Nevada Driver Handbook July 2023

official driver handbook DMV 700 July 2023 Nevada driver handbook Department of Motor Vehicles 555 RightWay Carson City Nevada 89711 0400 this handbook has been written in an informal style for easy reading as you read you will find information on the knowledge skill abilities and attitudes you need to drive safely you will also find General licensing requirements some basic traffic laws explanations of signs and signals material on driving under the influence and defensive driving tips the knowledge test for your Nevada license is based on the information in this manual however this handbook does not give the exact wording of traffic laws and it does not discuss all of them for specific laws please refer to the Nevada revised statutes NRS NRS copies are available in the public libraries and online at l.st nd. uslaw 1. HTML if you have any comments or suggestions regarding this publication please contact us at 775 6844 368 or dmv. nd.gov contact.htm copyright 2023 Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles cover photo lumel Canyon ndot table of contents chapter one getting your Nevada driver&#39;s license six new Nevada residence seven documents you will need eight driver authorization card Dack 10 testing 12 Young Drivers 13 instruction permits 15 passenger restrictions and curfews 15 driver license classification 16 restrictions 16 endorsement 17 commercial driver license CDL 17 motorcycle instruction permit and license 18 renewals 19 restricted license 19 change of address or name 19 duplicate license 20 identification cards 20 veteran designation 20 organ donors 21 human trafficking no child for sale 22 fees 23 chapter two buckle up 25 unattended children and pets 25 traveling with babies and children 26 chapter 3 driving safely 27 getting ready to drive 27 the rules of the road 28 signs signals and markings 28 signs 28 signals 30 Highway markings 32 right of way 34 controlling speed 35 Freeway driving 36 ramp meters 36 active traffic management signs 37 High occupancy vehicle Lanes 39 anti-ock breaking systems 40 stopping 41 Defensive Driving tips 42 cell phones and texting 43 what to do if you are stopped by law enforcement 43 roundabouts 44 signaling turning lane changes and passing 45 signaling 45 turning 4 45 Lane changes 46 u-turns 46 passing another vehicle 47 passing bicyclists 48 passing parked Vehicles 48 parking 48 colored curb markings 48 parallel parking 49 parking on a hill 49 no parking allowed 50 in an emergency 50 International symbol of access 50 chapter 4 Advanced Driver assistance systems 51 vehicle warning systems technologies 51 camera Technologies 52 detection Technologies 52 driver assistance systems technologies 53 chapter 5 special driving conditions 56 night driving 56 systems 51 driving in bad weather 57 skidding 57 driving emergencies 57 tips for driving in a flash flood 59 highway work Zone 60 approaching a stopped emergency vehicle 61 chapter 6 sharing the road 62 commercial vehicle 62 motorcycle 63 moped 64 school buses 64 bicycle 65 passengers in the bed of a truck 66 pedestrians 66 pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired 67 chapter 7 Towing 68 loading and securing a trailer 68 securing a trailer 69 Towing safely 70 Towing multiple Vehicles 73 chapter 8 Insurance and financial responsibility 75 what to do in a crash 76 chapter 9 your driving record 77 demerit point system 77 chapter 10 driving Under the Influence 79 penalties for DUI 80 DUI laws for young drivers 81 other DUI Law 81 clues that a driver may be under the influence or impaired 81 chapter 11 license suspensions and revocations 82 chapter 12 new Resident vehicle registration requirements 83 chapter 13 office locations 84 getting your Nevada driver&#39;s license this chapter explains what is necessary to obtain a Nevada driver license the tests you are required to take the DMV&#39;s license classification system and other general information about Nevada&#39;s requirements you need a Nevada driver license if you live or work in Nevada excluding border state employees or military members stationed in Nevada and want to drive on Nevada streets and highways drivers moving into Nevada from another state must apply for a license within 30 days after becoming a resident to get a Nevada license you will need to complete an application form and visit your local full service DMB office you must also be at least 16 years old and provide proof of your full legal name age social security number if one has been issued to you and Nevada residency a social security number is not necessary to obtain a driver authorization card DAC a firsttime Nevada driver license issued to persons under age 65 will be valid for 8 years and expires on your birthday unless limited term immigration documents are presented as evidence of your name and date of birth if limited term immigration documents are used the expiration of your driver license will coincide with the departure date that is electronically verified by the Department of Homeland Security DHS or one year if no date is provided by DHS at no time will a driver license or identification card be valid for more than 8 years NRS 48329 driver licenses for individuals aged 65 and older are valid for 4 years identification cards are valid for 8 years if you are under 18 years old a parent who has custody a legal guardian or other person authorized by NRS 48330 must coign your application the co-signer shares liability for any damages caused by the Minor&#39;s negligence or willful misconduct while driving new Nevada residents a resident of Nevada data May hold only one driver&#39;s license or identification card if you have a license or identification card from another jurisdiction this includes the 50 United States and its territories and foreign countries you must surrender it to get a Nevada license or identification card all surrendered licenses and identification cards will be voided and returned to you your vision will be tested when you apply for your Nevada driver&#39;s license all other tests may be waved if all of these criter area apply you have had fewer than three moving violations in the past 4 years and have not had your license suspended revoked or cancelled you have had no DUI convictions within the past 7 years you have no restrictions to your driving privilege that require evaluation you have a valid license from another state of the same license class for which you are applying in Nevada you are age 21 or older you do not need a Nevada license if you are an active duty member of the US armed forces and you have a valid license from your home state a non-resident such as an out-of-state student tourist or seasonal resident if you want to drive in Nevada you must be at least 16 years old have a valid license from your home state and comply with Nevada Traffic and financial responsibility laws note all driver records are checked through the national problem driver pointer system and the commercial driver&#39;s license information system if your driving privilege is currently suspended revoked canceled or denied in another state you will not be allowed a Nevada license until the outof State issue is resolved you may qualify for an identification card during this period see chapter 12 on vehicle registration for information on obtaining your Nevada license plates documents you will need evidence of full legal name and date of birth applicants for a driver&#39;s license or identification card must present an unexpired original or certified copy of one of the following state issued birth certificate original or certified copy a valid unexpired United States passport or United States passport Card Nevada Department of Corrections identification card not valid for a real ID Consular report of birth abroad fs240 a driver license instruction permit or identification card from another state that contains a real ID marking approved by the Department of Homeland Security DHS any real ID card that is marked as limited term is not acceptable for proof of name and date of birth acceptable immigration documents must be shown born outside the US certificate of naturalization n550 certificate of citizenship n560 permanent residents permanent resident card I 551 if a resident alien card contains no expiration date we can accept it as a permanent resident card this is an old version of the card USCIS issued with no expiration dates while not currently required USCIS recommends the holders of these cards replace them with an updated version DMV will not enforce the update unless requested by DHS any other version of the resident alien card is not acceptable for proof of name do or lawful status subject to change based on Department of Homeland Security policies dallad unexpired foreign passport with a 94 stamped processed for I 551 if the I94 is expired you must also present a notice of action i797 showing An approved extension limited term residence any license ense or identification card issued using limited term documents will be marked limited term on the face of the card employment authorization card i766 valid unexpired foreign passport with an unexpired US Visa and an I94 form if the I94 is expired you must also present a notice of action i797 showing An approved extension any immigration documents presented will be submitted for electronic ver ification of lawful status documents not accepted as proof of name and age Hospital issued birth certificate driver license or identification card from other US states US territories or foreign countries foreign birth certificate border crossing card Consular identification card if your name is different from what is presented on one of the above documents you will be asked to present legal documentation reflecting your name change such as a marriage certificate divorce decree must reference a name change spouse&#39;s death certificate adoption record or court order documents must be original or certified copies evidence of social security number you must present one of the following to obtain a driver license or identification card social security card W2 with full SSN IRS form 1,99 payub with full legal name handwritten pabs are not acceptable all documents must be originals and must contain the complete social security number alternative documents for evidence of name age and Social Security number may be approved by the department and will require supervisory approval alternative documents are not allowed for the issuance of a real ID card real ID the real ID Act passed by Congress in May 2005 requires Nevada to comply with new security laws the real ID Act is intended to combat terrorism identity theft and other Crimes by strengthening the integrity and security of state issued identification this law sets identification standards for state drivers licenses and identification cards when used for boarding aircraft or entering Federal buildings where identification is required real ID licenses or ID cards are marked with a gold Nevada outline and a star cutout indicating the card meets federal identification standards standard licenses or ID cards are marked with the phrase not for real ID purposes indicating the card does not meet federal identification standards Nevada customers have the option to obtain either a real ID compliant or standard driver&#39;s license or identification card the DMV is required to verify an applicant&#39;s identity date of birth social security number lawful status and Primary Residential address to meet the new requirements applicants must present two documents proving Nevada residency examples of acceptable documents are utility bills morgage statements rental agreements and bank statements all documents presented must display the applicant&#39;s correct residential address if you currently hold a standard Nevada driver license and wish to upgrade to a real ID you must show the proper documents to evidence your name date of birth social security number and Nevada residential address any document presented to the DMV for proof of name date of birth social security number or lawful status is subject to scanning storage and electronic verification the real ID Act of 2005 set standards for increased security and the privacy of personal information collected during the application process for a driver license or identification card real ID standard gold Nevada outline with star cutout not for real ID purposes driver authorization card DAC a driver authorization card is valid for 4 years and will expire on your birthday you must always carry your deck with you while operating a motor vehicle all renewals and address changes must be completed in person documents you will need to obtain a driver authorization card you must provide any one of the documents listed in the documents you will need section on page 7 or one of the following documents US military identification card US military dependent identification card United States armed forces discharge document us certificate of degree of Indian blood or two of the following documents driver authorization card driver license or or identification card issued by another state the District of Colombia or any US Territory passport issued by a foreign government birth certificate issued by a foreign government Mexican Federal electoral card Consular identification card any document issued by a foreign government that the department determines is substantially similar to a consular identification card documents in a foreign language any document in a foreign language must be properly translated to English by a DMD approved translator before it can be accepted abstract translations will not be accepted translated documents must include all of the following a typed or electronically printed full and complete translation of the entire document date the translation was completed DMV approved translator number issued by the Nevada DMV translators printed name and signature the following typed or electronically printed statement I insert translators full legal name certify that the foregoing is a complete and accurate translation from insert foreign language to the English language to the best of my ability I further certify that I am fully competent to translate from insert foreign language into the English language and that I am proficient in both languages DMV approved translator number a the driver authorization card is not valid for federal or state identification purposes and cannot be used to determine eligibility for any benefits licenses or Services issued or provided by the state of Nevada information used to obtain a driver authorization card will not be released or used to determine legal presence or immigration status all rules and regulations pertaining to a license or instruction permit also pertain to a driver authorization card except as otherwise provided in this hand book Proof of Nevada residency applicants for an original real ID or standard identification card instruction permit or driver license must provide proof of Nevada residential address applicants for a driver authorization card must provide proof of Nevada residential address during original issuance documents proving residency status every applicant must prove his or her residency in this state the applicant must present an original or certified copy of any two of the following documents which reflect a residential address in Nevada original or certified copy dated within 60 days original or certified copy of last issued document receipt for the rent or lease of a residence lease of a residence on which the applicant appears as the le e record from a public utility for a service address bank or credit card statement M employment check stab document from a state or federal court record receipt or Bill requesting payment record from an educational institution in Nevada which establishes enrollment or an ID card issued by the educational institution with student address listed record from a hotel motel recreational vehicle park or Campground located in Nevada indicating no fewer than 30 days of consecutive residency in the state voter regist ation card issued by a County Clerk or county registar of Voters pursuant to NRS 29351 7 documentation of receipt of benefits from any state of Nevada program of Public Assistance leave and earning statement or equivalent or successor form which indicates Nevada residency of an applicant who is a member of the military deployed outside of Nevada while serving on active duty notorized statement from the owner of a residence indicating that the applicant physically resides at the residence document issued by an insurance agency or its agent including without limitation an insurance card binder or Bill tax records other than property taxes record of property taxes assessed or paid deed of trust or other documentation of a current mortgage confidential address program capap documents issued pursuant to NRS 27462 d471 depart depart approved forms DMV 005 certification of Nevada residency DMV 115 relief agency or shelter certification DMV 116 property owner residency affidavit a parent or guardian of an applicant under the age of 18 years may prove the applicant&#39;s residence by presenting original or certified copies of any two documents listed above or signing a dmbb approved form verifying the applicant result Ides at the same address as the parent or legal guardian testing to drive safely you need good eyesight and coordination Additionally you must possess sound knowledge and understanding of Nevada&#39;s traffic laws road signs common sense and skill in handling a vehicle in any given situation Vision testing your vision will be checked to make sure you meet the minimum vision standards if you need glasses or contact lenses to drive a restriction will be placed on your driver license knowledge testing your understanding of highway signs and markings traffic laws and safe driving practices will be tested this is done using either the automated testing equipment or a paper test if you have problems reading or understanding the written test you may request an oral examination testing for the basic Class C license and most motorcycle license is also available in Spanish a $25 fee is charged for all initial knowledge and are skills tests administered a $10 fee is charged for any retests needed before you can get your license skills testing your ability to drive your vehicle safely in a variety of traffic situations will be tested when you come in for your road test the driver license examiner will check the following vehicle registration and license plates evidence of insurance card headlights tail lights brake lights and turn signals horn seat belts tires windshield wipers the vehicle must be in safe operating condition and all equipment must be in good working order including your brakes speedometer and Muffler the vehicle should also have a safe and clean seating area beside the driver for the examiner passengers and animals are not allowed in the vehicle during the road test you will be tested on such things as preparing to drive vehicle control entering traffic lane use speed control turns parking backing up stopping passing and attention to traffic situations you may be requested to demonstrate stopping on a grade you will not be asked to violate any traffic laws and you will be penalized if you a $25 fee is charged for all initial knowledge and are skills tests administered a $10 fee is charged for any retests needed before you can get your license the use of a cellular phone during a drive test will result in automatic failure when taking your driving test you will not be allowed to use certain safety features such as parking assist cruise control Etc young drivers if you are under 18 years of age and applying for a Nevada driver&#39;s license driver authorization card or instruction permit a parent or Guardian must co-sign your application you will need to sign an affidavit stating that you understand the following your license may be revoked for 185 days if a blood breath or urine test indicates at least 0.02% but less than 0.08% by weight of alcohol in your blood revoked for 185 days for any Court find finding of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance suspended or issuance delayed for up to 2 years for 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 suspended or issuance delayed for up to 1 year for handling or possessing a firearm or having a firearm under your control and violation of NRS 20230 for a second offense your license will be suspended or issuance delayed for 2 years suspended for at least 30 days but not more than 6 months or have issuance delayed for 30 days for a first offense of Habitual truancy for a second or any subsequent off offence your license will be suspended for at least 60 days but not more than one year or have the issuance of your license delayed for 60 days per NRS 39248 suspended for a period of not less than 6 months but not more than 2 years if found guilty of participating in or organizing an unauthorized speed contest suspended for a period of not less than 6 months but not more than 2 years have found guilty of driving a vehicle in or facilitating and an unauthorized trick driving display NRS 484 b. 653 young drivers who become firsttime DUI offenders will become subject to the same penalties as drivers over the age of 21 when you apply for a driver&#39;s license or driver authorization card you will be required to present a certificate of completion of a course in driver&#39;s education and a beginning driver experience log DMV form dld 130 the dates and times of your behind the wheel experiences should be noted in this log as they occur the log must be completed in blue or black ink before arriving for your drive test you may obtain the log on the DMV website at dmv.nv.gov teens School attendance Nevada law requires that anyone under the age of 18 who applies for an instruction permit provide the DMV with the DMV 301 certification of attendance form signed by the principal or designated School official certifying that he she meets the minimum School attendance requirements if you have been previously declared as a habitual Trent pursuant to NRS 39244 and your license or permit was suspended you must provide a new DMV 301 as proof that you are now meeting the minimum attendance standards for reinstatement of your driving privileges if you under the age of 18 and have completed School you must present the dmbb 30 one accompanied by one of the following documents copy of high school diploma copy of high school equivalency GED highet or TC the DMV 301 form must be signed and dated within the previous 60 days from which the form is being submitted driver education there are three options for meeting your driver&#39;s education requirements take driver&#39;s education at any locally offered and and DMV approved school take driver&#39;s education online with a DMV approved school if you are not within 30 Mi of a DMB approved school and it is not possible for you to access the internet for a driver&#39;s education class you need to complete 100 hours of behind thewheel Driving Experience 10 hours of which must be completed in the dark if you are applying for a motorcycle license all 100 hours of driving experience must be completed during daylight hours only please refer to chapter 4 of this handbook for information about night driving miners must also remain free of any outfall crashes moving violation convictions and any type of alcohol or drug conviction for 6 months prior to receiving a driver&#39;s license behind the wheel experience Nevada teens within a 30 mil of a DMB approved driver&#39;s education School are required to complete 50 hours of supervised experience behind the wheel 10 of which must be completed at night you must document this on the official DMV form please refer to chapter four of this handbook for information about driving at night instruction permits a Nevada instruction permit is valid for one year you must carry the permit with you when you are driving to obtain an instruction permit you must be at least 15 and A2 years old complete a driver license application pass a vision test pass a Knowledge Test about Nevada&#39;s traffic laws highway signs markings and safe driving practices and have a parent or Guardian available to authorize issuance the following restrictions apply Class C instruction permit passenger car /p pickup track when you are driving you must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is 20 1 years of age or older has at least one year of licensed Driving Experience and is seated beside you Class M or MZ instruction permit motorcycle or moped you must be in direct visual supervision of a licensed motorcycle driver on a motorcycle who is 21 years of age or older and has at least one year of Driving Experience the supervising driver is not allowed to be in a car or truck during the direct supervision of a permitted motorcycle driver you must drive in daylight hours only carry no passengers and not drive on limited access highways or freeways instruction permit requirements if you are under the age of 18 you must hold an instruction permit for at least 6 months prior to applying for a driver license passenger restrictions and curfews applicants Who are 16 or 17 years old when they receive their driver&#39;s license will not be allowed to carry passengers under the age of 18 except for immediate family members for the first 6 months they drive per NRS 48325 23 additionally a miner shall not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 10: p.m. and 5:00 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 license was issued driver license classifications vision and knowledge tests are required for all license classifications a road test may also be required in a specific type of vehicle you want to be licensed to drive for example if you have a Class C license and also want to be able to drive a motorcycle you need to pass a written test on motorcycle laws and practices and a drive test on operating your motorcycle refer to NAC 48311 for a full description of Class A Class B Class C and Class M license classifications you may operate a moped if you have a Nevada driver license any classification or you may apply for a Class M license with an accompanying restriction that will allow you to operate a moped only note commercial drivers must pass additional Knowledge and Skills tests please refer to the commercial driver&#39;s license handbook class a combination vehicles gross combination weight rating gcwr over 26,000 trailer over 10,000 Class B single vehicle gross vehicle weight rating gbwr over 26,000 May to a vehicle under 10,000 classy cars Vans pickups May tow a vehicle £10,000 or less combination of vehic vles may not exceed 70 ft Class M motorcycle or moped restrictions your driver license may have certain restrictions on it if necessary for you to drive safely some common restrictions are restriction B driver needs to wear glasses or contact lenses restriction F additional rear view mirrors Restriction G daylight driving only restriction six yearly Vision examination restriction seven yearly medical letter restriction 8 yearly driving test restriction JN instruction permit endorsements an endorsement allows you to drive a specific type of vehicle which requires more driving skill then the typical vehicle various commercial and non-commercial vehicle endorsements may be needed depending on the type of vehicle you you want to drive additional tests are required for these endorsements here are some endorsements you may need J Class C vehicle M Vehicles over 10,000 gbwr in a class C vehicle you may tow a vehicle gwr or a combination of vehicles gcwr of more than 10,000 the combination of vehicles may not exceed 70 ft in length or have a combined weight rating or combined weight that exceeds 26,000 lb if the combination of the towing vehicle and the towed vehicles exceed 26,000 a classa license is required F commercial license exemption for firefighters while operating Fire Equipment farmers employees or family members while transporting supplies within 1 1550 Mi to and from the farm if not employed as a common or contract motor Carri barer or transporting placarded amounts of hazardous materials military if driving military vehicles on active military duty commercial driver license CDL Drivers of commercial motor vehicles have to meet strict licensing requirements and pass additional Knowledge and Skills tests a commercial motor vehicle is defined as a motor vehicle or combination of Motor Vehicles used in Commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle has a GVWR or gcwr of 26,1 or more is designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver or is carrying hazardous materials for more information about Nevada CDL program and licensing requirements please refer to the commercial driver license handbook specially trained CDL staff are available to assist you in DMV CDL testing centers in North Las Vegas Reno car City Elco and wamaka motorcycle instruction permit and license if you want an instruction permit for driving a motorcycle you must be at least 15 and a half years old pass a vision test pass a general driver license Knowledge Test and pass the motorcycle Knowledge Test motorcycle instruction permits are issued to the following person for the identified periods of time under NRS 48328 15 and A2 years of age but less than 18 years of age will be issued a permit that is valid for one year if a permit is issued after you turn 17 it will expire on your 18th birthday 18 years of age or older will be issued a permit that is valid for 6 months and may be renewed only once every 5 years a motorcycle instruction permit allows you to to practice driving when you are accompanied by and indirect visual supervision of a licensed driver who has a valid motorcycle license is at least 21 years old has at least one year of Driving Experience and is also riding on a motorcycle at the time of supervision the license driver supervising you while on a motorcycle may not be in a car or truck when driving with a motorcycle instruction permit you may drive during daily light hours only you may not carry passengers or drive on freeways or other high-speed roadways if you want an ABA motorcycle driver license you must per NRS pass the motorcycle operator skills test most the motorcycle drive test includes a pre-trip inspection you need to know and understand your motorcycle&#39;s controls and Equipment such as the choke gear shift brakes spark arrester starter throttle ignition and clutch The Examiner will also check the turn signals and Horn your drive test will include normal starts and stops quick stops turns and other maneuvers when driving your motorcycle you are required to wear a helmet if your motorcycle does not have a windshield or screen you should wear a protective face shield or goggles failing the motorcycle skills test administered by the DMV 2 or more times will result in a permanent denial of future motorcycle instruction permits per NRS 48328 if you are surrendering a valid motorcycle license or a valid driver license with a motorcycle endorsement from another state the road test may be waved motorcycle handbooks are available at all DMV locations and on the website at dmv.nv.gov renewals the expiration date is on the front of your driver license although a renewal notice is mailed to the address on file it is your responsibility to renew on or before your expiration date you may be required to pass a vision test Knowledge Test and an on-road driving skills test renewal testing is used to re-evaluate driving knowledge skills and abilities and to determine appropriate restrictions Nevada does not automatically extend the license expiration date for military personnel active duty military personnel who are temporarily out of state may renew a Nevada license through the mail restricted license restricted licenses may be issued under special circumstances to drivers age 14 and 15 who have demonstrated family hardship or who need to drive to and from school individuals who have served half of their required suspension or revocation periods additional information and applications are available at your local dmbb office duplicate license if your driver license becomes Alle legible lost or stolen you need to apply for a duplicate immediately you may apply on online or in person at the DMV when you go to the DMV it is best to bring as much identification documentation as possible this will help confirm your identity and speed up the process the DMV may use your existing record and photograph currently on file when necessary see the documents you will need section in this chapter for more information identification cards a Nevada identification card is valid for 8 years and expires on your birthday and less limited term immigration documents are presented as evidence of name and date of birth if limited term immigration documents are used the expiration will coincide with your departure date or one year from issuance if no date is listed if you want a Nevada identification card you must be at least 10 years old complete an application and present the proof of identity as outlined under documents you will need in this chapter issuance of an identification card will automatically surrender your driving privileges or an identification card issued from Nevada or another state whether or not the card is in your possession this does not apply if you are a seasonal resident identification card applicant if you are cited for a traffic violation while holding a Nevada identification card citations and demerits will be applied to Future driving privileges and the same rules and penalties will apply to you as appli app to driver license holders if you receive 12 or more demerits in a 12-month period you will be required to reinstate your driving privileges before you are eligible to receive a driver license you may apply for a duplicate identification card online or in person at the DMV if you need to update information on your identification card please contact your local DMV office at one of the locations listed in Chapter 13 of this handbook veteran designation when applying for your initial or renewal license or identification card you have the opportunity to declare yourself as an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces to make this declaration bring an honorable discharge or other document of honorable separation from the United States armed forces to certify an honorable discharge when you come to the DMV for your license you will also be asked to sign a written release authorizing the department to provide personal information to to the Nevada Department of Veteran Services organ donors you have the option of becoming an organ donor and having organ donor listed on your driver license or ID card this can be done during an original issuance upon renewal or upon a change of address miners who wish to be organ donors may have a parent or Guardian sign and affidavit on the DMV 002 application indicating the parent or Guardian understands they cannot commend or revoke the donation the DMV accepts Financial contributions for the Anatomical Gift account during the licensing process and through the purchase of organ donor license plates your life always comes F frst if you are sick or injured and taken to a hospital the priority is always to save your life there is no cost to a donor Hero&#39;s family for organ I and tissue donation anyone can register as a donor all people people regardless of age or medical history should consider themselves potential donor heroes in addition to registering as an organ ey and tissue donor it is important that you also talk with your family to make your wishes known you can also show your support in one or both of the following ways select the specialty organ donor license plate contribute $1 or more to The Gift of Life Education fund Anatomical Gift account These funds are forwarded to the University of Nevada School of Medicine for educational programs to promote the importance of organ ey and tissue donation if additional funds are available it can also provide financial assistance to those in need of a transplant register to be a hero at the DMB Check Yes when applying for a driver&#39;s license permit identification card or driver authorization card check yes when renewing your driver&#39;s license permit identification card or driver authorization card to remain a registered organ I and tissue donor register to be a hero online you don&#39;t have to wait until your next trip to the dmbb you can register online at any time at www.d donate.org and it only takes a minute human trafficking no child for sale human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery through the use a force fraud or coercion to subject people into a life of sexual objectivity and the performance of sexual acts for financial gains every year millions of men women and children are trafficked in countries around the world including the United States it is estimated that human trafficking generates billions of dollars per year second only to drug trafficking as the most profitable form of transnational crime human trafficking is a hidden crime as victims rarely come forward to seek help because of language barriers fear of the traffickers and or fear of law enforcement the Nevada DMV is proud to work with Partners such as the Department of Homeland Security&#39;s blue campaign and truckers against trafficking in the fight against this horrendous crime recognizing key indicators of human trafficking is the first step in identifying victims and can help save a life not all indicators listed are present in every situ ation and the presence or absence of any of the indicators is not necessarily proof of human trafficking sex trafficking red flags lack of knowledge of their Community or whereabouts not in control of own identification documents id/ passport restricted or controlled communication not allowed to speak for themselves demeanor fear anxiety depression submissive tense nervous help for victims to get help call or text the national human trafficking hotline 1888 373 7888 text help or info to be free 2 33733 report suspicious activity report suspected human trafficking to the US Department of Homeland Security 1866 3472 423 or I C e.gov tips for law enforcement to open an investigation on your tip they need actionable information specific tips helpful when reporting to the hotline would include descriptions of cars make model color license plate number Etc and people height weight hair color eye color age Etc take a picture if you safely can specific times and dates when did you see the event EV what day was it addresses and locations where suspicious activity took place do not at any time attempt to confront a suspected trafficker directly or alert a victim to your suspicions your safety as well as the victim&#39;s safety is Paramount for more information training and promotional materials visit dhs.gov bl- campaign or Truckers trafficking. fees driver license and identification card fees will be charged according to established Nevada state law fees are subject to change current fees are available on the dmbb website at dmv.nv.gov driver&#39;s license and Driver authorization card fees under age 65 original license $41.25 instruction permit or completion of instruction permit $22.25 renewal 8year $41.25 renewal forear $22.25 driver authorization card original and renewal $22.25 duplicate license or authorization card $17.25 age 65 and old original duplicate renewal or instruction permit $17.25 completion of instruction permit $325 testing initial Knowledge and Skills test $25 each retest $10 changes change of address only $3.25 change of information other than address $8 25 penalties and reinstatements reinstatement fee for alcohol or controlled substance related offense $120 victims fee for alcohol or controlled substance related offense $35 reinstatement fee for any other offense $75 identification card fees age 10 to 17 original renewal or duplicate 9 $25 age 18 to 64 original renewal or duplicate 8ye $21.25 renewal or duplicate 4E $12.25 age 65 or older original or duplicate $11.25 for year original or duplicate for year $725 renewal $325 changes change of address only $325 change of information other than address $725 commercial driver&#39;s license fees original or transfer that requires Knowledge and Skills tests $141.25 original or transfer that requires Knowledge Test only $11.25 instruction permit $57.25 completion of instruction permit $57.25 added endorsement $17.25 driving skills test to add or remove a restriction or endorsement $30 renewal that requires knowledge tests only for year $57.25 renewal that requires knowledge tests only 8ye $11.25 renewal that requires Knowledge and Skills tests for year $ 8725 renewal that requires Knowledge and Skills tests 8ye $141.25 duplicate $22.25 change of address only $325 change of information other than address $12.25 any license suspension revocation or cancellation requires payment of the reinstatement fee the fee for an original license and any applicable testing fees reinstatement of a CDL requires payment of a non-cdl reinstatement fee Zero fatalities envy.com buckle up seat belts are your best protection against injury or death if you are in a vehicle crash in 2020 23.3% of Highway fatalities in Nevada were drivers who were not wearing their seat belts this is a 1.15% increase from 2016 statistics between 2016 and 2020 345 unbelted vehicle occupants lost their lives in Nevada seat belts aren just a good idea they are the law if your car is a 1968 model or newer it must have lap type seat belts for passengers in the front seat if it is a 1970 model or newer it must have lap type seat belts for each passenger of the vehicle it must also have shoulder harnesses for use in the front seat the driver and any passengers age six and older must wear safety belts if the vehicle is equipped with them children under AG 6 and those who measure less than 57 in in tall must be in an approved child restraint system pursuant per NRS 484 b157 failure to restrained children under age six and those measuring less than 57 in may result in fines community service and or the suspension of your driver&#39;s license children under the age of two must be secured in a rear-facing child restraint system in the back seat of the motor vehicle a child should never be held in a lap or buckled with someone else into a single saf belt traveling with babies and children booster seats and belt positioning seats are designed to elevate or position a child so as to allow them to be safely secured with a seat belt if you are traveling with children ask yourself is your child restraint system approved by the US Department of Transportation in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety standards is your seat appropriate for the size and weight of the child has the seat been installed safely securely and in accordance with the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer or in another manner approved by the national highway traffic safety administration always buckle up infants facing the rear of a car children under two must ride in a rear-facing child safety seat in the back seat of the vehicle the rear-facing safety seat supports a baby&#39;s head protecting the neck and spine from injury