Nevada Drivers Permit

You must also be at least 16 years old and provide proof of your full legal name, age and
Social Security Number if one has been issued to you.

A Nevada driver’s license is valid for four years and expires on your birthday

Be at least 15½ years old;

You must be accompanied by a licensed driver who:
• Is 21 years of age or older;
• Has at least one year of licensed driving experience; and
• Is seated beside you.

If an applicant is 16 or 17 years of age when they receive their driver’s license, they will not be allowed
to carry passengers under the age of 18, except for immediate family members, for the fi rst 6 months
(NRS 483.2523).
Additionally, a minor shall not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless
he/she is driving to or from a scheduled event. This curfew remains in effect until the driver turns 18,
regardless of when the driver’s license was issued.

Class C – Cars, vans, pickups; may tow a vehicle 10,000 pounds or less.
Combination of vehicles may not exceed 70 feet.

• Adjust the driver’s seat so you can reach the controls comfortably and can see.
• Make sure the windshield and windows are clean.
• Buckle up! And make sure your passengers do too.
• Check your attitude. Are you calm and in control of yourself?
• Check the rear and side mirrors and make sure they are properly adjusted.

• Check fuel level and warning lights.
• Adjust the volume on your stereo system. Can you hear normal traffi c sounds? If not, reduce
the volume so you can hear them.
• If needed, turn on headlights, turn signal and windshield wipers.

Stop, look and listen for traffic, bicyclists and for pedestrians.

The use of a cellular phone or other handheld wireless communications device to engage voice communications is prohibited unless the device is used with a
hands-free accessory.
The use of a cellular phone or other handheld wireless communications device to manually send, read, search the Internet, or to engage in non-voice communications with another person, including texting, electronic messaging and instant messaging is prohibited.
You may use the device to report an emergency if stopping the vehicle would be inadvisable, impractical or dangerous.

• Red — no, do not or stop

like a stop sign

• Green — direction or guidance

Like a street name sign

• Yellow or yellow green — general warning

• White — regulatory, law or rule
Like a speed limit sign

• Orange — road construction or repair
warning.