What Are The Driving Age Requirements In Nevada?

Every state is different as far as the age requirements to get behind the wheel and start driving, so you may be wondering what are the driving age requirements in Nevada? Find out the Nevada teen driving rules right here from Coastline Academy.

First Up: Your Learner's Permit

First step would be the learner's permit, which you must be 15 1/2 years old to get. For this permit, you will need to visit your local DMV office and show them proof of your identity and residential address. For proof of address, you can use items like a report card, student ID or bank statement.

Once you've submitted this paperwork, you will be ready to take your written knowledge exam, which tests you on everything you learned during the drivers education course. The test consists of 50 multiple choice questions about Nevada's traffic laws and highway signs. In order to pass, you need to answer at least 80 percent of the questions correctly. The Nevada DMV does provide a free practice test online.

Next Up: Behind-The-Wheel Training

The next step in getting your driver's license in Nevada is to take a Drivers Ed course, if you are under 18 years old. You can begin this course when you turn 15. There are three options:

• Attend a classroom course and complete 50 hours of behind-the-wheel experience; or
• Complete an online course and 50 hours of behind-the-wheel experience; or
• Complete 100 hours of driving experience. This option applies only if a classroom course is not offered within a 30-mile radius of your residence and you do not have access to the internet.

While you have your learner's permit, you are only allowed to drive with a licensed motorist in the front seat who is 21 or older. You are not allowed to have any at-fault crashes, moving violations or drug convictions within six months of applying for your license.

Step Three: Take Your Road Skills Exam

Once you have met the 50 hours of behind-the-wheel experience and have held your learner's permit for at least six months, it is time to head back to the DMV office for your driving exam. For this appointment, you will need to bring with you:

• Your learner's permit
• A certificate of completion from your driver's education program
• Your behind-the-wheel driving practice log
• Proof of your identity
• A completed license application
• A vehicle with proof of insurance and registration

Once everything is verified, you will be approved and ready to take your behind-the-wheel road test!

Final Step: Nevada's Minor Driving Restrictions

You may have your drivers license already when you get to this final step, but you should know Nevada's minor driving restrictions. Otherwise, your driving privileges could be revoked!

New drivers in Nevada who are under 18 years of age must follow a set of driving restrictions and rules. These include:

• For the first six months you have your license, you are not allowed to drive with anyone under the age of 18 unless they are immediate family.
• You are not allowed to drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless you are going to or from work or a school-related event.
• You are not allowed to drive after 9 p.m. on the Las Vegas Strip or in the Reno Gaming District unless you are accompanied by an adult.

If you follow these rules and regulations and drive safely, then you should have no issues obtaining an unrestricted driver's license when you turn 18.

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.