Nevada: Licensing basics
Nevada instruction permits, young drivers and curfews, the Driver Authorization Card, documents, the vision, knowledge and road tests, license classes, renewal and address changes in the Nevada Driver’s Handbook. Split into 11 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Licensing basics — Getting a License and New Residents
Questions in this part include: “Who needs a Nevada driver license, according to the handbook?”
StartLicensing basics — Proof of Identity, SSN and Real ID Basics
Questions in this part include: “What form of a document proving your full legal name and date of birth must you present?”
StartLicensing basics — Proof of Residency, Translations and DAC
Questions in this part include: “To meet the Real ID requirements, how many documents proving Nevada residency must you present?”
StartLicensing basics — Testing and Young Drivers
Questions in this part include: “What happens if you need glasses or contact lenses to drive?”
StartLicensing basics — Driver Education, Instruction Permits, Curfews
Questions in this part include: “Which of these is an option for meeting the driver's education requirement?”
StartLicensing basics — Driver License Classes and Commercial Vehicles
Questions in this part include: “Which tests does Nevada require for all license classifications?”
StartLicensing basics — Restrictions and Endorsements
Questions in this part include: “Why may a restriction be placed on a driver license?”
StartLicensing basics — Motorcycle Instruction Permit and License
Questions in this part include: “What is the minimum age to get a motorcycle instruction permit?”
StartLicensing basics — Renewals, Changes and Duplicate Licenses
Questions in this part include: “Where is the expiration date of a driver license shown?”
StartLicensing basics — ID Cards, Veterans, Medical Indicator, Donors
Questions in this part include: “How long is a Nevada identification card valid, unless limited-term immigration documents are presented?”
StartLicensing basics — Reinstatement and Vehicle Registration
Questions in this part include: “Your driving privilege is currently suspended in another state. What happens when you apply for a Nevada license?”
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Drivers moving into Nevada from another state must apply for a Nevada license within how many days after becoming a resident?
- 30 days
- 10 days
- 45 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
Drivers moving into Nevada from another state must apply for a license within 30 days after becoming a resident.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Who needs a Nevada driver license, according to the handbook?
- Only a person who owns a vehicle registered in Nevada
- Only a person who has lived in Nevada for at least one year
- A person who lives or works in Nevada and wants to drive on its roads
- Only a person who drives for a living in Nevada
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Correct answer: A person who lives or works in Nevada and wants to drive on its roads
You need a Nevada driver license if you live or work in Nevada (with some exceptions) and want to drive on Nevada streets and highways.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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To get a Nevada license, where must you go after completing an application form?
- The county courthouse where you live
- Your local full-service DMV office
- The nearest police or sheriff station
- A licensed driving school near you
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Correct answer: Your local full-service DMV office
To get a Nevada license you complete an application form and visit your local full-service DMV office.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Besides your full legal name and age, which of these must you prove to get a Nevada driver license?
- Nevada residency
- Ownership of a vehicle
- A job in Nevada
- A high school diploma
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Correct answer: Nevada residency
An applicant must provide proof of full legal name, age, Social Security Number if one has been issued, and Nevada residency.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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A first-time Nevada driver license issued to a person under age 65 is valid for how long?
- Four years
- Six years
- Eight years
- Ten years
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Correct answer: Eight years
A first-time Nevada driver license issued to persons under age 65 is valid for eight years and expires on the birthday, unless limited-term immigration documents are used.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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A Nevada license is issued using limited-term immigration documents, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides no departure date. When does the license expire?
- After six months
- After one year
- After four years
- After eight years
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Correct answer: After one year
With limited-term documents the license expires on the departure date verified by DHS, or after one year if DHS provides no date.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What is the longest a Nevada driver license or identification card can ever be valid?
- Ten years
- Twelve years
- Fifteen years
- Eight years
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Correct answer: Eight years
At no time will a Nevada driver license or identification card be valid for more than eight years.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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How long is a Nevada driver license valid for a person aged 65 or older?
- Four years
- Two years
- Six years
- Eight years
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Correct answer: Four years
Driver licenses for individuals aged 65 and older are valid for four years.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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An applicant for a Nevada driver license needs a co-signer on the application if they are under what age?
- 16
- 19
- 18
- 21
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Correct answer: 18
If you are under 18 years old, a parent who has custody, a legal guardian, or another authorized person must co-sign your application.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What does the person who co-signs a minor's license application share?
- The demerit points the minor gets for tickets
- Liability for damages the minor causes while driving
- The minor's scores on the driving tests
- No responsibility once the license is issued
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Correct answer: Liability for damages the minor causes while driving
The co-signer shares liability for any damages caused by the minor's negligence or willful misconduct while driving.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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How many driver's licenses or identification cards may a Nevada resident hold?
- Two: one license and one ID card
- Up to three
- One for each state they drive in
- Only one
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Correct answer: Only one
A resident of Nevada may hold only one driver's license or identification card.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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A new resident surrenders a license from another jurisdiction to get a Nevada license. What happens to the surrendered license?
