Can You Take Drivers Training Online In Nevada?

After taking online classes during the pandemic, people have shifted their desire to take more and more classes online, which includes driver training. If you are looking to get your driver's license for the first time, you might be asking: can you take drivers training online in Nevada? We give you that answer below!

What Does Driver's Training Mean?

So, what exactly is driver's training? Driver training means behind-the-wheel instruction, extended learning, observation time and classroom instruction provided by a driving school whose purpose is to teach students how to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Can You Take Driver's Training Online In Nevada?

In Nevada, the first thing you would need to do, if you are under the age of 18, is to provide the DMV with proof that you meet the minimum school attendance requirements. You can do this by submitting the information needed via the Certificate of Attendance (DMV 301). Before submitting the form, make sure to have an authoritative figure (school principal, parent or guardian) sign off on it.

Once that form is submitted, new drivers in Nevada can enroll in a driver's education course once they turn 15 years old! This course must consist of 30 hours of classroom instruction and it can be done at public or private high schools, DMV-licensed professional driving schools or state-approved online courses. So yes, the Driver's Ed portion of drivers training can be done online.

Driving Lessons Requirements

After completing the drivers education course, you can head to the DMV to apply for your Instruction Permit. If you pass the vision and written test, you will be issued the permit and now can focus on the behind-the-wheel training. For the behind-the-wheel training, the Nevada DMV requires you to hold your instruction permit for at least six months and complete 50 hours of behind-the-wheel training (10 hours at night) under the supervision of a licensed driver who is at least 21 and has had their license for at least one year.

Nevada does not make it mandatory for students to complete behind-the-wheel training hours with a professional instructor. However, for your safety and for the safety of the drivers around you, we recommend taking lessons with an experienced instructor, which Coastline offers here.

In summary, part of driver's training can be done online in Nevada (the Driver's Ed portion), but the behind-the-wheel driving practice would be done in-person. We hope this clears it up for you!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our friendly support staff. If you want to start your driver's training journey with Coastline Academy, make sure to sign up for Drivers Ed and book your driving lesson today.