How to Get Your Nevada Learner’s Permit
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk
Methodology & Editorial PolicyHow to study (step by step)
- Know the test
25 questions, need 20 right (80%).
Minimum age: 15½.
- Take a Diagnostic
Check your starting level.
- Do Practice Tests 1–5
Short, under-10-minute sessions work best.
- Review mistakes
Use the Challenge Bank until you’re consistently above 80%.
All questions follow the Nevada Driver’s Handbook.
Tap Start Free Practice Test to get DMV-ready.
NV DMV permit test - what to expect
The Nevada permit test has 25 questions. You must get 20 correct (80%) to pass.
- Where: Any Nevada DMV office (find locations)
- Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
- If you fail: Retake after 1 day.
- Commonly missed: right-of-way at intersections, safe following distance (3-second rule).