in most crashes teach children to ride buckled up in the back seat the back seat generally is the safest place in the car older children may ride in the front if necessary but the vehicle seat should be moved back as far as possible to protect the head from contact with a rapidly inflating airbag use a child restraint with a complete harness system or a properly fitted vehicle shoulder slap belt passengers who are not buckled up or who sit too close to airbags can suffer serious injuries even in a minor Collision or a sudden stop never put an infant in the front seat if the car has a passenger side airbag in a crash the airbag explodes from the dashboard at 200 mph smashing through the safety seat into the back of the baby&#39;s head safe driving depends on you your skill your knowledge your abilities and your attitude age years birth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 plus rear-facing CA R seat four RFA CA and GCA R seat boost ER seat seat Bell T rear-facing car seat forward-facing car seat booster seat seat belt driving safely getting ready to drive before you start the engine adjust the driver&#39;s seat to improve visibility and so all controls can be comfortably reached make sure the windshield and windows are clean buckle up and make sure your passengers do too check your attitude are you common in control check the rear and side mirrors and make sure they are properly adjusted when you turn on the ENT check fuel level and warning lights adjust the volume on your stereo system can you hear normal traffic sounds if not reduce the volume so they can be heard if needed turn on headlights turn signal and windshield wipers before you move your vehicle stop look and listen for traffic bicyclists and pedestrians Tire safety prior to entering the vehicle using a tire pressure gauge check tire pressure using the recommended pounds per square inch sigh located in the vehicle owner&#39;s manual or the driver&#39;s side door jam of the vehicle if needed adjust your side to the recommended level once every month or before you go on a long road trip check tires for wear and damage problems one easy way to check for wear is by using the penny test take a penny and hold Abraham Lincoln&#39;s body between your thumb and forefinger select a point on your tire where the tread appears to be lowest and place Lincoln&#39;s head into one of the grooves if any part of Lincoln&#39;s head is covered by the tread the tire has a safe amount of tread if the tread goes below that the car&#39;s ability to grip the road in adverse conditions is greatly reduced the rules of the road the rules of the road are the traffic laws and driving practices that means safe driving for all of us these rules include signs signals and Highway markings right of way controlling speed freeway driving stopping signaling turning lane changes and passing and parking signs signals and Highway markings are used alone and in combination to control traffic and make safe driving easier signs signals and markings signs signs have three purposes they regulate Warn and inform the shapes and colors of highway signs have special meanings this helps you understand the message quickly standard colors red no do not or stop green direction or guidance yellow or yellow green General warning regulatory anop passing guide white regulatory law or rule orange road construction or repair warning blue driver services such as food and yield lodging guide Brown Recreation and Scenic area information standard shapes octagon eight sides stop Diamond warning rectangle traffic regulations or directions to Drivers School guide warning inverted triangle yield right of way stop pennant no passing Pentagon five sides school zones and school Crossings Circle railroad crossing ahead crossb X actual railroad crossing Shield rout marker railroad railroad crossing stop signs mean you must come to a Full Stop behind the stop sign at the crosswalk or stop line if the view of the cross street is blocked slowly move forward to determine when it is safe to proceed if no signs or markings exist slow down and stop if necessary at the point nearest the intersection where there is a view of approaching traffic on the through roadway give right of way to pedestrians and to any cross traffic before moving forward at a four-way stop wait for other vehicles already in the intersection allow vehicles that reach the intersection before you to go first wait your turn yield signs mean the same as stop signs except you may proceed without coming to a full stop if it is safe to do so you must slow down upon approaching the intersection get the right of way to pedestrians and through traffic yield the right of way to drivers already on the highway check in all directions for cross traffic before entering the intersection to avoid a collision yield the right of way to Vehicles making a U-turn from an intersection you must yield the right of way to any police vehicle fire engine ambulance or other emergency vehicle using a siren and red lights drive to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicles have passed however never stop in an intersection regulatory signs are rectangular and have a white background they inform you of traffic laws and regulations you must obey these signs warning signs are yellow diamond shaped with black letters and symbols they tell the driver there are special conditions or hazards ahead railroad crossing signs warn drivers of the need to slow down and possibly stop for a train the crossbuck x marks the actual location of the train tracks drivers should look both ways When approaching the crossing and always stay clear of the tracks when a train is approaching route signs and markers are usually shaped like a shield but there are different shapes and colors these signs show us interstate and State Route numbers construction and maintenance signs are used to notify drivers of possible danger in or near work areas most signs used in Highway and Street work areas are diamond shaped cones drums and barricades are used to alert you and to guide you safely through work areas for night work they may be equipped with warning lights when used drivers must slow down and follow the direction of the posted signs and any construction flaggers who may be present violations in work zones result in increased traffic fines signals traffic signals control traffic at intersections combinations of traffic and pedestrian signals signs pavement markings and other traffic control devices may be used in some situations when traffic control lights are not working drivers must come to a full stop before proceeding to the intersection after yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles that have already stopped or are in the intersection drivers May proceed with caution a red light means stop drivers must come to a complete stop before they reach the intersection stop your vehicle behind the crosswalk or stop line if there is no stop line or crosswalk stop before entering the intersection remain stopped until the light turns green we not prohibited by signs a right turn may be made on a red light after coming to A complete stop signal for a right turn then turn when motor and pedestrian traffic is clear and it is safe to proceed a yellow light means caution a steady yellow light is a warning that the light will be turning red If a driver has not entered the intersection they must stop if they are already in the intersection they should continue moving and clear it safely do not speed up to beat the light a green light means drivers may go straight ahead turn right or turn left unless a sign forbids the turn a flashing red light means that drivers must come to a Full Stop they may go only when the road is clear and they have the right of way the signal has the same meaning as a stop sign a flashing yellow light means drivers May proceed with caution a red arrow means drivers cannot make the movement shown by the arrow the red arrow may be shown alone or with another signal unless entering the intersection to make a movement Allowed by another signal drivers facing a red arrow must stop a yellow arrow means the signal is going to change to red and warns drivers to clear the intersection a flashing yellow arrow means drivers must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians they may complete the turn when it is safe to do so a green arrow means drivers may go in the direction shown by the arrow but they must yield to pedestrians by icles and traffic already in the intersection when a green turn arrow is showing the turn is protected from other traffic drivers may make a left turn at a red light only when you are turning from a one-way Street onto another one-way street that has traffic moving to the left drivers must signal come to a complete stop and yield right upway to pedestrians and all other traffic that is moving as directed by the signal drivers may make these turns unless a sign Arrow signal or police officer directs them not to turn pedestrian Crossing pedestrians Crossing at an intersection must also obey traffic signals a red light means do not cross unless a pedestrian signal or police officer directs otherwise a yellow light means caution it warns that the light is changing from green to Red the purpose of the yellow light is to allow Vehicles already in the intersection to proceed safely pedestrians facing a yellow light must not start across the street unless a crosswalk signal or police officer directs them a green light means pedestrians facing the green light may cross the intersection andless a pedestrian signal or police officer directs otherwise pedestrians facing a green turn arrow are not to cross unless a pedestrian signal or police officer allows them to do so if a crosswalk is marked pedestrians are to use the marked area walk and don&#39;t walk signals walk SL don&#39;t walk signals are special stop and go lights for pedestrians if these signals are in place pedestrians are to obey them this may also be indicated by a lighted pedestrian figure or hand symbol in the signal walk or walking person symbol if illuminated it means pedestrians facing the signal May proceed to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal and must be given the right upway by the drivers of all vehicles don&#39;t walk wait or appraised hand symbol if illuminated flashing and accompanied by countdown timer pedestrians May proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal but must complete the crossing before the countdown time gets to zero don&#39;t walk while the don&#39;t walk or waight indication or an upraised hand symbol is illuminated and flashing but is not accompanied by a countdown timer a pedestrian may not proceed across the roadway a pedestrian who entered the roadway lawfully may continue to cross the roadway but must proceed to a curb sidewalk safety zone if one is provided or other place of safety before the don&#39;t walk or waight indication and or upraised hand symbol is illuminated and steady don&#39;t walk while the don&#39;t walk or wait indication or an upraised hand symbol is illuminated and steady a pedestrian may not proceed to cross the roadway a pedestrian who entered the roadway lawfully may continue to cross the roadway but must proceed to a curb sidewalk safety zone if one is provided or other place of safety as soon as possible both drivers and pedestrians are responsible for safe use of our roadways drivers should always be prepared to yield to pedestrians Highway markings like Signs Highway markings warn regulate and inform markings are white and yellow and each each type of line has a special meaning broken or dashed white lines are used to Mark traffic Lanes on roads which have more than one lanane moving in the same direction you should drive Within These lanes and not straddle the lines passing is permitted when it is safe to do so see picture a below solid white lines are used in several ways when solid white line separate Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction do not change lanes or pass a solid white line is also used to Mark the edge of the highway as well as the boundary between a travel Lane and a highway shoulder yellow lines separate Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions broken or dashed yellow lines mean you may pass when it is safe to do so c b solid yellow lines indicate that you are not to cross over or pass a solid yellow line is also used to Mark the left Edge on multi-lane divided highways double yellow lines mean you cannot passive the lines on your side are solid see picture c b c crosswalk lines are marked by solid white lines or various patterns Vehicles should always be stopped before the crosswalk at some intersections especially in small towns or residential areas crosswalks may not be marked drivers still must yield to pedestrians in the intersection Center turn lane stop lines are the wide white lines painted across a traffic lane where you must stop before you enter the intersection you should be able to see traffic coming from all directions dotted White Lines May either indicate an extension of a lane line through an intersection or may indicate exiton Lanes on a freeway center lanes for left turns appear on many streets and roads most are marked on each side by solid yellow and broken yellow lines drivers may cross these lines only to make a left turn onto or from the highway these are not travel lanes and may not be used for passing drivers may not travel more than 200 ft in a center turn lane before making a leftand turn and they may not travel more than 50 ft in a center lane after making a left hand turn onto the highway before merging with traffic per NRS 480 4 b. 2233 railroad crossings traffic control systems for railroad crossings may include signals signs lights and markings when drivers see the round Railway crossing sign they should slow down be ready to stop and remember to look both ways even if there is no stop sign or signal that a train is coming if there is a stop sign at the Crossing drivers must stop if a train is coming drivers must stop at least 15 ft from the tracks even if there is no stop signal and no train is coming passenger buses and trucks carrying flammable or dangerous materials must stop do not shift gears while crossing the tracks If a driver is stopped at a Crossing where there is more than one set of tracks they must wait until there is a clear view in both directions before starting across trains cannot stop in time to miss cars it is difficult to accurately judge the speed of a moving train a crossbuck sign indicates the location of a train crossing and means drivers must yield to trains if a gate is lower you may not proceed around it even if a train is not visible if the signal lights are flashing drivers must stop they may proceed if no train is visible or it is safe to cross If a driver gets stuck on the tracks they should leave the vehicle immediately locate the blue emergency notification system sign at the railroad crossing and notify the railroad and local law enforcement never park within 50 ft of the nearest rail of a railroad school areas traffic controls and school zones may include a combination of signs signals markings and school crossing guards violating the direction of a school crossing guard is a misdemeanor in Nevada if a crossing guard is present in a school zone crosswalk motorists must wait until the guard is completely out of the crosswalk before proceeding in school zones the speed limit is either 15 or 25 mph these speed limits are in effect on school days from a half hour before school begins to a half hour after school ends unless otherwise posted some areas may use flashing yellow lights to tell drivers when the speed limit is in effect effect these lights may be turned off during our students are actually in classes if so the speed limit then reverts to that posted for non-school hours signs and signals clearly show these speed limits and either designate the hours when the speed limit is in effect or state that the speed limit is in effect when children are present Nevada law prohibits the operator of a vehicle from making a U-turn in a school zone except when there are no children present it is a day when no school is in session on school days from half an hour after schools ends to a half hour before the next school session begins or when the science flashlights designate that the school zone is currently not in effect slow down and watch for children rof way rof way rules help traffic move smoothly through intersections they emphasize courtesy common sense and cooperation failure to yield the right of way is the leading cause of crashes in Nevada generally right of way means the right of one vehicle to go before another one the term also applies to pedestrians and bicycle Riders Nevada law does not give anyone the right of way it only says who must yield even when you may legally have the right of way you must do everything possible to avoid a crash at an intersection where there are no traffic signs or signals the vehicle on your right should usually go first if you have the right of way and others yield it to you proceed through the intersection with caution a vehicle already in the intersection has the right of way over others just getting there a vehicle going straight ahead that is already in the intersection has the right of way over one turning left after yielding and properly signaling the vehicle turning left then has the right of way Vehicles entering a main road from a minor road Private Road or drive way must yield the right of way to all traffic on the main road and to pedestrians other right of-way rules are the right of way must be given to emergency vehicles approaching from any Direction when they are sounding a siren or using their flashing lights you must immediately drive to the right side of the road clear of any intersection and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed at a four-way stop the driver reaching the intersection first gets to go first after stopping complet completely when entering a freeway yield the right upway to traffic on the freeway you may enter only when it is safe to do so yield right upway to bicyclists riding on a bike path or Lane yield to funeral processions and let the vehicles with headlights onass as a group pedestrian right of way pedestrians and crosswalks and at intersections have the right of way over Vehicles although pedestrians have the right of way in a crosswalk and at intersections Vehicles don&#39;t always stop before pedestrians step off the curb they should make certain cars in both directions have stopped don&#39;t put yourself or anyone else in the position for a potential crash a person who is blind or visually impaired on foot and using a guide dog or other service animal or carrying a white cane or walking stick has the right of way on a highway Street or Road in this state a driver must yield the right of way come to a full stop if necessary and take precautions before proceeding to avoid a crash or injury NRS 484 b290 see chapter 6 sharing the road for more information on pedestrian safety controlling speed Nevada has a basic rule for driving at a reasonable or proper speed this means that an addition to any posted speed limits drivers must consider the amount Mountain type of traffic the weather and the distance you can see the condition of the road surface that is whether it is dry wet icy or snow covered the type of Road whether it is flat and straight or Steep and curvy whether it is wide or narrow it also means that drivers are never to drive at a speed that endangers you or anyone else depending on conditions the safe speed may be considerably less than the posted speed limit examples of speed limits in Nevada 15 mph school zones 25 mph business and residential areas and school zones 35 mph 45 mph reduced speed areas going into towns 55 mph 65 mph Urban freeways rural highways 7 plus mph rural Interstate freeways remember speed limits are set for normal driving conditions when bad weather makes it hard to see or makes the road slick drivers need to adjust their Speed most people who speed do so to save time let&#39;s look at how much or how little time is actually saved to travel 5 miles at 70 mph takes 4 minutes 17 seconds saving over 60 MPH equals 43 seconds at 60 MPH takes 5 minutes savings over 55 mph equals 27 seconds at 55 mph takes 5 minutes 27 seconds to travel 15 miles at 70 mph takes 12 minutes 51 seconds savings over 60 MPH equals 2 minutes 9 seconds seconds at 60 MPH takes 15 minutes savings over 55 mph equals 1 minute 22 seconds at 55 mph takes 16 minutes 22 seconds the next time a driver wants to speed they should ask why am I in a hurry does it really matter is it worth endangering myself and others and consider if drivers are stopped and given a ticket it will cost them both time and money freeway driving freeways are usually the safest roads access is limited traffic moves in the same direction without stops and there are no intersections sharp curves traffic signals or railroad crossings even so drivers need good driving knowledge skills and attitudes to get to their destination safely before driver start they should plan their route if you&#39;re unsure of how to get where you&#39;re going reference a map before driving know the entrances and exits and check the gas gauge entering a freeway drivers should use the on-ramp when you enter the freeway signs will say do not enter and wrong way if they have made a mistake using the merge or acceleration Lane look for an opening in traffic use your turn signal and accelerate to or near the speed of freeway traffic do not stop before merging unless necessary a stop can mean a slow and dangerous start into fast moving traffic and can affect traffic behind the driver as you enter from emerging Lane you must yield to traffic already on the freeway if you are already traveling on the freeway watch for merging traffic and adjust your speed to allow for safe and smooth merges driving speeds are frequently faster on freeways than on other highways even though they may have the same posted speed limit this is because there are fewer stop andg go situations stay with the flow of traffic freeways have several Lanes in each Direction on these roads drivers should leave the extreme left lane for faster traffic remember Lane hopping is always dangerous annoys other drivers increases the risk of a crash and seldom saves time stay alert be prepared for rapid changes in road conditions and traffic flow look ahead much farther down the road at least 20 to 30 seconds watch traffic all around the vehicle be aware of other drivers who are changing lanes passing or slowing down use mirrors and quickly look over your shoulder to check your vehicle&#39;s blind spot before changing lanes use turn signals to let other drivers know where your vehicle is going and watch for signals from other vehicles ramp meters if a a freeway entrance is equipped with ramp meters and they are switched on you must pull up to the stop line and stop at a red light be alert the signal will change more rapidly than a signal at an intersection wait for the green light and finally when the light turns green proceed along the ramp and merge onto the freeway safely some freeway entrance ramps have more than one travel Lane and each lane is controlled by its own ramp meter motorists are encouraged to use both lanes and abide by the ramp meter signal controlling their lane of travel some metered freeway ramps have high occupancy vehicle H bypass Lanes also known as carpool lanes these lanes are marked with a diamond on the pavement and are not metered if you are in a carpool of two or more people you may use the H ramp meter bypass lane without stopping active traffic management signs Lane use control signals these signals allow Lanes to be used by traffic from different directions at different times drivers must also follow all other traffic signs and signals that apply a down Green Arrow with open means drivers are allowed to drive the posted speed limit in the lane below the Green Arrow a yellow x with caution means drivers can use the lane under the yellow X there could be slow traffic or potential debris in the lane so drivers should exercise caution a yellow x with merge means the lane is ending and the driver should prepare to safely merge into another open Lane a red X with closed means drivers cannot drive in the lane Under the Red X there could be many reasons for the lane closure for the driver&#39;s safety and the safety of others do not drive in this Lane drivers must safely merge into another open Lane overhead freeway signals in the example on the next page starting at the bottom of the figure signals display that the speed limit has been reduced due to a crash ahead as a driver gets closer to the crash the signals will provide updated information regarding lane closures and reduced speed limits once drivers pass the crash the signals indicate all lanes are once again open these signals will be used any time there are lane closures or reduced speed limits due to construction debris a crash or any other reason that becomes necessary High occupancy vehicle Lanes High occupancy vehicle H lanes are one or more Lanes of a roadway that have restrictions on use to encourage ride sharing the goal of H Lanes is to provide an incentive to use ride sharing and public transportation remove congestion from normal Lanes of travel and improve overall traffic operations rules of HOV lanes two plus persons per vehicle hours vary see regulatory signs for each segment motorcycles are eligible emergency vehicles responding to an emergency are eligible vehicles with more than two axles or vehicle trailer combinations are not eligible H carpool lane Highway markings for carpool lanes there will be specific locations to enter or exit the carpool lane a double solid white line means that cannot cross the lines to enter or exit the carpool lane you can enter or exit the carpool lane where there is a broken white line exiting a freeway most freeway exits have a special Lane for drivers to use before you reach the exit ramp avoid slowing down on the freeway itself wait until you are in the deceleration Lane then slow down gradually until your speed matches the posted exit ramp speed look ahead for signs for the exit you want and the lane you need to use check in front behind and to the side for traffic signal and move into the proper lane a mile or more before the exit most exits are numbered to help you quickly spot the one you want to take these numbers are also usually listed on the major freeway signs if you miss the exit ramp never turn around or back up go to the next exit get back on the freeway in the opposite direction and return to the exit anti-ock braking systems ABS stands for anti-lock braking system anti-ock brakes prevent skitting and allow drivers to steer during an emergency braking situation you can find out whether your car has abs by looking for an illuminated ABS symbol on the dashboard right after starting the engine checking the owner&#39;s manual or asking the dealer you will know your abs is not working if the ABS symbol stays lighted on the dashboard long after the car has started the conventional brakes will continue to work even when the ABS does not if this happens follow the traditional lessons for emergency breaking or stopping situations there are two types of ABS four-wheel abs and rear wheel ABS it is easy to use four-wheel ABS once drivers know how in simple terms all drivers must do is break and steer push the brake pedal down hard hold it down firmly and steer in the direction you want the car to go many drivers have been instructed that the correct way to stop in an emergency situation where traction is lost and the vehicle slides is to pump the brakes while this may be correct with conventional brakes it&#39;s different with four-wheel ABS in an emergency situation ABS pumps the brakes automatically at a much faster rate than the driver ever could four-wheel ABS works like this whenever the vehicle&#39;s computer detects that one or more wheels are locking ABS begins to pump the brakes to avoid locking the driver needs to press hard on the brake pedal hold it down and steer out of danger drivers should not turn the steering wheel hard or Jerk It In One Direction jerking the wheel too far can cause the vehicle to end up in the emergency stopping lane or on the shoulder of the road drivers should maintain control by steering where you want to go check that traffic is clear when you decide where to steer steer back into the original Lane as soon as the hazard is cleared rear wheel anti-ock brakes are found only on some light trucks they prevent the rear wheels from locking up so the back end of the vehicle does not skid sideways however the front wheels can still lock up and cause the driver to lose steering control if this happens you should let up on the brake pedal just enough to allow the front wheels to start roll rolling again to regain steering control drivers should be aware that removing steady pressure from the brake pedal or pumping the brakes will disengage or turn off the ABS stopping the ability to judge how much time and space you need to stop your vehicle is a major part of safe driving the rear end collision is the number one crash type on Nevada streets and highways your stopping distance depends upon many factors such as the type and weight of the vehicle you are driving your speed the condition of the Tires and Brakes the road surface your reaction time how alert or how tired you are weather conditions to stop your vehicle three things must occur you have to see and understand the reason for stopping perception your brain has to send a message telling your foot to step on the brake pedal reaction your foot has to move to the brake pedal and push down these three things together are called perception and reaction distance the amount of time it takes from the time you see that you need to stop until you step on the brakes is called Reaction Time Reaction Time increases as driving decisions become more complex or when unexpected events occur highway safety studies show normal reaction times are 2 to 2.5 seconds stopping your vehicle also involves braking time and distance braking time is how much time it takes for the brakes and friction between the road and tires to stop your vehicle braking distance is how far your vehicle travels during this time the most important point for any driver to remember is that if you double your speed say from 30 mph to 60 m per hour your braking distance does not become twice as long it becomes four times as long stopping distances on a wet Highway maybe more than double those on dry pavement be especially careful during the first rain of a season because the mixture of oil and water on pavement is very dangerous stopping distances on packed snow and ice are greatly increased for example if you were going 30 mph your stopping distance on Ice would be 373 ft well over the length of a football field most cars will begin to lose traction and hydroplane between speeds of 35 and 55 mph in heavy rainfall when this happens you lose control of your vehicle slow down stopping distance and time for a typical passenger car with perfect four-wheel brakes dry pavement level Road 2.5 second Reaction Time 127 ft 4.40 seconds 296 ft 5.14 seconds 278 ft 5.90 seconds 65 ons 494 ft mph perception and reaction distance breaking distance 7.86 seconds Defensive Driving tips giving yourself time and space to stop is easier if you use these Defensive Driving guidelines look ahead at least 12 seconds this means at a minimum you look ahead to where your vehicle will be 12 seconds from now to figure how far this is choose a fixed object in front of you and begin counting 1,1 1,2 Etc until the front of your vehicle passes the object if you have not reached 102 you need to be looking farther ahead for example as at 30 mph you should see a little over a block ahead the 12-second rule allows you to watch traffic patterns and react to changes when you are driving at freeway speeds you need to look ahead at least 20 to 30 seconds stay behind at least 2 seconds if you are driving 40 mph or less stay at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you this is a minimum following distance most driving instructors recommend up to 4 seconds to figure this start counting 1,1 when the rear of a vehicle ahead passes a fixed Point such as a sign if you reach the sign before you have counted 1,2 you are following too closely remember the 2C rule is a minimum following distance as your speed increases so does the time and distance required for you to stop for example if you are traveling at 55 m per hour you would need almost 7 Seconds to stop with perfect brakes and ideal road conditions so at highway speeds or at any speed when streets and roads are slippery and visibility is reduced allow a safe distance between you and the next vehicle give yourself room to maneuver in traffic this involves the speed you are traveling and your lane position you want to be between the clusters of vehicles in front of and behind you you also want to choose a lane position that allows you the most options for movement intersections When approaching an intersection it is important to look in all directions you should look left right and left again just before entering the intersection cell phones and texting the use of a cellular phone or other handheld Wireless Communications device to engage in voice Communications is prohibited unless the device is used 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 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 what to do if you are stopped by law enforcement moving violations are the most common reason a vehicle is stopped by law enforcement some examples include speeding offenses failure to stop at a light or sign failure to use a signal or failure to drive within the marked Lanes courtesy and safety concerns are other reasons an officer might stop your car it is not uncommon for a driver to be in violation of the law without knowing it what should you do when you see red lights flashing in the rearview mirror pull over and stop drivers who are stopped by law enforcement officers are encouraged to follow these instructions stop your vehicle as far out of the lane of traffic as possible stay in your vehicle if you are stopped at night turn on the interior light good lighting assists good communication if you leave the vehicle you subject yourself and the officer to Danger from nearby traffic keep your hands in plain view at all times pref ly on the steering wheel and refrain from making any sudden movements wait for the officer to request your license registration and evidence of insurance officers are trained to ask for identification first and provide an explanation of why the driver was stopped second provide the documents requested then give the officer a chance to explain why you were stopped this will speed up the process remember in most cases the officer is in uniform and is displaying a badge and name tag you have the advantage of knowing with whom you are dealing the officer does not extend the courtesy by presenting the requested paperwork promptly and without an argument don&#39;t argue the citation with the officer if you think that the citation was wrongly issued the proper procedure is to request a hearing through the court system or attend the hearing for which you receive notification roundabouts a roundabout is a large cir irular area in the middle of an intersection meant to control the right of way of vehicles it is a traffic management tool that moves traffic through an intersection without the aid of traffic signals entering traffic must yield the right upway to the traffic circulating within the roundabout all traffic moves in One Direction around the roundabout counterclockwise how the drive an a roundabout as you approach choose which lane to use as you would for any other intersection ction use the left lane to turn left complete a u-t turn or to go straight use the right lane to turn right or to go straight yield those in the roundabout have the right of way wait for a gap in the traffic decrease your speed to travel with the traffic already in the roundabout use your right turn signal when exiting trucks drive on the circulatory roadway the exception is large commercial trucks and trailers which are permitted to use the truck apron provided around the center Island to negotiate the tight turning radius they drive usually with just the rear wheels on the raised pavement of the TRU apron to navigate more easily which are permitted to use the truck apron provided around the center Island to negotiate the tight turning radius they drive usually cars should not use the truck apron bicyclist if comfortable riding in traffic take the lane and circulate with the vehicles making sure to yield to traffic in the circle when entering ride at the speed of traffic in the roundabout to discourage cars from wanting to pass use hand signals when exiting the roundabout if you are unsure about using the roundabout Dismount and walk your bike in the designated crosswalks pedestrians always stay in the designated crosswalks never cross to the central island watch for cars all pedestrians have the right of way but always pay attention signaling turning lane changes and passing signaling using signals to tell others that you are going to change lanes turn slow down stop or park is not just common courtesy it is also the law most vehicles have turned signal lights and and brake lights as required equipment hand and arm signals can also be used if the turn signals or brake lights on your car are temporarily out of order you need to use the following hand signals left turn extend left arm horizontally out of open window right turn extend left arm with elbow bent upward at about a 90° angle slowing or stop extend left arm downward with palm of hand to the rear turning left right stopping turn turn or slowing abruptly to make safe and legal turns drivers must make sure the vehicle is in the correct Lane well ahead of time look ahead behind and to each side of your vehicle be aware of other drivers and pedestrians signal your turn at least 100 ft ahead about 10 car lengths on city streets or 300 ft 30 car lengths on open highways watch for and obey traffic signals signs and pavement markings that direct your movement allow time and space to make your turn safely slow down yield the RightWay to pedestrians and other traffic steer through the turn and accelerate to the speed of traffic be sure the turn signal is off after you enter the flow of traffic when turning right you must be in the extreme right hand travel lane or a lane designated for right turns if a single Lane is provided to be used only for turning you may only enter the lane if you are making a right turn and may not travel through an intersection while driving in the right turn lane turn into the right hand lane of the roadway you are entering or the lane designated for the turn if you then need to change lanes signal and proceed carefully to the next Lane when you are well away from the intersection when turning left keep your whe Wheels pointed straight ahead until you begin to actually complete the turn on a two-way Road use the lane just to the right of the center line and complete the turn into the traffic lane closest to you going in your intended direction do not attempt to change lanes until you can do so safely Lane changes when you want to change lanes use your rear and side view mirrors too check traffic signal ahead 100 ft 10 car lengths on city streets or 300 ft 30 car lengths on highways or freeways before changing lanes check blind spots by looking over your shoulder and change lanes when traffic is clear do not change lanes in an intersection u-turns in Nevada u-turns are generally allowed on any road when they can be made safely legal u-turns a U-turn is turning your vehicle around in the street or intersection to go back the way you came to make a U-turn signal and use the far left lane or the center left turn lane you may make a legal U-turn across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal in a residential district when a traffic sign light or traffic signal light protects you from approaching vehicles at an intersection on a green traffic signal light or Green Arrow unless at no u-turn sign is posted on a divided highway only if an opening is provided in the center divider illegal u-turns never make a u-turn at or on a railroad crossing on a divided highway by crossing a dividing section curb strip of land or two sets of double yellow lines where you cannot see clearly 200 ft in each Direction because of a curve Hill rain fog or other reason where a no u-turn sign is posted when other vehicles may hit you on a one-way Street in front of a fire station never use a fire station driveway to turn your vehicle around in business districts areas with churches Apartments multif family housing units and public buildings are also considered to be business districts turn only at an intersection unless a sign prohibits it or where openings are provided for turns near a grade where there is less than 500 ft of visibility in both directions you should also be aware that local authorities and the Nevada Department of Transportation May prohibit u-turns at any location within their respective jurisdictions Nevada law prohibits the operator of a vehicle from making a uturn in a school zone except when there are no children present it is a day when no school is in session on school days from half an hour after schools ends to a half hour before the next school session begins or when the signs SL lights designate that the school zone is currently not in effect passing another vehicle safe passing rules depend on the type of street or Highway you are using however you should never exceed the speed limit to pass and you may never use the shoulder of the road to pass passing is not safe on two lane roads on two lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions you may pass on the left only when you can see clearly ahead and there is no immediate oncoming traffic there is a broken yellow line on the highway or when the broken yellow line is in your lane and it is safe to do so when passing on a two lane road turn your left signal light on 100 ft ahead in business or residential areas or 300 UND ft ahead in other areas after you have passed pull back into your lane when you can see the vehicle you passed in your rear view mirror you must not pass on a two-lane road when coming to a curve or the top of a hill where you cannot see far enough ahead to be sure it is safe out or within 100 ft of a Street crossing out or within 100 ft of a railroad crossing where there is a double solid yellow line on the highway and where signs prohibit passing when another vehicle comes up behind yours and signals to pass move to the right in your travel Lane and let it pass never speed up when another vehicle is passing you on multi-lane streets and highways you may pass Vehicles traveling in the same direction on the left if there are no signs or Highway markings that indicate passing is not allowed and it can be done safely remember to the signal check your mirrors for traffic and look over your shoulder before moving out of your