Nevada Permit Practice Test 2026: written knowledge test
Free Nevada permit practice test: official facts from Nevada DMV, questions written from the official Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700).
- 25 questions
- 80% pass mark, 20 of 25
- $25 fee, Initial knowledge and skills testing
- 15½ minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
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Official facts from Nevada DMV
| Official exam name | Written Knowledge Test(instruction permit) |
|---|---|
| Run by | Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) official page |
| Number of questions | 25 |
| Breakdown | highway signs and markings, traffic laws and safe driving practices |
| Pass mark | 20 of 25 (80%) |
| Time limit | There is no time limit for the in-person test.60 minutes is the official limit for the online test. |
| Fee | $25 — Initial knowledge and skills testing feeInitial knowledge and skills testing fee $25: 'A $25 testing fee is required before taking the written test.' Permit page: '$25 – Testing fee (covers written + initial skills test)'; '$10 – Retest fee (for each retake)'. Instruction permit licensing fee '$22.50' (fee table, age 64 and under; '$17.50' age 65 and over); the March 2024 handbook still lists the permit at $22.25. License processing after the road test '$22.50'. Fees may be waived for homeless youth under 25 (DMV 128). No fee is stated on DMV pages for the online KnowTo Drive test. |
| Minimum age | 15½ |
| Where to book | Nevada DMV test booking and locations (official site) |
The Nevada Written Knowledge Test (instruction permit) has 25 questions (highway signs and markings, traffic laws and safe driving practices); you need 20 of 25 (80%) to pass, per Nevada DMV; questions come from the official Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700) (March 2024).
Source: Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Permit page: 'Nevada residents can apply for an instruction permit at age 15½.' 'Unless you already have a Nevada ID card, you must bring: Proof of Identity (e.g., Certified U.S. Birth Certificate), Proof of Social Security, Two documents showing your Nevada residential address'; Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card (DMV 002). Under 18: 'Certification of Attendance (DMV 301) - Valid for 60 days' (school attendance; not required for 18 and older), Minor Affidavit and Information Sheet (DP-38), and a parent or guardian 'available to authorize issuance' (handbook) who signs the Financial Responsibility Statement. Vision: 'Minimum acceptable vision: 20/40 in at least one eye'. Most applicants are advised to apply for a Real ID. |
|---|---|
| Retake | Online test: 'If you fail, you can retake the test the next day.' 'If you're disqualified, you can retake the test after 24 hours.' No separate in-person waiting period published; '$10 retest fee applies to all retakes.' |
| Attempts | No attempt limit published. 'Your written test results are valid for 1 year from the date you pass.' 'Instruction Permits are valid for 1 year.' 'If expired over 30 days, you must retake the test.' |
| Languages | Online test (KnowTo Drive Nevada): 'Available in English and Spanish'. In person: 'Administered on touch-screen computers', 'Available in English, Spanish, and audio format'. Handbook: oral examination on request; 'Testing for the Basic Class C license and motorcycle license is also available in Spanish.' Interpreters: 'An applicant who has a lack of English or Spanish language skills may use an interpreter during a written examination for a non-commercial driver's license, driver authorization card or instruction permit'; the interpreter cannot interpret for family members, must present a letter of approval from a government agency, court, educational institution, or non-profit advocacy group, must submit a signed attestation and an Affidavit of Oath (DLD 11) at each test, and the applicant pays any interpreter fees. Handbook published in English and Spanish. |
| Road signs | US traffic signs, signals and markings as shown in Chapter 3 ('Signs, Signals and Markings') of the Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700). |
| Handbook | Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700) — March 2024 (DMV 700 March 2024, © 2024) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
Nevada road signs test
US traffic signs, signals and markings as shown in Chapter 3 ('Signs, Signals and Markings') of the Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700). Practice them in the free Nevada road signs test or browse the United States sign library.
Nevada written knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the Nevada permit test?
The Nevada written knowledge test has 25 questions (highway signs and markings, traffic laws and safe driving practices), per Nevada DMV.
What is the pass mark for the Nevada permit test?
You need 20 of 25 (80%) to pass, per Nevada DMV.
Is the Nevada permit test hard?
You need 20 of 25 (80%) to pass, so in the official 25-question format you can get at most 5 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700) (March 2024) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Nevada permit test cost?
$25 — Initial knowledge and skills testing fee, per Nevada DMV.
Is there a free Nevada permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Nevada written knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 25 questions and the official pass mark of 20 of 25 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Written knowledge test questions come from the official Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700). Read the Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700) on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by Nevada DMV.