Nevada motorcycle permit test numbers to know
Distances, speeds, limits, fines and deadlines are the questions people miss most, because they have to be memorized. Here are 25 Nevada numbers, grouped and cited, with a free quiz and flashcards to lock them in.
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Alcohol & drugs
Under Nevada's Illegal Per Se Law, a 25-year-old rider takes a chemical test. At what alcohol concentration is the rider's driving privilege revoked?
0.08% or more
Under Nevada's Illegal Per Se Law, a chemical test showing 0.08% or more, or any detectable amount of a controlled substance, leads to revocation of your driving privilege.
Distances & following gaps
Under Nevada equipment law, from how far away must a motorcycle's red taillight be visible?
500 feet
Nevada requires a red taillight that can be seen for 500 feet. The stoplight and rear reflector each have a 300-foot standard, so keep the two numbers separate.
Ages, permits & the test
You hold a Nevada motorcycle instruction permit. Who may supervise you while you ride?
A rider at least 21 with a valid motorcycle license, also riding a motorcycle
Your supervisor must have a valid motorcycle license, be at least 21, have at least one year of driving experience, and be riding a motorcycle while keeping you in direct view.
Every Nevada motorcycle number, by topic
Official Nevada laws come first in each group, then the numbers from our handbook questions. Tap a source to read the exact words it comes from.
Alcohol & drugs
9 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 0.08% | Legal BAC limit for adult drivers | leg.state.nv.usQuoteHas a concentration of alcohol of 0.08 or more in his or her blood or breath; or (c) Is found by measurement within 2 hours after driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle to have a concentration of alcohol of 0.08 or more |
| 0.02% | BAC limit for drivers under 21 | leg.state.nv.usQuoteshows that a person less than 21 years of age had a concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.08 in his or her blood or breath at the time of the test, the person's license, permit or privilege to drive must be suspended for a period of 90 days. |
| 0.04% | BAC limit in a commercial vehicle | leg.state.nv.usQuoteHas a concentration of alcohol of 0.04 or more but less than 0.08 in his or her blood or breath; or (c) Is found by measurement within 2 hours after driving or being in actual physical control of a commercial motor vehicle |
| $400 to $1,000 | Drunk driving (DUI)A fine of $400 to $1,000 | leg.state.nv.usQuoteOrder the person to perform not less than 48 hours, but not more than 96 hours, of community service; (3) Fine the person not less than $400 nor more than $1,000 |
| 185 days | Drunk driving (DUI)License revoked for 185 days on conviction | leg.state.nv.usQuoteFor a period of 185 days, if the offense is a first violation within 7 years of NRS 484C.110 or 484C.120 . |
| 1 year, 3 years, 7 years | Drunk driving (DUI)Your license is revoked, and you are ineligible for 1 year, or 3 years if your license was revoked for a refusal in the previous 7 years | leg.state.nv.usQuoteOne year; or (b) Three years, if the license, permit or privilege to drive of the person has been revoked during the immediately preceding 7 years for failure to submit to an evidentiary test. |
| under 21, 90 days | Drunk driving (DUI)A driver under 21 who tests at 0.02 to under 0.08 has the license suspended for 90 days | leg.state.nv.usQuoteshows that a person less than 21 years of age had a concentration of alcohol of 0.02 or more but less than 0.08 in his or her blood or breath at the time of the test, the person's license, permit or privilege to drive must be suspended for a period of 90 days. |
| 0.08% | Under Nevada's Illegal Per Se Law, a 25-year-old rider takes a chemical test. At what alcohol concentration is the rider's driving privilege revoked?Answer: 0.08% or more | Nevada Official Driver Handbook (DMV 700), page 79QuoteUnder Nevada’s Illegal Per Se Law, if chemical tests show an alcohol concentration of .08% or more or any detectable amount of a controlled substance, your driving privilege will be revoked. |
| two hours | On a long ride, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle to fight fatigue?Answer: At least every two hours | Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual, page 52QuoteStop and get off the motorcycle at least every two hours. |
Distances & following gaps
3 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 500 feet | Under Nevada equipment law, from how far away must a motorcycle's red taillight be visible?Answer: 500 feet | Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual, page 7QuoteTaillight must be a red taillight that can be seen for 500 feet |
| Two seconds | What is the minimum following distance you should normally keep behind the vehicle ahead?Answer: Two seconds | Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual, page 22QuoteNormally, a minimum of two seconds distance should be maintained behind the vehicle ahead. |
| one second | In a staggered group formation, how far back should the second rider stay from the leader?Answer: At least one second, on the right side of the lane | Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual, page 45Quotethe second rider stays at least one second back and rides in the right side of the lane |
Ages, permits & the test
12 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Questions on the test | dmv.nv.govQuoteYou must pass the written motorcycle knowledge test (25 questions, 80% passing score) before you can schedule your skills test. |