lane never pass to the left of a driver who is making or signaling a left turn while driving on a highway that has two lanes traveling in the same direction it is illegal to travel in the far left lane at a speed that is less than the posted speed limit and you are being overtaken in that same lane from the rear by another vehicle that is traveling at a higher rate of speed this rule does not apply when driving Within in a city or town preparing for a left turn at an intersection directed by law enforcement to drive in the far-left lane operating an authorized emergency vehicle and Performing official duties traffic conditions weather or other hazards make it necessary to use the far left lane overtaking another vehicle traveling in the same direction you may pass on the right if the street or highway is clearly marked for two or more Lanes of traffic traffic moving in the same direction you are but only when passing is safe passing on the right is very dangerous if the other driver does not see you and decides to change lanes again remember to Signal check your mirrors and look over your shoulder to check your blind spots before you change lanes never pass on the right when doing so would result in driving off the paved portion of the highway passing bicyclists when passing a cyclist a motor must move into the lane to the left if more than one lane for traffic in the same direction exists and doing so is reasonably safe if an adjacent Lane does not exist pass to the left of the bicycle at a safe distance which must be at least 3 ft the motorist may not move back to the right until the vehicle is safely clear of the bicycle traveling in a marked bicycle lane is prohibited passing parked Vehicles if you were driving past parked vehicles stay alert watch for any sign that a vehicle may be pulling out in front of you such as turn signal is on white backup lights are on red brake lights are on exhaust is coming from the tailpipe watch for pedestrians bicyclists or skateboarders trying to cross between parked cars watch for vehicle doors opening in front of or beside you parking here are some general rules about parking safely and legally whenever you park and leave your vehicle turn off the engine and set the parking emergency Brak before opening your door to get out look carefully for bicycles and other vehicles be sure you have your keys then lock your vehicle your vehicle should face in the direction that normal traffic flows the legal parking position is with the front and rear wheels within 18 in of the curb your vehicle should be visible for 200 ft about 20 car lengths in each Direction when a roadway has no curb or other barrier and there are no other signs or markings giving instruction you should Park parallel to the road if you must stop on a highway park with all four wheels well off the pavement if possible leave enough space for other vehicles to pass safely use your parking lights or four-way flasher if visibility is poor or if it is between sunset and sunrise when you have to use emergency parking areas on highways and freeways always use your four-way flashers or parking lights steering wheel locking device never turn your vehicle&#39;s ignition to the lock position while it is still in motion this will cause the steering to lock if you try to turn the steering wheel and you will lose control of your vehicle colored curb markings colored curb markings mean that parking is controlled as follows white usually indicates you are allowed a very short stop only to take on or let off passengers or to drop mail in a mailbox green allows you to park for a limited time the amount of time is usually shown on a sign yellow means a loading zone and rules depend on local laws red means no stopping standing or parking local laws apply blue design at handicapped parking areas parallel parking parallel parking areas are still common in many Nevada communities parallel parking is a driving skill that requires both patience and practice here is how to park when there is only one space open between two cars this guide is for parking on the right side of the road use the opposite actions for parking on the left side of the road as you approach the the parking space check the traffic beside and behind you if the driver behind you is far enough away to stop or move around you safely use your turn signal to show you are preparing to park make sure the space is big enough for your vehicle about 5 ft longer than your car pull up beside the car parked immediately in front of your chosen space your car should be about two or 3 ft away from the one beside you and your rear bumpers should be lined up across from each other see picture a shift to reverse check your mirrors and look over your shoulder for traffic behind and beside you then slowly back up turning the steering wheel all the way to the right see picture B when the back of your front seat is in line with the rear bumper of the car you are parking behind straighten the wheels by steering smoothly and quickly to the left C picture C keep your speed slow if you do not straighten your front wheels your right rear wheel will hit the curb if you turn your steering wheel too far to the left your right front fender may hit the car you are parking behind continue to back up slowly until your front fender just clears the other car&#39;s left bumper looking over your right shoulder back slowly turning the steering wheel to the left and stopping before your car touches the vehicle behind you shift to drive move slowly forward turn your steering wheel to the right to straighten the wheels and Center your car in the space you should be about 18 in from the curb see picture D when you are correctly positioned stop shift to park in an automatic transmission car or first gear or reverse in a manual transmission car and set the parking brake parking on a hill when parking on a hill turn your front tires so that if your vehicle should start to roll it will move away from traffic or into the curb when your vehicle is headed downhill turn turn your front tires toward or into the curb or Road shoulder when headed uphill and there is a curb turn your front tires away from the curb when headed uphill and there is no curb turn your front tires toward the road shoulder always set your parking brake downhill uphill uphill with curb without curb turn turn turn wheels wheels wheels to curb from Curb to right no parking allowed you may not park your car in any of the following places NRS 484b Point 450 on a sidewalk in front of a public or private driveway within an intersection within 15 ft of a fire hydrant in a place where parallel parking is permitted or 20 ft of a fire hydrant if angle parking is permitted on a crosswalk or within 20 ft of a crosswalk Within 30t ft of a traffic control signal at the side of a highway within 50 ft of the nearest rail of a railroad within 20 ft of a driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a highway opposite the entrance to any fire station within 75 ft of that entrance next to or opposite any Highway construction zone next to any vehicle already parked on the side of the roadway double parking on any Bridge or other elevated structure or within a highway tunnel in a space reserved for the handicapped unless you have the special license plate or window placard that entitles you to use the space wherever parking is prohibited by signs or curb markings within a bicycle lane unless your vehicle is disabled in an emergency if you have car trouble move to the shoulder or emergency stopping area as soon as you safely can turn on your four-way flashers to warn other traffic if possible it is better to stay in or near your car on the far side from passing traffic walking along a freeway is dangerous if you stay with your car a Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper will stop to help you do not stop on a freeway except for an emergency International symbol of access this symbol that appears on reserved parking signs placards and license plates is the International symbol of access for persons with disabilities parking spaces marked with this symbol may only be used when the person to whom the valid disabled placard or license plate was issued is either operating or being transported in the vehicle it is illegal for anyone else to park in spaces marked by the symbol the minimum fine for doing so is $250 courtesy within the community if you are an individual who has been granted a placard for the purpose of of occupying parking spaces marked with the international symbol of access please be mindful of spaces with loading zones these parking spaces may be needed by individuals with a higher degree of impairment who require the assistance of Machinery such as lifts to exit and enter their vehicle whenever feasible please practice Civility and use these parking spaces as little as possible Advanced Driver assistance systems Advanced dri driver assistance systems Adas are becoming increasingly common these Technologies assist the driver but do not drive a vehicle by themselves they are designed to enhance the safe operation of the vehicle by helping drivers with certain tasks EG staying in the lane avoiding crashes reducing blind spots and maintaining a safe space cushion vehicle warning systems technologies the primary purpose of these Technologies is to provide warnings to the driver in specific circumstances vehicle warning systems technologies notify the driver with a warning by sound light or vibration that a crash is about to occur or it provides an alert that there is a problem or malfunction most of these Technologies are passive meaning they warn the driver of a potential issue but do not automatically prevent a problem or crash the driver may need to make changes to the operation of the the vehicle to prevent a problem or crash backup warning when the driver shifts into reverse sensor scan the area behind the vehicle the backup warning will alert the driver through sounds vibration or both if there is an object behind the vehicle the driver should not become complacent and dependent on the backup warning the driver should safely Monitor and maneuver their vehicle during backing these include checking side mirrors rear view mirror over the shoulder head checks and cameras if equipped blind spot Monitor and warning blind spot monitors and warnings will warn the driver of other Vehicles driving in their blind spots through display of a symbol sound or vibration they may provide additional warnings if the driver uses their turn signal when there are other vehicles in another Lane the warnings provided by the blind spot monitor can be activated when making a lane change the driver should always check their mirrors and look over their shoulders before changing lanes camera Technologies camera based sensors help drivers and vehicles have a greater awareness of their surroundings making roads safer for drivers passengers and pedestrians rear camera engaging when the driver shifts into reverse the rear camera activates to show the area behind the vehicle depending on the vehicle the display screen may be found found on the center console in the rear viiew mirror in the sun visor or in other locations the driver should not become complacent and dependent on rear cameras the driver must safely Monitor and maneuver their vehicle during backing Maneuvers these include checking side mirrors rear view mirrors over the shoulders head checks and cameras if equipped side view camera side view cameras show the driver an expanded view of a lane beside the vehicle when the driver uses their turn signal or when the driver activates the feature manually this feature has similar uses to Blind Spot monitors the feature shows the driver a video view of what is next to or coming up alongside the vehicle cew cameras should be used in conjunction with traditional mirrors and head checks checking over the shoulders some newer Vehicles may be equipped with side view cameras in place of traditional mirrors surround view monitor or round view monitor monitor system these systems help drivers Park more easily by showing the vehicle&#39;s surroundings through a virtual bird&#39;s eye view above the vehicle and show a moving image on their vehicle&#39;s display monitor along with parking lot Lane markings curbs and adjacent Vehicles some systems reinforce the visual information with audio warnings if the driver is too close to an obstacle in most Vehicles One camera is in the middle of the front bumper with two more cameras looking down from the side view mirror mirors along the side of the vehicle surround view monitor or round view monitoring should be used in conjunction with traditional mirrors and head checks checking over the shoulders curve speed warning these systems help the driver maintain a safe speed When approaching a curve or exit the vehicle will alert the driver through sound vibration or both that they are approaching a curve or exit at an unsafe speed the driver should not become complacent and dependent on curve speed warning the driver should maintain a safe speed while driving and approaching curves or exits detection Technologies these systems alert the driver when a bicycle pedestrian or slow-moving or stationary obstacle has been detected while driving at low speeds generally around 25 mph some systems can only detect bicyclists pedestrians or obstacles when traveling directly in front of the vehicle and when moving in the same direction some versions of obstacle detection will apply the vehicle&#39;s brakes automatically drivers should read the owner&#39;s manual so they understand how they will be warned if the system detects a bicyclist pedestrian or obstacle the driver may be alerted by beeps or the dashboard display the beeps may become faster as the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle a collision may be imminent when the beeps become continuous the driver should not depend on bicycle pedestrian or obstacle detection the driver should be aware of their surroundings and check for bicyclists pedestrians and obstacles regularly especially in urban areas forward Collision Warning Systems these systems warn drivers of impending collisions with slower moving or stationary vehicles or other objects ahead of the vehicle so the driver can break or swerve in time the warning system alone will not automatically break for the driver forward Collision warning scans the road ahead while driving high-speed alert high-speed alerts will sound if the driver is speeding helping drivers maintain a safe driving speed lane departure warning device these devices warn a driver when they are drifting out of their Lane using visual vibratory or sound warnings this feature can help alert a driver to steer back to the center of their Lane if they mistakenly drift helping to prevent a crash parking sensors these sensors alert the driver to the position of objects around the vehicle as they Park listen for the rate of the warning sounds a constant tone means the vehicle is too close to an object rear cross traffic alert these systems alert the driver if one or more vehicles are about to enter the vehicle&#39;s backing path driver assistance systems technologies the primary purpose of these Technologies is to perform a component of the driving function in specific circumstances vehicle assistance systems technologies assist drivers in avoiding hazards and crashes some automatically make adjustments to the vehicle and some assist the driver in making adjustments such as braking or steering the driver may still need to make changes to the operation of the vehicle to prevent a problem or crash but the vehicle assists it should be noted that the vehicle Technologies May respond quicker than a human can react if another vehicle or object appears suddenly in front of a vehicle without any warning in the event this happens during a practical driving examination Drive examiners will use their discretion when deciding how such an interaction will be scored driver assistance systems safety critical Technologies safety critical Technologies are technologies that may prevent or reduce the severity of a crash automatic emergency breaking systems or brake assist these systems sense slow or stopped traffic or objects ahead and will urgently apply the brakes if the driver fails to respond drivers should continue to scan the road for hazards and maintain a safe following distance automatic reverse braking these systems apply the brakes if an obstacle is detected while reversing the vehicle if an object is detected when backing up the driver may hear a series of beeps or see visual indicators to alert them if the driver does not react the brakes are immediately applied to help avoid a potential crash Lane keeping assist Lane assistance systems return you to your lane if you drift out of it the driver may receive an alert via a sound flashing light or vibration if the vehicle drifts out of the lane the driver should return to their Lane if they do not act this feature may gently steer the driver into their Lane it is easily canceled by nudging the wheel this feature will not work when Lane lines are faint or covered with snow or dirt left turn crash avoidance monitors traffic when turning left across traffic at low speeds such as at a traffic light it activates warning sounds or dash lights and automatically applies the brake if the driver is turning left into the path of another vehicle the left turn assist system monitors oncoming traffic when the driver initiates a turn maneuver across the opposite driving lane at low speeds if the Gap in traffic is too small to permit a turn the system prevents the vehicle from moving forward if a crash with an oncoming vehicle is imminent the system will stop the Turning maneuver In Time by initiating an automatic emergency braking maneuver the driver should not depend on left turn crash avoidance the driver should safely scan and monitor the driving environment ahead for hazards and determine when it is safe to turn in front of other traffic driver assistance systems convenience Technologies the Technologies listed below provide conveniences for the driver do not require the applicant to demonstrate a required skill set and are not permitted during the testing process adaptive cruise control ACC increases or decreases speed to maintain a following distance set by the driver Advanced versions can even slow and stop the vehicle in traffic jams and then accelerate aut automatically a driver should accelerate to their set speed and turn on the ACC the driver can tell the ACC how close the driver wants their following distance Gap to be generally short medium or long distances and it is then set to begin working sensors on the vehicle read the road ahead for traffic however the driver is required to remain aware of their surroundings in bad weather and other unsafe driving conditions it is advised not to use ACC automatic parallel parking guides the driver into a parallel parking spot after searching and may find a viable option the driver is still responsible for braking and monitoring the environment the driver can activate the vehicle&#39;s automatic parallel parking sensors when ready to park the system will inform the driver when it is found an appropriate spot to park the driver should follow any prompts provided by the vehicle automatic parallel parking feature these may include pulling in front of the space shifting into reverse and taking hands off the steering wheel the driver is responsible for braking after the vehicle is parked the driver may need to do some slight adjustments to ensure the vehicle is in an optimal position autonomous vehicles autonomous vehicle means a motor vehicle that is equipped with an automated driving system designed to function at a level of driving automation of level three four or five pursuant to the Saj 316 standard the term includes a fully autonomous vehicle for additional information regarding autonomous vehicles SE dmv.nv.gov autonomous HTM NRS 482 .030 autonomous vehicle levels the Society of Automotive Engineers SAE developed a classification system that defines the degree of driving automation a car and its equipment may have to offer the levels range from 0 to 5 0 to 5 and start with vehicles without this technology and end with self-driving Vehicles more information is available at sae.org news2019 1- updates j3016 D automated driving Das graphic special driving conditions a driver&#39;s ability to adjust to different driving conditions is very important drivers also need to recognize when conditions are too dangerous to risk driving at all night driving driving at night is always more difficult and hazardous than daytime driving at night you cannot see as far as soon or as much the glare from oncoming headlights also adds to the difficulty drivers can make night driving safer in these ways always make sure you can stop within the range of your headlights keep your speed in control and within posted speed limits do not look directly into the headlights of oncoming Vehicles look down and to the right side of your lane use the road Edge line or center line for a guide keep your windshield clean inside and out never wear sunglasses when driving at night pedestrians are difficult to see at night be aware headlights are legally required from a half hour after Sunset until a half hour before Sunrise when there is insufficient light whenever persons or vehicles cannot be clearly seen at a distance of 1,000 ft when directed by an official traffic control device it is advisable to use your headlights when driving in rain snow or fog in addition use high beams in Open Country at night change to low beams when you are at least 500 ft before any oncoming vehicles and 300 ft before any vehicle you are following drivers May Flash the headlights to warn a driver ahead you intend to pass keep headlights clean drivers should not drive with just the parking lights on driving in bad weather Nevada&#39;s weather is notoriously unpredictable sudden wind rain and snowstorms create especially hazardous conditions winter driving in many parts of the state means using roads that may be icy or snow packed the most important thing to do when driving in bad weather is slowed down stopping distances on slippery roads may be 2 to 10 times greater than on dry pavement if there is fog or it is raining or snowing drivers will not be able to see as well as they would normally remember that other driver drivers will be having the same difficulties give other drivers plenty of space and pay special attention to the tail lights on vehicles in front of you when driving on snow and ice use all weather radial tires snow tires or chains even properly equipped Vehicles May slide on ice or snow packed roads get the feel of the roadway start out very slowly then gently test your brakes to find out how well you can stop start slowing down long before you come to an intersection or turn keep a safe distance reduce speed there is no such thing as a completely safe speed on snow and ice each city block or stretch of highway may be different depending upon sun shade amount of sanding and other conditions never drive faster than you&#39;d want to in a crash avoid sudden changes in speed or Direction in general gentle braking using a slow light touch and release pattern will allow you to slow down and stop safely however if your vehicle has an anti-lock braking system ABS affirm continuous pressure on the brake pedal is needed to activate the anti-lock feature please refer to your vehicle owner&#39;s manual keep windows and windshield clear allow yourself plenty of extra time to get to your destination studded snow tires may only be used from October 1st through April 30 tires with retractable studs are allowed any time of year but the studs may be extended or engaged only during the dates indicated skidding skidding means your vehicle&#39;s tires have lost traction skidding usually happens on ice or packed snow but it can also occur on wet pavement or gravel roads different types of braking and steering systems as well as vehicles with four-wheel drive or front-wheel drive respond in different ways please consult your vehicle owner&#39;s manual for specific information on skid recovery driving emergencies Safe Handling of driving emergencies such as blowouts brake failure a stuck gas pedal or near misses with other vehicles require special Knowledge and Skills vehicle features and operating procedures vary greatly from one manufacturer to another your vehicle owner&#39;s manual is the best source for information on mechan iCal system failures it is wise to take the time to become familiar with your vehicle safety materials and specific features the following tips may help you deal with some situations in all emergencies stay calm and use common sense brakes fail try pumping the brake pedal if the brakes still do not respond use the emergency parking brake if possible shift to a lower gear to prevent wear on the brakes use a lower gear when you are driving downhill for long stretches never place the vehicle into park wet brakes you should test your brakes after driving through deep water they may pull to one side or not hold at all to dry the brakes put your car in low gear Drive slowly and lightly apply the brakes test them about every 200 ft continuing until breaking action returns to normal windshield wipers fail if the wipers fail in heavy rain or snow slow down lower the window and put your head outside so you can see if possible move your car off the highway to the right and stop a soon as possible accelerator gas pedal sticks quickly press your foot hard against the pedal and release this may free or release the pedal if not shift to neutral apply the brakes pull off the highway to the right if possible and stop never place the vehicle into park headlights fail slow down and pull off the roadway as soon as you can when headlights fail your parking lights turn signals or four-way flashers will usually still work and can be used to guide you safely to the side of the road fire if smoke comes from under the hood slow down pull off the road and turn off the ignition immediately use Extreme Caution when opening the engine Hood if you do not have a chemical fire extinguisher you can smother a fire by using sand or dirt do not use water because burning gasoline will float on water and spread the fire if you have no way to stop the fire or if it gets out of control move well away at least 100 ft from your vehicle steering fails if you suddenly lose steering control ease up on the accelerator if your car continues to hold the lane slow down and then gently apply the brakes use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle heads off the road or toward another vehicle or a pedestrian apply the brakes quickly using maximum pressure oncoming vehicle in your lane if you see a vehicle coming towards you in your lane slow down sound your horn FL flash your headlights and pull as far to the right as you safely can do not swing into the lane the approaching vehicle has left because the other driver may suddenly realize his or her mistake and turn back into the proper lane running off the pavement running off the highway can result in an extremely serious single vehicle crash this type of collision accounts for a high number of fatalities in Nevada driver fatigue inattention and speeding are all major factors in these crashes es if your vehicle drifts onto the shoulder or if you are forced off the road stay calm take your foot off the accelerator if you break do so carefully grip the steering wheel firmly do not try to Swerve back onto the pavement instead stay on the shoulder until you have your vehicle completely under control and gently ease back onto the road blowouts a blowout when a tire suddenly loses air can throw a vehicle out of control use the following tips for safe recovery grip the steering wheel firmly ease up on the gas pedal to slow down do not hit the brakes look for a safe place to pull off and Signal your intent to move off the highway when you are sure your vehicle is under control and you have slowed down gently use the brakes to stop make sure your vehicle is safely off the roadway and use parking lights or flashers to warn other drivers disabled vehicle if possible get all four wheels off the roadway use parking lights flashers or flares to warn other drivers have a vehicle towed as soon as possible tips for driving in a flash flood Nevada&#39;s dry climate creates an ideal situation for flash flooding to occur particularly during the summer months drivers need to use extra caution when driving during a summer storm spring fall or prolonged rains more than half of all flash flood fatalities are Auto related here are some facts about flooding less than one inch of water can cause a driver to lose control of his or her car most Vehicles can float in 2 ft of water or less cars traveling at a high rate of speed can be pushed off the road by only 6 in of water if you encounter a flooded roadway don&#39;t attempt to drive through it turn around and seek an alternate route or wait until the water subsides although it may look like just a few inches of water on the roadway it is difficult to determine the depth of flood waters you have no idea if the road has washed away underneath causing a hazardous situation for drivers if your vehicle stalls in Rising flood water and you can safely do so abandon it immediately and seek Higher Ground rapidly Rising water May engulf the vehicle and its occupants and sweep them away once Vehicles begin to float they move toward deep faster moving water where Escape is even more dangerous and topheavy vehicles May roll over deaths often occur because people mistakenly believe that Vehicles provide protection from rising swiftly moving Waters if you find yourself in this situation you must make a judgment call about whether you can make it to Higher Ground or if you would be better off remaining with your vehicle the only sure safety rule is to turn around and avoid flooded roadways in the first place additional guidelines be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers avoid already flooded areas and areas subject to sudden flooding do not attempt to cross flowing streams or water flowing over the roadway if you are driving and come upon rapidly Rising Waters turn around and find another route move to Higher Ground away from streams creeks and flood control channels if your route is blocked by flood waters or barricades find another route barricades are put up by local officials to protect people from unsafe roads never drive around them Highway work zones War zones are identified with orange signs cones and barrels work zones are hazardous areas for both workers and motorists stay alert Lanes often narrow and the road is not smooth sometimes cars must come to a complete stop use extra caution When approaching cars ahead since they may be stopped flaggers and pilot cars are often used to control traffic do not move any barriers or signs to cross over a road that is close to traffic doing so is illegal and you will be subject to double penalties for work Zone violations fines for speeding double in work zones black and white speed limit signs are regulatory orange speed limit signs are advisory and indicate slower safer speeds if time is a concern consider another route or start your trip earlier disability in a work Zone may be reduced especially at night be alert and do not drive when you are tired watch for other drivers who may be sleepy whenever you see orange signs slow down and watch for equipment and people working on the road be aware of flaggers working to direct traffic and follow their instructions for everyone&#39;s safety merge carefully and cooperatively traffic control in work zones provides additional safety for those who are working it is also meant to protect and reduce risks to motorists traveling through the work zone for everyone&#39;s sake be careful obey the signs and arrive safely approaching a stopped emergency vehicle drivers in Nevada have certain duties When approaching stopped emergency utility or service vehicles vehicles such as but not limited to any law enforcement vehicle tow truck ndot vehicle garbage truck or any other vehicle displaying non-f flashing blue lights in certain circumstances NRS 484 b607 this also applies to anyone attending to a repair of a vehicle in the absence of Direction by a peace officer the driver of a vehicle approaching any of these vehicles must decrease the vehicle speed to a speed that is reasonable and proper and less than the posted speed limit proceed with caution be prepared to stop if possible Drive in a lane that is not adjacent to the Lane in which the emergency vehicle is stopped unless the roadway traffic weather or other conditions make doing so unsafe or impossible when passing stopped emergency utility or service Vehicles slow to less than the posted limit and if possible Drive in a lane that is not adjacent to the Lane the vehicle is stopped emergency vehicles on Highway shoulders certain emergency vehicles may drive on the paved shoulder of a highway if signage placed along the highway authorizes its use drivers of non-emergency Vehicles may not stop on a shoulder marked to allow emergency use emergency vehicles which may use a paid shoulder include authorized emergency vehicles such as law enforcement fire engines and ambulances traffic incident management Vehicles tow cars Corner Vehicles public transit buses effective January 1st 2024 cab 56 of the 2023 Nevada legislature for more information NRS 484 B210 sharing the road commercial vehicles over 200,000 crashes occur between cars and commercial vehicles each year many of these crashes could be avoided by keeping these points in mind large commercial vehicles cannot maneuver like a car or other smaller Vehicles large commercial vehicles have much larger blind spots than smaller Vehicles large commercial vehicles take more time and space to slow down or stop most crashes between large commercial trucks and smaller cars are caused by the car drivers in commercial vehicle and small car crashes the people in cars are much more likely to be killed or injured than the driver of the commercial vehicle what is a no Zone the no zone is the area around large commercial trucks or buses where cars disappear into blind spots if truck drivers cannot see you the possibility of a collision is greatly increased these blind spots are the side no Zone rear no Zone and front no zone areas the right side blind spot is doubly dangerous because trucks and buses make wide right turns side no zones do not hang out on on either side of trucks or buses trucks and buses have big no zones blind spots on both sides they are much larger than a car&#39;s blind spots if you cannot see the driver&#39;s face in the side view mirror they cannot see you if that driver needs to Swerve or change lanes for any reason the chances of a collision are greatly increased front no zones pass safely a driver can get rear- ended by a large commercial truck or bus if you cut in front too soon after passing then immediately slow down this can force truck and bus drivers to slam on their brakes these large Vehicles need nearly twice the time and distance to stop as cars when passing look for the whole front of the commercial truck or bus in your rear view mirror before pulling into the truck&#39;s lane and then do not slow down rear no zones avoid tailgating unlike cars large Comm commercial trucks and buses have huge no zones directly behind them the truck or bus driver cannot see your car there and you cannot see what is going on beyond the truck or bus if the truck or bus driver breaks or stops suddenly you have no place to go and could end up running into them pay close attention never pass behind a commercial truck that is backing up hundreds of motorists and pedestrians are killed or injured each year by ignoring trucks that are backing up the truck drivers cannot see smaller vehicles or people directly behind their vehicles and may not see you cut and behind them wide right turns avoid The Squeeze Play large commercial track and bus drivers sometimes need to swing wide to the left in order to safely make a right turn or swing wide to the right to safely make a left turn they cannot see cars directly behind or beside them trying to squeeze between a commercial vehicle and the curb could be an invitation to disaster motorcycles motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers however there are special situations and conditions we all need to be aware of to safely share the road motorcycle operators have the right to use a complete traffic lane per NRS 48635 13 motorcycles and mopeds May with the consent of the drivers be operated no more than two ab breast in a single traffic lane without the consent of the driver motorcycles couldn&#39;t ride side by side and would have to remain in a staggered formation because of their smaller size motorcycles are less visible and may appear to be farther away then they really are it is difficult for other drivers to judge how fast a motorcycle is going motorcycles may be forced from their position on the road by strong winds or a rough road surface turn signals are not self-cancelling on most motorcycles before you make a lane change or turn that depends on what path a motorcycle is taking be sure you know what the motorcyclist is doing watch for Clues such as operators or passengers turning their heads to look behind or operators beginning to lean or tilt their motorcycles if you are coming up behind a motorcycle slow down sooner than you would for another vehicle leave plenty of space always dim your headlights When approaching a motorcycle because motorcyclists use their balance to steer their vehicles the blinding effect of high beams can be far more dangerous to them than to drivers of cars or large commercial trucks bad weather and slippery roads can present real problems for motorcyclists allow even more following distance when it is raining or the road is slippery motorcycle operators require a special endorsement to to their Nevada driver&#39;s license if you want additional information please contact your local DMV office and ask for a copy of the motorcycle handbook you may also visit the DMV website at dmv.nv.gov mopeds mopeds although similar have a few key differences from motorcycles and electric bicycles Nevada defines these difference based on motor size horsepower maximum of two Brak horsepower and 30 mph maximum speed on a flat or near flat surface all the same precautions of driving and driving near motorcycles must be made around mopeds moped operators have the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers however moped operators have additional responsibilities based on the limitations of their vehicle moped operators must remain in the extreme right hand lane of any road unless there is a single Lane of tra traffic preparing to make a left turn turn must be made within 1/4 Mile from entering Lane when driving in the extreme right hand lane would not be safe or directed by a police officer moped owners must register their mopeds with the DMV but are not required to ensure their vehicles moped registration is a one-time fee to help prevent theft moped operators and passengers are required to wear helmets in the state of Nevada for further information regarding mopeds such as engine size please visit the dmbb website at dmv.nv.gov moped school buses you are required to stop for school buses that are loading or unloading students NRS 484b 353 requires a driver to stop at any location for a school bus displaying a flashing red signal you may not attempt to overtake or proceed past the school bus until the bus driver has turned off the flashing red lights there is one exception to this rule on divided highways you are only required to stop when you are traveling in the same direction as the school bus both cars Nevada law allows school bus drivers to report violations to the school must stop district and the Department of Motor Vehicles when this occurs the registered owner of the vehicle will be sent a warning letter explaining the seriousness of the violation bicycles the number of people using bicycles for transportation and Recreation is increasing cyclists must obey the same rules and regulations as other types of vehicles the safe interaction between bicyclists and motorists is the responsibility of both parties motorists who cuse even a minor collision with a bicycle or pedestrian or who intentionally interfere with the movement of a bicycle may be charged with reckless driving penalties include a driver&#39;s license suspension bicyclists may not intentionally interfere with the movement of a motor vehicle cyclists May ride in a traffic lane staying as far to the right as practicable and less preparing to turn or overtaking another vehicle cyclists must obey all traffic signs and signals if a cyclist chooses to cross an intersection in a cross walk they should Dismount and cross as a pedestrian cyclists must use hand signals to let others know what they plan to do the operator is required to give a hand signal one time unless the bike is in a designated turn lane or if safe operation requires the rider to keep both hands on the bicycle the cyclist may use their right arm to Signal a right turn at intersections motorists must yield to cyclists as they would for other vehicles and pedestrian ran when passing a cyclist a motorist must move to the leftand Lane if more than one lane is available and doing so is reasonably safe if an adjacent Lane does not exist pass to the left of the bicycle at a safe distance which must be no fewer than 3 ft the motorist may not move back to the right until the vehicle is safely clear of the bicycle motorists must yield the right upway to a cyclist on a bicycle path or in a bike lane motorists may not stop park or drive on a designated bicycle path or Lane unless they are entering or leaving an alley or driveway performing official Duties are directed by a police officer or an emergency situation exists inexperienced Riders especially children require special courtesy and care they may not always follow traffic rules be especially careful around these Riders and expect the unexpected be especially cautious when turning at an intersection or driveway check both ways for cyclists never speed up to pass a cyclist just before you make a turn when parked on the street check for cyclists approaching from behind before you open your car door check both ways for cyclists when backing out of a driveway or parking lot cyclists should obey the law wear a helmet where brightly colored clothing and keep bikes in good repair cyclists should not ride on the wrong side of the road wear a headset headphones cellular phone earpiece Etc when riding or ride at night without required lights and reflectors passengers in the bed of a truck anyone under the age of May 18th not ride on the bed of a flatbed truck or within the bed of a pickup truck in Nevada if the truck is being driven on a paved Highway the exception to this is if you are being driven in a parade authorized by a local Authority or if the vehicle is being used while farming or ranching pedestrians motorists must watch for pedestrians on streets and highways drivers should be especially careful when children are present motorists