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Nevada DMV Cheat Sheet

Nevada permit-test facts: Questions: 25; To pass: 80%; 20 correct answers needed; Minimum age: 15½ years for a Nevada instruction permit; Fee: $22.50 original instruction permit fee (age 64 and under); $25 initial knowledge/skills testing fee; Re-takes: If failed, retake the written test the next day; if disqualified, retake after 24 hours; each retest fee is $10; Official handbook: Nevada Driver Handbook.

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Nevada permit-test facts: Questions: 25; To pass: 80%; 20 correct answers needed; Minimum age: 15½ years for a Nevada instruction permit; Fee: $22.50 original instruction permit fee (age 64 and under); $25 initial knowledge/skills testing fee; Re-takes: If failed, retake the written test the next day; if disqualified, retake after 24 hours; each retest fee is $10; Official handbook: Nevada Driver Handbook.

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Nevada permit-test fact sheet and evidence status
FactAnswerEvidence status
Questions25Verified against cited official source
To pass80%; 20 correct answers neededVerified against cited official source
Minimum age15½ years for a Nevada instruction permitVerified against cited official source
Fee$22.50 original instruction permit fee (age 64 and under); $25 initial knowledge/skills testing feeVerified against cited official source
Re-takesIf failed, retake the written test the next day; if disqualified, retake after 24 hours; each retest fee is $10Verified against cited official source
Official handbookNevada Driver HandbookVerified against cited official source

Sample questions for Nevada

Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.

  1. Question 1 · Alcohol and drugs

    What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a Nevada driver?

    • 0.02
    • 0.05
    • 0.08
    • 0.10
    See the explanation

    Correct answer: 0.08

    0.08% BAC is the legal limit for adult drivers in Nevada.

  2. Question 2 · Right of way

    Before proceeding at a stop sign in Nevada, whom must a driver give the right of way to?

    • Pedestrians and any cross traffic
    • No one, since you already stopped
    • Only vehicles signaling a turn
    • Only larger vehicles
    See the explanation

    Correct answer: Pedestrians and any cross traffic

    At a Nevada stop sign, yield to pedestrians and cross traffic before you go.

  3. Question 3 · State-specific laws

    On a divided highway in Nevada, when is a U-turn legal?

    • Only where an opening is provided in the center divider
    • Anywhere along the highway
    • Only at marked mile markers
    • Only during low-traffic hours
    See the explanation

    Correct answer: Only where an opening is provided in the center divider

    On a divided Nevada highway, U-turn only where the median has an opening.

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Nevada permit test at a glance

- Total questions: 25 - Passing score: 80%; 20 correct answers needed - Minimum age: 15½ years for a Nevada instruction permit - Fee: $22.50 original instruction permit fee (age 64 and under); $25 initial knowledge/skills testing fee - Re-takes: If failed, retake the written test the next day; if disqualified, retake after 24 hours; each retest fee is $10 - Source: Nevada Driver Handbook

Road signs you must know cold

Sign shapes: - Octagon = STOP - Triangle (point down) = YIELD - Diamond = WARNING - Pentagon = SCHOOL ZONE - Round = RAILROAD CROSSING - Rectangle (vertical) = REGULATORY - Rectangle (horizontal) = GUIDE Colors: - Red = stop / do not enter - Yellow = warning - Orange = construction - Green = direction - Blue = motorist services - Brown = recreation

Right-of-way rules that get tested every time

- Uncontrolled intersection: car on the right goes first. - Left turn: yield to oncoming traffic. - Pedestrians in crosswalk: always have the right of way. - Emergency vehicles with lights/siren: pull right and stop. - 4-way stop: first to arrive goes first; if tied, car on right wins. - School bus with red flashing lights: stop in both directions on undivided roads.

Nevada key rules to memorize

- Right of way and yielding rules - Nevada speed limits and open-road driving - DUI laws (zero tolerance under 21) - Pedestrian safety and school zones - Road signs, signals, and pavement markings

DUI and zero-tolerance — easy points

- Adult limit (21+): 0.08% BAC. - Commercial drivers: 0.04% BAC. - Under 21: zero tolerance (0.01–0.02% BAC). - Refusing breathalyzer = automatic license suspension ("implied consent"). - First DUI in Nevada: suspension, fines, mandatory classes, possible ignition interlock.

Stopping distances (rule of thumb)

Total stopping distance = perception + reaction + braking. At 55 mph in dry conditions: ~250–300 feet. Wet roads roughly double that. Follow the 3-second rule for following distance; 4–5 seconds in bad weather.

Frequently asked questions

Is this cheat sheet enough to pass the Nevada DMV test?

Strong head start, but on its own — no. Combine it with at least 100 practice questions and one full mock exam.

Is this cheat sheet up to date for?

Yes — every fact comes from the current Nevada Driver Handbook. We update content within 30 days of any handbook revision.

Can I download a printable version?

Not yet — but you can print this page directly from your browser. PDF cheat sheets for paid users are coming.

Does the real Nevada test ask about exact stopping distances?

Rarely as exact numbers — more often as concepts (e.g., "what doubles your stopping distance?"). Understanding the rule matters more than memorizing feet.

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