When turning left at an intersection with a green light (no arrow), you must:

Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Nevada DMV Permit Practice Test

The Nevada DMV knowledge test has 25 questions; to pass you need 20 correct answers (80%). Practice free with questions based on the official Nevada driver handbook, with every answer explained.

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Nevada permit test at a glance

Agency	Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Test questions	25
Passing score	20 correct answers (80%)
Minimum permit age	15½ years old
Permit holding period	6 months
Supervised driving	50 hours, including 10 in darkness (100 hours if no DMV-approved driver education course is offered within 30 miles of home).
Provisional license from	age 16
Full license	at 18
Test languages	Offered in English and Spanish, with an audio version at DMV offices; applicants who don't read English or Spanish may use an interpreter.
Official handbook	Nevada Driver Handbook

Try 5 Nevada permit test questions

How many questions are on the Nevada DMV knowledge test? 25 / 15 / 35 / 45. Answer: 25. To pass: 20 correct answers (80%).
In Nevada, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over? 0.02% / 0.05% / 0.08% / 0.10%. Answer: 0.08%. As in almost every state, the limit in Nevada is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over; 0.04% for commercial drivers, and zero tolerance under 21.
When turning left at an intersection with a green light (no arrow), you must: Go before oncoming traffic / Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians / Honk and turn / Wait for the light to turn red. Answer: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A solid green light allows a left turn only when it is safe: yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means: Passing is allowed / Do not pass / Lane for turning only / Bicycle lane. Answer: Do not pass. A solid yellow line on your side means passing is not allowed. A broken line on your side means you may pass when it is safe.
A round yellow sign with a black X and two R letters means: Road closed / Railroad crossing ahead / Rest area / Roundabout ahead. Answer: Railroad crossing ahead. This advance warning sign tells you a railroad crossing is ahead: slow down, look and listen, and be ready to stop.

How the Nevada DMV permit test works

The Nevada knowledge test (the learner's permit test) has 25 multiple-choice questions, and to pass you need 20 correct answers (80%). Every question comes from the official DMV handbook, the Nevada Driver Handbook.

Multiple choice, taken online at home through the DMV's proctored online test (webcam required, 60-minute limit) or in person on a touch-screen computer at a DMV office.

After failing the online test you can try again the next day. A passed test is valid for 1 year.

Offered in English and Spanish, with an audio version at DMV offices; applicants who don't read English or Spanish may use an interpreter.

Nevada learner's permit requirements

In Nevada you can apply for a learner's permit at 15½. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

Teens under 18 must complete a DMV-approved driver education course (classroom or approved online course) before the license, unless no course is available within 30 miles.

Before the road test, teen drivers must hold the permit for at least 6 months. Supervised driving required: 50 hours, including 10 in darkness (100 hours if no DMV-approved driver education course is offered within 30 miles of home).

Proof of identity and date of birth (such as a birth certificate or passport).
Your Social Security number, if you have one.
Proof of Nevada residency.
A vision screening and the knowledge test.

The DMV publishes the exact document list: check it before your appointment, especially if you want a REAL ID-compliant card.

Nevada graduated driver licensing (GDL)

After the learner stage and the road test, teens can get a provisional (intermediate) license from age 16.

Drivers under 18 may not drive from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. except to or from school, work or a scheduled event. For the first 6 months, no passengers under 18 except immediate family.

Restrictions end and you hold a full, unrestricted license at 18, provided your record stays clean.

Nevada rules worth knowing for the test

Signs and most rules are the same nationwide, but each state has its own laws — and the DMV test asks about them.

Nevada lets you take the permit knowledge test online from home, 24/7 and without an appointment; results go to the DMV automatically.
Applicants under 18 must prove they meet Nevada's school attendance requirements with the DMV 301 Certificate of Attendance form.
Using a handheld phone to talk, text or browse while driving is illegal; calls are allowed only with a hands-free device.

What the Nevada knowledge test covers

Topics follow the chapters of the DMV handbook. These are the ones asked most often:

Road signs by shape and color (federal MUTCD standard): see the road signs guide.
Right-of-way at 4-way stops, left turns, crosswalks and for emergency vehicles: right-of-way rules.
Speed limits in mph and the 3-second following rule: speed guide.
Alcohol and drugs: the 0.08% BAC limit, zero tolerance under 21 and implied consent.
Traffic signals and pavement markings, parking, passing, and sharing the road with cyclists, motorcycles and trucks.

How to study for the Nevada permit test

Read the official DMV handbook once cover to cover, then take practice tests by topic to find your weak spots. Once you consistently score above 90%, take a full timed mock exam.

Drill the numbers — ages, distances, speed and BAC limits — they are the most-missed questions. More tips in how to pass the permit test.

How to get your learner's permit in Nevada

Check the minimum age In Nevada, you can apply for a learner's permit at 15½.
Complete the required course Teens under 18 must complete a DMV-approved driver education course (classroom or approved online course) before the license, unless no course is available within 30 miles.
Study the handbook and practice Read the official DMV handbook and take practice tests until you pass comfortably.
Gather your documents Proof of identity, Social Security number and Nevada residency; parental consent if under 18.
Pass the vision and knowledge tests To pass you need 20 correct answers (80%).
Drive supervised Hold the permit for at least 6 months. Supervised driving: 50 hours, including 10 in darkness (100 hours if no DMV-approved driver education course is offered within 30 miles of home).
Take the road test From age 16 you can get a provisional license.

Nevada permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Nevada permit test?

The Nevada knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions.

What score do you need to pass the Nevada permit test?

You need 20 correct answers (80%).

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Nevada?

You can apply at 15½. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

How long do you have to hold your permit in Nevada?

At least 6 months for teen drivers. Supervised driving required: 50 hours, including 10 in darkness (100 hours if no DMV-approved driver education course is offered within 30 miles of home).

Can I take the Nevada permit test in Spanish?