are required to exercise due care to avoid a collision with a pedestrian and pedestrians must not place a motorist in a position which makes it impossible to avoid a collision motorists who C even a minor collision with a pedestrian may be charged with reckless driving drivers must exercise proper caution upon observing a pedestrian on or near a highway street or road and whenever traveling within or near a school zone or marked or unmarked crosswalk pedestrians have the right of way when Crossing at an intersection drivers are obligated to yield to pedestrians who are attempting to cross the road it is illegal for motorists to overtake any vehicle that is slowing down or stopped until the motorist slows down enough to determine why the other vehicle has slowed or stopped be particularly aware and careful of pedestrians at intersections watch for pedestrians at stop signs traffic signals and around Transit stops a crosswalk exists anywhere two streets intersect even at A T intersection a crosswalk exists even if it is not painted or marked when a traffic signal turns green drivers must yield to persons who are still crossing the street pedestrians have the right of way over motorists making a right-and turn if there is a sidewalk pedestrians should use it if there is no sidewalk pedestrians should walk on the side of the road facing the traffic Vehicles yielding to a pedestrian should wait until the pedestrian has crossed into the lanes going in the other Direction before proceeding the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way slow down or stop for a pedestrian crossing the highway within a crosswalk when The Pedestrian is upon the half of the highway upon which the vehicle is traveling or onto which the vehicle is turning or when The Pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the highway as to be in danger if a crossing guard is present motorists must wait until the guard is completely out of the crosswalk before proceeding safe walking tips use crosswalks if the crosswalk has a signal obey it a flashing don&#39;t walk means do not cross if a pedestrian in the intersection when a signal starts flashing they should finish Crossing before Crossing look left right and left again for oncoming or turning traffic establish I contact with drivers who slow down or stop to ensure the driver is yielding the right of way to you when whenever possible we brightly colored clothing to alert drivers to your presence if walking at night carry a flashlight and use reflective materials to help drivers see you pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired a person who is blind or visually impaired crossing a street on foot with a white cane or animal guide is granted the right of way at all times on any Highway Street or Road in Nevada any driver of a vehicle who approaches or encounters such a person shall yield the right of way come to a full stop if necessary and take precautions before proceeding to avoid a crash or injury to the person NRS 484b 290 here are some suggestions for helping pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired don&#39;t stop your car more than 5 ft from the crosswalk a pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses the sound of your engine as a guide drivers of electric and hybrid vehicles must be extra alert to pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired due to the nearly silent nature of these vehicles don&#39;t stop in the middle of a crosswalk don&#39;t honk your horn at a person who is blind or visually impaired don&#39;t give The Pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired verbal directions because they use the sounds of traffic The Pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired may wait 3 to 4 seconds before they leave the sidewalk give them time to make that decision before determining they are not going to cross if The Pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired takes a step back and pulls in his or her cane it is an indication that they no longer intend to cross the street and the driver may proceed do not turn right without looking first look for any pedestrians especially pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired before starting your turn pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired and have a green line light are not expecting a driver to make a right turn in front of them a driver coming up from behind may not see the white cane Towing non-commercial class SE drivers May tow a single vehicle or a combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating gbwr of 10,000 lb or less and a total length of no more than 70 ft this chapter is meant to provide class SE drivers some general information on Towing for other information on towing or for those who wish to obtain a j endorsement read the Nevada non-commercial A&amp;B J endorsement study guide the study guide can be found on the DMV website at dmv.nv.gov loading and securing a trailer loading a trailer this section talks about loading your trailer safely whether it is a travel trailer fifth wheel horse trailer or other type of trailer all drivers must understand some basic loading safety rules loading a trailer incorrectly can be a danger to others and to oneself other Highway users can hit or be hit by items that come loose or the inside of your trailer can be damaged during a quick stop or crash weight and balance it is important to know the weight and balance of your loaded trailer overloading can have negative effects on steering braking and speed control overloaded vehicles are likely to go very slowly on uphill grades and may gain too much speed on downhill grades stopping distance increases and brakes can fail when forced to work too hard here are some definitions of weight you should know gross vehicle weight gdw the total weight of a single vehicle plus its load gross combination weight gcw the total weight of a powered unit plus Trailers Plus the load gross combination weight rating gcw Ur are the weight specified by the manufacturer of a vehicle as the combined loaded weight of that vehicle and a trailing vehicle axle weight the weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles Tire load the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure this rating is stated on the side of each tire suspension systems suspension systems have a manufacturer&#39;s weight capacity rating coupling device capacity coupling devices are rated for the maximum weight they can pull and or carry do not be topheavy the height of a vehicle&#39;s center of gravity is very important for safe handling the higher the center of gravity items piled up high or heavy items on top the more likely it is to overturn it is very important to distribute the load or cargo so it is as low to the ground as possible put the heaviest items under the lightest parts or in the lower storage compartments it is also important to balance the weight improper weight balance can make vehicle handling unsafe too much weight on the steering axle can make steering difficult and cause damage to the steering axle and tires underloaded front axles caused by Shifting the weight too far to the rear can make the steering axle weight too light to steer safely also too little weight on the driving axles can cause poor traction and the drive Wheels May spin easily during bad weather the vehicle may not be able to maintain balance if you have too much weight on one side of the trailer the uneven weight distribution could cause the trailer to overturn especially on turns rolling over is also more likely in turns or Curves if you have to Swerve to avoid a hazard there are two things a driver can do to prevent a rollover go slowly around turns keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible on flatbed trailers there is also a greater chance that the load will shift to the side or fall off securing a trailer ball and hitch coupler ball and hitch couplers are used on many types of trailers this type of hitch is composed of a ball attached to the towing vehicle and a coupler at the end of the tongue or A-frame assembly at the front of the trailer a load distri distributing hitch is used for heavier models such as utility boat and travel trailers load Distributing hitches use special equipment to distribute the tongue load to all axles of both the tow vehicle and the trailer this helps stabilize the tow vehicle when hitching a trailer to A vehicle make sure all components of the ballan hitch coupling are present and not broken the trailer tongue is Not Bent cracked or otherwise damaged the ball attachment is locked into the mounting attachment of the towing vehicle with the pin and clip or other locking device the ball is seated firmly in the coupler the coupler safety latch is secured in the down position the safety chains are attached and crossed the electric lines are firmly seated and locked in place the safety chains and electric lines are not Tangled pinched or dragging fifth wheel hitch this type of hitch is mounted to the bed of a truck and is used with a fifth wheel trailer the fifth wheel trailer has a Kingpin at the end of the coupling unit on the front of the trailer because it is a very stable assembly balance and weight distribution issues are less likely to occur a disadvantage to this type of hitch is that it takes up most of the space in the bed of the truck and requires that the remaining space behind the hitch assembly is kept clear for turning Corners before backing your vehicle under the tra trailer make sure the trailer brakes are locked it is important to make sure the Locking lever is locked after the Jaws close around the Kingpin if the Locking lever is not locked the coupling is not seated properly and should be fixed before driving the coupled unit make sure the mounting assembly is not loose or missing any parts and the Kingpin Is Not Bent the mounting assembly must be solidly attached when hitching a fifth wheel trailer to A vehicle make sure the electric lines are not chafed spliced or worn the electric lines are connected and not Tangled pinched or dragging the platform does not have cracks or Brakes in the structure that supports the fifth wheel skid plate there is no space between the upper and lower fifth wheel coupling the trailer is lying flat on the fifth wheel skid plate the fifth wheel plate is greased as required to prevent steering problems the release arm is in the engaged position and the safety latch is in place if the fifth wheel has one to unlock the fifth wheel pull the release handle to the open position inspecting your trailer as part of your pre-trip inspection always check the following prevent overloads or poorly balanced weight ensure items are secured correctly ensure all outside storage compartment doors are latched securely or locked test the Track and trailer connection for security by gently pulling forward in low gear against the locked trailer brakes and then looking at the connection the electric lines and chains from the car truck or RV to the trailer should be secure but allow enough slack for turns inspect the trailer and the load securing devices again within 50 Mi after beginning an extended trip make any needed adjustments and inspect again after you have driven for 3 hours or 150 MI it is also wise to inspect the trailer during every break you take throughout the drive Towing safely be aware of your surroundings to be a safe driver you need to know what is happening around your vehicle a lack of awareness is a major cause of crashes use your mirrors it&#39;s important to know what is going on behind and to the sides of your vehicle you need to use your mirrors to be aware of traffic and to check your vehicle check your mirrors more often in special situations signal your intentions other drivers can&#39;t know what you are going to do until you tell them signaling what you intend to do is not only important for safety it&#39;s the law communicate your presence other drivers may not notice your vehicle even when it&#39;s in plane site let them know you&#39;re there to help prevent crashes effective vehicle weight on stopping distance the heavier the vehicle the more work the brakes must do to stop it and the more heat they absorb however brakes tires Springs and shock absorbers on heavy vehicles are designed to work best when the vehicle is fully loaded empty trucks actually require greater stopping distances because they have less traction also an empty truck can bounce and lock up its Wheels making it harder for the brakes to work managing space to be a safe driver you need space all around your vehicle when things go wrong space gives the driver time to think and to take action to have space available when something goes wrong drivers need to manage their space while this is true for all drivers it is especially important for large Vehicles they take up more space and require more space for stopping and turning backing with a trailer backing with a trailer is different than backing a single vehicle when when backing a single vehicle turn the top of the steering wheel toward the direction you want to go when backing with a trailer turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction once the trailer starts to turn you must turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer because drivers cannot see everything behind their vehicle backing up is always dangerous avoid backing whenever you can when you park try to park so you will be able to pull forward when you leave when backing up with a trailer try to position your vehicle so you can back in a straight line here are a few simple safety rules look at your path look at your line of travel before you begin get out and walk around the vehicle check your clearance to the sides and overhead in and near the path your vehicle will take back slowly always back as slowly as possible that way you can easily correct any steering errors and stop quickly if necessary use the mirrors the mirrors will help you see whether the trailer is drifting to one side correct drift immediately as soon as you see the trailer getting off course correct it by turning the top of the steering wheel in the direction of the drift use driver side backing back and turn toward the driver&#39;s side whenever possible especially on a curved path backing toward the the right side is very dangerous because you can&#39;t see as well if you back and turn toward the driver&#39;s side watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window use driver side backing even if it means going around the block to put your vehicle in this position the added safety is worth it pull forward when backing a trailer pull forward to reposition your vehicle as needed use a helper try to use a helper they can see places where you you have blind spots the helper should stand near the back of your vehicle where you can see them before you begin backing work at a set of hand signals that you both understand agree on a signal four stop right turns here are some rules to help prevent right turn crashes turn slowly to give yourself and others more time to avoid problems if driving a vehicle that cannot make the right turn without swinging into another Lane turn wide as you could complete the turn keep the rear of your trailer close to the curb this will stop other drivers from passing you on the right see figure one below don&#39;t turn wide to the left as you start the turn a following driver may think you are turning left and try to pass you on the right you could crash into the other vehicle as you complete your turn see figure two below if you must cross into oncoming traffic to make a turn watch out for vehicles coming toward you get the them room to go by or stop however don&#39;t back up for them because you might hit someone behind you figure one figure two left turns on a left turn make sure you have reached the center of the intersection before you start the turn if you turn too soon the left side of your vehicle may hit another vehicle due to off tracking when a vehicle or trailer drifts into another Lane unintentionally if there are two turning Lanes always always take the rightand turn lane do not start in the inside Lane because you may have to swing right to make the turn drivers on your right may be hard for you to see you may crash into them space needed to Cross or enter traffic be aware of the size and weight of your vehicle when you are crossing or entering traffic here are some important things to keep in mind because of slow acceleration and the space large vehicles require ire you may need a much larger Gap to enter traffic than you would in a car acceleration varies with the load allow more room if your vehicle is heavily loaded before you start across a road make sure you can get all the way across before traffic reaches U device space overhead hitting overhead objects is a danger make sure you always have sufficient overhead clearance do not assume that the height posted at Bridges and overpasses is correct repaving or packed snow may have reduced the clearances since the height was posted the weight of a vehicle changes its height an empty trailer is higher than a loaded one a bridge where you had clearance with a loaded vehicle may be too low for your vehicle when it is empty if you doubt you have enough space to pass under an object go slowly if you are not sure you can make it take take another route warnings may or may not be posted on low bridges or underpasses some roads can cause a vehicle to tilt there can be a problem clearing objects along the edge of the road such as signs or trees where this is a problem drive a little closer to the center of the road before you back into an area get out and check for overhanging objects such as trees branches or electric wires it&#39;s easy to missing them while you are backing check for other hazards at the same time space underneath many drivers forget about the space under their vehicles that space can be very small when a vehicle is heavily loaded railroad tracks can stick up several inches this is often a problem on dirt roads and in unpaved yards where the surface around the tracks can wear away don&#39;t take a chance on getting hung up halfway across drainage channels across Road roads can cause the end of some vehicles to drag cross such depressions carefully Towing multiple Vehicles combination of vehicles combinations of vehicles are usually heavier longer and require more driving skills than single vehicles or truck SLT triler combinations this means that drivers of combinations of vehicles need more knowledge and skill than drivers of single Vehicles this section includes some important safety factors that apply specifically to combinations of vehicles when towing a combination of vehicles the heaviest vehicle must always be in the first position behind the towing vehicle the lighter vehicle should be in the rear vehicles with trailers have a dangerous crack the whip effect which increases with multiple trailers when you make a Quick Lane change the crack the whip effect can turn a trailer over there are many crashes where only the trailer has overturned rearward amplification causes the crack the whip effect the figure below shows eight types of combination vehicles and the rearward amplification each has an Quick Lane change rigs with the least crack the whip effect are shown at the top and those with the most are at the bottom rearward amplification of 2.0 in the chart means the rear trailer is twice as likely to turn over as the truck triples have a rearward amplification of 3.5 which means the last trailer of a triple can roll 3.5 times as easily steer gently and smoothly when pulling trailers trailers flip over from Quick steering Mose more easily than many vehicles breake early direction of slide rear tractor wheels locked up or spinning line of travel control your speed whether fully loaded or empty large combination vehicles that are empty take longer to stop than when they are fully loaded when lightly loaded the very stiff suspension Springs and strong brakes give poor traction and make it very easy to lock up the wheels your trailer can swing out and strike other vehicles your vehicle can jack knife very quickly see picture to the left in any combination rig allow a lot of following distance and look far enough ahead so you can break early don&#39;t be caught by surprise and have to make a panic stop prevent trailer skids when the wheels of a trailer lock up the trailer will tend to line of travel swing around this is more likely to happen when the trailer is empty or lightly loaded this type of action is often called a trailer jack knife see picture at right recognizing a skid the earliest and best way to recognize that the trailer has started to skit is by seeing it in your mirrors anytime the brakes are applied hard check the mirrors to make sure the trailer is staying where it should once the trailer swings out of trailer wheels you&#39;re Lane it is very difficult to prevent a jack knife locked and sliding stop using the brake release the brakes to get traction back do not use the trailer hand brake if there is one to straighten out the rig this is the wrong thing to do since the brakes on the trailer wheels caused the skid in the first place once the trailer wheels grip the road again the trailer will start to follow the vehicle and straighten out Insurance and financial responsibility in Nevada all motorists must comply with mandatory Insurance and financial responsibility laws Nevada law establishes minimum amounts of liability insurance that drivers must carry when they drive or own a vehicle in the state an Evidence of insurance C card furnished by the company must be carried in the vehicle or be available in an electronic format that can be displayed on a mobile electronic device the state of Nevada requires that all registered motor vehicles be covered by liability insurance the minimum coverage is $25,000 for bodily injury or death of one person in any one crash $50,000 for bodily injury or death of two or more persons in any one crash and $220,000 for injury to or destruction of property of others in any one crash the DMV has established a Nevada liability insurance validation electronically ND Live program to identify uninsured motorists and enhance Public Safety through the use of computer programs in partnership with licensed Nevada insurance companies the DMV has been very successful in identifying registration records where insurance has been terminated or had a lapse in coverage if a registration is suspended for a lapse of insurance and no new coverage for that time frame has been obtained the driver will be required to pay a reinstatement fee and applicable fines starting at $250 and totaling up to $1,750 for each registered vehicle covered by that insurance additional penalties may include in State Route 22 and or a 30-day suspension of a driver&#39;s license financial responsibility laws also apply to crashes and include the following provisions if you are in a crash that is investigated by law enforcement your insurance information and a description of Damages or injuries will be sent to the DMV by the investigating officer if you are in a crash that is not investigated by law enforcement and the Crash causes $750 or more in Damages or anyone is injured you must complete and send a report of Crash form State Route One within 10 days to Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles Central Services Division financial responsibility section 555 RightWay Carson City Nevada 89711 0400 you must complete the crash report form State Route One if you are either the driver or the registered owner of the vehicle you can get a report form from any DMV office the Nevada Highway Patrol a local law enforcement agency or the DMV website at dmv.nv.gov for any crash the DMV financial responsibility section determines who was at fault if all vehicles or drivers were insured the total amount of liability if you are at fault and do not have liability insurance your driver license and or vehicle registration may be suspended you will have to post a deposit with the DMV to cover the costs of the crash or you must make arrangements with the other parties to pay for damages or injuries State Route 22 Insurance proof of financial responsibility some drivers may be required to file in State Route 22 form as a condition of reinstatement State Route 22 is a form of liability insurance on a driver license that allows the department to monitor the insurance of a suspended and or revoked driver record through information received from the driver&#39;s Insurance Company the cost of this insurance is dependent upon the structure of the insurance company the period of coverage begins when you actually reinstate it you need to file this form only once do not purchase State Route 22 coverage until you have met all other reinstatement requirements and are ready to apply for your license for more information regarding financial responsibility laws please call or email the DMV what to do in a crash stop get medical help for the injured warn traffic notify law enforcement fender bender move to the shoulder if there is only damage to a vehicle or other property no injuries and the vehicle can be moved safely move to a location that does not obstruct traffic and return to the scene exchange your name address driver license number registration and insurance information with other driver is involved if the crash involves an unattended vehicle or other property you must give the owner your name address driver license number registration and insurance information either in person or by leaving a note your driving record in Nevada getting a driver license is a privilege once you have your license you need to continue to drive safely obey the rules and respect the rights of other drivers if you do not your license may be suspended revoked or cancelled information about traffic crashes and convictions becomes part of your driving record even traffic violations that occur in other states are added to your Nevada driving record most violations are reportable to your insurance company for 3 years convictions related to DUI driving Under the Influence stay on your record for seven years demerit point system the DMV uses a demerit point system as part of its driver improvement program all traffic law violations are assigned to point value when the DMV receives a conviction notice or civil infraction from a court the offense is entered on your driver record and points are assigned demerit points are counted during a 12-month period if you receive 12 or more points in any 12-month period your license will be suspended if you have accumul culated between three and 11 points you may have three points removed by completing a traffic safety course at a school approved by the DMV you may attend traffic school only once in a 12-month period to remove points from your record attending Traffic Safety School removes a maximum of three demerit points points will be removed when the school reports completion for credit however the record of the conviction remains part of your driving history a conviction of a major traffic offense such as DUI or causing substantial bodily harm will result in your license being revoked these offenses are not assigned to Merit points the DMV will notify you if your license status is in Jeopardy due to unsafe driving habits the following is a partial list of traffic violations and demerit points that can be assigned to your driving record reckless driving 8 careless driving six failure to give information or render Aid at the scene of a crash six following too closely four failure to yield RightWay four failure to yield to a pedestrian four disobeying traffic signal or stop sign for impeding traffic driving too slowly too failure to dim headlights too speeding 1 to 10 mph over posted limit 1 11 to 20 mph over posted limit 2 21 to 30 m hour over posted limit 3 31 to 40 mph or more over posted limit 4 41 mph or more over the posted speed limit five Prima Facey speed violation or driving too fast for the conditions too if you have a commercial driver license there are additional penalties for some traffic traic violations and additional demerit points may be assigned it is against the law to give false information when applying for your Nevada driver license it is also illegal to alter your license in any way lend it to someone else or use another person&#39;s license visit dmv.nv.gov mydmv and sign up for a free online account see your license status and expiration date get an online driver history printout and complete lists of demerit points violation codes and chord information driving Under the Influence alcohol is an intoxicating beverage that when consumed can slow brain functions affect information processing and delay hand ey coordination combining alcohol with driving especially over the legal limit of 08 can increase the likelihood of a crash from five times up to 30 times 2015 nits a St stud in 2016 alcohol rated crashes were a factor in over 31% of Nevada&#39;s roadway fatalities drugs are generally defined as a substance in medicine or any substance used in the creation of medicine the term drug can also mean an illegal substance whose production or use is prohibited or strictly controlled by prescription both types of drugs can greatly affect motor skills and impair a driver&#39;s ability to think and react drivers should not attempt to drive if under the influence of such drugs with the legalization of marijuana in Nevada it is still unlawful for any person to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle on a highway or on premises to which the public has access with an amount of marijuana or in their system greater than 2 N per milliliter of blood 5 NS per milliliter of blood for marijuana metabolite from 2012 to 2015 alcohol and drugs contributed to 4,651 total injury crashes 7,022 non-serious injuries in a crash and 445 Serious injury crashes in the state of Nevada Nevada laws on driving Under the Influence DUI of alcohol or drugs are tough under these laws there are two types of penalties administrative action taken against a driver by the Nevada DMV regardless of the Court findings Criminal action taken by the court system under Nevada&#39;s implied consent law if an officer suspects you are driving under the influence you will be asked to take blood breath or urine tests if you fail to submit to these tests your license permit or privilege to drive will be revoked pursuant to NRS 484 c220 and you will not be eligible for a license permit or privilege to drive for a period of one year for first offense or 3 years if you&#39;re driving privilege has been revoked in the prior 7 years for failure to submit to the officer directed tests an officer may also direct that blood samples be drawn even on a first offense under Nevada&#39;s illegal per se law if chemical tests show an alcohol concentration of 8% or more or any detectable amount of a controlled substance your driving privilege will be revoked if you are under the age of 21 and a chemical Test shows an alcohol concentration of .2% but less than 8% your driving privilege will be suspended this is an administrative penalty and the officer can take your license immediately even though an alcohol concentration of 8% is used as a guide you can be arrested and convicted with a lower level anytime you lose your license you can ask for an administrative hearing through the dmbb penalties for DUI administ rative illegal per se action 8% alcohol concentration or detectable amount of controlled substance in your blood or 0.4% or more but less than 8% if you hold a commercial driver license driver license is revoked for 185 days may be required to file in State Route 22 proof of financial responsibility C chapter 6 criminal penalties may be imposed point 0 2% alcohol concentration for drivers under 21 years of age driver license is revoked for 185 days may be required to file in State Route 22 proof of financial responsibility C chapter 6 criminal penalties may be imposed criminal action first DUI offense driver license revoked for a minimum of 185 days which may include the time served in the administrative revocation at the judge&#39;s discretion jail sentence of 2 days to 6 months or 48 to 96 hours of community service fine of $400 to $11,000 payment of tuition for DUI school average cost $150 may be ordered to attend a program of treatment when the concentration of alcohol in your blood or breath is 8% or more second DUI offense within 7 years driver license revoked for one year which may include the time served in the administrative revocation at the judge&#39;s discretion jail sentence or residential confinement of 10 days to 6 months fine of $750 to $11,000 100 to20 hours of community service possible vehicle registration suspension may be ordered to attend a program of treatment or be placed under clinical supervision of a treatment facility for up to 1 year subsequent DUI offense within 7 years driver license revoked for 3 years which may include the time served in the administrative revocation at the judge&#39;s discretion prison sentence of 1 to six years fine of $2,000 to $5,000 possible vehicle registration suspension Maybe ordered to attend a program of treatment for a minimum of 3 years DUI causing death or Serious injury driver license revoked for 3 years which may include the time served in the administrative revocation at the judge&#39;s discretion prison sentence of 2 to 20 years fine of $2,000 to $5,000 if you have a commercial driver license any detectable amount of alcohol can affect your driving privilege more beer DUI penalties also apply including lifetime disqualification from Commercial Driving the driving privileges of DUI offenders can be immediately reinstated If a driver license with an ignition interlock restriction is issued and an ignition interlock device is installed in any vehicle the motorist operates at his or her own expense DUI laws for young drivers tough DUI laws also apply to Young Drivers a licensed driver under under the age of 18 found by Juvenile Court to have been driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance will have his or her license suspended for 185 days a driver under the age of 18 who was found by Juvenile Court to have been driving Under the Influence or a driver under the age of 21 who is convicted of a DUI will be required by the court to undergo evaluation for alcohol or drug abuse based on the evaluation report report the judge May order alcohol or drug treatment for the offender young drivers are subject to the same 185 day license revocation period and reinstatement options as drivers over the age of 18 see the ignition interlock information on the previous page other DUI laws Nevada&#39;s open container law makes it illegal to have alcoholic beverages which have been opened in the driver or passenger areas when a vehicle is being driv it does not apply to the living quarters of motor homes or house trailers or to the passenger areas of commercial buses limousines or taxis if you were found guilty of a DUI offense and you had passengers under the age of 15 in the vehicle you we driving the court will consider that as an aggravating factor in determining your sentence if you plead guilty or are found guilty of DUI alcohol or drugs and a chemical test with was conducted the court will impose an additional $60 fine to cover the costs of the chemical analysis clues that a driver may be under the influence or impaired knowing what to look for in another driver&#39;s Behavior may keep you from being a DUI victim if you see a driver doing any of the following watch out these are all Clues to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs making a turn too widely using two lanes straddling the center line almost hitting someone or something weaving or drifting from one side of the lane or road to another driving off the road or going straight through turn Lanes driving too slowly for the speed limit and traffic conditions stopping in traffic without a reason following too closely driving with the tires on the lane markers or Center Line erratic braking riding the brakes using brakes for no no reason or breaking in an uneven jerky way driving into oncoming traffic responding slowly to traffic signals sudden changes in speed turning abruptly or illegally driving at night with headlights off swerving to correct course you can report a suspected drunk driver or any Highway emergency on a cellular phone anywhere in Nevada by dialing nhp 647 license suspensions and revocations drivers can lose their Nevada driving privileges and their license under certain circumstances licenses are not automatically reinstated following suspension or revocation drivers must reapply at a DMV office present the documents required for evidence of name date of birth and social security number as listed in chapter one of this manual meet any other other reinstatement requirements pay the required reinstatement fees examples of driver license suspensions and revocations are listed below license issuance may be delayed for some juvenile offenses Point suspension when a driver accumulates 12 or more demerit points against their license in a 12-month period driving Under the Influence if breath blood or urine tests reveal the driver is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or if the driver is convicted of DUI collision with a bicyclist or pedestrian If a driver causes a collision with a pedestrian or person riding a bicycle failure to appear If a driver receives a traffic ticket and fails to appear as required security deposit if a crash occurs with more than $750 in damage personal injury or property damage and you do not have liability insurance your driver license and vehicle registration are suspended failure to maintain Insurance If a driver is required to provide proof of financial responsibility because of a license suspension or revocation and does not do so if a driver is cited by law enforcement and convicted of failure to maintain Insurance If a driver has repeated lapses in vehicle liability coverage child support if a person is in a rear in court ordered child report payments graffiti if a person is found guilty of a graffiti violation Firearms if a juvenile is found guilty of certain offenses related to Firearms street racing and trick driving if a person is found guilty of participating in or organizing an unauthorized speed contest or trick driving display on a public highway or on premises to which the public has access alcohol and drugs if a juvenile is found guilty of buying drinking or possessing alcohol or using possessing selling or Distributing any controlled substance new Resident vehicle registration requirements drivers must register their vehicles within 30 days of establishing residency in Nevada or at the time they obtain a driver license whichever occurs earlier required original documents most recent registration certificate outof state license plates Nevada evidence of insurance card Nevada Emissions vehicle inspection report smog check in certain areas of Clark and Washo counties for exempt areas please refer to NAC 445b 593 and 445 b. 594 Nevada vehicle identification number inspection certificate completed at a DMV office any authorized DMV agency or by a law enforcement officer certificate of ownership SL tile andless held by a lean holder if ownership is not changing the owner has the option of retaining the outof State title the full legal name must match on the registration ownership SL tile certificate and evidence of insurance requirements liability insurance information outof State Insurance is not accepted you must either notify your insurance carrier that you have moved or purchase a new policy in Nevada the state of Nevada requires that all vehicles actively registered be continually insured by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state an Evidence of insurance card furnished by the company must be carried in the vehicle at all times Nevada law requires coverage in amounts of at least $25,000 for bodily injury or death of one person $50,000 for bodily injury or death of of two or more persons and $20,000 for injury or destruction of property of others if a driver cancels their Nevada insurance and does not obtain new insurance they must cancel there Nevada vehicle registration and surrender their license plates on the same day emission control vehicle inspection report smog check a passing vehicle inspection report is required in Clark and waso counties for most gasoline powered vehicles of model year 1968 and newer motorcycles new vehicles on their first second or third registration in any state hybrid electric vehicles that are up to 5 model years old alternative fueled Vehicles compressed natural gas or propane and restored vehicles that are driven fewer than 5,000 m annually and registered with special license plates are exempt a passing vehicle inspection report is required in Clark and Washo counties for diesel powered vehicles of model year 1968 or newer with a GVWR of £14,000 or less new vehicles are exempt on their first second or third registration in any state office locations all offices are open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the non-commercial offices in Henderson Las Vegas and Reno are open Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 400 p.m. all offices are closed Sunday and holidays hours are subject to change visit dmv.nv.gov asterisk offices with commercial Driver Services Carson City asterisk 555 RightWay Carson City Nevada 89711 04 775 6844 DMV Elco asterisk 3920 Idaho Street Elco Nevada 89801 4970 77575 31126 Elie 480 Campton Street Elie Nevada 89301 775 2891 1620 Fallon 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administrative offices Carson City 555 RightWay Carson City Nevada 89711 9775 684 4549 acknowledgements we thank the following organizations and agencies for their contributions and assistance ABS education Alliance American Automobile Association American Association of Motor Vehicle administrators Federal Highway Administration motorcycle safety Foundation national highway traffic safety administration national Safety Council National Traffic Safety Institute Nevada Department of Transportation Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Nevada literary Council US Department of Transportation Office of Motor carriers Nevada division Nevada blind Children&#39;s Foundation Clark County School District Vision Services save your time get online not in line the Nevada DMV offers more than two dozen online services including address changes movement permits and personalized plate orders visit dmv.nv.gov first appointments skip the line even in person schedule an appointment at our offices in Carson City Henderson Las Vegas and Reno we&#39;ll send you text reminders and there is a separate check-in line once you arrive visit dmv.nv.gov dmbb now kiosks there&#39;s a kiosk near you kiosks print license plate decals and Driver Histories on the spot many accept cash C dmv.nv.gov Kiosk for locations

