Nevada permit test: permits & licensing
Learner permit rules, graduated licensing, supervision, curfews and passenger limits. 13 questions.
What is the youngest age at which you can get a Nevada Class C instruction permit?
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Sample permits & licensing questions
What is the youngest age at which you can get a Nevada Class C instruction permit?
- A 14 and a half years old
- B 15 years old
- C 16 years old
- D 15 and a half years old
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D. 15 and a half years old
Nevada lets you apply for an instruction permit at 15½. You also need to fill out an application, pass vision and knowledge tests, and have a parent or guardian authorize it if you are under 18.
You are 16 and just got your Nevada Class C instruction permit. How long is it valid?
- A One year
- B Two years
- C Six months
- D Until your 18th birthday
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A. One year
A Nevada instruction permit is good for one year, and you must carry it whenever you drive. Plan your practice so you finish your hours and road test before it runs out.
Who must be with you when you drive on a Nevada Class C instruction permit?
- A Any adult 25 or older, even one without a driver's license
- B Any licensed driver 18 or older, seated anywhere in the car
- C A licensed driver 21 or older, with a year of driving experience, beside you
- D A licensed driver 21 or older, seated anywhere in the vehicle
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C. A licensed driver 21 or older, with a year of driving experience, beside you
Your supervising driver must be licensed, at least 21, have at least one year of licensed driving experience, and sit beside you. Sitting in the front lets them coach you and react quickly.
You are 16 and have a Nevada instruction permit. How long must you hold it before you can apply for a driver's license?
- A At least 12 months
- B At least 6 months
- C At least 9 months
- D At least 3 months
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B. At least 6 months
Drivers under 18 must hold the instruction permit for at least 6 months before applying for a license. The holding period makes sure you get experience in many seasons and situations while supervised.