530+ questions based on the official Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024). Realistic exam simulator with instant scoring. No signup required.
50 random questions, 30-min simulator timer. The real Nevada DMV knowledge test has 50 questions covering signs and road rules — you need 80% (about 40 correct) to pass.
Practice road signs exclusively — shapes, colors, and meanings. Perfect for targeting the sign section before your exam.
Test only the critical numbers — speed limits, distances, BAC limits, suspension periods. The most memorized facts on the real exam.
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Everything important from the Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024) — organized for the exam
Memorize these numbers first. Nevada test questions are frequently built around specific distances, speeds, BAC levels, and time periods. These come up constantly.
Road signs are tested heavily. Know each sign's shape, color, and meaning. The real test often shows a sign description and asks what it means.
| Shape | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Octagon (8-sided) | STOP — always and only | Stop sign |
| Triangle (pointing down) | YIELD — give right of way | Yield sign |
| Diamond | WARNING — hazard ahead | Curve, pedestrian, deer |
| Pentagon (5-sided) | SCHOOL ZONE | School crossing |
| Pennant (triangle right) | NO PASSING ZONE | No-passing pennant |
| Round (circle) | RAILROAD CROSSING advance warning | RR crossing sign |
| Rectangle (vertical) | REGULATORY — rules you must follow | Speed limit, turn restrictions |
| Rectangle (horizontal) | GUIDE or INFORMATION | Street name, mile marker |
| X-shaped crossbuck | RAILROAD CROSSING — treat like yield | Railroad crossbuck |
| Color | Category | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Regulatory — STOP / PROHIBIT | Stop, yield, do not enter, wrong way, no-turn circles |
| Yellow | WARNING | General hazard warnings — curves, hills, intersections, animals |
| Orange | WORK ZONE / CONSTRUCTION | Construction ahead, road crew, slow down and drive with care. In Nevada, fines for speeding double in work zones. Black-and-white speed limit signs are regulatory; orange speed limit signs are advisory and indicate slower, safer speeds (Ch. 5). |
| Green | GUIDE / DIRECTIONAL | Highway exits, distances, direction, mile markers |
| Blue | SERVICES | Gas, food, lodging, hospital, rest area |
| Brown | RECREATION / CULTURAL | Parks, campgrounds, historical sites, scenic areas |
| White | REGULATORY | Speed limits, lane rules, turn restrictions |
| Fluorescent Yellow-Green | WARNING — pedestrian / school / bike | School zones, crosswalks, bike lanes |
| Fluorescent Pink | INCIDENT MANAGEMENT | Crash clean-up, debris removal, temporary traffic control |
Right of way is the #1 failure topic on the DMV knowledge test. Master every scenario below — these questions will be on your exam.
| Signal | What You Must Do |
|---|---|
| Solid GREEN | Proceed — but yield to traffic already in intersection |
| Solid YELLOW | Prepare to stop if safe; proceed only if stopping would be dangerous |
| Solid RED | Stop completely; may turn right on red after stop and yield (unless posted) |
| GREEN ARROW | Protected turn — oncoming traffic must stop. You may turn in the arrow's direction, but still yield to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection. |
| YELLOW ARROW | Protected turn is ending — prepare to yield or stop |
| Flashing YELLOW ARROW | Unprotected turn — you MAY turn but MUST yield to oncoming and pedestrians |
| Flashing RED | Treat exactly like a STOP sign — stop, yield, proceed when safe |
| Flashing YELLOW | Caution — slow down and proceed carefully. Do not need to stop. |
| RED + GREEN ARROW | Stop for through traffic; turn in direction of arrow only |
| Signal NOT working | Treat as ALL-WAY STOP — all traffic stops |
DUI questions appear on virtually every DMV knowledge test. Know the BAC levels, implied consent law, and penalties. Nevada uses "DUI" (Driving Under the Influence).
| Situation | Consequence |
|---|---|
| BAC of 0.08%+ (driver 21+) | DUI — 1st conviction: fine $400–$1,000, 2 days–6 months jail OR 48–96 hrs community service, license revoked 185 days. 2nd within 7 yrs: fine $750–$1,000, 10 days–6 months jail, 1-year revocation. 3rd+ within 7 yrs: $2,000–$5,000, 1–6 years prison, 3-year revocation (Ch. 10). |
| Impairment below the legal BAC limit | You can still be arrested and convicted of DUI in Nevada with a BAC below 0.08% if your driving is impaired. The 0.08% threshold is the per-se limit, not a safe-harbor floor (Ch. 10, Illegal Per Se Law). |
| Test refusal (implied consent) | You can lose your driver's license. Nevada's Implied Consent Law (NRS 484C.220) authorizes blood, breath, or urine tests after a DUI arrest. 1st refusal: 1-year revocation. 2nd refusal within 7 years: 3-year revocation. An officer may also direct that blood be drawn (Ch. 10). |
| BAC — under 21 (Zero Tolerance) | Drivers under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or higher (but less than 0.08%) face a 185-day administrative license revocation, plus possible criminal penalties and an SR-22. The court may order alcohol/drug evaluation and treatment (Ch. 10). |
| Minor purchasing or possessing alcohol (under 21) | For a minor purchasing, consuming, or possessing alcohol, Nevada may suspend or delay the issuance of a driver license for up to 2 years. Same penalty applies for any criminal activity involving alcohol or a controlled substance (Ch. 1, Young Drivers). |
| DUI — causing death or serious bodily injury | Driver license revoked for 3 years. Prison sentence of 2 to 20 years. Fine of $2,000 to $5,000 (Ch. 10). |
School bus rules are heavily tested. Under NRS 484B.353, you must stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights, regardless of which direction you are approaching from. Exception: on a divided highway you only stop when traveling in the same direction as the bus.