official driver handbook DMV 700 July 2023 Nevada driver handbook Department of Motor Vehicles 555 RightWay Carson City Nevada 89711 0400 this handbook has been written in an informal style for easy reading as you read you will find information on the knowledge skill abilities and attitudes you need to drive safely you will also find General licensing requirements some basic traffic laws explanations of signs and signals material on driving under the influence and defensive driving tips the knowledge test for your Nevada license is based on the information in this manual however this handbook does not give the exact wording of traffic laws and it does not discuss all of them for specific laws please refer to the Nevada revised statutes NRS NRS copies are available in the public libraries and online at l.st nd. uslaw 1. HTML if you have any comments or suggestions regarding this publication please contact us at 775 6844 368 or dmv. nd.gov contact.htm copyright 2023 Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles cover photo lumel Canyon ndot table of contents chapter one getting your Nevada driver&amp;#39;s license six new Nevada residence seven documents you will need eight driver authorization card Dack 10 testing 12 Young Drivers 13 instruction permits 15 passenger restrictions and curfews 15 driver license classification 16 restrictions 16 endorsement 17 commercial driver license CDL 17 motorcycle instruction permit and license 18 renewals 19 restricted license 19 change of address or name 19 duplicate license 20 identification cards 20 veteran designation 20 organ donors 21 human trafficking no child for sale 22 fees 23 chapter two buckle up 25 unattended children and pets 25 traveling with babies and children 26 chapter 3 driving safely 27 getting ready to drive 27 the rules of the road 28 signs signals and markings 28 signs 28 signals 30 Highway markings 32 right of way 34 controlling speed 35 Freeway driving 36 ramp meters 36 active traffic management signs 37 High occupancy vehicle Lanes 39 anti-ock breaking systems 40 stopping 41 Defensive Driving tips 42 cell phones and texting 43 what to do if you are stopped by law enforcement 43 roundabouts 44 signaling turning lane changes and passing 45 signaling 45 turning 4 45 Lane changes 46 u-turns 46 passing another vehicle 47 passing bicyclists 48 passing parked Vehicles 48 parking 48 colored curb markings 48 parallel parking 49 parking on a hill 49 no parking allowed 50 in an emergency 50 International symbol of access 50 chapter 4 Advanced Driver assistance systems 51 vehicle warning systems technologies 51 camera Technologies 52 detection Technologies 52 driver assistance systems technologies 53 chapter 5 special driving conditions 56 night driving 56 systems 51 driving in bad weather 57 skidding 57 driving emergencies 57 tips for driving in a flash flood 59 highway work Zone 60 approaching a stopped emergency vehicle 61 chapter 6 sharing the road 62 commercial vehicle 62 motorcycle 63 moped 64 school buses 64 bicycle 65 passengers in the bed of a truck 66 pedestrians 66 pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired 67 chapter 7 Towing 68 loading and securing a trailer 68 securing a trailer 69 Towing safely 70 Towing multiple Vehicles 73 chapter 8 Insurance and financial responsibility 75 what to do in a crash 76 chapter 9 your driving record 77 demerit point system 77 chapter 10 driving Under the Influence 79 penalties for DUI 80 DUI laws for young drivers 81 other DUI Law 81 clues that a driver may be under the influence or impaired 81 chapter 11 license suspensions and revocations 82 chapter 12 new Resident vehicle registration requirements 83 chapter 13 office locations 84 getting your Nevada driver&amp;#39;s license this chapter explains what is necessary to obtain a Nevada driver license the tests you are required to take the DMV&amp;#39;s license classification system and other general information about Nevada&amp;#39;s requirements you need a Nevada driver license if you live or work in Nevada excluding border state employees or military members stationed in Nevada and want to drive on Nevada streets and highways drivers moving into Nevada from another state must apply for a license within 30 days after becoming a resident to get a Nevada license you will need to complete an application form and visit your local full service DMB office you must also be at least 16 years old and provide proof of your full legal name age social security number if one has been issued to you and Nevada residency a social security number is not necessary to obtain a driver authorization card DAC a firsttime Nevada driver license issued to persons under age 65 will be valid for 8 years and expires on your birthday unless limited term immigration documents are presented as evidence of your name and date of birth if limited term immigration documents are used the expiration of your driver license will coincide with the departure date that is electronically verified by the Department of Homeland Security DHS or one year if no date is provided by DHS at no time will a driver license or identification card be valid for more than 8 years NRS 48329 driver licenses for individuals aged 65 and older are valid for 4 years identification cards are valid for 8 years if you are under 18 years old a parent who has custody a legal guardian or other person authorized by NRS 48330 must coign your application the co-signer shares liability for any damages caused by the Minor&amp;#39;s negligence or willful misconduct while driving new Nevada residents a resident of Nevada data May hold only one driver&amp;#39;s license or identification card if you have a license or identification card from another jurisdiction this includes the 50 United States and its territories and foreign countries you must surrender it to get a Nevada license or identification card all surrendered licenses and identification cards will be voided and returned to you your vision will be tested when you apply for your Nevada driver&amp;#39;s license all other tests may be waved if all of these criter area apply you have had fewer than three moving violations in the past 4 years and have not had your license suspended revoked or cancelled you have had no DUI convictions within the past 7 years you have no restrictions to your driving privilege that require evaluation you have a valid license from another state of the same license class for which you are applying in Nevada you are age 21 or older you do not need a Nevada license if you are an active duty member of the US armed forces and you have a valid license from your home state a non-resident such as an out-of-state student tourist or seasonal resident if you want to drive in Nevada you must be at least 16 years old have a valid license from your home state and comply with Nevada Traffic and financial responsibility laws note all driver records are checked through the national problem driver pointer system and the commercial driver&amp;#39;s license information system if your driving privilege is currently suspended revoked canceled or denied in another state you will not be allowed a Nevada license until the outof State issue is resolved you may qualify for an identification card during this period see chapter 12 on vehicle registration for information on obtaining your Nevada license plates documents you will need evidence of full legal name and date of birth applicants for a driver&amp;#39;s license or identification card must present an unexpired original or certified copy of one of the following state issued birth certificate original or certified copy a valid unexpired United States passport or United States passport Card Nevada Department of Corrections identification card not valid for a real ID Consular report of birth abroad fs240 a driver license instruction permit or identification card from another state that contains a real ID marking approved by the Department of Homeland Security DHS any real ID card that is marked as limited term is not acceptable for proof of name and date of birth acceptable immigration documents must be shown born outside the US certificate of naturalization n550 certificate of citizenship n560 permanent residents permanent resident card I 551 if a resident alien card contains no expiration date we can accept it as a permanent resident card this is an old version of the card USCIS issued with no expiration dates while not currently required USCIS recommends the holders of these cards replace them with an updated version DMV will not enforce the update unless requested by DHS any other version of the resident alien card is not acceptable for proof of name do or lawful status subject to change based on Department of Homeland Security policies dallad unexpired foreign passport with a 94 stamped processed for I 551 if the I94 is expired you must also present a notice of action i797 showing An approved extension limited term residence any license ense or identification card issued using limited term documents will be marked limited term on the face of the card employment authorization card i766 valid unexpired foreign passport with an unexpired US Visa and an I94 form if the I94 is expired you must also present a notice of action i797 showing An approved extension any immigration documents presented will be submitted for electronic ver ification of lawful status documents not accepted as proof of name and age Hospital issued birth certificate driver license or identification card from other US states US territories or foreign countries foreign birth certificate border crossing card Consular identification card if your name is different from what is presented on one of the above documents you will be asked to present legal documentation reflecting your name change such as a marriage certificate divorce decree must reference a name change spouse&amp;#39;s death certificate adoption record or court order documents must be original or certified copies evidence of social security number you must present one of the following to obtain a driver license or identification card social security card W2 with full SSN IRS form 1,99 payub with full legal name handwritten pabs are not acceptable all documents must be originals and must contain the complete social security number alternative documents for evidence of name age and Social Security number may be approved by the department and will require supervisory approval alternative documents are not allowed for the issuance of a real ID card real ID the real ID Act passed by Congress in May 2005 requires Nevada to comply with new security laws the real ID Act is intended to combat terrorism identity theft and other Crimes by strengthening the integrity and security of state issued identification this law sets identification standards for state drivers licenses and identification cards when used for boarding aircraft or entering Federal buildings where identification is required real ID licenses or ID cards are marked with a gold Nevada outline and a star cutout indicating the card meets federal identification standards standard licenses or ID cards are marked with the phrase not for real ID purposes indicating the card does not meet federal identification standards Nevada customers have the option to obtain either a real ID compliant or standard driver&amp;#39;s license or identification card the DMV is required to verify an applicant&amp;#39;s identity date of birth social security number lawful status and Primary Residential address to meet the new requirements applicants must present two documents proving Nevada residency examples of acceptable documents are utility bills morgage statements rental agreements and bank statements all documents presented must display the applicant&amp;#39;s correct residential address if you currently hold a standard Nevada driver license and wish to upgrade to a real ID you must show the proper documents to evidence your name date of birth social security number and Nevada residential address any document presented to the DMV for proof of name date of birth social security number or lawful status is subject to scanning storage and electronic verification the real ID Act of 2005 set standards for increased security and the privacy of personal information collected during the application process for a driver license or identification card real ID standard gold Nevada outline with star cutout not for real ID purposes driver authorization card DAC a driver authorization card is valid for 4 years and will expire on your birthday you must always carry your deck with you while operating a motor vehicle all renewals and address changes must be completed in person documents you will need to obtain a driver authorization card you must provide any one of the documents listed in the documents you will need section on page 7 or one of the following documents US military identification card US military dependent identification card United States armed forces discharge document us certificate of degree of Indian blood or two of the following documents driver authorization card driver license or or identification card issued by another state the District of Colombia or any US Territory passport issued by a foreign government birth certificate issued by a foreign government Mexican Federal electoral card Consular identification card any document issued by a foreign government that the department determines is substantially similar to a consular identification card documents in a foreign language any document in a foreign language must be properly translated to English by a DMD approved translator before it can be accepted abstract translations will not be accepted translated documents must include all of the following a typed or electronically printed full and complete translation of the entire document date the translation was completed DMV approved translator number issued by the Nevada DMV translators printed name and signature the following typed or electronically printed statement I insert translators full legal name certify that the foregoing is a complete and accurate translation from insert foreign language to the English language to the best of my ability I further certify that I am fully competent to translate from insert foreign language into the English language and that I am proficient in both languages DMV approved translator number a the driver authorization card is not valid for federal or state identification purposes and cannot be used to determine eligibility for any benefits licenses or Services issued or provided by the state of Nevada information used to obtain a driver authorization card will not be released or used to determine legal presence or immigration status all rules and regulations pertaining to a license or instruction permit also pertain to a driver authorization card except as otherwise provided in this hand book Proof of Nevada residency applicants for an original real ID or standard identification card instruction permit or driver license must provide proof of Nevada residential address applicants for a driver authorization card must provide proof of Nevada residential address during original issuance documents proving residency status every applicant must prove his or her residency in this state the applicant must present an original or certified copy of any two of the following documents which reflect a residential address in Nevada original or certified copy dated within 60 days original or certified copy of last issued document receipt for the rent or lease of a residence lease of a residence on which the applicant appears as the le e record from a public utility for a service address bank or credit card statement M employment check stab document from a state or federal court record receipt or Bill requesting payment record from an educational institution in Nevada which establishes enrollment or an ID card issued by the educational institution with student address listed record from a hotel motel recreational vehicle park or Campground located in Nevada indicating no fewer than 30 days of consecutive residency in the state voter regist ation card issued by a County Clerk or county registar of Voters pursuant to NRS 29351 7 documentation of receipt of benefits from any state of Nevada program of Public Assistance leave and earning statement or equivalent or successor form which indicates Nevada residency of an applicant who is a member of the military deployed outside of Nevada while serving on active duty notorized statement from the owner of a residence indicating that the applicant physically resides at the residence document issued by an insurance agency or its agent including without limitation an insurance card binder or Bill tax records other than property taxes record of property taxes assessed or paid deed of trust or other documentation of a current mortgage confidential address program capap documents issued pursuant to NRS 27462 d471 depart depart approved forms DMV 005 certification of Nevada residency DMV 115 relief agency or shelter certification DMV 116 property owner residency affidavit a parent or guardian of an applicant under the age of 18 years may prove the applicant&amp;#39;s residence by presenting original or certified copies of any two documents listed above or signing a dmbb approved form verifying the applicant result Ides at the same address as the parent or legal guardian testing to drive safely you need good eyesight and coordination Additionally you must possess sound knowledge and understanding of Nevada&amp;#39;s traffic laws road signs common sense and skill in handling a vehicle in any given situation Vision testing your vision will be checked to make sure you meet the minimum vision standards if you need glasses or contact lenses to drive a restriction will be placed on your driver license knowledge testing your understanding of highway signs and markings traffic laws and safe driving practices will be tested this is done using either the automated testing equipment or a paper test if you have problems reading or understanding the written test you may request an oral examination testing for the basic Class C license and most motorcycle license is also available in Spanish a $25 fee is charged for all initial knowledge and are skills tests administered a $10 fee is charged for any retests needed before you can get your license skills testing your ability to drive your vehicle safely in a variety of traffic situations will be tested when you come in for your road test the driver license examiner will check the following vehicle registration and license plates evidence of insurance card headlights tail lights brake lights and turn signals horn seat belts tires windshield wipers the vehicle must be in safe operating condition and all equipment must be in good working order including your brakes speedometer and Muffler the vehicle should also have a safe and clean seating area beside the driver for the examiner passengers and animals are not allowed in the vehicle during the road test you will be tested on such things as preparing to drive vehicle control entering traffic lane use speed control turns parking backing up stopping passing and attention to traffic situations you may be requested to demonstrate stopping on a grade you will not be asked to violate any traffic laws and you will be penalized if you a $25 fee is charged for all initial knowledge and are skills tests administered a $10 fee is charged for any retests needed before you can get your license the use of a cellular phone during a drive test will result in automatic failure when taking your driving test you will not be allowed to use certain safety features such as parking assist cruise control Etc young drivers if you are under 18 years of age and applying for a Nevada driver&amp;#39;s license driver authorization card or instruction permit a parent or Guardian must co-sign your application you will need to sign an affidavit stating that you understand the following your license may be revoked for 185 days if a blood breath or urine test indicates at least 0.02% but less than 0.08% by weight of alcohol in your blood revoked for 185 days for any Court find finding of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance suspended or issuance delayed for up to 2 years for 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 suspended or issuance delayed for up to 1 year for handling or possessing a firearm or having a firearm under your control and violation of NRS 20230 for a second offense your license will be suspended or issuance delayed for 2 years suspended for at least 30 days but not more than 6 months or have issuance delayed for 30 days for a first offense of Habitual truancy for a second or any subsequent off offence your license will be suspended for at least 60 days but not more than one year or have the issuance of your license delayed for 60 days per NRS 39248 suspended for a period of not less than 6 months but not more than 2 years if found guilty of participating in or organizing an unauthorized speed contest suspended for a period of not less than 6 months but not more than 2 years have found guilty of driving a vehicle in or facilitating and an unauthorized trick driving display NRS 484 b. 653 young drivers who become firsttime DUI offenders will become subject to the same penalties as drivers over the age of 21 when you apply for a driver&amp;#39;s license or driver authorization card you will be required to present a certificate of completion of a course in driver&amp;#39;s education and a beginning driver experience log DMV form dld 130 the dates and times of your behind the wheel experiences should be noted in this log as they occur the log must be completed in blue or black ink before arriving for your drive test you may obtain the log on the DMV website at dmv.nv.gov teens School attendance Nevada law requires that anyone under the age of 18 who applies for an instruction permit provide the DMV with the DMV 301 certification of attendance form signed by the principal or designated School official certifying that he she meets the minimum School attendance requirements if you have been previously declared as a habitual Trent pursuant to NRS 39244 and your license or permit was suspended you must provide a new DMV 301 as proof that you are now meeting the minimum attendance standards for reinstatement of your driving privileges if you under the age of 18 and have completed School you must present the dmbb 30 one accompanied by one of the following documents copy of high school diploma copy of high school equivalency GED highet or TC the DMV 301 form must be signed and dated within the previous 60 days from which the form is being submitted driver education there are three options for meeting your driver&amp;#39;s education requirements take driver&amp;#39;s education at any locally offered and and DMV approved school take driver&amp;#39;s education online with a DMV approved school if you are not within 30 Mi of a DMB approved school and it is not possible for you to access the internet for a driver&amp;#39;s education class you need to complete 100 hours of behind thewheel Driving Experience 10 hours of which must be completed in the dark if you are applying for a motorcycle license all 100 hours of driving experience must be completed during daylight hours only please refer to chapter 4 of this handbook for information about night driving miners must also remain free of any outfall crashes moving violation convictions and any type of alcohol or drug conviction for 6 months prior to receiving a driver&amp;#39;s license behind the wheel experience Nevada teens within a 30 mil of a DMB approved driver&amp;#39;s education School are required to complete 50 hours of supervised experience behind the wheel 10 of which must be completed at night you must document this on the official DMV form please refer to chapter four of this handbook for information about driving at night instruction permits a Nevada instruction permit is valid for one year you must carry the permit with you when you are driving to obtain an instruction permit you must be at least 15 and A2 years old complete a driver license application pass a vision test pass a Knowledge Test about Nevada&amp;#39;s traffic laws highway signs markings and safe driving practices and have a parent or Guardian available to authorize issuance the following restrictions apply Class C instruction permit passenger car /p pickup track when you are driving you must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is 20 1 years of age or older has at least one year of licensed Driving Experience and is seated beside you Class M or MZ instruction permit motorcycle or moped you must be in direct visual supervision of a licensed motorcycle driver on a motorcycle who is 21 years of age or older and has at least one year of Driving Experience the supervising driver is not allowed to be in a car or truck during the direct supervision of a permitted motorcycle driver you must drive in daylight hours only carry no passengers and not drive on limited access highways or freeways instruction permit requirements if you are under the age of 18 you must hold an instruction permit for at least 6 months prior to applying for a driver license passenger restrictions and curfews applicants Who are 16 or 17 years old when they receive their driver&amp;#39;s license will not be allowed to carry passengers under the age of 18 except for immediate family members for the first 6 months they drive per NRS 48325 23 additionally a miner shall not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 10: p.m. and 5:00 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 license was issued driver license classifications vision and knowledge tests are required for all license classifications a road test may also be required in a specific type of vehicle you want to be licensed to drive for example if you have a Class C license and also want to be able to drive a motorcycle you need to pass a written test on motorcycle laws and practices and a drive test on operating your motorcycle refer to NAC 48311 for a full description of Class A Class B Class C and Class M license classifications you may operate a moped if you have a Nevada driver license any classification or you may apply for a Class M license with an accompanying restriction that will allow you to operate a moped only note commercial drivers must pass additional Knowledge and Skills tests please refer to the commercial driver&amp;#39;s license handbook class a combination vehicles gross combination weight rating gcwr over 26,000 trailer over 10,000 Class B single vehicle gross vehicle weight rating gbwr over 26,000 May to a vehicle under 10,000 classy cars Vans pickups May tow a vehicle £10,000 or less combination of vehic vles may not exceed 70 ft Class M motorcycle or moped restrictions your driver license may have certain restrictions on it if necessary for you to drive safely some common restrictions are restriction B driver needs to wear glasses or contact lenses restriction F additional rear view mirrors Restriction G daylight driving only restriction six yearly Vision examination restriction seven yearly medical letter restriction 8 yearly driving test restriction JN instruction permit endorsements an endorsement allows you to drive a specific type of vehicle which requires more driving skill then the typical vehicle various commercial and non-commercial vehicle endorsements may be needed depending on the type of vehicle you you want to drive additional tests are required for these endorsements here are some endorsements you may need J Class C vehicle M Vehicles over 10,000 gbwr in a class C vehicle you may tow a vehicle gwr or a combination of vehicles gcwr of more than 10,000 the combination of vehicles may not exceed 70 ft in length or have a combined weight rating or combined weight that exceeds 26,000 lb if the combination of the towing vehicle and the towed vehicles exceed 26,000 a classa license is required F commercial license exemption for firefighters while operating Fire Equipment farmers employees or family members while transporting supplies within 1 1550 Mi to and from the farm if not employed as a common or contract motor Carri barer or transporting placarded amounts of hazardous materials military if driving military vehicles on active military duty commercial driver license CDL Drivers of commercial motor vehicles have to meet strict licensing requirements and pass additional Knowledge and Skills tests a commercial motor vehicle is defined as a motor vehicle or combination of Motor Vehicles used in Commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle has a GVWR or gcwr of 26,1 or more is designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver or is carrying hazardous materials for more information about Nevada CDL program and licensing requirements please refer to the commercial driver license handbook specially trained CDL staff are available to assist you in DMV CDL testing centers in North Las Vegas Reno car City Elco and wamaka motorcycle instruction permit and license if you want an instruction permit for driving a motorcycle you must be at least 15 and a half years old pass a vision test pass a general driver license Knowledge Test and pass the motorcycle Knowledge Test motorcycle instruction permits are issued to the following person for the identified periods of time under NRS 48328 15 and A2 years of age but less than 18 years of age will be issued a permit that is valid for one year if a permit is issued after you turn 17 it will expire on your 18th birthday 18 years of age or older will be issued a permit that is valid for 6 months and may be renewed only once every 5 years a motorcycle instruction permit allows you to to practice driving when you are accompanied by and indirect visual supervision of a licensed driver who has a valid motorcycle license is at least 21 years old has at least one year of Driving Experience and is also riding on a motorcycle at the time of supervision the license driver supervising you while on a motorcycle may not be in a car or truck when driving with a motorcycle instruction permit you may drive during daily light hours only you may not carry passengers or drive on freeways or other high-speed roadways if you want an ABA motorcycle driver license you must per NRS pass the motorcycle operator skills test most the motorcycle drive test includes a pre-trip inspection you need to know and understand your motorcycle&amp;#39;s controls and Equipment such as the choke gear shift brakes spark arrester starter throttle ignition and clutch The Examiner will also check the turn signals and Horn your drive test will include normal starts and stops quick stops turns and other maneuvers when driving your motorcycle you are required to wear a helmet if your motorcycle does not have a windshield or screen you should wear a protective face shield or goggles failing the motorcycle skills test administered by the DMV 2 or more times will result in a permanent denial of future motorcycle instruction permits per NRS 48328 if you are surrendering a valid motorcycle license or a valid driver license with a motorcycle endorsement from another state the road test may be waved motorcycle handbooks are available at all DMV locations and on the website at dmv.nv.gov renewals the expiration date is on the front of your driver license although a renewal notice is mailed to the address on file it is your responsibility to renew on or before your expiration date you may be required to pass a vision test Knowledge Test and an on-road driving skills test renewal testing is used to re-evaluate driving knowledge skills and abilities and to determine appropriate restrictions Nevada does not automatically extend the license expiration date for military personnel active duty military personnel who are temporarily out of state may renew a Nevada license through the mail restricted license restricted licenses may be issued under special circumstances to drivers age 14 and 15 who have demonstrated family hardship or who need to drive to and from school individuals who have served half of their required suspension or revocation periods additional information and applications are available at your local dmbb office duplicate license if your driver license becomes Alle legible lost or stolen you need to apply for a duplicate immediately you may apply on online or in person at the DMV when you go to the DMV it is best to bring as much identification documentation as possible this will help confirm your identity and speed up the process the DMV may use your existing record and photograph currently on file when necessary see the documents you will need section in this chapter for more information identification cards a Nevada identification card is valid for 8 years and expires on your birthday and less limited term immigration documents are presented as evidence of name and date of birth if limited term immigration documents are used the expiration will coincide with your departure date or one year from issuance if no date is listed if you want a Nevada identification card you must be at least 10 years old complete an application and present the proof of identity as outlined under documents you will need in this chapter issuance of an identification card will automatically surrender your driving privileges or an identification card issued from Nevada or another state whether or not the card is in your possession this does not apply if you are a seasonal resident identification card applicant if you are cited for a traffic violation while holding a Nevada identification card citations and demerits will be applied to Future driving privileges and the same rules and penalties will apply to you as appli app to driver license holders if you receive 12 or more demerits in a 12-month period you will be required to reinstate your driving privileges before you are eligible to receive a driver license you may apply for a duplicate identification card online or in person at the DMV if you need to update information on your identification card please contact your local DMV office at one of the locations listed in Chapter 13 of this handbook veteran designation when applying for your initial or renewal license or identification card you have the opportunity to declare yourself as an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces to make this declaration bring an honorable discharge or other document of honorable separation from the United States armed forces to certify an honorable discharge when you come to the DMV for your license you will also be asked to sign a written release authorizing the department to provide personal information to to the Nevada Department of Veteran Services organ donors you have the option of becoming an organ donor and having organ donor listed on your driver license or ID card this can be done during an original issuance upon renewal or upon a change of address miners who wish to be organ donors may have a parent or Guardian sign and affidavit on the DMV 002 application indicating the parent or Guardian understands they cannot commend or revoke the donation the DMV accepts Financial contributions for the Anatomical Gift account during the licensing process and through the purchase of organ donor license plates your life always comes F frst if you are sick or injured and taken to a hospital the priority is always to save your life there is no cost to a donor Hero&amp;#39;s family for organ I and tissue donation anyone can register as a donor all people people regardless of age or medical history should consider themselves potential donor heroes in addition to registering as an organ ey and tissue donor it is important that you also talk with your family to make your wishes known you can also show your support in one or both of the following ways select the specialty organ donor license plate contribute $1 or more to The Gift of Life Education fund Anatomical Gift account These funds are forwarded to the University of Nevada School of Medicine for educational programs to promote the importance of organ ey and tissue donation if additional funds are available it can also provide financial assistance to those in need of a transplant register to be a hero at the DMB Check Yes when applying for a driver&amp;#39;s license permit identification card or driver authorization card check yes when renewing your driver&amp;#39;s license permit identification card or driver authorization card to remain a registered organ I and tissue donor register to be a hero online you don&amp;#39;t have to wait until your next trip to the dmbb you can register online at any time at www.d donate.org and it only takes a minute human trafficking no child for sale human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery through the use a force fraud or coercion to subject people into a life of sexual objectivity and the performance of sexual acts for financial gains every year millions of men women and children are trafficked in countries around the world including the United States it is estimated that human trafficking generates billions of dollars per year second only to drug trafficking as the most profitable form of transnational crime human trafficking is a hidden crime as victims rarely come forward to seek help because of language barriers fear of the traffickers and or fear of law enforcement the Nevada DMV is proud to work with Partners such as the Department of Homeland Security&amp;#39;s blue campaign and truckers against trafficking in the fight against this horrendous crime recognizing key indicators of human trafficking is the first step in identifying victims and can help save a life not all indicators listed are present in every situ ation and the presence or absence of any of the indicators is not necessarily proof of human trafficking sex trafficking red flags lack of knowledge of their Community or whereabouts not in control of own identification documents id/ passport restricted or controlled communication not allowed to speak for themselves demeanor fear anxiety depression submissive tense nervous help for victims to get help call or text the national human trafficking hotline 1888 373 7888 text help or info to be free 2 33733 report suspicious activity report suspected human trafficking to the US Department of Homeland Security 1866 3472 423 or I C e.gov tips for law enforcement to open an investigation on your tip they need actionable information specific tips helpful when reporting to the hotline would include descriptions of cars make model color license plate number Etc and people height weight hair color eye color age Etc take a picture if you safely can specific times and dates when did you see the event EV what day was it addresses and locations where suspicious activity took place do not at any time attempt to confront a suspected trafficker directly or alert a victim to your suspicions your safety as well as the victim&amp;#39;s safety is Paramount for more information training and promotional materials visit dhs.gov bl- campaign or Truckers trafficking. fees driver license and identification card fees will be charged according to established Nevada state law fees are subject to change current fees are available on the dmbb website at dmv.nv.gov driver&amp;#39;s license and Driver authorization card fees under age 65 original license $41.25 instruction permit or completion of instruction permit $22.25 renewal 8year $41.25 renewal forear $22.25 driver authorization card original and renewal $22.25 duplicate license or authorization card $17.25 age 65 and old original duplicate renewal or instruction permit $17.25 completion of instruction permit $325 testing initial Knowledge and Skills test $25 each retest $10 changes change of address only $3.25 change of information other than address $8 25 penalties and reinstatements reinstatement fee for alcohol or controlled substance related offense $120 victims fee for alcohol or controlled substance related offense $35 reinstatement fee for any other offense $75 identification card fees age 10 to 17 original renewal or duplicate 9 $25 age 18 to 64 original renewal or duplicate 8ye $21.25 renewal or duplicate 4E $12.25 age 65 or older original or duplicate $11.25 for year original or duplicate for year $725 renewal $325 changes change of address only $325 change of information other than address $725 commercial driver&amp;#39;s license fees original or transfer that requires Knowledge and Skills tests $141.25 original or transfer that requires Knowledge Test only $11.25 instruction permit $57.25 completion of instruction permit $57.25 added endorsement $17.25 driving skills test to add or remove a restriction or endorsement $30 renewal that requires knowledge tests only for year $57.25 renewal that requires knowledge tests only 8ye $11.25 renewal that requires Knowledge and Skills tests for year $ 8725 renewal that requires Knowledge and Skills tests 8ye $141.25 duplicate $22.25 change of address only $325 change of information other than address $12.25 any license suspension revocation or cancellation requires payment of the reinstatement fee the fee for an original license and any applicable testing fees reinstatement of a CDL requires payment of a non-cdl reinstatement fee Zero fatalities envy.com buckle up seat belts are your best protection against injury or death if you are in a vehicle crash in 2020 23.3% of Highway fatalities in Nevada were drivers who were not wearing their seat belts this is a 1.15% increase from 2016 statistics between 2016 and 2020 345 unbelted vehicle occupants lost their lives in Nevada seat belts aren just a good idea they are the law if your car is a 1968 model or newer it must have lap type seat belts for passengers in the front seat if it is a 1970 model or newer it must have lap type seat belts for each passenger of the vehicle it must also have shoulder harnesses for use in the front seat the driver and any passengers age six and older must wear safety belts if the vehicle is equipped with them children under AG 6 and those who measure less than 57 in in tall must be in an approved child restraint system pursuant per NRS 484 b157 failure to restrained children under age six and those measuring less than 57 in may result in fines community service and or the suspension of your driver&amp;#39;s license children under the age of two must be secured in a rear-facing child restraint system in the back seat of the motor vehicle a child should never be held in a lap or buckled with someone else into a single saf belt traveling with babies and children booster seats and belt positioning seats are designed to elevate or position a child so as to allow them to be safely secured with a seat belt if you are traveling with children ask yourself is your child restraint system approved by the US Department of Transportation in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety standards is your seat appropriate for the size and weight of the child has the seat been installed safely securely and in accordance with the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer or in another manner approved by the national highway traffic safety administration always buckle up infants facing the rear of a car children under two must ride in a rear-facing child safety seat in the back seat of the vehicle the rear-facing safety seat supports a baby&amp;#39;s head protecting the neck and spine from injury in most crashes teach children to ride buckled up in the back seat the back seat generally is the safest place in the car older children may ride in the front if