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Nevada riders need a Class M license, added to a Class A, B or C. Practice with 1,000+ questions for the Nevada motorcycle knowledge test, written from the Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual.
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Gear and pre-ride checks
You're riding on a Nevada permit and the fastest route home is the freeway. What should you do?
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Permit holders may not ride on freeways or other high-speed roads.
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- Control and lane position
- Intersections and being seen
- Crash avoidance and hazards
- Passengers and group riding
- Alcohol, drugs and fatigue
- Three-wheel motorcycles
Nevada Motorcycle Operator ManualDMV-701 (Nevada Information January 2020)checked Only part of this manual prints page numbers, so page numbers here are the PDF's own (as a PDF viewer shows them); tap one to open the official PDF at that page.
How the Nevada motorcycle test works
A Class M license
Nevada riders need a Class M license, added to a Class A, B or C. You apply at the DMV, then pass a knowledge test and a skills test, which you can take on any motorcycle. Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 4–5
A course waives the DMV tests
Finishing a Basic Rider Course waives any further DMV testing. Riders under 18 must take a course and log 50 hours to complete their permit. Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 4–5
Strict permit limits
On a permit you ride in daylight only, with no passengers, off freeways, watched by a licensed motorcyclist 21 or older. Fail the DMV skills test twice and you can never get another permit. Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 5
Nevada riding laws
Helmets for every rider, eye protection without a windshield, no lane splitting even in stopped traffic, and two abreast in a lane only when both riders agree. Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 6
Nevada riding laws
Is lane splitting legal in Nevada?
No. Motorcycles may not ride between vehicles in adjacent lanes, even when the vehicles are stopped, and may not pass another vehicle in the same lane. Police officers are the only exception. p. 6
Do I need a Class M license for a trike in Nevada?
Not for a trimobile, a three-wheeled vehicle that any class of license covers. A motorcycle with a sidecar isn’t a trimobile and needs a Class M license. p. 4
Can I go through a red light that won't change on a motorcycle in Nevada?
Yes, in one case: if the light stays red through two full cycles because it isn't working or doesn't detect the motorcycle, you may then go straight or turn after stopping, as long as you yield to pedestrians and traffic and no sign forbids that turn. p. 6
Can two motorcycles ride side by side in Nevada?
Only if both riders agree, and never more than two in one lane. Otherwise ride staggered, which is the formation the manual prefers anyway. p. 6–7
What equipment must a motorcycle have in Nevada?
One or two headlights, a red taillight seen from 500 feet, a brake light seen from 300 feet in daylight, a rear reflector, front and rear brakes, turn signals on bikes built after January 1, 1973, a mirror on each handlebar, fenders on both wheels, footrests, a horn and a muffler. p. 7
What are the rules for mopeds in Nevada?
A moped (up to 2 horsepower and 50 cc or 1,500 watts, top speed 30 mph) is registered once with the DMV. It keeps to the far-right lane unless the road has one lane, you're turning left within a quarter mile, the right lane isn't safe or police direct you, and both rider and passenger wear helmets. p. 4–6
Do you have to wear a helmet on a motorcycle in Nevada?
Yes, at every age. The rider and any passenger on a motorcycle or moped must wear a securely fastened helmet plus glasses, goggles or a face shield that meet DMV standards. A windscreen that meets those standards replaces the eye protection, and riders in an authorized parade are exempt.
How high can motorcycle handlebars be in Nevada?
No more than 6 inches above the top of your shoulders, measured while you sit on the seat with your weight pressing it down. Nevada also requires a seat low enough that you can put both feet on the ground at once when the motorcycle is stopped and upright.
Where can a passenger sit on a motorcycle in Nevada?
Only on a motorcycle or moped the maker designed for more than one person. The passenger sits behind you on a seat built for two, on another seat firmly fixed behind you, or in a sidecar, and the bike needs footrests adjusted for them.
Sources: Nevada Legislature: NRS Chapter 486, Motorcycles and Similar Vehicles
Rules from the Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual
From the DMV-701 (Nevada Information January 2020) edition.
Gear and pre-ride checks
- p. 4Introduction: Mopeds
In Nevada a moped is a motor-driven scooter or cycle with an engine of no more than 2 gross brake horsepower and no more than 50 cc (or no more than 1,500 watts of output), no more than three wheels on the ground and a top speed of no more than 30 mph.
- p. 4Introduction: Trimobiles
Nevada defines a trimobile as a motor vehicle designed to travel on three wheels, at least one power-driven; a motorcycle with a sidecar is not a trimobile. A Class M license isn't needed for a trimobile: any class of license works, with no endorsement or restriction.
- p. 5Motorcycle Instruction Permit: 18 and Older
For Nevada riders 18 and older, a motorcycle instruction permit is valid for 6 months from issuance and can be renewed only once in a 5-year period. To complete the permit you pass the DMV-administered skills test or show a certificate, dated within one year, of a completed motorcycle safety course.
