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Nevada DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
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Questions
25
Correct to pass
20
Passing score
80%
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Nevada Driver's Handbook
Free practice: 20 questions
Question 1
Within how many days of becoming a Nevada resident must you apply for a Nevada driver's license?
10 days
60 days
30 days
6 months
Correct answer: 30 days
Drivers moving into Nevada from another state must apply for a license within 30 days after becoming a resident.
Source: Chapter 1: Getting Your Nevada Driver's License
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Question 2
What is the minimum age for a Nevada instruction permit?
16
15½
15
14
Correct answer: 15½
To obtain an instruction permit you must be at least 15½, pass vision and knowledge tests, and have a parent or guardian authorize it.
Source: Chapter 1: Getting Your Nevada Driver's License – Instruction Permits
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Question 3
Who must wear seat belts in a Nevada vehicle equipped with them?
Only the driver
The driver and passengers age six and older
Only riders in the front seats of the vehicle
Only children
Correct answer: The driver and passengers age six and older
The driver and any passengers six and older must wear seat belts; younger or smaller children need an approved restraint.
Source: Chapter 2: Buckle Up
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Question 4
Traffic control lights at an intersection are not working. What must Nevada drivers do?
Proceed without stopping if no cross traffic is visible
Honk and go
Come to a full stop, then proceed with caution
Treat it as a yield sign
Correct answer: Come to a full stop, then proceed with caution
When signals aren't working, come to a full stop, yield to pedestrians and vehicles already stopped or in the intersection, then proceed with caution.
Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Signals
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Question 5
In Nevada, what do orange speed limit signs in a work zone indicate?
Advisory slower, safer speeds
Truck speeds only
Minimum speeds
Regulatory limits you must obey
Correct answer: Advisory slower, safer speeds
Black and white speed limit signs are regulatory; orange speed limit signs are advisory and indicate slower, safer speeds.
Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Signs
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Question 6
According to the Nevada handbook, what is the leading cause of crashes in Nevada?
Speeding on freeways and rural highways
Drunk driving
Failure to yield the right-of-way
Bad weather
Correct answer: Failure to yield the right-of-way
Failure to yield the right-of-way is the leading cause of crashes in Nevada.
Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Right-of-Way
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Question 7
Typical speed limit on Nevada urban freeways and rural highways, per the handbook?
65 mph
55 mph
75 mph
45 mph
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
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Question 8
Which freeway lane should be left for faster traffic in Nevada?
The shoulder
The center lane
The right lane, closest to the exits
The extreme left lane
Correct answer: The extreme left lane
On freeways with several lanes, leave the extreme left lane for faster traffic; lane hopping is dangerous.
Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Freeway Driving
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Question 9
How far ahead should you signal a turn on Nevada city streets?
At least 1,000 feet
At least 50 feet
At the corner
At least 100 feet
Correct answer: At least 100 feet
Signal at least 100 feet ahead (about 10 car lengths) on city streets or 300 feet (30 car lengths) on open highways.
Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Turning
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Question 10
How close to the curb must your wheels be when parked in Nevada?
Within 18 inches
Within 6 inches
Within 2 feet or less
Within 3 feet
Correct answer: Within 18 inches
The legal parking position is with the front and rear wheels within 18 inches of the curb.
Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Parking
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Question 11
Your brakes fail and pumping doesn't help. What should you never do?
Shift to a lower gear
Pull off the road when you can
Place the vehicle in park
Use the parking brake
Correct answer: Place the vehicle in park
Use the parking brake and shift to a lower gear, but NEVER place the vehicle into park.
Source: Chapter 5: Special Driving Conditions – Driving Emergencies
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Question 12
Who causes most crashes between large trucks and smaller cars, per the Nevada handbook?
Pedestrians
Truck drivers
Car drivers
Weather
Correct answer: Car drivers
Most crashes between large commercial trucks and smaller cars are caused by the car drivers.
