2a – Getting a Driver License
2a – GETTING A DRIVER LICENSE
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To be able to drive in Nevada you will first need a Learner permit (knowledge written test)and a vision test then apply for a driver’s license and pass a behind-the-wheel driving skill test.
A learner’s permit, driver’s permit, learner’s license, or provisional license (valid for 12 months), is a restricted license (knowledge written test) that is given to a person who is learning to drive but has not yet satisfied the requirements to get a full driver’s license.
This is on top of Driver’s Education.
How to Apply
To apply for an original Nevada Instruction Permit, you must:
- Provide acceptable proof of your identity and Nevada address,
- Present any existing U.S. license, instruction permit, or ID card,
- Apply in person at a DMV office (Nevada does not make appointments),
- Complete an Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card (DMV 002),
- Pay the required licensing and testing fees,
- Pass the vision and knowledge tests, and
- Have your picture taken.
Pass a Vision Test
The minimum level of acceptable vision for full driving privileges is 20/40.
If a driver must wear glasses or contact lenses to meet this standard, Restriction B will be placed on the license.
Persons who cannot meet this standard may be licensed to drive during daylight hours only, denied a license, or required to submit a yearly examination depending on the nature of the vision problem.
You must pass the Knowledge Test for a license before you schedule the Skills Test.
Nevada State DMV does not make appointments for license applications, vision, or knowledge tests.
Behind-the-Wheel Skills tests are administered by appointment or on a stand-by basis.
Age Requirements
- Driver’s education: 15 years old.
- Instruction permit (or learner’s permit): 15 1/2 years old.
- Restricted driver’s license/Provisional license: 16 years old.
- Unrestricted driver’s license: After holding a restricted driver’s license for 6 months.
a) Under 18 years of age: (IMPORTANT: Please Read)
What is GDL?
Teenagers who have reached the age of 15 1/2 but are under the age of 18 must complete a Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program before they are eligible for a full Nevada driver’s license.
The GDL is designed to introduce driving privileges in phases to include a period of supervised driving before they are eligible for a full, unrestricted Nevada driver’s license.
Note: The Driver’s Ed is NOT a requirement to pass the written test (50 questions) of the learner’s permit but having done the Driver’s Ed prior (at 15) will certainly be helpful to pass it. The Driver’s Ed Certificate is Only required for the Driver’s License at 16, even though you already passed the 50-question written test of the learner’s permit.
What you must do in sequence:
Before applying for a full license at 16, you will need to, in sequence:
-1) Have parental or guardian authorization, and proof of school attendance.
-2) Apply for a learner’s permit, pass a vision test, and a written knowledge test (learner’s permit or instruction permit).
-3) Complete 50 hours of supervised driving experience including 10 hours of night driving. Keep a Logbook with a record of all your driving lessons. You must also follow 30 hours of Drivers Education and pass a 50-question exam to get a Certificate of Completion.
-4) Pass a 50-question exam. At the end of the exam, you must download and sign (by you and your parent) a statement to be notarized by a Notary Public stipulating you did your Driver’s Ed exam by yourself (State Law). This can be done at 15 but is only required at 16 to pass the driver’s license.
-5) Send the Notarized Statement back to the Driving School (address is written on the statement) and receive your Drivers Ed Certificate of Completion by email (count 2 days after sending it).
-6) Apply for your DMV driver’s license. You must have a learner’s permit (or instruction permit) less than 1 year old without violation within 6 months and your logbook with a recording of all your driving sessions.
-7) Pass the DMV Driving Skill Test with flying colors AND ENJOY YOUR FREEDOM!
See also Lesson #3: Nevada Teen Driving / Procedure
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b) 18 years of age and older:
18 years old and older must apply for an Instruction Permit at the DMV first and pass the Knowledge Test and Vision Test ( see above). If granted, you will then be eligible to schedule a Driving Skills Test and get a full license.
Adults do not need to pass Driver’s Ed to apply for a driver’s license. This is only a requirement for teenagers and is different from the DMV Knowledge Test.
Passing the Driver’s Ed test is only addition for teens and does not replace the DMV Written Test (or Knowledge Test or Instruction Permit, or Learner’s Permit) that is mandatory for everyone before passing the Driving Test.
If you are now licensed in another state within the U.S. and are moving to Nevada, see DMV New Resident Guide.
You must give proof of identity and take all three tests – Vision, Knowledge, and Skills – if you have never been licensed in the U.S. or if your earlier U.S. license has been expired, suspended, or revoked for more than one year. See License Testing for details. We will explain the driver’s licenses in the next lesson (Lesson 3: Nevada Teens: Topic 3b).
Driver’s Education is not required for beginning drivers 18 and older. If you are a new driver we recommend learning with a professional instructor, see http://lasvegasnvdrivingschool.com/ or call Thierry (702)556-7936 DMV Licensed instructors
Proof of Identity & Nevada Residential Address
Nevada has three sets of requirements for proof of identity. Most motorists will apply for a Real ID driver’s license or a standard Nevada license.
Those who cannot meet the requirements for a Real ID or standard license may apply for a Driver Authorization Card (DAC), which is not valid for identification.
Residency and Proof of Identity
You must be a Nevada resident and provide proof of residency with a Nevada street address to get any Driver’s License, Instruction Permit, or ID card. You must also surrender any existing U.S.-issued license or ID card.
First-time applicants are required to give proof of identity (full legal name and date of birth), separate proof of Social Security number if one has been issued for you, and two documents to prove your Nevada residential address.
All documents must be originals and you must have proof of any name change. You must also complete an Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card.
Nevada Driver’s License
Real ID or Standard License?
Does it mean my regular driver’s license is NOT REAL?