- It is voided and returned to you
- The DMV keeps it and destroys it
- It is mailed back to the issuing state
- It stays valid until its expiration date
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Correct answer: It is voided and returned to you
You must surrender a license or ID card from another jurisdiction to get a Nevada one; all surrendered licenses and ID cards are voided and returned to you.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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When a new resident applies for a Nevada driver's license, which of these will be tested?
- Their hearing
- Their reaction time
- Their vision
- Their first-aid skills
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Correct answer: Their vision
Your vision will be tested when you apply for your Nevada driver's license; other tests may be waived if certain criteria apply.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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For a new resident to have the tests other than vision waived, they must have had fewer than how many moving violations in the past 4 years?
- 2
- 3
- 5
- 6
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Correct answer: 3
One waiver criterion is fewer than 3 moving violations in the past 4 years and no license suspension, revocation or cancellation.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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For a new resident to have the tests other than vision waived, they must have had no DUI convictions within how many years?
- The past 3 years
- The past 5 years
- The past 10 years
- The past 7 years
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Correct answer: The past 7 years
One criterion for waiving the tests other than vision is having had no DUI convictions within the past 7 years.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which of these is one of the criteria for a new resident to have the tests other than vision waived?
- A valid license from another state of the same class
- Owning a vehicle that is registered in Nevada
- Having finished a driver education course in Nevada
- Having lived in Nevada for at least six months
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Correct answer: A valid license from another state of the same class
The other tests may be waived only if all criteria apply, including holding a valid license from another state of the same license class you are applying for in Nevada.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which of these would keep a new resident from having the tests other than vision waived?
- Applying within 30 days of moving in
- One moving violation in the past 4 years
- A driving restriction that requires evaluation
- Moving to Nevada from a nearby state
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Correct answer: A driving restriction that requires evaluation
The other tests may be waived only if all criteria apply, and one of them is having no restrictions to your driving privilege that require evaluation.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which of these people does NOT need a Nevada driver license to drive in Nevada?
- A person who has lived and worked in Nevada for the past two years
- An active-duty U.S. Armed Forces member with a valid home-state license
- A Nevada resident who drives only on weekends
- A Nevada resident who drives only rental cars
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Correct answer: An active-duty U.S. Armed Forces member with a valid home-state license
You do not need a Nevada license if you are an active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces with a valid license from your home state.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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How old must a non-resident, such as a tourist, be to drive in Nevada with a valid license from their home state?
- At least 15
- At least 18
- At least 21
- At least 16
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Correct answer: At least 16
A non-resident who wants to drive in Nevada must be at least 16 years old, have a valid license from their home state and comply with Nevada traffic and financial responsibility laws.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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An out-of-state student who is not a Nevada resident wants to drive in Nevada. What must the student do?
- Hold a valid home-state license and obey Nevada traffic and financial responsibility laws
- Get a Nevada driver license within 30 days of arriving at a school in Nevada
- Register with the Nevada DMV as a seasonal resident before driving in the state
- Carry an international driving permit along with the home-state driver license
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Correct answer: Hold a valid home-state license and obey Nevada traffic and financial responsibility laws
Non-residents such as out-of-state students do not need a Nevada license, but they must be at least 16, have a valid home-state license and comply with Nevada traffic and financial responsibility laws.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Through which national system, along with the Commercial Driver's License Information System, are all driver records checked?
- The National Crime Information Center
- The Interstate Vehicle Title Registry
- The Problem Driver Pointer System
- The Federal Motor Carrier Index
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Correct answer: The Problem Driver Pointer System
All driver records are checked through the national Problem Driver Pointer System and the Commercial Driver's License Information System.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Your driving privilege is currently suspended in another state. What happens when you apply for a Nevada license?
- You get a Nevada license marked Limited Term on its face
- You will not get one until the out-of-state issue is resolved
- The out-of-state suspension ends once you become a resident
- You get a Nevada license, but only on a trial period
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Correct answer: You will not get one until the out-of-state issue is resolved
If your driving privilege is currently suspended, revoked, canceled or denied in another state, you will not be allowed a Nevada license until the out-of-state issue is resolved.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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While an out-of-state suspension keeps you from getting a Nevada license, what may you qualify for?
- A temporary 30-day license
- A license valid only in Nevada
- A commercial driver license
- An identification card
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Correct answer: An identification card
Until the out-of-state issue is resolved you will not be allowed a Nevada license, but you may qualify for an identification card during this period.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What form of a document proving your full legal name and date of birth must you present?
- An unexpired original or a certified copy
- A clear photocopy of the original document
- A scanned image shown on a phone
- A copy signed by the applicant
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Correct answer: An unexpired original or a certified copy
Applicants for a driver's license or identification card must present an unexpired original or certified copy of one of the listed documents.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which of these is accepted as proof of full legal name and date of birth for a Nevada driver's license?
- A Border Crossing Card
- A hospital-issued birth certificate
- A valid, unexpired U.S. Passport Card
- An expired U.S. passport
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Correct answer: A valid, unexpired U.S. Passport Card
A valid, unexpired United States Passport or United States Passport Card is accepted; a Border Crossing Card and a hospital-issued birth certificate are not.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Is a hospital-issued birth certificate accepted as proof of name and age for a Nevada driver's license?