Source: Chapter 6: Sharing the Road – Commercial Vehicles
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Question 13
What is the illegal per se BAC for Nevada drivers 21 and older?
.05%
.08%
.02%
.10%
Correct answer: .08%
Under the Illegal Per Se Law, a BAC of .08% or more, or any detectable controlled substance, leads to revocation.
Source: Chapter 10: Driving Under the Influence
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Question 14
What are Nevada's minimum liability insurance limits?
$25,000 / $50,000 / $20,000
$10,000 / $20,000 / $10,000
$15,000 / $30,000 / $5,000
$50,000 / $100,000 / $50,000
Correct answer: $25,000 / $50,000 / $20,000
Minimum coverage is $25,000 for one person's injury or death, $50,000 for two or more, and $20,000 for property damage.
Source: Chapter 8: Insurance and Financial Responsibility
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Question 15
How long is a first-time Nevada driver's license valid for someone under 65?
Four years
Ten years
Five years
Eight years
Correct answer: Eight years
A first license for persons under 65 is valid for eight years and expires on your birthday; licenses for drivers 65 and older last four years.
Source: Chapter 1: Getting Your Nevada Driver's License
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Question 16
Who must accompany a Nevada Class C instruction permit holder?
A licensed driver 21+ with a year of experience, seated beside
A parent riding in the back seat
Anyone over 16
Any licensed passenger of any age, seated anywhere
Correct answer: A licensed driver 21+ with a year of experience, seated beside
The supervising driver must be 21 or older, have at least one year of licensed driving experience and be seated beside you.
Source: Chapter 1: Getting Your Nevada Driver's License – Instruction Permits
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Question 17
Which Nevada children must ride in an approved child restraint system?
Under age 2 only
Under age 12
Under age six and under 57 inches tall
Only children who weigh under 40 pounds
Correct answer: Under age six and under 57 inches tall
Children under six and those less than 57 inches tall must be in an approved child restraint; violations can bring fines or license suspension.
Source: Chapter 2: Buckle Up
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Question 18
When may you turn left on a red light in Nevada?
From a one-way street onto a one-way street going left
Only at freeway ramps
From any street onto any other street, after stopping and checking traffic
Never
Correct answer: From a one-way street onto a one-way street going left
You may turn left on red only from a one-way street onto another one-way street with traffic moving left, after signaling, stopping and yielding.
Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Signals
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Question 19
What happens to speeding fines in Nevada work zones?
They are halved
They are waived
Nothing changes
They double
Correct answer: They double
Fines for speeding double in work zones, and moving barriers to cross a closed road brings double penalties.
Source: Chapter 5: Special Driving Conditions – Highway Work Zones
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Question 20
At an intersection with no signs or signals, who should usually go first?
The larger vehicle, since it needs more room
The faster vehicle
The vehicle on your left
The vehicle on your right
Correct answer: The vehicle on your right
At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle on your right should usually go first.
Source: Chapter 3: Driving Safely – Right-of-Way
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Practice by topic
Road Signs
Questions: 7
Signals & Pavement Markings
Questions: 19
Right-of-Way
Questions: 19
Speed Limits
Questions: 10
Turning
Questions: 8
Lanes & Passing
Questions: 13
Parking
Questions: 14
Alcohol & Drugs
Questions: 14
Safe Driving
Questions: 27
Emergencies
Questions: 14
Sharing the Road
Questions: 21
Licensing
Questions: 28
Insurance & Collisions
Questions: 12
Teen & Provisional Drivers
Questions: 17
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Nevada permit test?
The Nevada knowledge test has 25 questions.
What score do I need to pass the Nevada permit test?
You need at least 20 correct answers out of 25 (80%).
Is this practice test free?
Yes. The questions on this page are free. The app adds the full question bank and timed practice tests.
Is this the official DMV test?
No. DMV Practice Pro is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with any state DMV. Questions are written from the official driver handbook.
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