3b – Regarding Nevada Teens
3b – REGARDING NEVADA TEENS
3b – REGARDING NEVADA TEENS
Driver's license application for under 18 years of age:
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 license.
Why completing A GDL Program is necessary for a minor?
Research has determined that the above statistics are the result of inexperience, immaturity, and showing off. Young teenagers want to prove they are “grown-ups” and tend to push their actions beyond their capabilities due to the lack of experience. Statistics show that::
a) Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for people age 16 and 17.
b) Teen drivers are twice as likely to be involved in a fatal traffic accident than adults.
c) 16-year old drivers are approximately 3 times more likely to be involved in a traffic accident than 17-year old drivers and 5 times more likely to be in an accident than 18-year of age or more.
Learner’s Permit
A driver’s permit, learner’s permit, learner’s license, or provisional license, is NOT a Driver’s Ed Certificate, it is mandatory for every person teen, or adult before passing the Driver License driving skill test and must be performed at the DMV.
It is also a restricted license that is given to a person who is learning to drive with an adult instructor but has not yet satisfied the requirement to obtain a driver’s license. (DMV Driving Skill test). New drivers with a permit for driving are only permitted to operate a motor vehicle under the following restrictions: Must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age, has had a valid driver’s license for a minimum of one year, and is occupying the front passenger’s seat.
An NV learners permit is valid for one year. After that, he will have to start the process over again and retake the knowledge exam. The fee for a renewed learner’s permit is $6.50. A non-expired permit can be renewed 90 days before expiration; there is a maximum of two renewals. You can complete a permit renewal transaction at any DMV branch office.
Permit holders must hold an instruction permit for at least six months before applying for a full Nevada driver’s license.
During that time, teenagers must complete 50 hours of supervised driving and a 30-hour drivers’ed course.
You must be 16 years old to apply for a full license.
You must be 16 years old to apply for a full license.
You must also possess:
1) A learner’s (or instruction) permit less than 12 months
2) 50 hours of driving-Behind-the-Wheel experience with an adult supervisor.
3) 30 hours of driver’s education with a certificate of completion
The Driver’s Education Course can be taken as early as age 15. However, it is NOT a requirement to obtain a Nevada Learner’s permit but a requirement to obtain a Nevada driver’s license.
Since the Driver’s Ed program is mandatory and must last 30 hours, taking it at 15 before applying for a learner’s permit gives you the advantage of learning the rules and regulations before the DMV Knowledge Test. This will save you time as you will be ready for your learner’s permit, assuring you to pass it with flying colors.
Once in possession of the learner’s permit, you can have a parent supervising your driving. You can also use the services of a DMV approved Professional Driving School, like Las Vegas NV Driving School (702-556-7938)
Professional driving schools that are approved by the Nevada DMV will issue you a Certificate of Completion that must be presented to the DMV when applying for your full driver’s license.
To pass a learner's permit for minors in Nevada,
One must be a Nevada resident at least 151/2 years of age and typically pass a knowledge test (written test on traffic and rules of the road.)
After six months of supervised behind-the-wheel driving with this permit, and passing a 30-hour driver’s education program, a young driver may apply for a driver’s Licence.
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See below for requirements prior to applying for a Learner’s Permit.
The Nevada DMV accepts the following to prove identity:
If You Were Born In The U.S.
- State-issued birth certificate (original or certified copy)
- Valid, unexpired U. S. passport or passport card
- Nevada Department of Corrections Identification Card.
If You Were Born Outside The U.S.
Certificate of Naturalization
Certificate of Citizenship
Unexpired Permanent Resident Card
Unexpired Temporary Resident Card
Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Valid, unexpired U.S. Passport or Passport Card
Resident Alien Card or I-551 Receipt
Valid, unexpired Foreign Passport stamped “Processed for I-551”
Arrival/Departure Record (I-94) with Visa or Passport
Permit to Reenter the U.S.
Refugee Travel Documents
Unexpired Employment Authorization Document
Proof Of Social Security
- Social Security Card
- W-2
- IRS Form 1099
- IRS Form 1099A
- Paystub with Social Security number listed
What Is Not Acceptable:
The DMV only accepts valid original documents or certified copies that were issued in the United States (except for foreign passports). The DMV does not accept the following as proof of identity:
- Hospital-issued birth certificates
- Driver’s licenses or identification cards from other U.S. states, U.S. Territories, or foreign countries
- Official TAM Alcohol awareness cards for bartenders.
- Official Health cards for food industry employees.