| Location | Minimum Clearance |
|---|---|
| Fire hydrant | 15 ft — where parallel parking is permitted (20 ft for angle parking) — NRS 484B.450 (Ch. 3) |
| Traffic control signal at the side of a highway | 30 ft — do not park within 30 ft of any traffic control signal — NRS 484B.450 (Ch. 3) |
| On any bridge, elevated structure, or tunnel | Never — always prohibited under NRS 484B.450 (Ch. 3) |
| Crosswalk at intersection | 20 ft — do not park on a crosswalk or within 20 ft of one — NRS 484B.450 (Ch. 3) |
| Railroad crossing | 50 ft — do not park within 50 ft of the nearest rail of a railroad — NRS 484B.450 (Ch. 3) |
| Fire station driveway | 20 ft on the same side of the street / 75 ft on the opposite side of the street — NRS 484B.450 (Ch. 3) |
| Driveway entrance (public or private) | Not in front of — always prohibited |
| Accessible (handicapped) space | Never without a valid placard or plate — minimum fine $250. Also do not park on the diagonal access lines (Ch. 3) |
| Inside an intersection or on a crosswalk | Never — always illegal |
| Handicapped space (without placard) | Never park here |
| Sidewalk, intersection, double parking, bicycle lane | Never — always prohibited under NRS 484B.450 (Ch. 3) |
| No Stopping zone | Never stop here, for any reason |
| No Parking zone | No parking — may stop to load/unload |
The rule: always turn wheels so that if the car rolls, it rolls away from traffic or is caught by the curb.
| Situation | Turn Wheels | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Facing DOWNHILL, WITH curb | RIGHT (into curb) | Car rolls into curb and stops |
| Facing DOWNHILL, NO curb | RIGHT (away from road) | Car rolls away from traffic |
| Facing UPHILL, WITH curb | LEFT (away from curb) | Car rolls back, caught by curb |
| Facing UPHILL, NO curb | RIGHT (away from road) | Car rolls away from traffic |
GDL questions appear on many tests. Know Nevada's Graduated Driver Licensing program, the restrictions in each phase, and the specific ages, hold periods, and curfew hours.
| Equipment | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Headlights (on) | Required from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, whenever visibility is less than 1,000 feet, or when directed by a traffic control device. Driving with parking lights only is not permitted (Ch. 5). |
| High beams (dim) | Dim to low beams within 500 ft of an oncoming vehicle and within 300 ft when following another vehicle. Use low beams in rain, snow, or fog (Ch. 5). |
| Horn | Use when needed to prevent a crash. Do NOT use to express anger, greet friends, or encourage others to move. Do NOT honk at a blind or visually-impaired pedestrian (Ch. 6). |
| Turn signals | Signal at least 100 ft ahead in business or residential areas, or 300 ft on open highway. Same rule applies to lane changes (Ch. 3). |
| Tinted windows | Tinting may not obstruct the driver's view. The DMV will not accept a vehicle for the skills test if the windshield or driver's side windows obstruct visibility (Ch. 1). |
| TVs / video screens visible to driver | Prohibited while vehicle is in motion (navigation is excepted) |
| Muffler | Must prevent excessive or unusual noise |
| Brakes | Foot brake and parking (emergency) brake must both be in good working order. The parking brake must be set whenever the vehicle is parked and unattended (Ch. 1, Skills Testing). |
| Wipers | Must adequately clean the windshield when used |
| Tail lights / rear reflector | Headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals must all be operating before the road test. The vehicle must be in safe operating condition with all equipment in good working order (Ch. 1). |
| Tires | Use the "penny test" — place Lincoln's head into a tread groove. If any part of his head is covered, tread is safe. Studded snow tires may be used October 1 through April 30 only (Ch. 3). |
| Hazard lights | For use when parked/stopped in an emergency — not while driving normally |
| Seat belts & child restraints | Driver and all passengers age 6+ must wear safety belts if equipped. Children under 6 OR less than 57 inches must use a child restraint. Children under 2 must be in a rear-facing restraint in the back seat — NRS 484B.157 (Ch. 2). |
A proven 4-phase approach that builds real understanding — not just memorization. Work through each phase at your own pace, and you'll walk into the DMV ready to pass on your first try.
