Can You Take the Nevada Permit Test Online?
Yes — Nevada is one of the states where the actual knowledge test can be taken remotely, through an official webcam-proctored platform called KnowToDrive.
How the remote option actually works
Create an account, verify your identity, and take the test from any desktop or laptop with a front-facing camera — tablets and phones aren't supported. It's available anytime, from anywhere, in English or Spanish, with audio playback if you want it.
Passing through KnowToDrive counts exactly the same as passing at a physical DMV office; there's no separate in-person confirmation needed afterward.
The fine print worth knowing before you start
The fee is $6.75, and you're limited to one attempt per day. Once you begin, a 60-minute clock is running, so treat it like a real appointment rather than something to start and pause.
The test itself still works the same way it would in person — computer-adaptive, ending at 20 correct or 6 incorrect answers, out of up to 25 questions.
Getting the most out of practice beforehand
Since you'll likely be testing alone at your own computer, treat a full practice test the way you'd treat the real one — no notes open, no pausing partway through.
Read the explanation behind every answer, right or wrong, since understanding the reasoning sticks longer than memorizing which letter to pick, especially with only one attempt allowed per day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nevada's online knowledge test the same as the in-person one?
Yes — it's the identical computer-adaptive test, just proctored remotely by webcam through KnowToDrive instead of at a DMV office.
How much does the online test cost, and how often can I take it?
$6.75 per attempt, limited to once per day.
Can I use a phone or tablet for the online test?
No — only a desktop or laptop computer with a front-facing camera is supported.
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Start a free Nevada permit practice testLast reviewed: 2026-07-22