Free Nevada DMV Practice Test 2026
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles knowledge test is 25 questions. These sample questions come from the same bank we use for full practice tests, and each one is drawn from the official Nevada driver handbook. Every answer below explains why it is right — and why the tempting wrong answer is wrong, which is usually where the score is actually lost.
The test ends early once you reach 20 correct or 6 incorrect.
Exam format checked against Nevada DMV driver licence testing on 2026-07-27.
132 practice questions available for Nevada.
5 sample questions with answers
Signs & Signals
1. You want to make a U-turn at an intersection with a green traffic signal light. What should you check first?
- Look for a "No U-turn" sign
- Wait for a green arrow instead of a green light
- Check if there are at least two lanes in your direction
Correct answer: Look for a "No U-turn" sign
Why: Even with a green light, you must first check for "No U-turn" signs which would prohibit the maneuver regardless of the signal.
Right-of-Way Rules
2. What should a driver do when making a left turn across traffic, even if their vehicle has left turn crash avoidance technology?
- Safely scan and monitor for hazards and determine when it is safe to turn
- Rely on the system to detect oncoming traffic and proceed when it allows
- Turn quickly to minimize time in the intersection since the system will brake if needed
Correct answer: Safely scan and monitor for hazards and determine when it is safe to turn
Why: The handbook explicitly states that drivers should not depend on left turn crash avoidance and must safely scan and monitor the driving environment to determine when it is safe to turn in front of other traffic.
Alcohol & Drugs
3. In Nevada, what is the administrative penalty for a first-time driver under 21 with a .02% blood alcohol concentration?
- Driver license is revoked for 185 days
- Driver license is revoked for 90 days
- Driver license is suspended for 30 days
Correct answer: Driver license is revoked for 185 days
Why: Nevada has a zero tolerance policy for drivers under 21. Any detectable alcohol (.02% or higher) results in automatic license revocation for 185 days, plus potential SR-22 requirements and criminal penalties.
Speed & Following Distance
4. What should you do when your vehicle's curve speed warning system alerts you that you're approaching a curve too fast?
- Reduce your speed to a safe level for the curve
- Continue at the same speed since the system will automatically slow the vehicle
- Increase speed slightly to get through the curve faster
Correct answer: Reduce your speed to a safe level for the curve
Why: The handbook states that curve speed warning systems alert drivers when approaching curves at unsafe speeds, and drivers should maintain safe speeds while driving and approaching curves.
Parking Rules
5. When using automatic parallel parking, who is responsible for braking during the parking process?
- The driver is responsible for braking
- The automatic parking system handles all braking
- Braking is shared between the driver and the system
Correct answer: The driver is responsible for braking
Why: The handbook clearly states that while the automatic parallel parking system guides the vehicle into the spot, the driver remains responsible for braking throughout the process.
What's on the Nevada knowledge test
The Nevada test draws on 12 subject areas. Our question bank covers all of them with 132 active questions written from the official handbook, so practice matches the range of what you can be asked rather than a narrow slice of it.
- Signs & Signals
- Regulatory, warning, and guide signs. Traffic signal phases and meaning.
- Right-of-Way Rules
- Who goes first at intersections, ramps, crosswalks, emergency vehicles.
- Alcohol & Drugs
- BAC limits, implied consent, zero tolerance, prescription drugs.
- Speed & Following Distance
- Posted limits, basic-speed law, following distance, stopping distance.
- Parking Rules
- Curb colors, hill parking, restricted zones, towing.
- Sharing the Road
- Bicycles, motorcycles, pedestrians, large trucks, school buses.
- License & Registration
- License classes, age requirements, registration, insurance.
- Emergencies & Collisions
- Brake failure, skids, what to do at a collision, reporting.
- Lane Usage
- Passing, lane changes, HOV/carpool, turn lanes, two-way left turn.
- Signaling & Turning
- Hand signals, turn signals, U-turns, three-point turns.
- Hazards & Defensive Driving
- Distractions, fatigue, road rage, blind spots, scanning.
- Special Conditions
- Night, fog, rain, snow, construction zones, school zones.
DLStudy is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. Questions are written from the official handbook, not copied from the real exam.