| 80% | Passing score | dmv.nv.govQuoteYou must pass the written motorcycle knowledge test (25 questions, 80% passing score) before you can schedule your skills test. |
| Under 18, 1 year | Motorcycle permitUnder 18: 1 year, renewable, expires at 18 | leg.state.nv.usQuoteA person who is 18 years of age or more may, not more than once every 5 years, apply to the Department for an instruction permit authorizing the holder to operate a motorcycle. |
| at least 21 | Motorcycle permitDirect visual supervision by a licensed motorcycle operator at least 21 (Restriction JW) | leg.state.nv.usQuoteThis restriction is placed on a Class M driver's instruction permit and requires the holder of the permit, while operating a motorcycle, to be under the direct visual supervision of a person who is licensed to operate a motorcycle and is at least 21 years of age. |
| 30 miles, 50 hours | Motorcycle permitIf no course is offered within 30 miles, they may log another 50 hours instead | leg.state.nv.usQuoteIf a course described in paragraph (a) of subsection 4 is not offered within a 30-mile radius of a person's residence, the person may, in lieu of completing the course, complete an additional 50 hours of experience |
| age 15 1/2 | Motorcycle permitA motorcycle instruction permit is available from age 15 1/2 after passing the knowledge and vision tests | leg.state.nv.usQuoteAny person who is at least 15 1/2 years of age and less than 18 years of age may apply to the Department for an instruction permit authorizing the holder to operate a motorcycle. |
| at least 21 | You hold a Nevada motorcycle instruction permit. Who may supervise you while you ride?Answer: A rider at least 21 with a valid motorcycle license, also riding a motorcycle | Nevada Official Driver Handbook (DMV 700), page 18QuoteHas a valid motorcycle license; Is at least 21 years old; Has at least one year of driving experience; and Is also riding on a motorcycle at the time of supervision. |
| 6 months, 5-year | How long is a Nevada motorcycle instruction permit valid for a rider age 18 or older?Answer: 6 months, renewable only once in a 5-year period | Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual, page 5QuotePermits are valid for 6 months from the date of issuance and can only be renewed once in a 5 year period. |
| 50 hours | To complete a Nevada motorcycle permit and get a license, what must a rider under 18 submit?Answer: A safety course certificate plus a DLD-130 log with 50 hours | Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual, page 5QuoteSubmit a DLD-130 (Beginner Experience Drive Log) with 50 hours logged |
| 50 hours | A rider under 18 lives where no motorcycle safety course is offered within 30 miles. What must they do instead?Answer: Log an additional 50 hours and pass the DMV skills test | Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual, page 6Quoteyou may complete the DLD-130 with an additional 50 hours experience and must take and pass the DMV administered motorcycle skills test. |
| 80% | How many questions are on the Nevada motorcycle knowledge test, and what score do you need to pass?Answer: 25 questions with an 80% passing score | Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles websiteQuoteYou must pass the written motorcycle knowledge test (25 questions, 80% passing score) before you can schedule your skills test. |
| at least 45 | You need to cross a pavement seam that runs parallel to your path. What is the right technique?Answer: Move far enough away to cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees | Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual, page 39Quotemove far enough away from tracks, ruts, or pavement seams to cross at an angle of at least 45˚. |
Other numbers
1 number
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 70% | About how much of a motorcycle's total stopping power can the front brake provide?Answer: At least 70% | Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual, page 19QuoteThe front brake is more powerful and can provide at least 70% of your total stopping power. |
Memory tips
How to study them (our advice, not official rules):
- Learn the number with its unit and its place. “15 feet from a hydrant” sticks; “15” on its own gets mixed up with 15 mph.
- Say the answer before you look. Recalling the number yourself is harder than spotting it among four options, and it is what makes it stick.
- Come back to the ones you miss. The quiz above brings missed questions back more often. Short rounds over several days beat one long session.
Questions about the numbers
What numbers do I need to know for the Nevada motorcycle permit test?
Mostly distances (how close you may park to a hydrant or crosswalk, when to signal, when to dim your high beams), speed limits, blood-alcohol limits, and the ages, hours and deadlines for your permit and license. This page lists 25 of them for Nevada, each with its source.
Why focus on numbers?
A California DMV study of its own knowledge test found that many of the hardest questions “are numerical and have correct answers that must be learned by rote memorization.” Numbers are easy to mix up under pressure, so they are worth drilling on their own.
Where do these numbers come from?
Each one is quoted from the Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual, Nevada statutes or DMV pages. Our build checks that every number on this page appears word for word in the quote it cites.
Is the numbers drill free?
Yes. The table and the numbers quiz are free and unlimited, and so are the first 20 flashcards.