- Foreign birth certificates
- Border crossing cards
- Consular identification cards
Your Parent or Guardian must accompany you
Your parent or guardian must accompany you when you apply for your instruction permit, as they are required to sign forms that indicate they are permitting you to drive. These forms include:
- Driver’s License or Identification Card Application (DMV 002)
- Minor Affidavit and Information Sheet (DLD-38)
These forms can be found on the DMV website or in the Resources section at the end of this course.
To apply for a learner's permit you must have
a) Parental authorization
For a minor to get a learner’s permit, a parent or guardian must accept financial responsibility and sign a statement to that effect
b) School attendance Requirement
Anyone under the age of 18 who applies for an instruction permit, driver’s license, or driver authorization card must provide the DMV with proof that he or she meets the minimum Nevada school attendance requirements. (see below).
You must present a department-approved form, signed by the principal or designated school official, that is dated within the previous 60 days and accompanied by one of the following documents:
• Copy of high school diploma or certificate of attendance
• Copy of General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
These requirements do not apply to applicants 18 and older regardless of school attendance or status
c) Pass a Vision Test
In addition to establishing your identity and submitting required forms, before you can obtain a Nevada Instruction Permit,
The minimum level of acceptable vision is 20/40 in one eye. If a driver must wear glasses or contact lenses to meet this standard, Restriction A will be placed on the license or permit. If you wear contact lenses or glasses, they should be taken with you for the vision test. If you do not pass the vision test (either corrected or uncorrected), you will not be granted an Instruction Permit.
d) Pass your learner’s permit (DMV Knowledge written test)
50 questions test. Written test using a monitor and keyboard
How to Apply
You must pass the vision and written tests and have a parent/guardian sign the financial responsibility section of the application.
A test fee will be charged before the written test and covers both the written test and the initial skills test.
If you fail your knowledge exam, you may retake it no sooner than the next day for an additional $10.Written testing closes early – one-half hour or up to one hour before the DMV office closes.
The knowledge test consists of multiple-choice questions based on the Nevada Drivers Handbook.
Many Nevada teens fail the written/knowledge test on their first try. The main reason is they are not sufficiently prepared. since the Driver’s Ed program is NOT a requirement to obtain a Nevada Learner’s permit but a requirement to obtain a Nevada full driver license.
Therefore, we recommend registering first for this driver education course and studying the Nevada Driver’s Handbook extensively using the Driver’s Handbook (download on the Home page) before applying for the learner’s permit knowledge test. This will save you time, frustration, and money as you will be already trained to answer the 50 questions final quiz with the Driver’s Ed.
Instruction Permits are valid for one year. If your permit has expired, you must apply for renewal in person at a DMV office, a parent/guardian must sign another Financial Responsibility Statement.
If the permit is expired more than 30 days, you will have to take the written test again. A testing fee will apply in addition to the renewal fee.
The parent/guardian who signed the Financial Responsibility Statement when the minor applied for the permit can request its cancellation at any time by completing the Minor Affidavit (DP-38) form and presenting it in person at a DMV office. Nevada law requires the permit itself to be surrendered to the DMV.
The department can require testing, cancel a permit or deny the renewal if the applicant has been convicted of traffic violations or other offenses listed under License Suspensions and Revocations.
I - Driver's Education (Driver's Ed)
The driver’s Education course is not the Permit
and is only mandatory to pass the driver’s license at 16.
ADULTS OVER 18 ARE WELCOME TO FOLLOW THIS COURSE TO REFRESH THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE DRIVING. You would not need the exam – save $ 50 percent.
We recommend taking this course BEFORE the permit as it will help you prepare for it. However, Driver’s ed Is not required to pass the Permit.
It does make sense to pass driver’s ed first since you may start this course at 15, so you will be ready for the permit at 15 1/2.
1) Take a Drivers Ed class or online course from 15
This course may be no less than 30 hours of studying. You must pass a 50 questions quiz with a minimum of 80 /100 correct responses.
Upon passing the exam you must download a Statement to be notarized by a Notary Public, (State Law). Send the Statement back to this School to receive your certificate of Completion for the DMV (allow 2 or 3 working days after sending it. just in case of any unexpected event.
Think about it when making an appointment for your Final DMV driving Test.
II - Register for your Permit at the DMV
2) Register at the DMV and Pass your Permit at 15/12
III - Behind the Wheel Experience
5) Behind the Wheel Experience, 50 hrs total
You must have your Permit to be allowed to learn how to drive Behind-The- Wheel. Your supervisor may be a parent or an adult at least 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license older than 1 year, or a professional Instructor from a professional driving school. The adult must be seated next to the new driver at all times while driving and maintain the experience logbook. ( see below).