necessary but the vehicle seat should be moved back as far as possible to protect the head from contact with a rapidly inflating airbag use a child restraint with a complete harness system or a properly fitted vehicle shoulder slap belt passengers who are not buckled up or who sit too close to airbags can suffer serious injuries even in a minor Collision or a sudden stop never put an infant in the front seat if the car has a passenger side airbag in a crash the airbag explodes from the dashboard at 200 mph smashing through the safety seat into the back of the baby&amp;#39;s head safe driving depends on you your skill your knowledge your abilities and your attitude age years birth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 plus rear-facing CA R seat four RFA CA and GCA R seat boost ER seat seat Bell T rear-facing car seat forward-facing car seat booster seat seat belt driving safely getting ready to drive before you start the engine adjust the driver&amp;#39;s seat to improve visibility and so all controls can be comfortably reached make sure the windshield and windows are clean buckle up and make sure your passengers do too check your attitude are you common in control check the rear and side mirrors and make sure they are properly adjusted when you turn on the ENT check fuel level and warning lights adjust the volume on your stereo system can you hear normal traffic sounds if not reduce the volume so they can be heard if needed turn on headlights turn signal and windshield wipers before you move your vehicle stop look and listen for traffic bicyclists and pedestrians Tire safety prior to entering the vehicle using a tire pressure gauge check tire pressure using the recommended pounds per square inch sigh located in the vehicle owner&amp;#39;s manual or the driver&amp;#39;s side door jam of the vehicle if needed adjust your side to the recommended level once every month or before you go on a long road trip check tires for wear and damage problems one easy way to check for wear is by using the penny test take a penny and hold Abraham Lincoln&amp;#39;s body between your thumb and forefinger select a point on your tire where the tread appears to be lowest and place Lincoln&amp;#39;s head into one of the grooves if any part of Lincoln&amp;#39;s head is covered by the tread the tire has a safe amount of tread if the tread goes below that the car&amp;#39;s ability to grip the road in adverse conditions is greatly reduced the rules of the road the rules of the road are the traffic laws and driving practices that means safe driving for all of us these rules include signs signals and Highway markings right of way controlling speed freeway driving stopping signaling turning lane changes and passing and parking signs signals and Highway markings are used alone and in combination to control traffic and make safe driving easier signs signals and markings signs signs have three purposes they regulate Warn and inform the shapes and colors of highway signs have special meanings this helps you understand the message quickly standard colors red no do not or stop green direction or guidance yellow or yellow green General warning regulatory anop passing guide white regulatory law or rule orange road construction or repair warning blue driver services such as food and yield lodging guide Brown Recreation and Scenic area information standard shapes octagon eight sides stop Diamond warning rectangle traffic regulations or directions to Drivers School guide warning inverted triangle yield right of way stop pennant no passing Pentagon five sides school zones and school Crossings Circle railroad crossing ahead crossb X actual railroad crossing Shield rout marker railroad railroad crossing stop signs mean you must come to a Full Stop behind the stop sign at the crosswalk or stop line if the view of the cross street is blocked slowly move forward to determine when it is safe to proceed if no signs or markings exist slow down and stop if necessary at the point nearest the intersection where there is a view of approaching traffic on the through roadway give right of way to pedestrians and to any cross traffic before moving forward at a four-way stop wait for other vehicles already in the intersection allow vehicles that reach the intersection before you to go first wait your turn yield signs mean the same as stop signs except you may proceed without coming to a full stop if it is safe to do so you must slow down upon approaching the intersection get the right of way to pedestrians and through traffic yield the right of way to drivers already on the highway check in all directions for cross traffic before entering the intersection to avoid a collision yield the right of way to Vehicles making a U-turn from an intersection you must yield the right of way to any police vehicle fire engine ambulance or other emergency vehicle using a siren and red lights drive to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicles have passed however never stop in an intersection regulatory signs are rectangular and have a white background they inform you of traffic laws and regulations you must obey these signs warning signs are yellow diamond shaped with black letters and symbols they tell the driver there are special conditions or hazards ahead railroad crossing signs warn drivers of the need to slow down and possibly stop for a train the crossbuck x marks the actual location of the train tracks drivers should look both ways When approaching the crossing and always stay clear of the tracks when a train is approaching route signs and markers are usually shaped like a shield but there are different shapes and colors these signs show us interstate and State Route numbers construction and maintenance signs are used to notify drivers of possible danger in or near work areas most signs used in Highway and Street work areas are diamond shaped cones drums and barricades are used to alert you and to guide you safely through work areas for night work they may be equipped with warning lights when used drivers must slow down and follow the direction of the posted signs and any construction flaggers who may be present violations in work zones result in increased traffic fines signals traffic signals control traffic at intersections combinations of traffic and pedestrian signals signs pavement markings and other traffic control devices may be used in some situations when traffic control lights are not working drivers must come to a full stop before proceeding to the intersection after yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles that have already stopped or are in the intersection drivers May proceed with caution a red light means stop drivers must come to a complete stop before they reach the intersection stop your vehicle behind the crosswalk or stop line if there is no stop line or crosswalk stop before entering the intersection remain stopped until the light turns green we not prohibited by signs a right turn may be made on a red light after coming to A complete stop signal for a right turn then turn when motor and pedestrian traffic is clear and it is safe to proceed a yellow light means caution a steady yellow light is a warning that the light will be turning red If a driver has not entered the intersection they must stop if they are already in the intersection they should continue moving and clear it safely do not speed up to beat the light a green light means drivers may go straight ahead turn right or turn left unless a sign forbids the turn a flashing red light means that drivers must come to a Full Stop they may go only when the road is clear and they have the right of way the signal has the same meaning as a stop sign a flashing yellow light means drivers May proceed with caution a red arrow means drivers cannot make the movement shown by the arrow the red arrow may be shown alone or with another signal unless entering the intersection to make a movement Allowed by another signal drivers facing a red arrow must stop a yellow arrow means the signal is going to change to red and warns drivers to clear the intersection a flashing yellow arrow means drivers must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians they may complete the turn when it is safe to do so a green arrow means drivers may go in the direction shown by the arrow but they must yield to pedestrians by icles and traffic already in the intersection when a green turn arrow is showing the turn is protected from other traffic drivers may make a left turn at a red light only when you are turning from a one-way Street onto another one-way street that has traffic moving to the left drivers must signal come to a complete stop and yield right upway to pedestrians and all other traffic that is moving as directed by the signal drivers may make these turns unless a sign Arrow signal or police officer directs them not to turn pedestrian Crossing pedestrians Crossing at an intersection must also obey traffic signals a red light means do not cross unless a pedestrian signal or police officer directs otherwise a yellow light means caution it warns that the light is changing from green to Red the purpose of the yellow light is to allow Vehicles already in the intersection to proceed safely pedestrians facing a yellow light must not start across the street unless a crosswalk signal or police officer directs them a green light means pedestrians facing the green light may cross the intersection andless a pedestrian signal or police officer directs otherwise pedestrians facing a green turn arrow are not to cross unless a pedestrian signal or police officer allows them to do so if a crosswalk is marked pedestrians are to use the marked area walk and don&amp;#39;t walk signals walk SL don&amp;#39;t walk signals are special stop and go lights for pedestrians if these signals are in place pedestrians are to obey them this may also be indicated by a lighted pedestrian figure or hand symbol in the signal walk or walking person symbol if illuminated it means pedestrians facing the signal May proceed to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal and must be given the right upway by the drivers of all vehicles don&amp;#39;t walk wait or appraised hand symbol if illuminated flashing and accompanied by countdown timer pedestrians May proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal but must complete the crossing before the countdown time gets to zero don&amp;#39;t walk while the don&amp;#39;t walk or waight indication or an upraised hand symbol is illuminated and flashing but is not accompanied by a countdown timer a pedestrian may not proceed across the roadway a pedestrian who entered the roadway lawfully may continue to cross the roadway but must proceed to a curb sidewalk safety zone if one is provided or other place of safety before the don&amp;#39;t walk or waight indication and or upraised hand symbol is illuminated and steady don&amp;#39;t walk while the don&amp;#39;t walk or wait indication or an upraised hand symbol is illuminated and steady a pedestrian may not proceed to cross the roadway a pedestrian who entered the roadway lawfully may continue to cross the roadway but must proceed to a curb sidewalk safety zone if one is provided or other place of safety as soon as possible both drivers and pedestrians are responsible for safe use of our roadways drivers should always be prepared to yield to pedestrians Highway markings like Signs Highway markings warn regulate and inform markings are white and yellow and each each type of line has a special meaning broken or dashed white lines are used to Mark traffic Lanes on roads which have more than one lanane moving in the same direction you should drive Within These lanes and not straddle the lines passing is permitted when it is safe to do so see picture a below solid white lines are used in several ways when solid white line separate Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction do not change lanes or pass a solid white line is also used to Mark the edge of the highway as well as the boundary between a travel Lane and a highway shoulder yellow lines separate Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions broken or dashed yellow lines mean you may pass when it is safe to do so c b solid yellow lines indicate that you are not to cross over or pass a solid yellow line is also used to Mark the left Edge on multi-lane divided highways double yellow lines mean you cannot passive the lines on your side are solid see picture c b c crosswalk lines are marked by solid white lines or various patterns Vehicles should always be stopped before the crosswalk at some intersections especially in small towns or residential areas crosswalks may not be marked drivers still must yield to pedestrians in the intersection Center turn lane stop lines are the wide white lines painted across a traffic lane where you must stop before you enter the intersection you should be able to see traffic coming from all directions dotted White Lines May either indicate an extension of a lane line through an intersection or may indicate exiton Lanes on a freeway center lanes for left turns appear on many streets and roads most are marked on each side by solid yellow and broken yellow lines drivers may cross these lines only to make a left turn onto or from the highway these are not travel lanes and may not be used for passing drivers may not travel more than 200 ft in a center turn lane before making a leftand turn and they may not travel more than 50 ft in a center lane after making a left hand turn onto the highway before merging with traffic per NRS 480 4 b. 2233 railroad crossings traffic control systems for railroad crossings may include signals signs lights and markings when drivers see the round Railway crossing sign they should slow down be ready to stop and remember to look both ways even if there is no stop sign or signal that a train is coming if there is a stop sign at the Crossing drivers must stop if a train is coming drivers must stop at least 15 ft from the tracks even if there is no stop signal and no train is coming passenger buses and trucks carrying flammable or dangerous materials must stop do not shift gears while crossing the tracks If a driver is stopped at a Crossing where there is more than one set of tracks they must wait until there is a clear view in both directions before starting across trains cannot stop in time to miss cars it is difficult to accurately judge the speed of a moving train a crossbuck sign indicates the location of a train crossing and means drivers must yield to trains if a gate is lower you may not proceed around it even if a train is not visible if the signal lights are flashing drivers must stop they may proceed if no train is visible or it is safe to cross If a driver gets stuck on the tracks they should leave the vehicle immediately locate the blue emergency notification system sign at the railroad crossing and notify the railroad and local law enforcement never park within 50 ft of the nearest rail of a railroad school areas traffic controls and school zones may include a combination of signs signals markings and school crossing guards violating the direction of a school crossing guard is a misdemeanor in Nevada if a crossing guard is present in a school zone crosswalk motorists must wait until the guard is completely out of the crosswalk before proceeding in school zones the speed limit is either 15 or 25 mph these speed limits are in effect on school days from a half hour before school begins to a half hour after school ends unless otherwise posted some areas may use flashing yellow lights to tell drivers when the speed limit is in effect effect these lights may be turned off during our students are actually in classes if so the speed limit then reverts to that posted for non-school hours signs and signals clearly show these speed limits and either designate the hours when the speed limit is in effect or state that the speed limit is in effect when children are present Nevada law prohibits the operator of a vehicle from making a U-turn in a school zone except when there are no children present it is a day when no school is in session on school days from half an hour after schools ends to a half hour before the next school session begins or when the science flashlights designate that the school zone is currently not in effect slow down and watch for children rof way rof way rules help traffic move smoothly through intersections they emphasize courtesy common sense and cooperation failure to yield the right of way is the leading cause of crashes in Nevada generally right of way means the right of one vehicle to go before another one the term also applies to pedestrians and bicycle Riders Nevada law does not give anyone the right of way it only says who must yield even when you may legally have the right of way you must do everything possible to avoid a crash at an intersection where there are no traffic signs or signals the vehicle on your right should usually go first if you have the right of way and others yield it to you proceed through the intersection with caution a vehicle already in the intersection has the right of way over others just getting there a vehicle going straight ahead that is already in the intersection has the right of way over one turning left after yielding and properly signaling the vehicle turning left then has the right of way Vehicles entering a main road from a minor road Private Road or drive way must yield the right of way to all traffic on the main road and to pedestrians other right of-way rules are the right of way must be given to emergency vehicles approaching from any Direction when they are sounding a siren or using their flashing lights you must immediately drive to the right side of the road clear of any intersection and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed at a four-way stop the driver reaching the intersection first gets to go first after stopping complet completely when entering a freeway yield the right upway to traffic on the freeway you may enter only when it is safe to do so yield right upway to bicyclists riding on a bike path or Lane yield to funeral processions and let the vehicles with headlights onass as a group pedestrian right of way pedestrians and crosswalks and at intersections have the right of way over Vehicles although pedestrians have the right of way in a crosswalk and at intersections Vehicles don&amp;#39;t always stop before pedestrians step off the curb they should make certain cars in both directions have stopped don&amp;#39;t put yourself or anyone else in the position for a potential crash a person who is blind or visually impaired on foot and using a guide dog or other service animal or carrying a white cane or walking stick has the right of way on a highway Street or Road in this state a driver must yield the right of way come to a full stop if necessary and take precautions before proceeding to avoid a crash or injury NRS 484 b290 see chapter 6 sharing the road for more information on pedestrian safety controlling speed Nevada has a basic rule for driving at a reasonable or proper speed this means that an addition to any posted speed limits drivers must consider the amount Mountain type of traffic the weather and the distance you can see the condition of the road surface that is whether it is dry wet icy or snow covered the type of Road whether it is flat and straight or Steep and curvy whether it is wide or narrow it also means that drivers are never to drive at a speed that endangers you or anyone else depending on conditions the safe speed may be considerably less than the posted speed limit examples of speed limits in Nevada 15 mph school zones 25 mph business and residential areas and school zones 35 mph 45 mph reduced speed areas going into towns 55 mph 65 mph Urban freeways rural highways 7 plus mph rural Interstate freeways remember speed limits are set for normal driving conditions when bad weather makes it hard to see or makes the road slick drivers need to adjust their Speed most people who speed do so to save time let&amp;#39;s look at how much or how little time is actually saved to travel 5 miles at 70 mph takes 4 minutes 17 seconds saving over 60 MPH equals 43 seconds at 60 MPH takes 5 minutes savings over 55 mph equals 27 seconds at 55 mph takes 5 minutes 27 seconds to travel 15 miles at 70 mph takes 12 minutes 51 seconds savings over 60 MPH equals 2 minutes 9 seconds seconds at 60 MPH takes 15 minutes savings over 55 mph equals 1 minute 22 seconds at 55 mph takes 16 minutes 22 seconds the next time a driver wants to speed they should ask why am I in a hurry does it really matter is it worth endangering myself and others and consider if drivers are stopped and given a ticket it will cost them both time and money freeway driving freeways are usually the safest roads access is limited traffic moves in the same direction without stops and there are no intersections sharp curves traffic signals or railroad crossings even so drivers need good driving knowledge skills and attitudes to get to their destination safely before driver start they should plan their route if you&amp;#39;re unsure of how to get where you&amp;#39;re going reference a map before driving know the entrances and exits and check the gas gauge entering a freeway drivers should use the on-ramp when you enter the freeway signs will say do not enter and wrong way if they have made a mistake using the merge or acceleration Lane look for an opening in traffic use your turn signal and accelerate to or near the speed of freeway traffic do not stop before merging unless necessary a stop can mean a slow and dangerous start into fast moving traffic and can affect traffic behind the driver as you enter from emerging Lane you must yield to traffic already on the freeway if you are already traveling on the freeway watch for merging traffic and adjust your speed to allow for safe and smooth merges driving speeds are frequently faster on freeways than on other highways even though they may have the same posted speed limit this is because there are fewer stop andg go situations stay with the flow of traffic freeways have several Lanes in each Direction on these roads drivers should leave the extreme left lane for faster traffic remember Lane hopping is always dangerous annoys other drivers increases the risk of a crash and seldom saves time stay alert be prepared for rapid changes in road conditions and traffic flow look ahead much farther down the road at least 20 to 30 seconds watch traffic all around the vehicle be aware of other drivers who are changing lanes passing or slowing down use mirrors and quickly look over your shoulder to check your vehicle&amp;#39;s blind spot before changing lanes use turn signals to let other drivers know where your vehicle is going and watch for signals from other vehicles ramp meters if a a freeway entrance is equipped with ramp meters and they are switched on you must pull up to the stop line and stop at a red light be alert the signal will change more rapidly than a signal at an intersection wait for the green light and finally when the light turns green proceed along the ramp and merge onto the freeway safely some freeway entrance ramps have more than one travel Lane and each lane is controlled by its own ramp meter motorists are encouraged to use both lanes and abide by the ramp meter signal controlling their lane of travel some metered freeway ramps have high occupancy vehicle H bypass Lanes also known as carpool lanes these lanes are marked with a diamond on the pavement and are not metered if you are in a carpool of two or more people you may use the H ramp meter bypass lane without stopping active traffic management signs Lane use control signals these signals allow Lanes to be used by traffic from different directions at different times drivers must also follow all other traffic signs and signals that apply a down Green Arrow with open means drivers are allowed to drive the posted speed limit in the lane below the Green Arrow a yellow x with caution means drivers can use the lane under the yellow X there could be slow traffic or potential debris in the lane so drivers should exercise caution a yellow x with merge means the lane is ending and the driver should prepare to safely merge into another open Lane a red X with closed means drivers cannot drive in the lane Under the Red X there could be many reasons for the lane closure for the driver&amp;#39;s safety and the safety of others do not drive in this Lane drivers must safely merge into another open Lane overhead freeway signals in the example on the next page starting at the bottom of the figure signals display that the speed limit has been reduced due to a crash ahead as a driver gets closer to the crash the signals will provide updated information regarding lane closures and reduced speed limits once drivers pass the crash the signals indicate all lanes are once again open these signals will be used any time there are lane closures or reduced speed limits due to construction debris a crash or any other reason that becomes necessary High occupancy vehicle Lanes High occupancy vehicle H lanes are one or more Lanes of a roadway that have restrictions on use to encourage ride sharing the goal of H Lanes is to provide an incentive to use ride sharing and public transportation remove congestion from normal Lanes of travel and improve overall traffic operations rules of HOV lanes two plus persons per vehicle hours vary see regulatory signs for each segment motorcycles are eligible emergency vehicles responding to an emergency are eligible vehicles with more than two axles or vehicle trailer combinations are not eligible H carpool lane Highway markings for carpool lanes there will be specific locations to enter or exit the carpool lane a double solid white line means that cannot cross the lines to enter or exit the carpool lane you can enter or exit the carpool lane where there is a broken white line exiting a freeway most freeway exits have a special Lane for drivers to use before you reach the exit ramp avoid slowing down on the freeway itself wait until you are in the deceleration Lane then slow down gradually until your speed matches the posted exit ramp speed look ahead for signs for the exit you want and the lane you need to use check in front behind and to the side for traffic signal and move into the proper lane a mile or more before the exit most exits are numbered to help you quickly spot the one you want to take these numbers are also usually listed on the major freeway signs if you miss the exit ramp never turn around or back up go to the next exit get back on the freeway in the opposite direction and return to the exit anti-ock braking systems ABS stands for anti-lock braking system anti-ock brakes prevent skitting and allow drivers to steer during an emergency braking situation you can find out whether your car has abs by looking for an illuminated ABS symbol on the dashboard right after starting the engine checking the owner&amp;#39;s manual or asking the dealer you will know your abs is not working if the ABS symbol stays lighted on the dashboard long after the car has started the conventional brakes will continue to work even when the ABS does not if this happens follow the traditional lessons for emergency breaking or stopping situations there are two types of ABS four-wheel abs and rear wheel ABS it is easy to use four-wheel ABS once drivers know how in simple terms all drivers must do is break and steer push the brake pedal down hard hold it down firmly and steer in the direction you want the car to go many drivers have been instructed that the correct way to stop in an emergency situation where traction is lost and the vehicle slides is to pump the brakes while this may be correct with conventional brakes it&amp;#39;s different with four-wheel ABS in an emergency situation ABS pumps the brakes automatically at a much faster rate than the driver ever could four-wheel ABS works like this whenever the vehicle&amp;#39;s computer detects that one or more wheels are locking ABS begins to pump the brakes to avoid locking the driver needs to press hard on the brake pedal hold it down and steer out of danger drivers should not turn the steering wheel hard or Jerk It In One Direction jerking the wheel too far can cause the vehicle to end up in the emergency stopping lane or on the shoulder of the road drivers should maintain control by steering where you want to go check that traffic is clear when you decide where to steer steer back into the original Lane as soon as the hazard is cleared rear wheel anti-ock brakes are found only on some light trucks they prevent the rear wheels from locking up so the back end of the vehicle does not skid sideways however the front wheels can still lock up and cause the driver to lose steering control if this happens you should let up on the brake pedal just enough to allow the front wheels to start roll rolling again to regain steering control drivers should be aware that removing steady pressure from the brake pedal or pumping the brakes will disengage or turn off the ABS stopping the ability to judge how much time and space you need to stop your vehicle is a major part of safe driving the rear end collision is the number one crash type on Nevada streets and highways your stopping distance depends upon many factors such as the type and weight of the vehicle you are driving your speed the condition of the Tires and Brakes the road surface your reaction time how alert or how tired you are weather conditions to stop your vehicle three things must occur you have to see and understand the reason for stopping perception your brain has to send a message telling your foot to step on the brake pedal reaction your foot has to move to the brake pedal and push down these three things together are called perception and reaction distance the amount of time it takes from the time you see that you need to stop until you step on the brakes is called Reaction Time Reaction Time increases as driving decisions become more complex or when unexpected events occur highway safety studies show normal reaction times are 2 to 2.5 seconds stopping your vehicle also involves braking time and distance braking time is how much time it takes for the brakes and friction between the road and tires to stop your vehicle braking distance is how far your vehicle travels during this time the most important point for any driver to remember is that if you double your speed say from 30 mph to 60 m per hour your braking distance does not become twice as long it becomes four times as long stopping distances on a wet Highway maybe more than double those on dry pavement be especially careful during the first rain of a season because the mixture of oil and water on pavement is very dangerous stopping distances on packed snow and ice are greatly increased for example if you were going 30 mph your stopping distance on Ice would be 373 ft well over the length of a football field most cars will begin to lose traction and hydroplane between speeds of 35 and 55 mph in heavy rainfall when this happens you lose control of your vehicle slow down stopping distance and time for a typical passenger car with perfect four-wheel brakes dry pavement level Road 2.5 second Reaction Time 127 ft 4.40 seconds 296 ft 5.14 seconds 278 ft 5.90 seconds 65 ons 494 ft mph perception and reaction distance breaking distance 7.86 seconds Defensive Driving tips giving yourself time and space to stop is easier if you use these Defensive Driving guidelines look ahead at least 12 seconds this means at a minimum you look ahead to where your vehicle will be 12 seconds from now to figure how far this is choose a fixed object in front of you and begin counting 1,1 1,2 Etc until the front of your vehicle passes the object if you have not reached 102 you need to be looking farther ahead for example as at 30 mph you should see a little over a block ahead the 12-second rule allows you to watch traffic patterns and react to changes when you are driving at freeway speeds you need to look ahead at least 20 to 30 seconds stay behind at least 2 seconds if you are driving 40 mph or less stay at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you this is a minimum following distance most driving instructors recommend up to 4 seconds to figure this start counting 1,1 when the rear of a vehicle ahead passes a fixed Point such as a sign if you reach the sign before you have counted 1,2 you are following too closely remember the 2C rule is a minimum following distance as your speed increases so does the time and distance required for you to stop for example if you are traveling at 55 m per hour you would need almost 7 Seconds to stop with perfect brakes and ideal road conditions so at highway speeds or at any speed when streets and roads are slippery and visibility is reduced allow a safe distance between you and the next vehicle give yourself room to maneuver in traffic this involves the speed you are traveling and your lane position you want to be between the clusters of vehicles in front of and behind you you also want to choose a lane position that allows you the most options for movement intersections When approaching an intersection it is important to look in all directions you should look left right and left again just before entering the intersection cell phones and texting the use of a cellular phone or other handheld Wireless Communications device to engage in voice Communications is prohibited unless the device is used 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 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 what to do if you are stopped by law enforcement moving violations are the most common reason a vehicle is stopped by law enforcement some examples include speeding offenses failure to stop at a light or sign failure to use a signal or failure to drive within the marked Lanes courtesy and safety concerns are other reasons an officer might stop your car it is not uncommon for a driver to be in violation of the law without knowing it what should you do when you see red lights flashing in the rearview mirror pull over and stop drivers who are stopped by law enforcement officers are encouraged to follow these instructions stop your vehicle as far out of the lane of traffic as possible stay in your vehicle if you are stopped at night turn on the interior light good lighting assists good communication if you leave the vehicle you subject yourself and the officer to Danger from nearby traffic keep your hands in plain view at all times pref ly on the steering wheel and refrain from making any sudden movements wait for the officer to request your license registration and evidence of insurance officers are trained to ask for identification first and provide an explanation of why the driver was stopped second provide the documents requested then give the officer a chance to explain why you were stopped this will speed up the process remember in most cases the officer is in uniform and is displaying a badge and name tag you have the advantage of knowing with whom you are dealing the officer does not extend the courtesy by presenting the requested paperwork promptly and without an argument don&amp;#39;t argue the citation with the officer if you think that the citation was wrongly issued the proper procedure is to request a hearing through the court system or attend the hearing for which you receive notification roundabouts a roundabout is a large cir irular area in the middle of an intersection meant to control the right of way of vehicles it is a traffic management tool that moves traffic through an intersection without the aid of traffic signals entering traffic must yield the right upway to the traffic circulating within the roundabout all traffic moves in One Direction around the roundabout counterclockwise how the drive an a roundabout as you approach choose which lane to use as you would for any other intersection ction use the left lane to turn left complete a u-t turn or to go straight use the right lane to turn right or to go straight yield those in the roundabout have the right of way wait for a gap in the traffic decrease your speed to travel with the traffic already in the roundabout use your right turn signal when exiting trucks drive on the circulatory roadway the exception is large commercial trucks and trailers which are permitted to use the truck apron provided around the center Island to negotiate the tight turning radius they drive usually with just the rear wheels on the raised pavement of the TRU apron to navigate more easily which are permitted to use the truck apron provided around the center Island to negotiate the tight turning radius they drive usually cars should not use the truck apron bicyclist if comfortable riding in traffic take the lane and circulate with the vehicles making sure to yield to traffic in the circle when entering ride at the speed of traffic in the roundabout to discourage cars from wanting to pass use hand signals when exiting the roundabout if you are unsure about using the roundabout Dismount and walk your bike in the designated crosswalks pedestrians always stay in the designated crosswalks never cross to the central island watch for cars all pedestrians have the right of way but always pay attention signaling turning lane changes and passing signaling using signals to tell others that you are going to change lanes turn slow down stop or park is not just common courtesy it is also the law most vehicles have turned signal lights and and brake lights as required equipment hand and arm signals can also be used if the turn signals or brake lights on your car are temporarily out of order you need to use the following hand signals left turn extend left arm horizontally out of open window right turn extend left arm with elbow bent upward at about a 90° angle slowing or stop extend left arm downward with palm of hand to the rear turning left right stopping turn turn or slowing abruptly to make safe and legal turns drivers must make sure the vehicle is in the correct Lane well ahead of time look ahead behind and to each side of your vehicle be aware of other drivers and pedestrians signal your turn at least 100 ft ahead about 10 car lengths on city streets or 300 ft 30 car lengths on open highways watch for and obey traffic signals signs and pavement markings that direct your movement allow time and space to make your turn safely slow down yield the RightWay to pedestrians and other traffic steer through the turn and accelerate to the speed of traffic be sure the turn signal is off after you enter the flow of traffic when turning right you must be in the extreme right hand travel lane or a lane designated for right turns if a single Lane is provided to be used only for turning you may only enter the lane if you are making a right turn and may not travel through an intersection while driving in the right turn lane turn into the right hand lane of the roadway you are entering or the lane designated for the turn if you then need to change lanes signal and proceed carefully to the next Lane when you are well away from the intersection when turning left keep your whe Wheels pointed straight ahead until you begin to actually complete the turn on a two-way Road use the lane just to the right of the center line and complete the turn into the traffic lane closest to you going in your intended direction do not attempt to change lanes until you can do so safely Lane changes when you want to change lanes use your rear and side view mirrors too check traffic signal ahead 100 ft 10 car lengths on city streets or 300 ft 30 car lengths on highways or freeways before changing lanes check blind spots by looking over your shoulder and change lanes when traffic is clear do not change lanes in an intersection u-turns in Nevada u-turns are generally allowed on any road when they can be made safely legal u-turns a U-turn is turning your vehicle around in the street or intersection to go back the way you came to make a U-turn signal and use the far left lane or the center left turn lane you may make a legal U-turn across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal in a residential district when a traffic sign light or traffic signal light protects you from approaching vehicles at an intersection on a green traffic signal light or Green Arrow unless at no u-turn sign is posted on a divided highway only if an opening is provided in the center divider illegal u-turns never make a u-turn at or on a railroad crossing on a divided highway by crossing a dividing section curb strip of land or two sets of double yellow lines where you cannot see clearly 200 ft in each Direction because of a curve Hill rain fog or other reason where a no u-turn sign is posted when other vehicles may hit you on a one-way Street in front of a fire station never use a fire station driveway to turn your vehicle around in business districts areas with churches Apartments multif family housing units and public buildings are also considered to be business districts turn only at an intersection unless a sign prohibits it or where openings are provided for turns near a grade where there is less than 500 ft of visibility in both directions you should also be aware that local authorities and the Nevada Department of Transportation May prohibit u-turns at any location within their respective jurisdictions Nevada law prohibits the operator of a vehicle from making a uturn in a school zone except when there are no children present it is a day when no school is in session on school days from half an hour after schools ends to a half hour before the next school session begins or when the signs SL lights designate that the school zone is currently not in effect passing another vehicle safe passing rules depend on the type of street or Highway you are using however you should never exceed the speed limit to pass and you may never use the shoulder of the road to pass passing is not safe on two lane roads on two lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions you may pass on the left only when you can see clearly ahead and there is no immediate oncoming traffic there is a broken yellow line on the highway or when the broken yellow line is in your lane and it is safe to do so when passing on a two lane road turn your left signal light on 100 ft ahead in business or residential areas or 300 UND ft ahead in other areas after you have passed pull back into your lane when you can see the vehicle you passed in your rear view mirror you must not pass on a two-lane road when coming to a curve or the top of a hill where you cannot see far enough ahead to be sure it is safe out or within 100 ft of a Street crossing out or within 100 ft of a railroad crossing where there is a double solid yellow line on the highway and where signs prohibit passing when another vehicle comes up behind yours and signals to pass move to the right in your travel Lane and let it pass never speed up when another vehicle is passing you on multi-lane streets and highways you may pass Vehicles traveling in the same direction on the left if there are no signs or Highway markings that indicate passing is not allowed and it can be done safely remember to the signal check your mirrors for traffic and look over your shoulder before moving out of your lane never pass to the left of a driver who is making or