1. Nevada Driver’s License
NV Driver Education Curriculum
Unit 1: Driver Responsibility and Licensing
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TOPICS:
License Classifications
Testing Requirements
Renewals, Demerits & Suspensions

2. 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
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. Three Testing Requirements
Need good eyesight and coordination, sound knowledge and understanding of Nevada traffic laws and skills handling a vehicle
Vision Test (if glasses are needed a restriction is placed on your license)
Knowledge Test (written)
Skills Test (behind the wheel)
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$25 fee for first-time test administration of Knowledge and Skills tests (cost covers both tests). Any needed re-tests charged additional $10 fee.

7. Eighty (80) percent or better is a passing score
Knowledge Test
Class C test is 50 multiple-choice questions
Signs and markings
Traffic laws
Safe driving practices
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Eighty (80) percent or better is a passing score

8. 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
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9. 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
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10. 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
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11. 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
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12. 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
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13. 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
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14. 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 tests
Drivers must renew in person once every eight (8) years regardless of driving history
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15. Detailed and Descriptive Information
Your License
Detailed and Descriptive Information
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16. Major traffic offenses are automatic suspension
Demerit Point System
Speeding mph over posted limit:
1-10 (1), (2), (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)
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Major traffic offenses are automatic suspension

17. 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)
REVOKED
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18. Driving Tip
Final Thoughts
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.
See page in NV Driver’s Handbook
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