Nevada Driver Handbook July 2023

Contents Overview

Chapter 1: Getting Your Nevada Driver's License
- New Nevada residents
- Required documents (proof of name, age, SSN, residency)
- Knowledge, skills tests
- Instruction permits, young drivers' rules
- License classifications, renewals, and restrictions
- Veteran designation, organ donors
Chapter 2: Buckle Up
- Seat belts, child restraints
Chapter 3: Driving Safely
- Rules of the road
- Signs, signals, markings
- Defensive driving tips
- Procedures if stopped by law enforcement
Chapter 4: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Chapter 5: Special Driving Conditions
- Driving at night, in bad weather
- Handling skids and emergencies
Chapter 6: Sharing the Road
- Protocols for bicycles, motorcycles, commercial vehicles
Chapter 7: Towing
- Trailer loading and securing
- Safe towing practices
Chapter 8: Insurance and Financial Responsibility
- Required insurance, crash procedures
Chapter 9: Your Driving Record
- Demerit point system
Chapter 10: Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- DUI penalties, laws for young drivers
Chapter 11: License Suspensions and Revocations
Chapter 12: New Resident Vehicle Registration Requirements
Chapter 13: Office Locations

New Nevada Residents: Must apply for a license within 30 days of becoming a resident.
Required Documents: Proof of full legal name, age, SSN, and residency.
Knowledge Test: Based on this manual.
Instruction Permits: Restrictions apply based on age and circumstances.
Driver License Classifications: Class A, B, C, and M; endorsements for specific vehicles.
Identification Cards: Valid for 8 years, special considerations for limited-term immigrants and veterans.

Seat Belts: Required for all passengers
Child Restraints: Children under age 6 or less than 57 inches must use a child restraint system. Rear-facing seats required for children under 2.

Preparation: Check mirrors, adjust seats, clean windows, etc.
Traffic Laws: Right of way, speed control, freeway driving, signaling, turning, lane changes.
Defensive Driving: Maintaining safe following distances, scanning the road ahead.
Handling Law Enforcement Stops: Stay in the car, present documents, wait for instructions.

Trailer Safety: Proper loading, securing, and balance.
Driving with Trailers: Adjust speeds, maintain safe distances, avoid sudden maneuvers.

Minimum Requirements: $25,000 for bodily injury/death (one person), $50,000 for two or more persons, $20,000 for property damage.
Nevada Liability Insurance Validation Electronically (ND Live): Monitors insurance compliance.

Demerit Points: Points added for violations stay on record; license suspension at 12 points.
Traffic Safety Courses: Can remove up to 3 points.

Penalties: Severe consequences including fines, jail time, license revocation for varying durations based on offense severity.
Young Drivers: Additional restrictions and requirements for underage DUI offenses.

Reasons for Suspension/Revocation: Accumulating points, DUI, failure to maintain insurance, child support arrears, graffiti violations.

Documents Needed: Registration certificate, VIN inspection, emissions report (if applicable), NV insurance.