Nevada Driving Theory Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Nevada knowledge test, and what score do I need to pass?

It maxes out at 25 questions but stops automatically once you reach either 20 correct or 6 incorrect answers -- 80% is needed to pass.

How old do I have to be to get a Nevada instruction permit?

At least 15½, plus a vision test, a knowledge test, and a parent or guardian available to authorize issuance.

How long do I have to hold my permit before I can get a license?

If you're under 18, at least 6 months before applying for a driver license.

Do I need driver's education to get a Nevada license?

Yes, through a DMV-approved school, unless you're not within 30 miles of one and lack internet access, in which case 100 hours of driving (10 after dark) substitutes instead.

How many hours of supervised driving do I need before licensing?

50 hours, including 10 at night, if you're within 30 miles of a DMV-approved school.

What restrictions apply to a newly licensed 16- or 17-year-old?

No non-family passengers under 18 for the first 6 months, plus a 10 p.m.-5 a.m. curfew (with a scheduled-event exception) until turning 18.

How long do I have to get a Nevada license after moving here?

30 days from becoming a Nevada resident.

How long is a Nevada driver license valid?

Eight years for a first-time license under 65, expiring on your birthday; drivers 65 and older get a license valid four years.

How many demerit points before my Nevada license gets suspended?

12 or more points in any 12-month period triggers a suspension.

What's Nevada's minimum auto insurance requirement?

$25,000 for one person's injury or death, $50,000 for two or more people, and $20,000 for property damage, per crash.