signaling a left turn while driving on a highway that has two lanes traveling in the same direction it is illegal to travel in the far left lane at a speed that is less than the posted speed limit and you are being overtaken in that same lane from the rear by another vehicle that is traveling at a higher rate of speed this rule does not apply when driving Within in a city or town preparing for a left turn at an intersection directed by law enforcement to drive in the far-left lane operating an authorized emergency vehicle and Performing official duties traffic conditions weather or other hazards make it necessary to use the far left lane overtaking another vehicle traveling in the same direction you may pass on the right if the street or highway is clearly marked for two or more Lanes of traffic traffic moving in the same direction you are but only when passing is safe passing on the right is very dangerous if the other driver does not see you and decides to change lanes again remember to Signal check your mirrors and look over your shoulder to check your blind spots before you change lanes never pass on the right when doing so would result in driving off the paved portion of the highway passing bicyclists when passing a cyclist a motor must move into the lane to the left if more than one lane for traffic in the same direction exists and doing so is reasonably safe if an adjacent Lane does not exist pass to the left of the bicycle at a safe distance which must be at least 3 ft the motorist may not move back to the right until the vehicle is safely clear of the bicycle traveling in a marked bicycle lane is prohibited passing parked Vehicles if you were driving past parked vehicles stay alert watch for any sign that a vehicle may be pulling out in front of you such as turn signal is on white backup lights are on red brake lights are on exhaust is coming from the tailpipe watch for pedestrians bicyclists or skateboarders trying to cross between parked cars watch for vehicle doors opening in front of or beside you parking here are some general rules about parking safely and legally whenever you park and leave your vehicle turn off the engine and set the parking emergency Brak before opening your door to get out look carefully for bicycles and other vehicles be sure you have your keys then lock your vehicle your vehicle should face in the direction that normal traffic flows the legal parking position is with the front and rear wheels within 18 in of the curb your vehicle should be visible for 200 ft about 20 car lengths in each Direction when a roadway has no curb or other barrier and there are no other signs or markings giving instruction you should Park parallel to the road if you must stop on a highway park with all four wheels well off the pavement if possible leave enough space for other vehicles to pass safely use your parking lights or four-way flasher if visibility is poor or if it is between sunset and sunrise when you have to use emergency parking areas on highways and freeways always use your four-way flashers or parking lights steering wheel locking device never turn your vehicle&amp;#39;s ignition to the lock position while it is still in motion this will cause the steering to lock if you try to turn the steering wheel and you will lose control of your vehicle colored curb markings colored curb markings mean that parking is controlled as follows white usually indicates you are allowed a very short stop only to take on or let off passengers or to drop mail in a mailbox green allows you to park for a limited time the amount of time is usually shown on a sign yellow means a loading zone and rules depend on local laws red means no stopping standing or parking local laws apply blue design at handicapped parking areas parallel parking parallel parking areas are still common in many Nevada communities parallel parking is a driving skill that requires both patience and practice here is how to park when there is only one space open between two cars this guide is for parking on the right side of the road use the opposite actions for parking on the left side of the road as you approach the the parking space check the traffic beside and behind you if the driver behind you is far enough away to stop or move around you safely use your turn signal to show you are preparing to park make sure the space is big enough for your vehicle about 5 ft longer than your car pull up beside the car parked immediately in front of your chosen space your car should be about two or 3 ft away from the one beside you and your rear bumpers should be lined up across from each other see picture a shift to reverse check your mirrors and look over your shoulder for traffic behind and beside you then slowly back up turning the steering wheel all the way to the right see picture B when the back of your front seat is in line with the rear bumper of the car you are parking behind straighten the wheels by steering smoothly and quickly to the left C picture C keep your speed slow if you do not straighten your front wheels your right rear wheel will hit the curb if you turn your steering wheel too far to the left your right front fender may hit the car you are parking behind continue to back up slowly until your front fender just clears the other car&amp;#39;s left bumper looking over your right shoulder back slowly turning the steering wheel to the left and stopping before your car touches the vehicle behind you shift to drive move slowly forward turn your steering wheel to the right to straighten the wheels and Center your car in the space you should be about 18 in from the curb see picture D when you are correctly positioned stop shift to park in an automatic transmission car or first gear or reverse in a manual transmission car and set the parking brake parking on a hill when parking on a hill turn your front tires so that if your vehicle should start to roll it will move away from traffic or into the curb when your vehicle is headed downhill turn turn your front tires toward or into the curb or Road shoulder when headed uphill and there is a curb turn your front tires away from the curb when headed uphill and there is no curb turn your front tires toward the road shoulder always set your parking brake downhill uphill uphill with curb without curb turn turn turn wheels wheels wheels to curb from Curb to right no parking allowed you may not park your car in any of the following places NRS 484b Point 450 on a sidewalk in front of a public or private driveway within an intersection within 15 ft of a fire hydrant in a place where parallel parking is permitted or 20 ft of a fire hydrant if angle parking is permitted on a crosswalk or within 20 ft of a crosswalk Within 30t ft of a traffic control signal at the side of a highway within 50 ft of the nearest rail of a railroad within 20 ft of a driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a highway opposite the entrance to any fire station within 75 ft of that entrance next to or opposite any Highway construction zone next to any vehicle already parked on the side of the roadway double parking on any Bridge or other elevated structure or within a highway tunnel in a space reserved for the handicapped unless you have the special license plate or window placard that entitles you to use the space wherever parking is prohibited by signs or curb markings within a bicycle lane unless your vehicle is disabled in an emergency if you have car trouble move to the shoulder or emergency stopping area as soon as you safely can turn on your four-way flashers to warn other traffic if possible it is better to stay in or near your car on the far side from passing traffic walking along a freeway is dangerous if you stay with your car a Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper will stop to help you do not stop on a freeway except for an emergency International symbol of access this symbol that appears on reserved parking signs placards and license plates is the International symbol of access for persons with disabilities parking spaces marked with this symbol may only be used when the person to whom the valid disabled placard or license plate was issued is either operating or being transported in the vehicle it is illegal for anyone else to park in spaces marked by the symbol the minimum fine for doing so is $250 courtesy within the community if you are an individual who has been granted a placard for the purpose of of occupying parking spaces marked with the international symbol of access please be mindful of spaces with loading zones these parking spaces may be needed by individuals with a higher degree of impairment who require the assistance of Machinery such as lifts to exit and enter their vehicle whenever feasible please practice Civility and use these parking spaces as little as possible Advanced Driver assistance systems Advanced dri driver assistance systems Adas are becoming increasingly common these Technologies assist the driver but do not drive a vehicle by themselves they are designed to enhance the safe operation of the vehicle by helping drivers with certain tasks EG staying in the lane avoiding crashes reducing blind spots and maintaining a safe space cushion vehicle warning systems technologies the primary purpose of these Technologies is to provide warnings to the driver in specific circumstances vehicle warning systems technologies notify the driver with a warning by sound light or vibration that a crash is about to occur or it provides an alert that there is a problem or malfunction most of these Technologies are passive meaning they warn the driver of a potential issue but do not automatically prevent a problem or crash the driver may need to make changes to the operation of the the vehicle to prevent a problem or crash backup warning when the driver shifts into reverse sensor scan the area behind the vehicle the backup warning will alert the driver through sounds vibration or both if there is an object behind the vehicle the driver should not become complacent and dependent on the backup warning the driver should safely Monitor and maneuver their vehicle during backing these include checking side mirrors rear view mirror over the shoulder head checks and cameras if equipped blind spot Monitor and warning blind spot monitors and warnings will warn the driver of other Vehicles driving in their blind spots through display of a symbol sound or vibration they may provide additional warnings if the driver uses their turn signal when there are other vehicles in another Lane the warnings provided by the blind spot monitor can be activated when making a lane change the driver should always check their mirrors and look over their shoulders before changing lanes camera Technologies camera based sensors help drivers and vehicles have a greater awareness of their surroundings making roads safer for drivers passengers and pedestrians rear camera engaging when the driver shifts into reverse the rear camera activates to show the area behind the vehicle depending on the vehicle the display screen may be found found on the center console in the rear viiew mirror in the sun visor or in other locations the driver should not become complacent and dependent on rear cameras the driver must safely Monitor and maneuver their vehicle during backing Maneuvers these include checking side mirrors rear view mirrors over the shoulders head checks and cameras if equipped side view camera side view cameras show the driver an expanded view of a lane beside the vehicle when the driver uses their turn signal or when the driver activates the feature manually this feature has similar uses to Blind Spot monitors the feature shows the driver a video view of what is next to or coming up alongside the vehicle cew cameras should be used in conjunction with traditional mirrors and head checks checking over the shoulders some newer Vehicles may be equipped with side view cameras in place of traditional mirrors surround view monitor or round view monitor monitor system these systems help drivers Park more easily by showing the vehicle&amp;#39;s surroundings through a virtual bird&amp;#39;s eye view above the vehicle and show a moving image on their vehicle&amp;#39;s display monitor along with parking lot Lane markings curbs and adjacent Vehicles some systems reinforce the visual information with audio warnings if the driver is too close to an obstacle in most Vehicles One camera is in the middle of the front bumper with two more cameras looking down from the side view mirror mirors along the side of the vehicle surround view monitor or round view monitoring should be used in conjunction with traditional mirrors and head checks checking over the shoulders curve speed warning these systems help the driver maintain a safe speed When approaching a curve or exit the vehicle will alert the driver through sound vibration or both that they are approaching a curve or exit at an unsafe speed the driver should not become complacent and dependent on curve speed warning the driver should maintain a safe speed while driving and approaching curves or exits detection Technologies these systems alert the driver when a bicycle pedestrian or slow-moving or stationary obstacle has been detected while driving at low speeds generally around 25 mph some systems can only detect bicyclists pedestrians or obstacles when traveling directly in front of the vehicle and when moving in the same direction some versions of obstacle detection will apply the vehicle&amp;#39;s brakes automatically drivers should read the owner&amp;#39;s manual so they understand how they will be warned if the system detects a bicyclist pedestrian or obstacle the driver may be alerted by beeps or the dashboard display the beeps may become faster as the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle a collision may be imminent when the beeps become continuous the driver should not depend on bicycle pedestrian or obstacle detection the driver should be aware of their surroundings and check for bicyclists pedestrians and obstacles regularly especially in urban areas forward Collision Warning Systems these systems warn drivers of impending collisions with slower moving or stationary vehicles or other objects ahead of the vehicle so the driver can break or swerve in time the warning system alone will not automatically break for the driver forward Collision warning scans the road ahead while driving high-speed alert high-speed alerts will sound if the driver is speeding helping drivers maintain a safe driving speed lane departure warning device these devices warn a driver when they are drifting out of their Lane using visual vibratory or sound warnings this feature can help alert a driver to steer back to the center of their Lane if they mistakenly drift helping to prevent a crash parking sensors these sensors alert the driver to the position of objects around the vehicle as they Park listen for the rate of the warning sounds a constant tone means the vehicle is too close to an object rear cross traffic alert these systems alert the driver if one or more vehicles are about to enter the vehicle&amp;#39;s backing path driver assistance systems technologies the primary purpose of these Technologies is to perform a component of the driving function in specific circumstances vehicle assistance systems technologies assist drivers in avoiding hazards and crashes some automatically make adjustments to the vehicle and some assist the driver in making adjustments such as braking or steering the driver may still need to make changes to the operation of the vehicle to prevent a problem or crash but the vehicle assists it should be noted that the vehicle Technologies May respond quicker than a human can react if another vehicle or object appears suddenly in front of a vehicle without any warning in the event this happens during a practical driving examination Drive examiners will use their discretion when deciding how such an interaction will be scored driver assistance systems safety critical Technologies safety critical Technologies are technologies that may prevent or reduce the severity of a crash automatic emergency breaking systems or brake assist these systems sense slow or stopped traffic or objects ahead and will urgently apply the brakes if the driver fails to respond drivers should continue to scan the road for hazards and maintain a safe following distance automatic reverse braking these systems apply the brakes if an obstacle is detected while reversing the vehicle if an object is detected when backing up the driver may hear a series of beeps or see visual indicators to alert them if the driver does not react the brakes are immediately applied to help avoid a potential crash Lane keeping assist Lane assistance systems return you to your lane if you drift out of it the driver may receive an alert via a sound flashing light or vibration if the vehicle drifts out of the lane the driver should return to their Lane if they do not act this feature may gently steer the driver into their Lane it is easily canceled by nudging the wheel this feature will not work when Lane lines are faint or covered with snow or dirt left turn crash avoidance monitors traffic when turning left across traffic at low speeds such as at a traffic light it activates warning sounds or dash lights and automatically applies the brake if the driver is turning left into the path of another vehicle the left turn assist system monitors oncoming traffic when the driver initiates a turn maneuver across the opposite driving lane at low speeds if the Gap in traffic is too small to permit a turn the system prevents the vehicle from moving forward if a crash with an oncoming vehicle is imminent the system will stop the Turning maneuver In Time by initiating an automatic emergency braking maneuver the driver should not depend on left turn crash avoidance the driver should safely scan and monitor the driving environment ahead for hazards and determine when it is safe to turn in front of other traffic driver assistance systems convenience Technologies the Technologies listed below provide conveniences for the driver do not require the applicant to demonstrate a required skill set and are not permitted during the testing process adaptive cruise control ACC increases or decreases speed to maintain a following distance set by the driver Advanced versions can even slow and stop the vehicle in traffic jams and then accelerate aut automatically a driver should accelerate to their set speed and turn on the ACC the driver can tell the ACC how close the driver wants their following distance Gap to be generally short medium or long distances and it is then set to begin working sensors on the vehicle read the road ahead for traffic however the driver is required to remain aware of their surroundings in bad weather and other unsafe driving conditions it is advised not to use ACC automatic parallel parking guides the driver into a parallel parking spot after searching and may find a viable option the driver is still responsible for braking and monitoring the environment the driver can activate the vehicle&amp;#39;s automatic parallel parking sensors when ready to park the system will inform the driver when it is found an appropriate spot to park the driver should follow any prompts provided by the vehicle automatic parallel parking feature these may include pulling in front of the space shifting into reverse and taking hands off the steering wheel the driver is responsible for braking after the vehicle is parked the driver may need to do some slight adjustments to ensure the vehicle is in an optimal position autonomous vehicles autonomous vehicle means a motor vehicle that is equipped with an automated driving system designed to function at a level of driving automation of level three four or five pursuant to the Saj 316 standard the term includes a fully autonomous vehicle for additional information regarding autonomous vehicles SE dmv.nv.gov autonomous HTM NRS 482 .030 autonomous vehicle levels the Society of Automotive Engineers SAE developed a classification system that defines the degree of driving automation a car and its equipment may have to offer the levels range from 0 to 5 0 to 5 and start with vehicles without this technology and end with self-driving Vehicles more information is available at sae.org news2019 1- updates j3016 D automated driving Das graphic special driving conditions a driver&amp;#39;s ability to adjust to different driving conditions is very important drivers also need to recognize when conditions are too dangerous to risk driving at all night driving driving at night is always more difficult and hazardous than daytime driving at night you cannot see as far as soon or as much the glare from oncoming headlights also adds to the difficulty drivers can make night driving safer in these ways always make sure you can stop within the range of your headlights keep your speed in control and within posted speed limits do not look directly into the headlights of oncoming Vehicles look down and to the right side of your lane use the road Edge line or center line for a guide keep your windshield clean inside and out never wear sunglasses when driving at night pedestrians are difficult to see at night be aware headlights are legally required from a half hour after Sunset until a half hour before Sunrise when there is insufficient light whenever persons or vehicles cannot be clearly seen at a distance of 1,000 ft when directed by an official traffic control device it is advisable to use your headlights when driving in rain snow or fog in addition use high beams in Open Country at night change to low beams when you are at least 500 ft before any oncoming vehicles and 300 ft before any vehicle you are following drivers May Flash the headlights to warn a driver ahead you intend to pass keep headlights clean drivers should not drive with just the parking lights on driving in bad weather Nevada&amp;#39;s weather is notoriously unpredictable sudden wind rain and snowstorms create especially hazardous conditions winter driving in many parts of the state means using roads that may be icy or snow packed the most important thing to do when driving in bad weather is slowed down stopping distances on slippery roads may be 2 to 10 times greater than on dry pavement if there is fog or it is raining or snowing drivers will not be able to see as well as they would normally remember that other driver drivers will be having the same difficulties give other drivers plenty of space and pay special attention to the tail lights on vehicles in front of you when driving on snow and ice use all weather radial tires snow tires or chains even properly equipped Vehicles May slide on ice or snow packed roads get the feel of the roadway start out very slowly then gently test your brakes to find out how well you can stop start slowing down long before you come to an intersection or turn keep a safe distance reduce speed there is no such thing as a completely safe speed on snow and ice each city block or stretch of highway may be different depending upon sun shade amount of sanding and other conditions never drive faster than you&amp;#39;d want to in a crash avoid sudden changes in speed or Direction in general gentle braking using a slow light touch and release pattern will allow you to slow down and stop safely however if your vehicle has an anti-lock braking system ABS affirm continuous pressure on the brake pedal is needed to activate the anti-lock feature please refer to your vehicle owner&amp;#39;s manual keep windows and windshield clear allow yourself plenty of extra time to get to your destination studded snow tires may only be used from October 1st through April 30 tires with retractable studs are allowed any time of year but the studs may be extended or engaged only during the dates indicated skidding skidding means your vehicle&amp;#39;s tires have lost traction skidding usually happens on ice or packed snow but it can also occur on wet pavement or gravel roads different types of braking and steering systems as well as vehicles with four-wheel drive or front-wheel drive respond in different ways please consult your vehicle owner&amp;#39;s manual for specific information on skid recovery driving emergencies Safe Handling of driving emergencies such as blowouts brake failure a stuck gas pedal or near misses with other vehicles require special Knowledge and Skills vehicle features and operating procedures vary greatly from one manufacturer to another your vehicle owner&amp;#39;s manual is the best source for information on mechan iCal system failures it is wise to take the time to become familiar with your vehicle safety materials and specific features the following tips may help you deal with some situations in all emergencies stay calm and use common sense brakes fail try pumping the brake pedal if the brakes still do not respond use the emergency parking brake if possible shift to a lower gear to prevent wear on the brakes use a lower gear when you are driving downhill for long stretches never place the vehicle into park wet brakes you should test your brakes after driving through deep water they may pull to one side or not hold at all to dry the brakes put your car in low gear Drive slowly and lightly apply the brakes test them about every 200 ft continuing until breaking action returns to normal windshield wipers fail if the wipers fail in heavy rain or snow slow down lower the window and put your head outside so you can see if possible move your car off the highway to the right and stop a soon as possible accelerator gas pedal sticks quickly press your foot hard against the pedal and release this may free or release the pedal if not shift to neutral apply the brakes pull off the highway to the right if possible and stop never place the vehicle into park headlights fail slow down and pull off the roadway as soon as you can when headlights fail your parking lights turn signals or four-way flashers will usually still work and can be used to guide you safely to the side of the road fire if smoke comes from under the hood slow down pull off the road and turn off the ignition immediately use Extreme Caution when opening the engine Hood if you do not have a chemical fire extinguisher you can smother a fire by using sand or dirt do not use water because burning gasoline will float on water and spread the fire if you have no way to stop the fire or if it gets out of control move well away at least 100 ft from your vehicle steering fails if you suddenly lose steering control ease up on the accelerator if your car continues to hold the lane slow down and then gently apply the brakes use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle heads off the road or toward another vehicle or a pedestrian apply the brakes quickly using maximum pressure oncoming vehicle in your lane if you see a vehicle coming towards you in your lane slow down sound your horn FL flash your headlights and pull as far to the right as you safely can do not swing into the lane the approaching vehicle has left because the other driver may suddenly realize his or her mistake and turn back into the proper lane running off the pavement running off the highway can result in an extremely serious single vehicle crash this type of collision accounts for a high number of fatalities in Nevada driver fatigue inattention and speeding are all major factors in these crashes es if your vehicle drifts onto the shoulder or if you are forced off the road stay calm take your foot off the accelerator if you break do so carefully grip the steering wheel firmly do not try to Swerve back onto the pavement instead stay on the shoulder until you have your vehicle completely under control and gently ease back onto the road blowouts a blowout when a tire suddenly loses air can throw a vehicle out of control use the following tips for safe recovery grip the steering wheel firmly ease up on the gas pedal to slow down do not hit the brakes look for a safe place to pull off and Signal your intent to move off the highway when you are sure your vehicle is under control and you have slowed down gently use the brakes to stop make sure your vehicle is safely off the roadway and use parking lights or flashers to warn other drivers disabled vehicle if possible get all four wheels off the roadway use parking lights flashers or flares to warn other drivers have a vehicle towed as soon as possible tips for driving in a flash flood Nevada&amp;#39;s dry climate creates an ideal situation for flash flooding to occur particularly during the summer months drivers need to use extra caution when driving during a summer storm spring fall or prolonged rains more than half of all flash flood fatalities are Auto related here are some facts about flooding less than one inch of water can cause a driver to lose control of his or her car most Vehicles can float in 2 ft of water or less cars traveling at a high rate of speed can be pushed off the road by only 6 in of water if you encounter a flooded roadway don&amp;#39;t attempt to drive through it turn around and seek an alternate route or wait until the water subsides although it may look like just a few inches of water on the roadway it is difficult to determine the depth of flood waters you have no idea if the road has washed away underneath causing a hazardous situation for drivers if your vehicle stalls in Rising flood water and you can safely do so abandon it immediately and seek Higher Ground rapidly Rising water May engulf the vehicle and its occupants and sweep them away once Vehicles begin to float they move toward deep faster moving water where Escape is even more dangerous and topheavy vehicles May roll over deaths often occur because people mistakenly believe that Vehicles provide protection from rising swiftly moving Waters if you find yourself in this situation you must make a judgment call about whether you can make it to Higher Ground or if you would be better off remaining with your vehicle the only sure safety rule is to turn around and avoid flooded roadways in the first place additional guidelines be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers avoid already flooded areas and areas subject to sudden flooding do not attempt to cross flowing streams or water flowing over the roadway if you are driving and come upon rapidly Rising Waters turn around and find another route move to Higher Ground away from streams creeks and flood control channels if your route is blocked by flood waters or barricades find another route barricades are put up by local officials to protect people from unsafe roads never drive around them Highway work zones War zones are identified with orange signs cones and barrels work zones are hazardous areas for both workers and motorists stay alert Lanes often narrow and the road is not smooth sometimes cars must come to a complete stop use extra caution When approaching cars ahead since they may be stopped flaggers and pilot cars are often used to control traffic do not move any barriers or signs to cross over a road that is close to traffic doing so is illegal and you will be subject to double penalties for work Zone violations fines for speeding double in work zones black and white speed limit signs are regulatory orange speed limit signs are advisory and indicate slower safer speeds if time is a concern consider another route or start your trip earlier disability in a work Zone may be reduced especially at night be alert and do not drive when you are tired watch for other drivers who may be sleepy whenever you see orange signs slow down and watch for equipment and people working on the road be aware of flaggers working to direct traffic and follow their instructions for everyone&amp;#39;s safety merge carefully and cooperatively traffic control in work zones provides additional safety for those who are working it is also meant to protect and reduce risks to motorists traveling through the work zone for everyone&amp;#39;s sake be careful obey the signs and arrive safely approaching a stopped emergency vehicle drivers in Nevada have certain duties When approaching stopped emergency utility or service vehicles vehicles such as but not limited to any law enforcement vehicle tow truck ndot vehicle garbage truck or any other vehicle displaying non-f flashing blue lights in certain circumstances NRS 484 b607 this also applies to anyone attending to a repair of a vehicle in the absence of Direction by a peace officer the driver of a vehicle approaching any of these vehicles must decrease the vehicle speed to a speed that is reasonable and proper and less than the posted speed limit proceed with caution be prepared to stop if possible Drive in a lane that is not adjacent to the Lane in which the emergency vehicle is stopped unless the roadway traffic weather or other conditions make doing so unsafe or impossible when passing stopped emergency utility or service Vehicles slow to less than the posted limit and if possible Drive in a lane that is not adjacent to the Lane the vehicle is stopped emergency vehicles on Highway shoulders certain emergency vehicles may drive on the paved shoulder of a highway if signage placed along the highway authorizes its use drivers of non-emergency Vehicles may not stop on a shoulder marked to allow emergency use emergency vehicles which may use a paid shoulder include authorized emergency vehicles such as law enforcement fire engines and ambulances traffic incident management Vehicles tow cars Corner Vehicles public transit buses effective January 1st 2024 cab 56 of the 2023 Nevada legislature for more information NRS 484 B210 sharing the road commercial vehicles over 200,000 crashes occur between cars and commercial vehicles each year many of these crashes could be avoided by keeping these points in mind large commercial vehicles cannot maneuver like a car or other smaller Vehicles large commercial vehicles have much larger blind spots than smaller Vehicles large commercial vehicles take more time and space to slow down or stop most crashes between large commercial trucks and smaller cars are caused by the car drivers in commercial vehicle and small car crashes the people in cars are much more likely to be killed or injured than the driver of the commercial vehicle what is a no Zone the no zone is the area around large commercial trucks or buses where cars disappear into blind spots if truck drivers cannot see you the possibility of a collision is greatly increased these blind spots are the side no Zone rear no Zone and front no zone areas the right side blind spot is doubly dangerous because trucks and buses make wide right turns side no zones do not hang out on on either side of trucks or buses trucks and buses have big no zones blind spots on both sides they are much larger than a car&amp;#39;s blind spots if you cannot see the driver&amp;#39;s face in the side view mirror they cannot see you if that driver needs to Swerve or change lanes for any reason the chances of a collision are greatly increased front no zones pass safely a driver can get rear- ended by a large commercial truck or bus if you cut in front too soon after passing then immediately slow down this can force truck and bus drivers to slam on their brakes these large Vehicles need nearly twice the time and distance to stop as cars when passing look for the whole front of the commercial truck or bus in your rear view mirror before pulling into the truck&amp;#39;s lane and then do not slow down rear no zones avoid tailgating unlike cars large Comm commercial trucks and buses have huge no zones directly behind them the truck or bus driver cannot see your car there and you cannot see what is going on beyond the truck or bus if the truck or bus driver breaks or stops suddenly you have no place to go and could end up running into them pay close attention never pass behind a commercial truck that is backing up hundreds of motorists and pedestrians are killed or injured each year by ignoring trucks that are backing up the truck drivers cannot see smaller vehicles or people directly behind their vehicles and may not see you cut and behind them wide right turns avoid The Squeeze Play large commercial track and bus drivers sometimes need to swing wide to the left in order to safely make a right turn or swing wide to the right to safely make a left turn they cannot see cars directly behind or beside them trying to squeeze between a commercial vehicle and the curb could be an invitation to disaster motorcycles motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers however there are special situations and conditions we all need to be aware of to safely share the road motorcycle operators have the right to use a complete traffic lane per NRS 48635 13 motorcycles and mopeds May with the consent of the drivers be operated no more than two ab breast in a single traffic lane without the consent of the driver motorcycles couldn&amp;#39;t ride side by side and would have to remain in a staggered formation because of their smaller size motorcycles are less visible and may appear to be farther away then they really are it is difficult for other drivers to judge how fast a motorcycle is going motorcycles may be forced from their position on the road by strong winds or a rough road surface turn signals are not self-cancelling on most motorcycles before you make a lane change or turn that depends on what path a motorcycle is taking be sure you know what the motorcyclist is doing watch for Clues such as operators or passengers turning their heads to look behind or operators beginning to lean or tilt their motorcycles if you are coming up behind a motorcycle slow down sooner than you would for another vehicle leave plenty of space always dim your headlights When approaching a motorcycle because motorcyclists use their balance to steer their vehicles the blinding effect of high beams can be far more dangerous to them than to drivers of cars or large commercial trucks bad weather and slippery roads can present real problems for motorcyclists allow even more following distance when it is raining or the road is slippery motorcycle operators require a special endorsement to to their Nevada driver&amp;#39;s license if you want additional information please contact your local DMV office and ask for a copy of the motorcycle handbook you may also visit the DMV website at dmv.nv.gov mopeds mopeds although similar have a few key differences from motorcycles and electric bicycles Nevada defines these difference based on motor size horsepower maximum of two Brak horsepower and 30 mph maximum speed on a flat or near flat surface all the same precautions of driving and driving near motorcycles must be made around mopeds moped operators have the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers however moped operators have additional responsibilities based on the limitations of their vehicle moped operators must remain in the extreme right hand lane of any road unless there is a single Lane of tra traffic preparing to make a left turn turn must be made within 1/4 Mile from entering Lane when driving in the extreme right hand lane would not be safe or directed by a police officer moped owners must register their mopeds with the DMV but are not required to ensure their vehicles moped registration is a one-time fee to help prevent theft moped operators and passengers are required to wear helmets in the state of Nevada for further information regarding mopeds such as engine size please visit the dmbb website at dmv.nv.gov moped school buses you are required to stop for school buses that are loading or unloading students NRS 484b 353 requires a driver to stop at any location for a school bus displaying a flashing red signal you may not attempt to overtake or proceed past the school bus until the bus driver has turned off the flashing red lights there is one exception to this rule on divided highways you are only required to stop when you are traveling in the same direction as the school bus both cars Nevada law allows school bus drivers to report violations to the school must stop district and the Department of Motor Vehicles when this occurs the registered owner of the vehicle will be sent a warning letter explaining the seriousness of the violation bicycles the number of people using bicycles for transportation and Recreation is increasing cyclists must obey the same rules and regulations as other types of vehicles the safe interaction between bicyclists and motorists is the responsibility of both parties motorists who cuse even a minor collision with a bicycle or pedestrian or who intentionally interfere with the movement of a bicycle may be charged with reckless driving penalties include a driver&amp;#39;s license suspension bicyclists may not intentionally interfere with the movement of a motor vehicle cyclists May ride in a traffic lane staying as far to the right as practicable and less preparing to turn or overtaking another vehicle cyclists must obey all traffic signs and signals if a cyclist chooses to cross an intersection in a cross walk they should Dismount and cross as a pedestrian cyclists must use hand signals to let others know what they plan to do the operator is required to give a hand signal one time unless the bike is in a designated turn lane or if safe operation requires the rider to keep both hands on the bicycle the cyclist may use their right arm to Signal a right turn at intersections motorists must yield to cyclists as they would for other vehicles and pedestrian ran when passing a cyclist a motorist must move to the leftand Lane if more than one lane is available and doing so is reasonably safe if an adjacent Lane does not exist pass to the left of the bicycle at a safe distance which must be no fewer than 3 ft the motorist may not move back to the right until the vehicle is safely clear of the bicycle motorists must yield the right upway to a cyclist on a bicycle path or in a bike lane motorists may not stop park or drive on a designated bicycle path or Lane unless they are entering or leaving an alley or driveway performing official Duties are directed by a police officer or an emergency situation exists inexperienced Riders especially children require special courtesy and care they may not always follow traffic rules be especially careful around these Riders and expect the unexpected be especially cautious when turning at an intersection or driveway check both ways for cyclists never speed up to pass a cyclist just before you make a turn when parked on the street check for cyclists approaching from behind before you open your car door check both ways for cyclists when backing out of a driveway or parking lot cyclists should obey the law wear a helmet where brightly colored clothing and keep bikes in good repair cyclists should not ride on the wrong side of the road wear a headset headphones cellular phone earpiece Etc when riding or ride at night without required lights and reflectors passengers in the bed of a truck anyone under the age of May 18th not ride on the bed of a flatbed truck or within the bed of a pickup truck in Nevada if the truck is being driven on a paved Highway the exception to this is if you are being driven in a parade authorized by a local Authority or if the vehicle is being used while farming or ranching pedestrians motorists must watch for pedestrians on streets and highways drivers should be especially