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| When does a driver need a Nevada driver's license? |
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| If they are living or working in Nevada. |
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| When moving from another state, when must a driver apply for a Nevada license? |
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| Within 30 days after becoming a resident. |
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| What are the requirements when applying for a driver's license? |
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- Must be 16 years old,
- Provide proof of full legal name,
- Proof of age,
- And social security number.
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| When does a Nevada driver's license expire? |
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| A Nevada driver's license is valid for four years and expires on your birthday. |
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| How many driver's licenses can a Nevada resident have? |
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| In drivers under 18, if a blood, breath or urine test indicates at least 0.02% but less than 0.08% by weight of alcohol in your blood... |
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| Your license may be suspended for 90 days. |
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| Any court finding of drivers under the age of 18, driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance may... |
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| Revoke your license for 90 days |
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| If under 18, license suspension or issuance may be delayed for up to two years for: |
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- Placing graffiti on or defacing public or private property
- Any criminal activity involving alcohol or a controlled substance
- Using, possessing, selling or distributing a controlled substance
- Purchasing, consuming, or possessing an alcoholic beverage
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| A minor's license may be suspended or issuance delayed for handling or possessing a firearm or having a firearm under your control for... |
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| Up to one year. A second offense will lead to license suspension or delayed issuance for two years. |
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| Habitually truant minors may have their license suspended or issuance delayed for how long? |
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| 30 days to 6 months. For a second offense, your license may be suspended for 60 days to 1 year, or issuance delayed for 60 days. |
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| Minors found guilty of participating in or organizing an unauthorized speed contest on a public highway may have their license suspended for... |
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| A period of not less than 6 months but no more than 2 years. |
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| How many hours of supervised experience must teens have? |
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| 50 hours documented on the official DMV form. 10 of which must be completed at night. |
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| To obtain an instruction permit you must: |
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- Be at least 15 1/2 years old
- Complete a driver's license application
- Provide proof of your full legal name, age, and social security number (if a number has been issued to you)
- Pass a vision test
- Pass a knowledge test of Nevada's traffic laws, highway signs, marking, and safe driving practices
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| Restrictions for a Class C Instruction Permit |
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Must be accompanied by a licensed driver who:
- Is 21 years of age or older
- Has at least one year of licensed driving experience
- Is seated beside you
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| Restrictions for a Class M or M-Z Instruction Permit |
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Must be in direct visual supervision of a licensed motorcycle driver, 21 years of age or older, who has at least one year of driving experience. You must:
- Drive in daylight hours only
- Carry no passengers
- Not drive on limited access highways or freeways
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| How long must you keep an instruction permit prior to applying for a driver's license? |
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| 6 months if you are under the age of 18. |
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| If you are under 18 years of age, what are the restrictions for carrying passengers? |
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| You will not be allowed to carry passengers under the age of 18, except for immediate family members, for the first 6 months. |
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| What hours may a minor drive? |
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| Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless driving to or from a scheduled event. |
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| Combination vehicles - Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) over 26,000 pounds, trailer over 10,000 pounds |
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| Single vehicle - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over 26,000 pounds; may tow a vehicle under 10,000 pounds |
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| Cars, vans, pickups; may tow a vehicle 10,000 pounds or less. Combination of ehicles may not exceed 70 feet. |
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| Driver needs to wear glasses or contact lenses |
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| Additional rear-view mirrors |
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| Yearly vision examination |
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| Other restrictions not defined in Nevada Administrative Code (NAV) 483.350 or 483.360 |
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| Class C vehicle; may tow a vehicle over 10,000 pounds GVWR |
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| Class C vehicle; may tow a combination of vehicles less than 10,000 pounds GVWR |
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Commercial license exemption for:
- Firefighters while operating fire equipment.
- Farmers -- employees or family members while transporting supplies within 150 miles to and from the farm, if not:
- Employed as a common or contract motor carrier
- Transporting placarded amounts of hazardous materials
- Military -- if driving military vehicles on actie military duty
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