What is the legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and older in Nevada?

0.08 — According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, drivers 21 and older are considered legally impaired at a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher.

What is the speed limit in a Nevada school zone?

15 mph — According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, the speed limit in school zones is 15 mph when children are present.

What is the minimum safe following distance under normal conditions?

3 seconds — According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, drivers should maintain at least a 3-second following distance behind the vehicle ahead under normal conditions.

When must headlights be used in Nevada?

From one half hour after sunset to one half hour before sunrise — According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, headlights are required from one half hour after sunset to one half hour before sunrise.

From one half hour after sunset to one half hour before sunrise

What does Nevada's implied consent law require?

Submitting to chemical BAC testing when lawfully arrested — According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, implied consent means any driver lawfully arrested for DUI must submit to a chemical test of blood, breath, or urine.

Consent to vehicle searches at all times

Submitting to chemical BAC testing when lawfully arrested

Agreeing to random breathalyzer tests

What should you do when approaching a roundabout?

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout — According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, drivers must yield to vehicles already circulating in the roundabout before entering.

Stop completely before entering

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout

Must school buses stop at all railroad crossings?

Yes, always — According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, school buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials must stop at all railroad crossings regardless of signals.

No, only if lights are flashing

What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?

Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go — According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, in a skid you should ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go to regain control.

Brake hard and steer opposite the skid

Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go

What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel?

9 and 3 o'clock — According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, the recommended hand position is 9 and 3 o'clock for optimal control and airbag safety.

When parking downhill next to a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Toward the curb — According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, when parking downhill with a curb, turn your front wheels toward the curb so the vehicle will not roll into traffic if the brakes fail.

How close to an intersection can you legally pass another vehicle?

Not within 100 feet — According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, passing is prohibited within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.

What shape is a stop sign?

Octagon — According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, stop signs are octagonal (eight-sided) and red, requiring a full stop before proceeding.

How many questions are on the Nevada DMV permit test?

The Nevada knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions. You need 80% to pass — the test stops automatically once you reach 20 correct answers or 6 incorrect answers.

What's the passing score for the Nevada DMV test?

80% — meaning you can miss no more than 5 of the 25 questions. The threshold is the same for first-time testers and retakes.

How old do I have to be to get a permit in Nevada?

You can apply for an instruction permit at age 15½. After holding the permit for at least 6 months (and meeting Nevada's supervised-driving and driver-education requirements), you can apply for a restricted license at 16.

Can I take the Nevada knowledge test online?

Yes. Nevada offers the knowledge test online through KnowToDrive Nevada, which requires a computer with a front-facing camera and transmits your results to the DMV. The test is also available on touch-screen computers at DMV offices in English and Spanish.

How many times can I retake the Nevada test if I fail?

Nevada lets you retake the knowledge test if you fail, but a $10 retest fee applies for each additional written-test attempt beyond the one covered by your testing fee.

How much does a Nevada instruction permit cost?

A teen instruction permit costs $47.50 — a $22.50 licensing fee plus a $25 testing fee that covers the written and initial skills tests. A $10 retest fee applies if you need to retake the written test.

What is the night driving curfew for teen drivers in Nevada?

Drivers under 18 may not drive between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM unless they are traveling to or from a scheduled event such as work or school. The curfew applies no matter who is in the vehicle.

What is Nevada's 3-feet bicycle-passing law?

When passing a bicyclist, Nevada drivers must move into the adjacent left lane when it is safe and available. If you cannot change lanes, you must leave at least 3 feet of clearance between your vehicle and the bicycle.

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Nevada DMV Practice Test 2026

Updated for 2026 · Sourced from the official Nevada handbook

The Nevada DMV knowledge test is a 25-question multiple-choice exam drawn from the official Nevada Driver's Handbook, covering traffic laws, road signs, and safe-driving practices. You need 80% to pass — the test stops once you reach 20 correct answers or 6 incorrect — and the Nevada DMV does not impose a time limit. Nevada has its own quirks new drivers should know, from the 3-feet bicycle-passing rule to a teen night curfew that starts at 10 PM. Work through the real, handbook-sourced practice questions below, then download DMV Ace for 1,000+ more Nevada-specific questions, progress tracking, and a full explanation on every answer.

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Source: Official Nevada Driver's Handbook (dmv.nv.gov)

Topics covered on the Nevada DMV written test

The 25 questions on the real Nevada test are drawn from these chapters of the official Nevada Driver Handbook.

