NEVADA DMV PRACTICE TEST
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You need a Nevada driver's license or learner’s permit if you want to drive on Nevada streets and highways. Your vision will be checked to make sure you meet the minimum vision standards. The Nevada DMV written test covers the information found in the Nevada Driver's Manual, and includes questions on traffic laws, road rules, road signs, highway signs and markings and safe driving practices. Use of a cellular phone during a drive test will result in automatic failure. The NV DMV written test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 20 correct answers to pass (80%).
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Blue is used for:
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Service signs.
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Regulatory signs.
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Construction signs.
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Warning signs.
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This road sign means:
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Railroad warning.
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Stop ahead.
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Side road ahead.
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Crossroad ahead.
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A red-painted curb means:
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Park for a limited time.
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Parking is permitted only for a disabled person or driver of a disabled person.
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Stop no longer than the time posted to load or unload passengers or freight.
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No stopping, standing, or parking.
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Signs providing directional and mileage information to specific destinations are:
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Yellow with black letters.
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Black with white letters.
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Green with white letters.
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Red with white letters.
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Drivers must yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist just as they would to another vehicle.
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True.
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False.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You are eligible for an instruction permit at 15½ years old. If you are under 18, you must hold the permit for at least 6 months before applying for a class C driver license. If you are over 18, you can either receive the permit or, if you directly schedule the skills test, you will receive only an interim document until you pass the test.
You can take the DMV written test online at KnowTo Drive, the official knowledge testing platform in Nevada. If you are under 18, an adult at least 21 years of age must be present to complete your identity verification. After you pass the exam, you are still required to schedule an appointment and visit a DMV office to receive the permit. Alternatively, you can schedule the knowledge test at any Nevada DMV office.
You must bring the following documents:
- Proof of identity (one document). If you've changed your name, provide documentation.
- Proof of Social Security number.
- Proof of Nevada residence (two documents).
- Completed Application for Driving Privileges (DMV 002).
For individuals under 18:
- Certification of Attendance signed by the School Principal or School Designee.
- Minor Affidavit signed by parent/guardian.
Check all acceptable documents here.
The DMV written test in Nevada is available in both English and Spanish. If you don't speak these languages well, you can use a DMV Approved Interpreter. The interpreter will also be required to complete an "Affidavit of Oath for Interpreters" form at the DMV office.
To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Nevada Driver's Handbook and take our free practice tests. Topics covered on the exam include road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Once your scores are good, you are ready for the real knowledge test.
The Nevada DMV written test comprises 25 multiple-choice questions. You will have 60 minutes to finish the exam. Carefully read each sentence before selecting your answer and moving on to the next question.
You must answer at least 20 questions correctly, and you can miss up to 5 questions to pass the test. The minimum score required to succeed in the exam is 80%. The test will automatically stop when you reach 20 correct answers or 6 incorrect answers.
With an instruction permit, you can drive only if accompanied by a driver who is at least 21 years old, has been licensed for at least 1 year, and is seated beside you. After receiving your driver's license, you cannot transport passengers under 18 for the first 6 months (except for family members). Until you turn 18, you are restricted from driving between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., unless for approved school or work activities. Finally, it is prohibited for all drivers under 21 to operate a vehicle after consuming any amount of alcohol.
Nevada instruction permits remain valid for one year. In case of expiration, you can renew it in person at a DMV office and a parent or guardian is required to sign another Financial Responsibility Statement.
If you don't pass your online DMV written test in Nevada, you'll need to wait for one calendar day before trying again. An additional fee is required for each attempt. If you find the exam difficult, sign up for DMV Premium, which offers numerous resources and practice tests to improve your preparation.