Permit Test Study Plan

All 10 tests are free, with no signup. Work down the steps, or jump to any test.

  1. Take the full practice tests

    Five tests of 50 questions each. Every answer is explained as soon as you pick it.

    Practice Test 1 50 questions Nevada Basic Speed Law · Nevada Work Zone Fines · Nevada DUI BAC Practice Test 2 50 questions Blue Curb · White Curb · Yellow Curb Practice Test 3 50 questions Nevada Rural Freeway Speed · City Street Look-Ahead Distance · High Beam Dimming Oncoming Practice Test 4 50 questions Steep Road Yield · Octagon Sign · Triangular Sign Practice Test 5 50 questions High Beam Dimming Distance · Nevada Child Restraint · Headlights Visibility Threshold

  2. Review with the Quick Test

    25 mixed questions for a fast check on what you remember.

    Quick Test 25 questions Flashing Red Signal · Nevada Basic Speed Law · Freeway Entry

  3. Drill with the Mini Tests

    Four short 12-question tests for a few minutes of practice a day.

    Mini Test 1 12 questions Flashing Yellow Signal · Fog Headlights · Pedestrian Yield Mini Test 2 12 questions Flashing Red Signal · Headlight Use Requirements · Broken White Lane Line Mini Test 3 12 questions Solid Yellow on Your Side · Lane Change Prerequisites · Flashing Yellow Arrow Mini Test 4 12 questions Flashing Red Signal · Headlight Use · Solid White Between Lanes

  4. Read the Nevada Driver Handbook

    The real test is based on the official manual. Use it to look up anything you missed.

    Nevada Driver HandbookOfficial, from the state

  5. Take the real test

    Aim for 90% or higher on these tests first. Then take your written test with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.

    Nevada DMV written test pageOfficial state website

Nevada Permit Test Facts

The Nevada written knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions, and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. You can take it online through KnowToDrive Nevada with no appointment, in English or Spanish, with a 60-minute limit. Or take it in person at a DMV office on a touch-screen computer, in English, Spanish or audio format, with no time limit (see the DMV's written test page).

You can apply for an instruction permit at 15½. Study the Nevada Driver Handbook, the DMV's official study guide for the written test.

Number of questions
25
Passing score
20 correct (80%)
Time limit
60 minutes online; none in person
Minimum age
15½
Testing fee
$25 (covers the written test and your first skills test)
If you fail
Online: retake the next day ($10 retest fee)
Where
Online (KnowToDrive Nevada), or at a DMV office
Online testing
Yes, 24/7 with no appointment; needs a front-facing camera
Test languages
English and Spanish (audio in person)
Results valid for
1 year
Hold your permit
6 months before the road test
Supervised driving
50 hours, including 10 at night (100 if no driver ed is available)

Nevada DMV Permit Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Nevada permit test?

25 multiple-choice questions. You need 20 correct (80%) to pass (see the DMV's written knowledge test page).

Can you take the Nevada permit test online?

Yes. The DMV recommends taking it online through KnowToDrive Nevada: it's available 24/7 with no appointment, in English and Spanish, and your results go to the DMV automatically. You need a computer with a front-facing camera, and touch-screen devices are not supported. The online test has a 60-minute limit.

What happens if you fail the Nevada written test online?

You can retake it the next day. If you are disqualified, you can retake it after 24 hours. Each retake has a $10 retest fee.

How much does the Nevada written test cost?

The testing fee is $25, which covers the written test and your first skills test. Each retake costs $10. Written test results are valid for one year from the date you pass.

How old do you have to be to get a Nevada instruction permit?

At least 15½. If you're under 18, you must also show proof that you meet Nevada's school attendance requirements with a Certification of Attendance (DMV 301) (see the DMV's teen instruction permit page).

Who can ride with you on a Nevada instruction permit?

A licensed driver who is 21 or older, has at least one year of driving experience, and is seated next to you at all times.

How many practice hours do you need in Nevada?

At least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night. If no driver education course is available within 30 miles of your home and you don't take one online, you need 100 hours, including 10 at night (see the DMV's teen driver education page).

Does the Nevada DMV have a sample test?

Yes. The DMV's Class C practice quiz is its official sample test: 25 questions with an 80% passing score. The practice tests on this page add more questions, with an explanation for every answer.

What do you need for the Nevada DMV driving test?

You must be at least 16, have held your instruction permit for 6 months or more, have completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving, and have no at-fault crashes, moving violations or drug or alcohol convictions in the past 6 months. Schedule the road test online, then bring a parent or guardian, your permit, proof of identity and residency, your driving log (RoadReady app or DLD-130), your application, and a vehicle with valid registration and insurance (no rentals). The examiner inspects your vehicle and grades your driving. Serious violations such as speeding or failing to yield are an automatic fail, and if you fail, you may have to wait up to 30 days to retest (see the DMV's teen road test page).

Is the Las Vegas DMV test different?

No. The written and driving tests are the same across Nevada, so these Nevada driver's license practice tests work whether you test in Las Vegas, Reno or anywhere else. To cancel a road test in the Las Vegas area, call (702) 486-4368.

Is this the same as the Nevada DMV test?

Yes. These tests prepare you for the written knowledge test given by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.

About These Tests

Questions and facts on this page are reviewed and approved by Brennan McIlwain, the site owner, before they're published. Official sources we check: Nevada Driver Handbook, DMV written knowledge test page, DMV teen instruction permit page. Spotted a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" under any question, or email contact@drivingpracticetests.com.