| Your Score | Status | What to Do Next |
|---|---|---|
| Under 75% | Needs more work | Go back to Phase 3 — run Weak Spots mode on your wrong answers. Re-read the Study Guide for those topics. Then try the simulator again. |
| 75% – 89% | Almost there | Run Weak Spots on what you missed, then take the simulator again. You're close — one more round should get you there. |
| 90%+ | Ready! 🎉 | Run the simulator one more time to confirm. Score 90%+ twice → you are ready for the real test. |
Before you walk into the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles office:
50 questions · need 80% (about 40 correct) · you can miss up to 10 and still pass
The official handbook from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles — the single source of truth for the written test.
Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024) · Revised January 2026 · Published by Nevada DMV
Download Official Manual →Source: Nevada DMV · Free download
We've distilled the official manual into 12 focused study sections. Every number, rule, and fact verified against the handbook. Click any topic to start studying.
The Nevada DMV Class C knowledge test has 50 questions and you must score 80% (at least 40 correct) to pass. Road signs are integrated into the same test. To confirm the current format, call your local DMV office or check dmv.nv.gov.
DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence. Nevada's legal BAC limit is 0.08% for drivers 21+, 0.02% for drivers under 21 (Zero Tolerance), and 0.04% for commercial drivers. Marijuana DUI threshold: 2 ng/ml of blood (5 ng/ml metabolite).
Nevada uses a 2-second minimum following distance at 40 mph or less. Pick a fixed point on the road. When the rear of the vehicle ahead passes it, count "one thousand one, one thousand two." If you reach the point before "two," you are too close. Most instructors recommend up to 4 seconds; commercial vehicles should allow 5+ seconds. (Ch. 3, Defensive Driving).
You can apply for a Nevada instruction permit at age 15½. Drivers under 18 must hold the permit at least 6 months and complete 50 hours of supervised behind-the-wheel driving (10 at night) before applying for a driver license. Minimum age for the Class C license: 16 (Ch. 1).
Yes, this practice site is completely free. Every question is verified against the Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024).
To report a suspected drunk driver or any highway emergency, dial *NHP (*647) on a cellular phone anywhere in Nevada. The Nevada Highway Patrol responds. For non-emergencies, contact your local DMV at (775) 684-4DMV (north) or (702) 486-4DMV (south).
Nevada is one of the few states in the country with two distinct credentials for non-citizens: the standard driver license and the Driver Authorization Card (DAC), which doesn't require a Social Security Number and isn't valid for federal identification. Nevada also runs the test through a single 50-question Class C knowledge exam — no separate "signs" section like Wisconsin or Ohio — and uses an 80% passing score (40 of 50 correct). The agency that runs it all is the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, headquartered at 555 Wright Way, Carson City, with full-service offices in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City, and Elko.
Every fact on this practice test is verified against the Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700, March 2024). Nevada uses DUI (Driving Under the Influence) with a 0.08% BAC threshold for drivers 21+, 0.02% for under-21 (Zero Tolerance), and 0.04% for commercial drivers. A 1st DUI brings a 185-day revocation, a $400–$1,000 fine, and 2 days to 6 months in jail (or 48–96 hours of community service) plus DUI school. A 2nd DUI within 7 years escalates to a 1-year revocation and a $750–$1,000 fine. A 3rd within 7 years is a felony — 1 to 6 years in prison and a 3-year revocation. Refusing the implied-consent test under NRS 484C.220 brings a 1-year revocation for a 1st refusal. Reinstatement after an alcohol offense costs $120.
Nevada's teen licensing rules are stricter than many neighbors'. The instruction permit minimum age is 15½ and applicants under 18 must complete driver education (or 100 hours behind the wheel if more than 30 miles from an approved school), plus 50 hours of supervised behind-the-wheel driving (10 at night). The supervisor must be at least 21 years old with at least 1 year of driving experience, seated beside the permit holder. Drivers under 18 must hold the permit 6 months before applying for a Class C license. Once licensed, a 10 PM to 5 AM curfew applies until age 18 (unless driving to or from a scheduled event), and during the first 6 months drivers age 16–17 cannot carry passengers under 18 except for immediate family (NRS 483.2523). Using a cellular phone during the road test = automatic failure.
This free practice test is verified against the Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024) and is built for anyone testing at the DMV in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Pahrump, Elko, Mesquite, Fallon, Winnemucca, Boulder City, and every other Nevada DMV office. Nevada's knowledge test fee is $25 (each retest $10), the original license fee is $41.25, and the license is valid 8 years for drivers under 65. Free practice here, no signup, no paywall — and every question maps back to a section of the official Nevada handbook.
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