Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Nevada Permit Test (2026)
Study for the official DMV Knowledge (Written) Test with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.
Nevada permit test: quick facts
- Questions on the exam
- 25
- Passing score
- 20 of 25 correct (80%)
- Minimum permit age
- 15½
- Fee
- Instruction permit licensing fee: $22.50, plus a $25 testing fee that covers the initial written and skills tests; each retest costs $10.
- If you fail
- If you fail the knowledge test you may retake it the next day (after 24 hours if disqualified). A $10 retest fee applies to all retakes, and a passing written-test result stays valid for one year. The online KnowToDrive exam charges a separate $6.75 fee each attempt.
- Online testing
- Available in some cases
- Languages
- English and Spanish (online and in DMV offices); in-office touch-screen tests also offer audio. Applicants who lack English or Spanish skills may use an approved interpreter for the written test.
How it works
Step 1
Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.
Step 2
Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.
Step 3
Repeat with Test 2 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.
Free Nevada practice tests
Nevada Practice Test 1
30 questions — signs, rules, and state law
Nevada Practice Test 2
30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1
Nevada Road Signs Test
25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals
New-driver rules in Nevada
Nevada residents can get an instruction permit at 15½, and drivers under 18 must hold it for at least six months before applying for a license. Most teens must complete driver education plus 50 hours of supervised driving including 10 at night (100 hours if no approved course is available within 30 miles and online study is not possible), and must stay free of at-fault crashes, moving violations, and alcohol or drug convictions for the six months before licensing. For their first six months licensed, 16- and 17-year-olds may not carry passengers under 18 except immediate family, and all minors are barred from driving between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. (travel to or from a scheduled event excepted) until they turn 18.
Verified 2026-08-18 · Source: DMV
Nevada permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Nevada permit test?
The official Nevada Knowledge (Written) Test has 25 questions, according to the DMV (verified 2026-08-18).
What score do you need to pass the Nevada permit test?
You must answer 20 of 25 questions correctly (80%) to pass the Nevada Knowledge (Written) Test.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Nevada?
You can apply for a learner's permit in Nevada at 15½, according to the DMV (verified 2026-08-18).
How much does the Nevada permit cost?
Instruction permit licensing fee: $22.50, plus a $25 testing fee that covers the initial written and skills tests; each retest costs $10. — as listed by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), verified 2026-08-18. Always confirm current fees on the official site.
What happens if you fail the Nevada permit test?
If you fail the knowledge test you may retake it the next day (after 24 hours if disqualified). A $10 retest fee applies to all retakes, and a passing written-test result stays valid for one year. The online KnowToDrive exam charges a separate $6.75 fee each attempt. (per the DMV, verified 2026-08-18).
Can you take the Nevada permit test online?
Yes, in some cases. The DMV offers an online option for the Knowledge (Written) Test — check eligibility on the official site.
What languages is the Nevada permit test offered in?
English and Spanish (online and in DMV offices); in-office touch-screen tests also offer audio. Applicants who lack English or Spanish skills may use an approved interpreter for the written test. (per the DMV, verified 2026-08-18).
Who runs the permit test in Nevada?
Driver licensing in Nevada is handled by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The official site is https://dmv.nv.gov/.