Free Nevada DMV permit practice test online
Free Nevada permit practice for road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, and more—with explanations that point back to the official Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles handbook.
The Nevada permit knowledge test has 25 questions; you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. That is below the median of 30 questions across the 51 states QuizLane tracks — a shorter test, but each wrong answer costs proportionally more.
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These figures reflect the standard Nevada Class D permit knowledge test and can change. Always confirm current requirements with Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (official source).
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Sample questions
5 Nevada DMV permit practice questions
Try these Nevada sample questions now — each shows the correct answer with a plain-language explanation and a source section. The full 171-question bank is in the practice run, including 10 items that test Nevada law specifically.
1. A Nevada minor generally may not operate a motor vehicle between:
- 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., unless driving to or from a scheduled event (until age 18)
- BMidnight and 6 a.m. with no exceptions
- C9 p.m. and sunrise
- D11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Answer: 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., unless driving to or from a scheduled event (until age 18). The Nevada Driver’s Handbook states a minor shall not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless he/she is driving to or from a scheduled event; this curfew remains in effect until the driver turns 18.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Passenger Restrictions and Curfews
2. Nevada uses which BAC level as a primary guide for adult DUI?
- 0.08%
- B0.10%
- C0.02%
- D0.05%
Answer: 0.08%. The Nevada Driver’s Handbook notes that even though an alcohol concentration of .08% is used as a guide, you can be arrested and convicted with a lower level; Nevada DMV traffic-law guidance also lists the standard adult limit as .08% BAC.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Driving Under the Influence
3. When a Nevada school bus displays a flashing red signal, you must:
- AStop only if children are crossing
- BHonk and proceed
- CSlow to 15 mph and pass carefully
- Stop and not overtake or proceed past until the flashing red lights are turned off
Answer: Stop and not overtake or proceed past until the flashing red lights are turned off. The Nevada Driver’s Handbook (NRS 484B.353) requires a driver to stop at any location for a school bus displaying a flashing red signal and not attempt to overtake or proceed past until the bus driver has turned off the flashing red lights.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — School Buses (NRS 484B.353)
4. Nevada prohibits using a handheld wireless device while driving to manually:
- AAdjust the radio
- BOnly make emergency calls
- Send, read, search the Internet, or engage in non-voice communications such as texting
- DUse a hands-free headset
Answer: Send, read, search the Internet, or engage in non-voice communications such as texting. The Nevada Driver’s Handbook prohibits using a cellular phone or other handheld wireless communications device to manually send, read, search the Internet, or engage in non-voice communications with another person, including texting, electronic messaging, and instant messaging.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — Cell Phones and Texting
5. For Nevada drivers under 21, a chemical test showing an alcohol concentration of .02% but less than .08% can result in:
- ANo penalty
- Administrative suspension of the driving privilege
- CA warning only
- DA fine with no license action
Answer: Administrative suspension of the driving privilege. The Nevada Driver’s Handbook states that if you are under the age of 21 and a chemical test shows an alcohol concentration of .02%, but less than .08%, your driving privilege will be suspended as an administrative penalty.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook — DUI Laws for Young Drivers
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