Nevada

What Nevada asks of a teen driver before the first license, from the practice hours to the road test.

50hours

of supervised practice, including 10 at night

Permit
Instruction Permit
License
Driver’s License
Practice can start at
15 years, 6 months

Depends on your answer

How is your child taking driver education?

  • A classroom courseThe goal is 50 hours, with 10 in darkness.
  • An approved online courseThe goal is 50 hours, with 10 in darkness.
  • No course within 30 miles and no internetThe goal rises to 100 hours, with 10 in darkness.

Before the road test

  • Six months on the permitThe instruction permit is held six months before applying for the licence.
  • Minimum age16 years old
  • Six-month clean recordAn at-fault crash or a moving, alcohol, or drug conviction in the six months before applying delays the licence.
  • Driver education certificateBring the certificate of completion. Not needed on the 100-hour path.
  • School attendance formBring form DMV 301 from the school, dated within 60 days.
  • Signed form DLD 130A parent signs page 1 in front of a notary or a DMV Field Services representative. Finish it before the drive test.

Where this comes from

Moonroof checked these sources on October 9, 2026. Rules change, so check with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles before booking the road test.