Nevada Permit Practice Test

1. In Nevada, what is the youngest age to get an instruction permit?

1. 14 years old
2. 15 years old
3. 15 and a half years old (correct answer)
4. 16 years old

Answer: C. In Nevada you can get an instruction permit at 15 and a half years old.

Nevada handbook, page 15.

2. In Nevada, what is the blood alcohol limit for drivers under 21?

1. .02 percent (correct answer)
2. .05 percent
3. .08 percent
4. .10 percent

Answer: A. In Nevada the blood alcohol limit for drivers under 21 is .02 percent, much lower than the adult limit of .08.

Nevada handbook, page 79.

3. In Nevada, the move-over law covers more than emergency vehicles. Which of these does it also cover?

1. Parked cars at a mall
2. A stalled vehicle or debris on the road (correct answer)
3. Bicycles in a bike lane
4. Buses at a bus stop

Answer: B. In Nevada the move-over law also covers traffic incidents, such as a crash, a stalled vehicle or debris on the road.

4. In Nevada, what is the highest speed limit the state may post on its highways?

1. 65 mph
2. 70 mph
3. 75 mph
4. 80 mph (correct answer)

Answer: D. Nevada may post a speed limit of up to 80 mph on state highways, and only where a sign shows it.

5. In Nevada, how long is an instruction permit valid?

1. Six months
2. One year (correct answer)
3. Two years
4. Until age 18

Answer: B. A Nevada instruction permit is valid for one year.

Nevada handbook, page 15.