Traffic Signs and Signals
Regulatory, warning, and guide signs; sign shapes and colors; traffic lights, flashing signals, and pavement markings.
Rules of the Road
Right-of-way, intersections, turns, signaling, passing, roundabouts, and railroad crossings.
Speed Control and Safe Driving
Nevada speed limits for school zones, residential districts, urban freeways, and rural interstates, plus the 3-second following rule.
Sharing the Road
School buses, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, and large trucks, including Nevada's 3-feet bicycle-passing law.
Special Driving Conditions
Night driving, headlight use, rain, fog, reduced visibility, hydroplaning, and skid recovery.
Alcohol, Drugs, and the Law
BAC limits, implied consent, Nevada's zero-tolerance policy for drivers under 21, and DUI penalties.
Parking and Emergencies
Hill parking and wheel position, yielding to emergency vehicles, the Move Over law, and what to do after a crash.
Getting Your Nevada Driver License
Eligibility, required documents, the graduated licensing stages for teens, fees, and seat-belt and child-restraint rules.

Practice Questions

12 free Nevada DMV practice questions

Real Nevada-specific questions sourced from the official Nevada Driver Handbook. Read each one, pick your answer, then check the explanation.

Question 1 · DUI Laws
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and older in Nevada?
- A0.05
- B0.10
- C0.08✓ Correct
Why: According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, drivers 21 and older are considered legally impaired at a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, page 81 · DUI Laws for Young Drivers
Question 2 · Speed Limits
What is the speed limit in a Nevada school zone?
- A20 mph
- B15 mph✓ Correct
- C25 mph
Why: According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, the speed limit in school zones is 15 mph when children are present.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, page 33 · School Areas
Question 3 · Highway Driving
What is the minimum safe following distance under normal conditions?
- A2 seconds
- B3 seconds✓ Correct
- C4 seconds
Why: According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, drivers should maintain at least a 3-second following distance behind the vehicle ahead under normal conditions.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, page 41 · Stopping Distance and Time
Question 4 · Weather & Visibility
When must headlights be used in Nevada?
- AFrom sunset to sunrise exactly
- BOnly after midnight
- CFrom one half hour after sunset to one half hour before sunrise✓ Correct
Why: According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, headlights are required from one half hour after sunset to one half hour before sunrise.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, page 56 · Special Driving Conditions
Question 5 · General Rules
What does Nevada's implied consent law require?
- AConsent to vehicle searches at all times
- BSubmitting to chemical BAC testing when lawfully arrested✓ Correct
- CAgreeing to random breathalyzer tests
Why: According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, implied consent means any driver lawfully arrested for DUI must submit to a chemical test of blood, breath, or urine.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, page 79 · Implied Consent
Question 6 · Turns & Intersections
What should you do when approaching a roundabout?
- AStop completely before entering
- BYield to traffic already in the roundabout✓ Correct
- CSpeed up to merge
Why: According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, drivers must yield to vehicles already circulating in the roundabout before entering.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, page 44 · How to Drive in a Roundabout
Question 7 · Sharing the Road
Must school buses stop at all railroad crossings?
- AOnly when carrying students
- BNo, only if lights are flashing
- CYes, always✓ Correct
Why: According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, school buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials must stop at all railroad crossings regardless of signals.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, page 33 · Railroad Crossings
Question 8 · Accidents & Emergencies
What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
- ABrake hard and steer opposite the skid
- BEase off the gas and steer where you want to go✓ Correct
- CAccelerate to regain control
Why: According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, in a skid you should ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go to regain control.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, page 40 · Skidding
Question 9 · Driver Readiness
What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel?
- A9 and 3 o'clock✓ Correct
- B10 and 2 o'clock
- C8 and 4 o'clock
Why: According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, the recommended hand position is 9 and 3 o'clock for optimal control and airbag safety.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, page 54 · Steering
Question 10 · Parking Rules
When parking downhill next to a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- AAway from the curb
- BToward the curb✓ Correct
- CStraight ahead
Why: According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, when parking downhill with a curb, turn your front wheels toward the curb so the vehicle will not roll into traffic if the brakes fail.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, page 49 · Parking on Hills
Question 11 · Lane Changes & Passing
How close to an intersection can you legally pass another vehicle?
- ANot within 100 feet✓ Correct
- BNot within 50 feet
- CNot within 200 feet
Why: According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, passing is prohibited within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, page 47 · Passing Another Vehicle
Question 12 · Traffic Signs & Signals
What shape is a stop sign?
- ACircle
- BTriangle
- COctagon✓ Correct
Why: According to the Nevada Driver's Handbook, stop signs are octagonal (eight-sided) and red, requiring a full stop before proceeding.
Source: Nevada Driver Handbook, page 28 · Regulatory Signs

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Nevada-specific rules to know

A few traffic rules that are particular to Nevada and frequently show up on the test.