UNTIL NOW a driver’s license was not a “Real ID,” it was a “Standard Driver’s License.”
So what is a “Real ID” and what does it do???
Existing license holders must choose either a Real ID Driver’s License or a Standard Driver’s License.
You must show proof of identity and residential address to obtain a Real ID.
A Real ID-compliant license is marked with a gold circle containing a star.
A Real ID will be required for those who wish to use a driver’s license or state ID to board aircraft beginning October 1, 2020.
You need a Nevada driver’s license if you live or work in Nevada (except for border state employees) and want to drive on Nevada streets and highways.
Drivers moving into Nevada from another state must apply for a license within 30 days after becoming a resident.
To get a Nevada license, you will need to complete an application form and visit your local full-service DMV office.
You must also be at least 16 years old and provide proof of your full legal name, age, Social Security number if one has been issued to you, and Nevada residency.
A Social Security number is not necessary to get a Driver Authorization Card (DAC).
Real ID Proof of Identity
You must present all of the following to obtain a Real Driver’s License:
- One document for proof of identity AND
- If you have changed your name, proof of all name change(s) AND
- One document for proof of Social Security number AND
- Two documents to prove your Nevada residential address AND
- A completed Application for Driving Privileges or ID Card. (DMV 002)The DMV does not accept: Hospital-issued birth certificates, Driver’s licenses, or identification cards from other U.S. states, U.S. Territories, or foreign countries, unless they contain a Real ID marking Foreign birth certificates, Border crossing cards Consular identification cards
If you cannot meet these requirements, you may qualify for a Driver Authorization Card (or Standard Driver’s License).
Q: REAL ID does NOT apply to the following:
- Entering Federal facilities that do not require a person to present identification,
- Voting or registering to vote,
- Applying for or receiving Federal benefits,
- Being licensed by a state to drive,
- Accessing Health or life-preserving services (including hospitals and health clinics), law enforcement, or constitutionally protected activities (including a defendant’s access to court proceedings),
- Participating in law enforcement proceedings or investigations.
Standard Driver's License
if you cannot meet these requirements, you may qualify for a Driver Authorization Card (DAC). This is only a basic Driver’s License that cannot be used as an ID.
In Nevada, Driving Is Considered a Privilege; It Is NOT A Right
You can lose this privilege to drive by:
a) Driving recklessly or carelessly,
b) Disregarding the law and rules of the road,
c) Driving without paying attention to the safety of others.
A first-time Nevada driver’s license is valid for eight years and expires on your birthday unless limited-term immigration documents are presented as evidence of your name and date of birth.
If limited-term immigration documents are used, the expiration of your driver’s license will coincide with the departure date that is electronically verified by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or one year if no date is provided by DHS. At no time will a driver’s license or identification card be valid for more than eight years (NRS 483.290).
Individuals Ages 65 and Older
and those born during an odd-numbered year will receive a 4-year license upon renewal before January 1, 2018. Individuals under the age of 65 who are born during an even-numbered year will receive an 8-year license at their next renewal. All new licenses for people under the age of 65 will be issued on an 8-year-end date. Once you have passed the Driving Skills Test, you will return to the DMV to have your new license processed. The fee is $23.25. The DMV will punch a hole in your Instruction Permit and return it to you along with an interim paper document that certifies your driving privilege. The actual license will be mailed to you within 10 business days.
Out of State Issues and Answers
visitors
Nevada honors out-of-state Instruction Permits. If the permit is valid in your home state, you can drive in Nevada with a licensed driver 21 years or older seated next to you. Nevada also honors out-of-state Driver’s Licenses, but you must follow Nevada’s restrictions.
New Residents
Driver’s Education is not required for any applicant age 18 or older, or for a driver under 18 who has received a license with full driving privileges issued by another state. All applicants under 21, however, must take Vision and Written Tests
Applicants with restricted or graduated licenses or those with out-of-state instruction permits must complete Driver’s Education unless they live in an area of Nevada that is exempt. The Beginning Driver Experience Log must also be completed
Nevada Residents
Whether you are moving to another state or just visiting, you should be able to drive with a Nevada Instruction Permit as long as you follow the laws of the other state as they pertain to having a licensed driver with you, curfews, etc. Check with law enforcement or the state DMV in each area where you will be traveling. If you are moving permanently, contact your new state’s DMV for information on Driver’s Education and other requirements to get your license.
Suspensions and Revocations
If your driving privilege is suspended or revoked in Nevada or another U.S. state, you must follow that state’s reinstatement requirements. The DMV checks the national Problem Driver Pointer System, Social Security Online Verification, and the validity of your address.
Non-U.S. Citizens
Nevada does not issue licenses or ID cards to tourists. Other non-U.S. citizens may, or may not, be eligible for a License or a Driver Authorization Card depending on their specific immigration status.
Non-citizens who have U.S.-issued immigration documents may qualify for a Real ID or a standard Nevada license or ID card. Others may qualify for a Driver Authorization Card.
Non-U.S. citizens who have applied for, but have not received, a Social Security number may attest to this on the driver’s license application. They are not required to give proof of a Social Security number.
It’s all about awareness and responsibility.
You want to be grown-up, Welcome to adulthood!
This may be a dream come true. Finally!
But you are not dreaming anymore, this is real life!
No more games, no more show off,
You are an adult with a deadly weapon in your hands.
Act like one!
ADULTS OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE:
IF THE TIMER IS SHOWING FOR YOU PLEASE CONTACT US TO HAVE IT REMOVED, This is only a DMV request for teens.
End of Topic 2 a – GETTING A DRIVER’S LICENSE
Next Step: TOPIC 2 B: “PROOF OF RESIDENCE AND ID”