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Nevada Graduated License Law

Instruction Permit

Age 15 1/2

May apply 60 days before 15th birthday.

Requirements: Must present Proof of Name, Date of Birth and Social Security Number if a number has been issued for you. In addition, you must pass vision and written tests & have parent/guardian sign financial responsibility section on the application.

Restrictions: You may drive only with a licensed driver, 21 years or older, with at least one year of driving experience seated next to you at all times.Instruction Permits are valid for one year.

Driver's License

Age 15 3/4

Requirements:

Must have completed 50 hours of behind-the-wheel experience while on Permit with a licensed driver, 21 or older and licensed for at least one year, seated next to you at all times.

Must have completed a drivers education course.

Must have held an instruction permit for at least:

  • 90 days if under age of 16 when permit issued
  • 60 days if at least 16 but under 17 when permit issued
  • 30 days if at least 17 but under 18 when permit issued

Restrictions:

Cannot transport any passenger under age of 18, except immediate family members, for following time periods after license issued:

  • 90 days if you were under the age of 16 when the license was issued
  • 60 days if you were at least 16 but under 17 when the license was issued
  • 30 days if you were at least 17 but under 18 when the license was issued