Nevada Licensing & Permits Practice Test
Licensing questions cover how you actually get and keep a Nevada driver's license: instruction permits, the graduated licensing process for drivers under 18, required supervised hours, passenger and night-driving restrictions, and the penalties that apply to young drivers.
If you're a teen going for a permit, this is the section that's specifically about you — and it's the one most people skim. The age thresholds and time periods are exact, so learn the numbers rather than the general idea.
Sample questions
Drivers moving into Nevada from another state must apply for a Nevada driver license within how many days of becoming a resident?
- 30 days ✓
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 10 days
Drivers moving into Nevada from another state must apply for a license within 30 days after becoming a resident.
A Nevada identification card is valid for how many years?
- Four years
- Six years
- Eight years ✓
- Ten years
A Nevada identification card is valid for eight years and expires on your birthday (unless limited-term immigration documents are used).
When a person under 18 has their application co-signed, what does the co-signer share responsibility for?
- The cost of the license
- Liability for damages caused by the minor's negligence or willful misconduct while driving ✓
- The minor's insurance premiums
- Vehicle registration fees
The co-signer shares liability for any damages caused by the minor's negligence or willful misconduct while driving.
What fee is charged for any retests needed before you can get your license?
- $10 ✓
- $25
- $5
- $15
A $10 fee is charged for any retests needed before you can get your license.
For a second firearm offense under NRS 202.300, a young driver's license will be suspended or delayed for how long?
- One year
- 185 days
- Two years ✓
- Six months
For a second firearm offense, the license will be suspended or issuance delayed for two years.
Under the 100-hour driver's education option, how many of those hours must be completed in the dark?
- 5 hours
- 10 hours ✓
- 20 hours
- 15 hours
Under the 100-hour option, 10 of the hours must be completed in the dark (for non-motorcycle licenses).
The licensed driver accompanying a Class C instruction permit holder must have at least how much licensed driving experience?
- At least one year ✓
- At least two years
- At least six months
- At least three years
The accompanying licensed driver must have at least one year of licensed driving experience.
During the first-6-months passenger restriction for 16- and 17-year-old drivers, which passengers are allowed?
- Any passengers over 16
- Up to two friends
- Immediate family members ✓
- No exceptions at all
The passenger restriction excludes immediate family members, who may ride with the young driver.
For a Class C license, a combination of vehicles may not exceed what overall length?
- 50 feet
- 70 feet ✓
- 80 feet
- 65 feet
With a Class C license, a combination of vehicles may not exceed 70 feet.
Restriction JN on a Nevada driver license indicates what?
- Instruction Permit ✓
- Daylight driving only
- Yearly medical letter
- Additional mirrors
Restriction JN indicates an Instruction Permit.
A commercial motor vehicle also includes one designed to carry how many passengers, including the driver?
- 8 or more
- 12 or more
- 16 or more ✓
- 20 or more
A commercial motor vehicle includes one designed to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
Passing an approved motorcycle safety course may be substituted for what?
- The vision test
- The motorcycle tests ✓
- The vehicle inspection
- The residency requirement
Passing an approved motorcycle safety course may be substituted for the motorcycle tests.