- p. 5Motorcycle Instruction Permit: Under 18
In Nevada a motorcycle instruction permit issued to someone under 18 is valid for one year, can be renewed as often as needed, and expires on the 18th birthday.
- p. 5Motorcycle Instruction Permit: Failed Skills Tests
In Nevada, if you fail the DMV-administered motorcycle skills test two or more times, you are permanently denied motorcycle instruction permit privileges in the future. You don't need an instruction permit to take the DMV skills test.
- p. 6Motorcycle Traffic Laws: Helmets and Eye Protection
Nevada requires motorcyclists to wear helmets, and moped operators and passengers must wear them too (NRS 486.231). Riders must also wear a protective face shield or goggles unless the motorcycle has a windshield or screen.
- p. 6Motorcycle Traffic Laws: Lanes
In Nevada motorcyclists have the same rights and duties as other drivers and the right to use a complete traffic lane.
- p. 7Motorcycle Equipment
Nevada motorcycles must have one or two headlights; a red taillight seen from 500 feet.
Nevada motorcycle license questions and answers
15 questionsThe knowledge test
How many questions are on the Nevada motorcycle knowledge test?
The Nevada DMV doesn’t publish the number. Our practice exam uses 25 questions with 20 to pass (80%), drawn from the Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual (DMV-701).
What does this Nevada motorcycle practice test cover?
The Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual (DMV-701, Nevada information updated January 2020): Nevada’s permit, license and riding laws plus gear, controls, lane position, intersections, crash avoidance, passengers, groups, alcohol, three-wheelers and the T-CLOCS checklist. Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 3–64
What score do I need to pass the Nevada motorcycle permit test?
You need 20 of the 25 questions right (80%). Always confirm the current test with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Compare every state
How many questions can I miss on the Nevada motorcycle permit test?
You can miss up to 5 of the 25 questions: you need 20 right (80%) to pass.
Getting your license
Does a rider course waive the Nevada motorcycle tests?
Yes. Successfully completing a Basic Rider Course waives any further testing at the DMV. A certificate from an approved MSF course can be used if it hasn’t been expired for more than one year. Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 4–5
What are the rules for a Nevada motorcycle instruction permit?
Ride only in daylight, carry no passengers and stay off freeways and other high-speed roads, under the direct visual supervision of a licensed motorcyclist who is at least 21 and has held the license for a year. Permits for riders 18 and older last 6 months. Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 5
How do riders under 18 get a Nevada motorcycle license?
The permit lasts a year (renewable until your 18th birthday). To complete it you show a motorcycle safety course certificate and a DLD-130 log of 50 hours; if no course is offered within 30 miles, log 50 more hours and pass the DMV skills test. Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 5
What happens if I fail the Nevada motorcycle skills test twice?
Failing the DMV-administered skills test two or more times permanently ends your motorcycle instruction permit privileges. Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 5
How much does a Nevada motorcycle permit and license cost?
Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) lists the current fees for the motorcycle permit, tests and license on its official fee page.
Do I need my own motorcycle for the Nevada skills test?
No, any motorcycle will do. The test covers normal starts and stops, quick turns and other maneuvers. Coming from another state with a valid motorcycle license, you may not need to take it at all. Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 5
How long is a Nevada motorcycle permit valid for adults?
Six months, and it can be renewed only once in five years. You don't need a permit just to take the DMV skills test; a rider course certificate under a year old also completes it. Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 5
Who is responsible when a teen rides on a Nevada motorcycle license?
The parent, guardian or other adult who signed the application of a rider under 18. Nevada makes that person jointly liable for damage the teen causes by careless or reckless riding. The signer can ask the DMV in writing to cancel the teen's license, which ends that liability for later riding.
Do I have to retake the written test if my Nevada motorcycle permit expired?
Not always. If you're 18 or older, held the motorcycle instruction permit for at least six months and it expired no more than 30 days before you apply for the license, Nevada lets you skip the written exams. You still complete the riding test or an approved course.
What happens if I'm caught riding without a motorcycle license in Nevada?
It's a civil infraction, and the court must let you take a motorcycle safety course instead of paying a fine. You have nine months from the court's final order to finish the course and file proof with the court. Knowingly letting an unlicensed person ride your motorcycle is a more serious offense: a misdemeanor.
Can a visitor ride a motorcycle in Nevada with an out-of-state license?
Yes, if they're at least 16 and their home state allows them to ride a motorcycle. A Nevada resident needs a Class M license, a license with the motorcycle endorsement, or a motorcycle instruction permit.
Sources: Nevada DMV: Driver’s Licenses and License Classes · Nevada DMV: Driver License/ID Fees and Exemptions · Nevada Legislature: NRS Chapter 486, Motorcycles and Similar Vehicles