Nevada Driver’s License

NV Driver Education Curriculum

Unit 1: Driver Responsibility and Licensing

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Your License is a Privilege

• Getting a driver’s license is a privilege bestowed upon you by your state

• Once obtained - you must continue to drive safe, obey the rules of the road, and respect other roadway users– If not, your license may be suspended,

revoked, or cancelled

Residency & Citizenship

• Must have proof of Nevada residency to obtain a Nevada driver’s license

• Non U.S. citizens may, or may not, be eligible– Determine by status issued by

U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services

– Will need a Social Security number

License Classifications

• Class C – Cars, vans, and pickups– Includes moped with less than 50cc (speed max 30mph)

• Class M – Motorcycles and mopeds

• Class B – Single (large) vehicles– bus, construction truck

• Class A – Combination vehicles– tractor and trailer

Documents Needed

Proof of name and age• State-issued birth certificate

and./or U.S. Passport, Military ID, Certificate of Naturalization

*If name change, present legal document reflecting name change (i.e. marriage certificate)

• Social Security Card

Three Testing Requirements

Need good eyesight and coordination, sound knowledge and understanding of Nevada traffic

laws and skills handling a vehicle

$25 fee for first-time test administration of Knowledge and Skills tests (cost covers both tests). Any needed re-tests charged additional $10 fee.

• Vision Test (if glasses are needed a restriction is placed on your license)

• Knowledge Test (written)

• Skills Test (behind the wheel)

Knowledge Test

Class C test is 50 multiple-choice questions• Signs and markings• Traffic laws• Safe driving practices

Eighty (80) percent or better is a passing score

Skills Test

Examiner will also check vehicle condition including proof of registration and insurance

•Preparing to drive •Vehicle control

– Entering traffic– Lane use and passing – Turns and backing up– Speed control– Parallel/angle parking

•Attention to traffic situations

Top 10 Reasons for Failing

• Lack of experience• Unsafe lane change• Failure to yield• Failure to stop• Illegal left turn

• Unfamiliar with vehicle• Unfamiliar with traffic• Poor scanning• Improper speed• Too cautious

Motorcycle Permit

• Motorcycle instruction permit valid for one year– At least 15 ½ years old– Pass vision and general knowledge test– Pass motorcycle knowledge test

Passing an approved motorcycle safety course may be substituted for motorcycle test

• Drive only during daylight hours• Cannot carry passengers• Prohibited from driving on freeways

Motorcycle Skills Test

• Obtain full motorcycle license– At least 16 years old and meet all permit requirements

PLUS pass Motorcycle Skills Test

• Know and understand controls and equipment• Skills maneuvers include:

– Normal starts and stops– Quick stops– Turns

• Required to wear helmet

Restrictions

Most common restrictions are: • Restriction A – Need glasses or contacts• Restriction C – Additional rearview mirrors• Restriction D – Daylight driving only• Restriction M – Yearly vision examination• Restriction N – Yearly medical letter• Restriction O – Yearly driving test• Restriction X – Other

Organ Donor

• You can fill out an organ donation declaration on your driver’s license or by signing an organ card– Red heart placed on license indicating donor

• When considering organ donation discuss your decision with your family

Renewals

• License valid for four (4) years• Expiration date is your birthday• As a courtesy renew notifications are sent in

mail, yet is it your responsibility to renew when required– Notify DMV of any name or address change

within 30 days of change

• May be required to take some or all three testsDrivers must renew in person once every eight (8)

years regardless of driving history

Your License

Detailed and Descriptive Information

Demerit Point System

Speeding mph over posted limit:

1-10 (1), 11-20 (2), 21-30 (3)…

Driving to fast for the conditions (2)

Others: • Reckless Driving (8)• Careless driving and/or hit and run (6)• Following to closely, Failure to yield and/or stop,

including at school bus (4)• Driving to slowly (2)

Major traffic offenses are automatic

suspension

Suspension/Revocations

Examples how you could lose driving privileges:• Driving Under the Influence (DUI)• Street Racing• Graffiti• Truancy• Firearms• Child support • Failure to appear• Failure to maintain insurance• Demerit points (12 or more in any 12-month period)

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Driving Tip

• Motorcyclist often slow by down shifting or merely letting off the throttle, (no brake lights) so allow more following distance.

• Turn signals are not self-canceling (on most motorcycles), good indicators of turning may include a cyclist ‘s head turning and the bike leaning or tilting.

When a motorcycle is in motion, don’t think of it as a motorcycle,

think of it as a person or another vehicle.

Final Thoughts

Final Thoughts