careful when children are present motorists are required to exercise due care to avoid a collision with a pedestrian and pedestrians must not place a motorist in a position which makes it impossible to avoid a collision motorists who C even a minor collision with a pedestrian may be charged with reckless driving drivers must exercise proper caution upon observing a pedestrian on or near a highway street or road and whenever traveling within or near a school zone or marked or unmarked crosswalk pedestrians have the right of way when Crossing at an intersection drivers are obligated to yield to pedestrians who are attempting to cross the road it is illegal for motorists to overtake any vehicle that is slowing down or stopped until the motorist slows down enough to determine why the other vehicle has slowed or stopped be particularly aware and careful of pedestrians at intersections watch for pedestrians at stop signs traffic signals and around Transit stops a crosswalk exists anywhere two streets intersect even at A T intersection a crosswalk exists even if it is not painted or marked when a traffic signal turns green drivers must yield to persons who are still crossing the street pedestrians have the right of way over motorists making a right-and turn if there is a sidewalk pedestrians should use it if there is no sidewalk pedestrians should walk on the side of the road facing the traffic Vehicles yielding to a pedestrian should wait until the pedestrian has crossed into the lanes going in the other Direction before proceeding the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way slow down or stop for a pedestrian crossing the highway within a crosswalk when The Pedestrian is upon the half of the highway upon which the vehicle is traveling or onto which the vehicle is turning or when The Pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the highway as to be in danger if a crossing guard is present motorists must wait until the guard is completely out of the crosswalk before proceeding safe walking tips use crosswalks if the crosswalk has a signal obey it a flashing don&amp;#39;t walk means do not cross if a pedestrian in the intersection when a signal starts flashing they should finish Crossing before Crossing look left right and left again for oncoming or turning traffic establish I contact with drivers who slow down or stop to ensure the driver is yielding the right of way to you when whenever possible we brightly colored clothing to alert drivers to your presence if walking at night carry a flashlight and use reflective materials to help drivers see you pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired a person who is blind or visually impaired crossing a street on foot with a white cane or animal guide is granted the right of way at all times on any Highway Street or Road in Nevada any driver of a vehicle who approaches or encounters such a person shall yield the right of way come to a full stop if necessary and take precautions before proceeding to avoid a crash or injury to the person NRS 484b 290 here are some suggestions for helping pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired don&amp;#39;t stop your car more than 5 ft from the crosswalk a pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses the sound of your engine as a guide drivers of electric and hybrid vehicles must be extra alert to pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired due to the nearly silent nature of these vehicles don&amp;#39;t stop in the middle of a crosswalk don&amp;#39;t honk your horn at a person who is blind or visually impaired don&amp;#39;t give The Pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired verbal directions because they use the sounds of traffic The Pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired may wait 3 to 4 seconds before they leave the sidewalk give them time to make that decision before determining they are not going to cross if The Pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired takes a step back and pulls in his or her cane it is an indication that they no longer intend to cross the street and the driver may proceed do not turn right without looking first look for any pedestrians especially pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired before starting your turn pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired and have a green line light are not expecting a driver to make a right turn in front of them a driver coming up from behind may not see the white cane Towing non-commercial class SE drivers May tow a single vehicle or a combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating gbwr of 10,000 lb or less and a total length of no more than 70 ft this chapter is meant to provide class SE drivers some general information on Towing for other information on towing or for those who wish to obtain a j endorsement read the Nevada non-commercial A&amp;amp;B J endorsement study guide the study guide can be found on the DMV website at dmv.nv.gov loading and securing a trailer loading a trailer this section talks about loading your trailer safely whether it is a travel trailer fifth wheel horse trailer or other type of trailer all drivers must understand some basic loading safety rules loading a trailer incorrectly can be a danger to others and to oneself other Highway users can hit or be hit by items that come loose or the inside of your trailer can be damaged during a quick stop or crash weight and balance it is important to know the weight and balance of your loaded trailer overloading can have negative effects on steering braking and speed control overloaded vehicles are likely to go very slowly on uphill grades and may gain too much speed on downhill grades stopping distance increases and brakes can fail when forced to work too hard here are some definitions of weight you should know gross vehicle weight gdw the total weight of a single vehicle plus its load gross combination weight gcw the total weight of a powered unit plus Trailers Plus the load gross combination weight rating gcw Ur are the weight specified by the manufacturer of a vehicle as the combined loaded weight of that vehicle and a trailing vehicle axle weight the weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles Tire load the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure this rating is stated on the side of each tire suspension systems suspension systems have a manufacturer&amp;#39;s weight capacity rating coupling device capacity coupling devices are rated for the maximum weight they can pull and or carry do not be topheavy the height of a vehicle&amp;#39;s center of gravity is very important for safe handling the higher the center of gravity items piled up high or heavy items on top the more likely it is to overturn it is very important to distribute the load or cargo so it is as low to the ground as possible put the heaviest items under the lightest parts or in the lower storage compartments it is also important to balance the weight improper weight balance can make vehicle handling unsafe too much weight on the steering axle can make steering difficult and cause damage to the steering axle and tires underloaded front axles caused by Shifting the weight too far to the rear can make the steering axle weight too light to steer safely also too little weight on the driving axles can cause poor traction and the drive Wheels May spin easily during bad weather the vehicle may not be able to maintain balance if you have too much weight on one side of the trailer the uneven weight distribution could cause the trailer to overturn especially on turns rolling over is also more likely in turns or Curves if you have to Swerve to avoid a hazard there are two things a driver can do to prevent a rollover go slowly around turns keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible on flatbed trailers there is also a greater chance that the load will shift to the side or fall off securing a trailer ball and hitch coupler ball and hitch couplers are used on many types of trailers this type of hitch is composed of a ball attached to the towing vehicle and a coupler at the end of the tongue or A-frame assembly at the front of the trailer a load distri distributing hitch is used for heavier models such as utility boat and travel trailers load Distributing hitches use special equipment to distribute the tongue load to all axles of both the tow vehicle and the trailer this helps stabilize the tow vehicle when hitching a trailer to A vehicle make sure all components of the ballan hitch coupling are present and not broken the trailer tongue is Not Bent cracked or otherwise damaged the ball attachment is locked into the mounting attachment of the towing vehicle with the pin and clip or other locking device the ball is seated firmly in the coupler the coupler safety latch is secured in the down position the safety chains are attached and crossed the electric lines are firmly seated and locked in place the safety chains and electric lines are not Tangled pinched or dragging fifth wheel hitch this type of hitch is mounted to the bed of a truck and is used with a fifth wheel trailer the fifth wheel trailer has a Kingpin at the end of the coupling unit on the front of the trailer because it is a very stable assembly balance and weight distribution issues are less likely to occur a disadvantage to this type of hitch is that it takes up most of the space in the bed of the truck and requires that the remaining space behind the hitch assembly is kept clear for turning Corners before backing your vehicle under the tra trailer make sure the trailer brakes are locked it is important to make sure the Locking lever is locked after the Jaws close around the Kingpin if the Locking lever is not locked the coupling is not seated properly and should be fixed before driving the coupled unit make sure the mounting assembly is not loose or missing any parts and the Kingpin Is Not Bent the mounting assembly must be solidly attached when hitching a fifth wheel trailer to A vehicle make sure the electric lines are not chafed spliced or worn the electric lines are connected and not Tangled pinched or dragging the platform does not have cracks or Brakes in the structure that supports the fifth wheel skid plate there is no space between the upper and lower fifth wheel coupling the trailer is lying flat on the fifth wheel skid plate the fifth wheel plate is greased as required to prevent steering problems the release arm is in the engaged position and the safety latch is in place if the fifth wheel has one to unlock the fifth wheel pull the release handle to the open position inspecting your trailer as part of your pre-trip inspection always check the following prevent overloads or poorly balanced weight ensure items are secured correctly ensure all outside storage compartment doors are latched securely or locked test the Track and trailer connection for security by gently pulling forward in low gear against the locked trailer brakes and then looking at the connection the electric lines and chains from the car truck or RV to the trailer should be secure but allow enough slack for turns inspect the trailer and the load securing devices again within 50 Mi after beginning an extended trip make any needed adjustments and inspect again after you have driven for 3 hours or 150 MI it is also wise to inspect the trailer during every break you take throughout the drive Towing safely be aware of your surroundings to be a safe driver you need to know what is happening around your vehicle a lack of awareness is a major cause of crashes use your mirrors it&amp;#39;s important to know what is going on behind and to the sides of your vehicle you need to use your mirrors to be aware of traffic and to check your vehicle check your mirrors more often in special situations signal your intentions other drivers can&amp;#39;t know what you are going to do until you tell them signaling what you intend to do is not only important for safety it&amp;#39;s the law communicate your presence other drivers may not notice your vehicle even when it&amp;#39;s in plane site let them know you&amp;#39;re there to help prevent crashes effective vehicle weight on stopping distance the heavier the vehicle the more work the brakes must do to stop it and the more heat they absorb however brakes tires Springs and shock absorbers on heavy vehicles are designed to work best when the vehicle is fully loaded empty trucks actually require greater stopping distances because they have less traction also an empty truck can bounce and lock up its Wheels making it harder for the brakes to work managing space to be a safe driver you need space all around your vehicle when things go wrong space gives the driver time to think and to take action to have space available when something goes wrong drivers need to manage their space while this is true for all drivers it is especially important for large Vehicles they take up more space and require more space for stopping and turning backing with a trailer backing with a trailer is different than backing a single vehicle when when backing a single vehicle turn the top of the steering wheel toward the direction you want to go when backing with a trailer turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction once the trailer starts to turn you must turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer because drivers cannot see everything behind their vehicle backing up is always dangerous avoid backing whenever you can when you park try to park so you will be able to pull forward when you leave when backing up with a trailer try to position your vehicle so you can back in a straight line here are a few simple safety rules look at your path look at your line of travel before you begin get out and walk around the vehicle check your clearance to the sides and overhead in and near the path your vehicle will take back slowly always back as slowly as possible that way you can easily correct any steering errors and stop quickly if necessary use the mirrors the mirrors will help you see whether the trailer is drifting to one side correct drift immediately as soon as you see the trailer getting off course correct it by turning the top of the steering wheel in the direction of the drift use driver side backing back and turn toward the driver&amp;#39;s side whenever possible especially on a curved path backing toward the the right side is very dangerous because you can&amp;#39;t see as well if you back and turn toward the driver&amp;#39;s side watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window use driver side backing even if it means going around the block to put your vehicle in this position the added safety is worth it pull forward when backing a trailer pull forward to reposition your vehicle as needed use a helper try to use a helper they can see places where you you have blind spots the helper should stand near the back of your vehicle where you can see them before you begin backing work at a set of hand signals that you both understand agree on a signal four stop right turns here are some rules to help prevent right turn crashes turn slowly to give yourself and others more time to avoid problems if driving a vehicle that cannot make the right turn without swinging into another Lane turn wide as you could complete the turn keep the rear of your trailer close to the curb this will stop other drivers from passing you on the right see figure one below don&amp;#39;t turn wide to the left as you start the turn a following driver may think you are turning left and try to pass you on the right you could crash into the other vehicle as you complete your turn see figure two below if you must cross into oncoming traffic to make a turn watch out for vehicles coming toward you get the them room to go by or stop however don&amp;#39;t back up for them because you might hit someone behind you figure one figure two left turns on a left turn make sure you have reached the center of the intersection before you start the turn if you turn too soon the left side of your vehicle may hit another vehicle due to off tracking when a vehicle or trailer drifts into another Lane unintentionally if there are two turning Lanes always always take the rightand turn lane do not start in the inside Lane because you may have to swing right to make the turn drivers on your right may be hard for you to see you may crash into them space needed to Cross or enter traffic be aware of the size and weight of your vehicle when you are crossing or entering traffic here are some important things to keep in mind because of slow acceleration and the space large vehicles require ire you may need a much larger Gap to enter traffic than you would in a car acceleration varies with the load allow more room if your vehicle is heavily loaded before you start across a road make sure you can get all the way across before traffic reaches U device space overhead hitting overhead objects is a danger make sure you always have sufficient overhead clearance do not assume that the height posted at Bridges and overpasses is correct repaving or packed snow may have reduced the clearances since the height was posted the weight of a vehicle changes its height an empty trailer is higher than a loaded one a bridge where you had clearance with a loaded vehicle may be too low for your vehicle when it is empty if you doubt you have enough space to pass under an object go slowly if you are not sure you can make it take take another route warnings may or may not be posted on low bridges or underpasses some roads can cause a vehicle to tilt there can be a problem clearing objects along the edge of the road such as signs or trees where this is a problem drive a little closer to the center of the road before you back into an area get out and check for overhanging objects such as trees branches or electric wires it&amp;#39;s easy to missing them while you are backing check for other hazards at the same time space underneath many drivers forget about the space under their vehicles that space can be very small when a vehicle is heavily loaded railroad tracks can stick up several inches this is often a problem on dirt roads and in unpaved yards where the surface around the tracks can wear away don&amp;#39;t take a chance on getting hung up halfway across drainage channels across Road roads can cause the end of some vehicles to drag cross such depressions carefully Towing multiple Vehicles combination of vehicles combinations of vehicles are usually heavier longer and require more driving skills than single vehicles or truck SLT triler combinations this means that drivers of combinations of vehicles need more knowledge and skill than drivers of single Vehicles this section includes some important safety factors that apply specifically to combinations of vehicles when towing a combination of vehicles the heaviest vehicle must always be in the first position behind the towing vehicle the lighter vehicle should be in the rear vehicles with trailers have a dangerous crack the whip effect which increases with multiple trailers when you make a Quick Lane change the crack the whip effect can turn a trailer over there are many crashes where only the trailer has overturned rearward amplification causes the crack the whip effect the figure below shows eight types of combination vehicles and the rearward amplification each has an Quick Lane change rigs with the least crack the whip effect are shown at the top and those with the most are at the bottom rearward amplification of 2.0 in the chart means the rear trailer is twice as likely to turn over as the truck triples have a rearward amplification of 3.5 which means the last trailer of a triple can roll 3.5 times as easily steer gently and smoothly when pulling trailers trailers flip over from Quick steering Mose more easily than many vehicles breake early direction of slide rear tractor wheels locked up or spinning line of travel control your speed whether fully loaded or empty large combination vehicles that are empty take longer to stop than when they are fully loaded when lightly loaded the very stiff suspension Springs and strong brakes give poor traction and make it very easy to lock up the wheels your trailer can swing out and strike other vehicles your vehicle can jack knife very quickly see picture to the left in any combination rig allow a lot of following distance and look far enough ahead so you can break early don&amp;#39;t be caught by surprise and have to make a panic stop prevent trailer skids when the wheels of a trailer lock up the trailer will tend to line of travel swing around this is more likely to happen when the trailer is empty or lightly loaded this type of action is often called a trailer jack knife see picture at right recognizing a skid the earliest and best way to recognize that the trailer has started to skit is by seeing it in your mirrors anytime the brakes are applied hard check the mirrors to make sure the trailer is staying where it should once the trailer swings out of trailer wheels you&amp;#39;re Lane it is very difficult to prevent a jack knife locked and sliding stop using the brake release the brakes to get traction back do not use the trailer hand brake if there is one to straighten out the rig this is the wrong thing to do since the brakes on the trailer wheels caused the skid in the first place once the trailer wheels grip the road again the trailer will start to follow the vehicle and straighten out Insurance and financial responsibility in Nevada all motorists must comply with mandatory Insurance and financial responsibility laws Nevada law establishes minimum amounts of liability insurance that drivers must carry when they drive or own a vehicle in the state an Evidence of insurance C card furnished by the company must be carried in the vehicle or be available in an electronic format that can be displayed on a mobile electronic device the state of Nevada requires that all registered motor vehicles be covered by liability insurance the minimum coverage is $25,000 for bodily injury or death of one person in any one crash $50,000 for bodily injury or death of two or more persons in any one crash and $220,000 for injury to or destruction of property of others in any one crash the DMV has established a Nevada liability insurance validation electronically ND Live program to identify uninsured motorists and enhance Public Safety through the use of computer programs in partnership with licensed Nevada insurance companies the DMV has been very successful in identifying registration records where insurance has been terminated or had a lapse in coverage if a registration is suspended for a lapse of insurance and no new coverage for that time frame has been obtained the driver will be required to pay a reinstatement fee and applicable fines starting at $250 and totaling up to $1,750 for each registered vehicle covered by that insurance additional penalties may include in State Route 22 and or a 30-day suspension of a driver&amp;#39;s license financial responsibility laws also apply to crashes and include the following provisions if you are in a crash that is investigated by law enforcement your insurance information and a description of Damages or injuries will be sent to the DMV by the investigating officer if you are in a crash that is not investigated by law enforcement and the Crash causes $750 or more in Damages or anyone is injured you must complete and send a report of Crash form State Route One within 10 days to Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles Central Services Division financial responsibility section 555 RightWay Carson City Nevada 89711 0400 you must complete the crash report form State Route One if you are either the driver or the registered owner of the vehicle you can get a report form from any DMV office the Nevada Highway Patrol a local law enforcement agency or the DMV website at dmv.nv.gov for any crash the DMV financial responsibility section determines who was at fault if all vehicles or drivers were insured the total amount of liability if you are at fault and do not have liability insurance your driver license and or vehicle registration may be suspended you will have to post a deposit with the DMV to cover the costs of the crash or you must make arrangements with the other parties to pay for damages or injuries State Route 22 Insurance proof of financial responsibility some drivers may be required to file in State Route 22 form as a condition of reinstatement State Route 22 is a form of liability insurance on a driver license that allows the department to monitor the insurance of a suspended and or revoked driver record through information received from the driver&amp;#39;s Insurance Company the cost of this insurance is dependent upon the structure of the insurance company the period of coverage begins when you actually reinstate it you need to file this form only once do not purchase State Route 22 coverage until you have met all other reinstatement requirements and are ready to apply for your license for more information regarding financial responsibility laws please call or email the DMV what to do in a crash stop get medical help for the injured warn traffic notify law enforcement fender bender move to the shoulder if there is only damage to a vehicle or other property no injuries and the vehicle can be moved safely move to a location that does not obstruct traffic and return to the scene exchange your name address driver license number registration and insurance information with other driver is involved if the crash involves an unattended vehicle or other property you must give the owner your name address driver license number registration and insurance information either in person or by leaving a note your driving record in Nevada getting a driver license is a privilege once you have your license you need to continue to drive safely obey the rules and respect the rights of other drivers if you do not your license may be suspended revoked or cancelled information about traffic crashes and convictions becomes part of your driving record even traffic violations that occur in other states are added to your Nevada driving record most violations are reportable to your insurance company for 3 years convictions related to DUI driving Under the Influence stay on your record for seven years demerit point system the DMV uses a demerit point system as part of its driver improvement program all traffic law violations are assigned to point value when the DMV receives a conviction notice or civil infraction from a court the offense is entered on your driver record and points are assigned demerit points are counted during a 12-month period if you receive 12 or more points in any 12-month period your license will be suspended if you have accumul culated between three and 11 points you may have three points removed by completing a traffic safety course at a school approved by the DMV you may attend traffic school only once in a 12-month period to remove points from your record attending Traffic Safety School removes a maximum of three demerit points points will be removed when the school reports completion for credit however the record of the conviction remains part of your driving history a conviction of a major traffic offense such as DUI or causing substantial bodily harm will result in your license being revoked these offenses are not assigned to Merit points the DMV will notify you if your license status is in Jeopardy due to unsafe driving habits the following is a partial list of traffic violations and demerit points that can be assigned to your driving record reckless driving 8 careless driving six failure to give information or render Aid at the scene of a crash six following too closely four failure to yield RightWay four failure to yield to a pedestrian four disobeying traffic signal or stop sign for impeding traffic driving too slowly too failure to dim headlights too speeding 1 to 10 mph over posted limit 1 11 to 20 mph over posted limit 2 21 to 30 m hour over posted limit 3 31 to 40 mph or more over posted limit 4 41 mph or more over the posted speed limit five Prima Facey speed violation or driving too fast for the conditions too if you have a commercial driver license there are additional penalties for some traffic traic violations and additional demerit points may be assigned it is against the law to give false information when applying for your Nevada driver license it is also illegal to alter your license in any way lend it to someone else or use another person&amp;#39;s license visit dmv.nv.gov mydmv and sign up for a free online account see your license status and expiration date get an online driver history printout and complete lists of demerit points violation codes and chord information driving Under the Influence alcohol is an intoxicating beverage that when consumed can slow brain functions affect information processing and delay hand ey coordination combining alcohol with driving especially over the legal limit of 08 can increase the likelihood of a crash from five times up to 30 times 2015 nits a St stud in 2016 alcohol rated crashes were a factor in over 31% of Nevada&amp;#39;s roadway fatalities drugs are generally defined as a substance in medicine or any substance used in the creation of medicine the term drug can also mean an illegal substance whose production or use is prohibited or strictly controlled by prescription both types of drugs can greatly affect motor skills and impair a driver&amp;#39;s ability to think and react drivers should not attempt to drive if under the influence of such drugs with the legalization of marijuana in Nevada it is still unlawful for any person to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle on a highway or on premises to which the public has access with an amount of marijuana or in their system greater than 2 N per milliliter of blood 5 NS per milliliter of blood for marijuana metabolite from 2012 to 2015 alcohol and drugs contributed to 4,651 total injury crashes 7,022 non-serious injuries in a crash and 445 Serious injury crashes in the state of Nevada Nevada laws on driving Under the Influence DUI of alcohol or drugs are tough under these laws there are two types of penalties administrative action taken against a driver by the Nevada DMV regardless of the Court findings Criminal action taken by the court system under Nevada&amp;#39;s implied consent law if an officer suspects you are driving under the influence you will be asked to take blood breath or urine tests if you fail to submit to these tests your license permit or privilege to drive will be revoked pursuant to NRS 484 c220 and you will not be eligible for a license permit or privilege to drive for a period of one year for first offense or 3 years if you&amp;#39;re driving privilege has been revoked in the prior 7 years for failure to submit to the officer directed tests an officer may also direct that blood samples be drawn even on a first offense under Nevada&amp;#39;s illegal per se law if chemical tests show an alcohol concentration of 8% or more or any detectable amount of a controlled substance your driving privilege will be revoked if you are under the age of 21 and a chemical Test shows an alcohol concentration of .2% but less than 8% your driving privilege will be suspended this is an administrative penalty and the officer can take your license immediately even though an alcohol concentration of 8% is used as a guide you can be arrested and convicted with a lower level anytime you lose your license you can ask for an administrative hearing through the dmbb penalties for DUI administ rative illegal per se action 8% alcohol concentration or detectable amount of controlled substance in your blood or 0.4% or more but less than 8% if you hold a commercial driver license driver license is revoked for 185 days may be required to file in State Route 22 proof of financial responsibility C chapter 6 criminal penalties may be imposed point 0 2% alcohol concentration for drivers under 21 years of age driver license is revoked for 185 days may be required to file in State Route 22 proof of financial responsibility C chapter 6 criminal penalties may be imposed criminal action first DUI offense driver license revoked for a minimum of 185 days which may include the time served in the administrative revocation at the judge&amp;#39;s discretion jail sentence of 2 days to 6 months or 48 to 96 hours of community service fine of $400 to $11,000 payment of tuition for DUI school average cost $150 may be ordered to attend a program of treatment when the concentration of alcohol in your blood or breath is 8% or more second DUI offense within 7 years driver license revoked for one year which may include the time served in the administrative revocation at the judge&amp;#39;s discretion jail sentence or residential confinement of 10 days to 6 months fine of $750 to $11,000 100 to20 hours of community service possible vehicle registration suspension may be ordered to attend a program of treatment or be placed under clinical supervision of a treatment facility for up to 1 year subsequent DUI offense within 7 years driver license revoked for 3 years which may include the time served in the administrative revocation at the judge&amp;#39;s discretion prison sentence of 1 to six years fine of $2,000 to $5,000 possible vehicle registration suspension Maybe ordered to attend a program of treatment for a minimum of 3 years DUI causing death or Serious injury driver license revoked for 3 years which may include the time served in the administrative revocation at the judge&amp;#39;s discretion prison sentence of 2 to 20 years fine of $2,000 to $5,000 if you have a commercial driver license any detectable amount of alcohol can affect your driving privilege more beer DUI penalties also apply including lifetime disqualification from Commercial Driving the driving privileges of DUI offenders can be immediately reinstated If a driver license with an ignition interlock restriction is issued and an ignition interlock device is installed in any vehicle the motorist operates at his or her own expense DUI laws for young drivers tough DUI laws also apply to Young Drivers a licensed driver under under the age of 18 found by Juvenile Court to have been driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance will have his or her license suspended for 185 days a driver under the age of 18 who was found by Juvenile Court to have been driving Under the Influence or a driver under the age of 21 who is convicted of a DUI will be required by the court to undergo evaluation for alcohol or drug abuse based on the evaluation report report the judge May order alcohol or drug treatment for the offender young drivers are subject to the same 185 day license revocation period and reinstatement options as drivers over the age of 18 see the ignition interlock information on the previous page other DUI laws Nevada&amp;#39;s open container law makes it illegal to have alcoholic beverages which have been opened in the driver or passenger areas when a vehicle is being driv it does not apply to the living quarters of motor homes or house trailers or to the passenger areas of commercial buses limousines or taxis if you were found guilty of a DUI offense and you had passengers under the age of 15 in the vehicle you we driving the court will consider that as an aggravating factor in determining your sentence if you plead guilty or are found guilty of DUI alcohol or drugs and a chemical test with was conducted the court will impose an additional $60 fine to cover the costs of the chemical analysis clues that a driver may be under the influence or impaired knowing what to look for in another driver&amp;#39;s Behavior may keep you from being a DUI victim if you see a driver doing any of the following watch out these are all Clues to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs making a turn too widely using two lanes straddling the center line almost hitting someone or something weaving or drifting from one side of the lane or road to another driving off the road or going straight through turn Lanes driving too slowly for the speed limit and traffic conditions stopping in traffic without a reason following too closely driving with the tires on the lane markers or Center Line erratic braking riding the brakes using brakes for no no reason or breaking in an uneven jerky way driving into oncoming traffic responding slowly to traffic signals sudden changes in speed turning abruptly or illegally driving at night with headlights off swerving to correct course you can report a suspected drunk driver or any Highway emergency on a cellular phone anywhere in Nevada by dialing nhp 647 license suspensions and revocations drivers can lose their Nevada driving privileges and their license under certain circumstances licenses are not automatically reinstated following suspension or revocation drivers must reapply at a DMV office present the documents required for evidence of name date of birth and social security number as listed in chapter one of this manual meet any other other reinstatement requirements pay the required reinstatement fees examples of driver license suspensions and revocations are listed below license issuance may be delayed for some juvenile offenses Point suspension when a driver accumulates 12 or more demerit points against their license in a 12-month period driving Under the Influence if breath blood or urine tests reveal the driver is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or if the driver is convicted of DUI collision with a bicyclist or pedestrian If a driver causes a collision with a pedestrian or person riding a bicycle failure to appear If a driver receives a traffic ticket and fails to appear as required security deposit if a crash occurs with more than $750 in damage personal injury or property damage and you do not have liability insurance your driver license and vehicle registration are suspended failure to maintain Insurance If a driver is required to provide proof of financial responsibility because of a license suspension or revocation and does not do so if a driver is cited by law enforcement and convicted of failure to maintain Insurance If a driver has repeated lapses in vehicle liability coverage child support if a person is in a rear in court ordered child report payments graffiti if a person is found guilty of a graffiti violation Firearms if a juvenile is found guilty of certain offenses related to Firearms street racing and trick driving if a person is found guilty of participating in or organizing an unauthorized speed contest or trick driving display on a public highway or on premises to which the public has access alcohol and drugs if a juvenile is found guilty of buying drinking or possessing alcohol or using possessing selling or Distributing any controlled substance new Resident vehicle registration requirements drivers must register their vehicles within 30 days of establishing residency in Nevada or at the time they obtain a driver license whichever occurs earlier required original documents most recent registration certificate outof state license plates Nevada evidence of insurance card Nevada Emissions vehicle inspection report smog check in certain areas of Clark and Washo counties for exempt areas please refer to NAC 445b 593 and 445 b. 594 Nevada vehicle identification number inspection certificate completed at a DMV office any authorized DMV agency or by a law enforcement officer certificate of ownership SL tile andless held by a lean holder if ownership is not changing the owner has the option of retaining the outof State title the full legal name must match on the registration ownership SL tile certificate and evidence of insurance requirements liability insurance information outof State Insurance is not accepted you must either notify your insurance carrier that you have moved or purchase a new policy in Nevada the state of Nevada requires that all vehicles actively registered be continually insured by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state an Evidence of insurance card furnished by the company must be carried in the vehicle at all times Nevada law requires coverage in amounts of at least $25,000 for bodily injury or death of one person $50,000 for bodily injury or death of of two or more persons and $20,000 for injury or destruction of property of others if a driver cancels their Nevada insurance and does not obtain new insurance they must cancel there Nevada vehicle registration and surrender their license plates on the same day emission control vehicle inspection report smog check a passing vehicle inspection report is required in Clark and waso counties for most gasoline powered vehicles of model year 1968 and newer motorcycles new vehicles on their first second or third registration in any state hybrid electric vehicles that are up to 5 model years old alternative fueled Vehicles compressed natural gas or propane and restored vehicles that are driven fewer than 5,000 m annually and registered with special license plates are exempt a passing vehicle inspection report is required in Clark and Washo counties for diesel powered vehicles of model year 1968 or newer with a GVWR of £14,000 or less new vehicles are exempt on their first second or third registration in any state office locations all offices are open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the non-commercial offices in Henderson Las Vegas and Reno are open Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 400 p.m. all offices are closed Sunday and holidays hours are subject to change visit dmv.nv.gov asterisk offices with commercial Driver Services Carson City asterisk 555 RightWay Carson City Nevada 89711 04 775 6844 DMV Elco asterisk 3920 Idaho Street Elco Nevada 89801 4970 77575 31126 Elie 480 Campton Street Elie Nevada 89301 775 2891 1620 Fallon 2147 West Williams Street Fallon Nevada 89406 775 423 4316 Hawthorne 1085 Highway 95 sweet B Hawthorne Nevada 89415 775 945 4424 Henderson 13 1999 American Pacific Drive Henderson Nevada 89074 8806 702 for 886-4664 17072 8250 West Flamingo Road Las Vegas Nevada 89147 4112 72 for 886-4730 North decator Boulevard Las Vegas Nevada 89131 2798 72 486 D4 dmbb Laughlin 3030 South Needles Highway site 100 Laughlin Nevada 89028 298 702 298 310 0 mqu 550 West Pioneer Boulevard Suite 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Transportation Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Nevada literary Council US Department of Transportation Office of Motor carriers Nevada division Nevada blind Children&amp;#39;s Foundation Clark County School District Vision Services save your time get online not in line the Nevada DMV offers more than two dozen online services including address changes movement permits and personalized plate orders visit dmv.nv.gov first appointments skip the line even in person schedule an appointment at our offices in Carson City Henderson Las Vegas and Reno we&amp;#39;ll send you text reminders and there is a separate check-in line once you arrive visit dmv.nv.gov dmbb now kiosks there&amp;#39;s a kiosk near you kiosks print license plate decals and Driver Histories on the spot many accept cash C dmv.nv.gov Kiosk for locations

Transcript for:Nevada Driver Handbook July 2023

Transcript for:
Nevada Driver Handbook July 2023