Teen night driving curfew
Drivers under 18 may not drive between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM unless traveling to or from a scheduled event such as work or school. The curfew applies regardless of how many passengers are in the vehicle.
Teen passenger restriction (first 6 months)
For the first 6 months after a teen is licensed, the driver may not transport any passenger under 18 unless that passenger is an immediate family member.
3-feet bicycle-passing law
When passing a bicycle, Nevada drivers must move into the adjacent left lane when it is safe and available. If changing lanes is not possible, you must leave at least 3 feet of clearance between your vehicle and the bicycle.
Handheld phone and texting ban
Texting, accessing the internet, and using a handheld phone while driving are illegal in Nevada. Fines are $50 for a first offense in seven years, $100 for a second, and $250 for a third — and double in a work zone. Hands-free voice calls are allowed.
Move Over law
When approaching a stopped emergency, maintenance, or law-enforcement vehicle, you must slow to a reasonable speed below the posted limit and, when safe, move into a lane that is not next to the stopped vehicle.

How to get your Nevada driver's license

The knowledge test is one step in Nevada's licensing process. Here's how the path typically works for a new driver.

Check the age and eligibility requirements
Eligibility in Nevada: 15½ for an instruction permit; 16 for a restricted driver license after holding the permit at least 6 months. Have your proof of identity, residency, and any required parental consent ready.
Study the official handbook
Read the Official Nevada Driver's Handbook (dmv.nv.gov) and practice with DMV Ace until you're consistently scoring above 80%.
Pass the knowledge test
The Nevada written test has 25 questions, and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. Permit/licensing fee: $47.50 for a teen instruction permit ($22.50 licensing fee plus a $25 testing fee).
Build supervised driving experience
Hold your permit for the period Nevada requires and log supervised driving hours with a licensed adult before you schedule the road test.
Pass the road test and get licensed
After you pass the behind-the-wheel road test, Nevada issues your driver's license — often an intermediate/provisional license first for younger drivers.

Steps are a general guide — always confirm the current process with your local Nevada DMV office.

How DMV Ace prepares you for the Nevada test

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FAQ

Nevada DMV permit test — common questions

How many questions are on the Nevada DMV permit test?: The Nevada knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions. You need 80% to pass — the test stops automatically once you reach 20 correct answers or 6 incorrect answers.
What's the passing score for the Nevada DMV test?: 80% — meaning you can miss no more than 5 of the 25 questions. The threshold is the same for first-time testers and retakes.
How old do I have to be to get a permit in Nevada?: You can apply for an instruction permit at age 15½. After holding the permit for at least 6 months (and meeting Nevada's supervised-driving and driver-education requirements), you can apply for a restricted license at 16.
Can I take the Nevada knowledge test online?: Yes. Nevada offers the knowledge test online through KnowToDrive Nevada, which requires a computer with a front-facing camera and transmits your results to the DMV. The test is also available on touch-screen computers at DMV offices in English and Spanish.
How many times can I retake the Nevada test if I fail?: Nevada lets you retake the knowledge test if you fail, but a $10 retest fee applies for each additional written-test attempt beyond the one covered by your testing fee.
How much does a Nevada instruction permit cost?: A teen instruction permit costs $47.50 — a $22.50 licensing fee plus a $25 testing fee that covers the written and initial skills tests. A $10 retest fee applies if you need to retake the written test.
What is the night driving curfew for teen drivers in Nevada?: Drivers under 18 may not drive between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM unless they are traveling to or from a scheduled event such as work or school. The curfew applies no matter who is in the vehicle.
What is Nevada's 3-feet bicycle-passing law?: When passing a bicyclist, Nevada drivers must move into the adjacent left lane when it is safe and available. If you cannot change lanes, you must leave at least 3 feet of clearance between your vehicle and the bicycle.

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Nevada DMV Practice Test 2026

Topics covered on the Nevada DMV written test

Traffic Signs and Signals

Rules of the Road

Speed Control and Safe Driving

Sharing the Road

Special Driving Conditions

Alcohol, Drugs, and the Law

Parking and Emergencies

Getting Your Nevada Driver License

12 free Nevada DMV practice questions

What is the legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and older in Nevada?

What is the speed limit in a Nevada school zone?

What is the minimum safe following distance under normal conditions?

When must headlights be used in Nevada?

What does Nevada's implied consent law require?

What should you do when approaching a roundabout?

Must school buses stop at all railroad crossings?

What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?

What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel?

When parking downhill next to a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

How close to an intersection can you legally pass another vehicle?

What shape is a stop sign?

Nevada-specific rules to know

Teen night driving curfew

Teen passenger restriction (first 6 months)

3-feet bicycle-passing law

Handheld phone and texting ban

Move Over law

How to get your Nevada driver's license

Check the age and eligibility requirements

Study the official handbook

Pass the knowledge test

Build supervised driving experience

Pass the road test and get licensed