Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Nevada Permit Test (2026)
Study for the official DMV Written Knowledge 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.
Free Nevada practice tests
Nevada Practice Test 1
30 questions — signs, rules, and state law
StartNevada Practice Test 2
30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1
StartNevada Practice Test 3
30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1 or 2
StartNevada Practice Test 4
30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1–3
StartNevada Road Signs Test
25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals
StartNevada study guide
Every Nevada bank item with answers — open handbook extras testers reuse, then cite them.
Open guideNevada handbook pages
Jump to an official Nevada handbook page and highlight the passage a question cites.
Open pagesNevada official statutes
Jump to an official Nevada statute page and highlight the passage a leftover extra cites.
View lawHow 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 Tests 2–4 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.
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 2026-09-25 · Source: DMV
Nevada permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Nevada permit test?
The official Nevada Written Knowledge Test has 25 questions, according to the DMV (verified 2026-09-26).
What score do you need to pass the Nevada permit test?
You must answer 20 of 25 questions correctly (80%) to pass the Nevada Written Knowledge Test. Source: DMV, verified 2026-09-26.
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 2026-09-26).
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 2026-09-26. 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. (per the DMV, verified 2026-09-26).
Can you take the Nevada permit test online?
Yes, in some cases. The DMV offers an online option for the Written Knowledge Test — check eligibility on the official site (verified 2026-09-26).
What languages is the Nevada permit test offered in?
English and Spanish (online via KnowToDrive 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 2026-09-25).
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/.
Need the full citable set? See verified Nevada permit-test answers or the Nevada state-question study guide.