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Free Nevada DMV Permit Practice Test 2025

Average pass rate for driving tests in Nevada: 51%.
Average pass rate for this test: 54%.
Moderate
6 min
Score distribution:
90-100=>13%
80-89=>15%
70-79=>21%
60-69=>23%
<60%=>28%
Avg. first-try score: 65%
Perfect for:
Learner’s permit applicants
First‑time adult applicants

In Nevada, the motor-vehicle agency is the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You’ll take the knowledge test – often called the written or permit test.

The Nevada DMV knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions. Topics include traffic signs, insurance requirements, the demerit point system, safe driving practices, and seat belt laws, as outlined in the official Nevada Driver Handbook. You must answer at least 20 out of 25 questions correctly to pass (a minimum score of 80%). This practice test has just been updated for November 2025 and covers 20 of the most essential road signs and rules questions directly from the official 2025 NV Driver Handbook. This practice test is designed to help you prepare effectively by providing questions that are similar in format and content to those on the actual Nevada DMV exam.

Real exam-style pitfalls you’ll practice:
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Free Nevada DMV Permit Practice Test 2025
NV DMV driver's license
Based on the official NV Driver HandbookHandbook‑based (2025) + exam‑taker feedback

How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. Take this short practice test and read the explanations as you go. This is one of 4 free Nevada practice tests available on our site. Avg. finish time: 6 min.
  2. Cover more ground. Take all tests (different questions - no-repeats across sets).
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length, exam‑style run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions. Built from the current handbook + patterns recent test-takers report. These questions reflect what's actually being asked at the DMV right now. Explanations cite the DMV handbook section.
  • On-question help. AI Assistant explains tricky items in plain language.
  • Performance Insights. See your weak topics and what to study next.

Actual DMV permit test: What to expect?

The Nevada permit test has 25 questions. You must get 20 correct (80%) to pass.
25 questions
20 to pass (80%)
  • Where: Any Nevada DMV office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof; $57.50 permit + $25 initial testing (online exam $6.75 per attempt) (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake after 1 day, $10 per retest (online exam $6.75 each)
  • Commonly missed: right-of-way at intersections, safe following distance (3-second rule), and road sign recognition (warning, regulatory, and guide signs).

Authored and curated by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S.

Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)

Methodology & Editorial Policy

Last verified for accuracy: November 2025 (reviewed weekly)

Real Nevada drivers who passed first try

Verified student reviews • Shared with permission

I honestly loved this program!
Just moved here from Florida. It helped me learn the rules in a very very short amount of time! And I was able to pass this Nevada knowledge test, since honestly it’s so different than Florida’s.
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An easy pass.
I took 4 of these practice tests back to back, went to Nevada DMV and took the written test and answered 23 out of the 25 questions correctly for an easy pass. These practice tests will help you pass easily as well.
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I could not have done it without you!
It was GREAT! The pictures helped a lot, and also the hints - and most of all the tests! The repetition of the failed (and then corrected) responses, which made me remember the correct answers.
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About the Nevada learner permit

Young drivers in Nevada can obtain an instruction (learner’s) permit at age 15½. To apply, you must visit a Nevada DMV office, present proof of your identity and Nevada residential address, and have a parent or guardian sign the financial responsibility section on your application if you are under 18. You’ll need documents that prove your name and date of birth, Social Security number, and two Nevada residency documents, similar to what is required for a Real ID.

To receive your instruction permit, you must pass a vision screening and the written knowledge test. The permit allows you to drive while supervised by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old, has at least one year of licensed driving experience, and is seated beside you in the front seat.

To qualify for a full driver’s license at 16, you must hold your instruction permit for at least six months, be free of at-fault crashes, moving violations, and any alcohol or drug convictions for the previous six months, complete an approved driver education course or additional supervised driving, and pass a road skills test. Once you meet those requirements, you can schedule and take the skills test and then receive your first full license.

If you’re 18 or older and new to driving, the formal teen GDL phases do not apply, but you still need to pass the vision, knowledge, and road skills tests. Many adults still choose to get an instruction permit first so they can practice while supervised before testing for a full license.

When you’re ready to apply, bring your parent or guardian (if under 18), a completed driver license application, proof of identity and any name changes, your Social Security number, and two documents showing your Nevada residential address. After your documents are accepted and you’ve passed the vision and knowledge tests, you’ll receive your instruction permit.

Study tips for the Nevada knowledge test

Break your study sessions into manageable chunks focusing on one test section at a time. Use practice tests and the official Nevada Driver’s Manual to reinforce your knowledge. Pay special attention to sections where you commonly make mistakes. Practice tests should be taken under timed conditions to simulate the real exam environment. This helps build familiarity with the test format and identifies areas that need more focus.

We encourage you to use our practice tests and study resources to increase your chances of passing the Nevada DMV knowledge exam on your first attempt.

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