Nevada Drivers License Testing



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You must pass the knowledge test for a license or endorsement before you schedule the skills test. We do not make appointments for license applications, vision or knowledge tests. Skills tests are administered by appointment or on a stand-by basis. The DMV charges a Testing Fee of $25 for a first-time knowledge and skills test and $10 for all retests. The initial fee covers both written and drive tests for any combination of license classes or endorsements that are paid for at the same time. The initial fee will not be charged for your first drive test if your instruction permit was issued prior to July 1, 2009, and is valid at the time of testing. Certain medically-required tests are exempt as well. See Driver License Fees. There is no charge for vision tests. Use our Online Drive Test Scheduling System if you have an instruction permit and have met all of the requirements to take a skills test. Online scheduling is available for non-commercial Class C (autos) and Class M (motorcycles) licenses. See Commercial Drivers License to schedule a drive test for all other classes and endorsements.


Vision Test	Back To Top

The minimum level of acceptable vision for full driving privileges is 20/40 in one eye. If a driver must wear glasses or contact lenses to meet this standard, Restriction A will be placed on the license.

Persons who cannot meet this standard may be licensed to drive in daylight hours only, denied a license or required to submit a yearly examination depending on the nature of the vision problem.


Knowledge (Written) Test	Back To Top

The Nevada knowledge test for a Class C, non-commercial license consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. 80 percent or better is a passing score.

Knowledge tests are available on touch-screen computers in English and Spanish. The touch-screen systems also offer audio-based tests.

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Skills (Driving) Test	Back To Top

You must pass the knowledge test and obtain an instruction permit for a given class of license or endorsement before you schedule your skills test. Skills tests are administered by appointment. Larger offices also offer tests on a stand-by basis. Not all DMV locations offer all tests. Please have your permit number or social security number ready when you call or schedule online.

You must present acceptable proof of identity documents at any drive test. This will include the same documents you used for the instruction permit but ASI also requires proof of your address. See our Proof of Identity page.

Online Scheduling
Las Vegas area	(702) 486-4368
Reno/Sparks/Carson City	(775) 684-4368
Elsewhere in Nevada	(877) 368-7828

See Commercial Drivers License to schedule a skills test for Class A or B, commercial Class C or Endorsements.

The examiner will perform a safety inspection on your vehicle and check your registration and insurance. You do not have to use your own vehicle, but you must have a vehicle in the same license class as you are applying for. You may not use a rental car. Vehicles must be properly registered and insured. Most beginning drivers under 18 must present a driver's education Certificate of Completion and a Beginning Driver Experience Log.

Please do not leave your children unattended while you take a skills test. Skills tests will be canceled if there is no responsible party available to supervise small children.

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What Tests Will I Need?

The DMV may require any driver to take all tests depending on factors such as driving history or medical conditions. This table lists only typical requirements.
Beginning drivers or those who have never been licensed in the U.S.	Vision, Knowledge and Skills
Drivers licensed in another jurisdiction applying for a Nevada license (new residents)
Currently licensed in the U.S. and 21 years of age or older	Vision Only
Currently licensed in the U.S. and under 21	Vision and Knowledge
Three or more moving violations in the last 4 years	Vision, Knowledge and Skills
Any suspension, revocation, cancellation or disqualification in the last 4 years	Vision, Knowledge and Skills
Any DUI conviction within the past 7 years	Vision, Knowledge and Skills
Has license restrictions that require reevaluation of driving skills	Vision, Knowledge and Skills
Currently licensed in Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory or foreign country	Vision, Knowledge and Skills
Drivers at the renewal or reinstatement of an existing Nevada license
Six or more moving violations within the last 4 years	Vision, Knowledge and Skills
Three or more moving violations within the last 4 years	Vision and Knowledge
Any license expired, suspended or revoked more than one year	Vision, Knowledge and Skills
Any suspension, revocation, cancellation or denial in the last 4 years	Vision, Knowledge, possibly Skills
Any instruction permit renewal for a permit expired more than 30 days	Vision and Knowledge
Any license expired 30 days to one year	Vision Only
Drivers making changes to an existing Nevada license
Adding endorsements, or adding/removing certain restrictions	Vision, Knowledge and Skills
Adding Class M (motorcycle license) after completing a MOST course	Vision
Adding Class M (motorcycle license) without MOST course	Vision, Knowledge and Skills
Changing from Class C to Class B or A, or Class B to A	Vision, Knowledge and Skills
Changing from Class A or B to Class C	No Tests or Vision Only if Renewing

Driver License Testing

Vision Test

Knowledge (Written) Test

Skills (Driving) Test

What Tests Will I Need?