- Nevada teens are required to complete 50 hours of supervised experience behind the wheel, 10 of which must be completed at night.
- You must document this on the official DMV form, including the timing of night driving lessons
6) 10 hrs of Night Driving Lessons:
For Nevada DMV purposes, night-time driving experience is counted between 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise. In other words, if the sunset is at 6:30 pm, your night-time driving experience would not start counting until 7:00 pm.
You must keep these hours recorded in your Experience logbook.
IV - Pass your Driver's License
7) Documents you will need:
- Parent/Guardian (must sign a Financial Responsibility Statement and Affidavit for Minor to be Licensed)
- Instruction Permit less than 12 months old- and a minimum of 6 mths
- Proof of Identity and residence
- Drivers Education Certificate of Completion
- Completed Beginning Driver Experience Log (Form DLD-130)
- A vehicle with Registration and Insurance (for taking the skills test)
- Certification of Attendance (DMV 301) if you did not submit one for your instruction permit.
- You must have no at-fault accidents, moving violation convictions, or any type of drug or alcohol conviction within six months.
.Teens in rural areas where a driver education course is not offered within 30 miles of their residence, and who cannot access a course online, may substitute an additional 50 hours of behind-the-wheel experience for the course.
8) Driving Skill Test at the DMV
You must bring your driver’s Ed Certificate, your Experience logbook showing your record of 50 hours of driving including 10 hrs at night, and your permit that must be between 6 months and 1 year old.
To apply for your driver’s license you must be at least 16 years of age and have held an instruction permit for a minimum of six months. Nevada minor licenses feature a distinctive vertical design to help retailers identify underage customers. They contain the same special markings for a Real ID or other types of cards as adult licenses.
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Types of Suspensions & Revocations
You may lose your Nevada driving privilege or license under certain circumstances. You will be notified by certified mail or by law enforcement of the period of ineligibility and if you are entitled to an administrative hearing. Please be sure to have the correct address on your driver’s license to ensure that you receive our notice.
Examples of driver license suspensions and revocations are listed below. Juveniles may also have the issuance of their license delayed for some offenses.
a) Point suspension – When you accumulate 12 or more demerit points against your license in a 12-month period.
b) Driving under the Influence – If breath, blood or urine tests reveal you are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or if you are convicted of DUI.
c) Collision with bicyclist or pedestrian — If you cause a collision with a person riding a bicycle or a pedestrian.
d) Failure to appear: If you receive a traffic ticket and do not pay the fine on time or do not appear as required.
e) Security deposit – If an accident occurs with more than $750 in damage (personal injury or property damage) and you do not have liability insurance. The driver’s license and vehicle registration are suspended.
f) Failure to maintain insurance – If you are required to provide proof of financial responsibility because:
Because of a license suspension or revocation and do not do so, or;
if you are cited by law enforcement and convicted of failure to maintain insurance, or
if you have repeated lapses in vehicle liability coverage.
g) Child support-— If you are in arrears in court-ordered child support payments)
h) Firearms – If a juvenile is found guilty of certain offenses related to firearms.
i) Street racing – If you are found guilty of participating in, or organizing, an unauthorized speed contest on a public highway.
k) Alcohol and drugs – If a juvenile is found guilty of buying, drinking, or possessing alcohol; or using, possessing, selling, or distributing any controlled substance.
l) Graffiti — If you are found guilty of a graffiti violation.
Your license may be canceled for an incorrect or fraudulent license application or it may be canceled if a check written to pay driver license fees is returned for insufficient funds.
Parental Rights and Responsibilities
The parent/guardian who signed the Financial Responsibility Statement can request cancellation of the license at any time until the driver turns 18. Complete the Minor Affidavit (DP-38) form and present it and the license in person at a DMV office. The license must be surrendered.
Any adult who knowingly serves, sells, or furnishes alcohol to a minor, or allows the minor to consume alcohol on his property, can be held liable in a civil action for any damages caused as a result of the alcohol consumption. This also applies to the use of controlled substances by persons of any age
Legal Vehicle Operation
All vehicles must be legally registered and insured. valid proof of registration and insurance must be carried inside the vehicle. Additionally, valid license plates with a current DMV-issued registration sticker must be affixed to the vehicle that corresponds to the registration card carried inside the vehicle.
Nevada DMV requires a minimum liability insurance coverage that provides financial protection to other drivers or passengers for injuries or damage caused by your driving.
See lesson #2 Car insurance and registration watch
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End of Topic 3 b: “REGARDING NEVADA TEENS”
Next Step: TOPIC 3 c: “DRIVING RESTRICTIONS FOR TEENS”