- Yes, if it is the original
- No, it is not accepted
- Yes, together with a second document
- Yes, but only for a standard license
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Correct answer: No, it is not accepted
A hospital-issued birth certificate is listed among the documents not accepted as proof of name and age; a state-issued birth certificate is accepted.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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A Nevada Department of Corrections identification card may prove name and date of birth, but it is not valid for which of these?
- A standard driver license
- A standard identification card
- A Driver Authorization Card
- A Real ID
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Correct answer: A Real ID
The Nevada Department of Corrections identification card is on the list of documents proving name and date of birth, but it is not valid for a Real ID.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which document may a person born outside the U.S. use to prove full legal name and date of birth for a Nevada driver license?
- A Certificate of Naturalization (N-550)
- A Border Crossing Card
- A hospital-issued birth certificate
- An expired foreign passport
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Correct answer: A Certificate of Naturalization (N-550)
For people born outside the U.S., a Certificate of Naturalization (N-550) or a Certificate of Citizenship (N-560) is accepted.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Can an old Resident Alien Card that has no expiration date be used as proof of name and date of birth?
- No, it must be replaced before you apply
- No, no Resident Alien Card is ever accepted
- Yes, it can be accepted as a Permanent Resident Card
- Yes, but only together with a Border Crossing Card
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Correct answer: Yes, it can be accepted as a Permanent Resident Card
A Resident Alien Card with no expiration date can be accepted as a Permanent Resident Card; the DMV will not enforce replacing it unless requested by DHS.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Your Permanent Resident Card has expired. What else must you present with it?
- A letter from your employer confirming your job
- A Notice of Action (I-797) showing an approved extension
- A utility bill showing your Nevada address
- Your Social Security Card and a recent W-2
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Correct answer: A Notice of Action (I-797) showing an approved extension
If a Permanent Resident Card is expired, you must also present a Notice of Action (I-797) showing an approved extension.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What is marked on the face of a Nevada license or identification card issued using limited-term documents?
- “Temporary Visitor”
- “Non-Resident”
- “Provisional”
- “Limited Term”
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Correct answer: “Limited Term”
Any license or identification card issued using limited-term documents is marked “Limited Term” on the face of the card.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Your name is different from the name on your proof-of-identity document. What will you be asked to present?
- Legal documentation of the name change, such as a marriage certificate
- A signed statement of your own explaining why the names differ
- Two utility bills that show your new name and Nevada address
- A letter from your employer confirming the name you now use
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Correct answer: Legal documentation of the name change, such as a marriage certificate
If your name differs from the one on your document, you must present legal documentation of the name change, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, spouse's death certificate, adoption record or court order.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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When is a divorce decree accepted as legal documentation of a name change?
- Only if it is less than one year old
- Only together with a court order
- When it references a name change
- Never; only marriage certificates count
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Correct answer: When it references a name change
A divorce decree is accepted as name-change documentation only if it references a name change, and it must be an original or certified copy.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which of these is accepted as evidence of your Social Security Number for a driver license?
- A bank statement
- An IRS Form 1099
- A voter registration card
- A utility bill
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Correct answer: An IRS Form 1099
Evidence of a Social Security Number can be a Social Security Card, a W-2 with the full SSN, an IRS Form 1099, or a paystub with your full legal name.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Which kind of paystub is NOT acceptable as evidence of a Social Security Number?
- An original printed paystub with your full legal name and SSN
- An original typed paystub with your full name and SSN
- An original computer-printed paystub with your name and SSN
- A handwritten paystub
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Correct answer: A handwritten paystub
A paystub with your full legal name is accepted, but handwritten paystubs are not acceptable.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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A document presented as evidence of your Social Security Number must show what?
- The complete Social Security Number
- Only the last four digits of the number
- Your current Nevada home address
- Your employer's tax ID number
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Correct answer: The complete Social Security Number
All documents for evidence of a Social Security Number must be originals and must contain the complete number.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Alternative documents for evidence of name, age, and Social Security Number may be approved by the Department. What do they require?
- A court order
- A second office visit
- Supervisory approval
- A fingerprint check
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Correct answer: Supervisory approval
Alternative documents for evidence of name, age, and Social Security Number may be approved by the Department and require supervisory approval.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Alternative documents for name, age, and Social Security Number are NOT allowed for issuing which card?
- A standard driver license
- A Real ID card
- A standard identification card
- A first-time standard license
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Correct answer: A Real ID card
Alternative documents are not allowed for the issuance of a Real ID card.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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The Real ID law sets identification standards for licenses and ID cards when they are used for what?
- Driving a car in another state or country
- Renting a car or truck from a rental agency
- Buying alcohol or tobacco at a store or bar
- Boarding aircraft or entering federal buildings
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Correct answer: Boarding aircraft or entering federal buildings
The Real ID law sets identification standards for state licenses and ID cards used for boarding aircraft or entering federal buildings where identification is required.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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How is a Nevada Real ID license or ID card marked?
- With a gold Nevada outline and a star cutout
- With a red stamp reading REAL ID on the front
- With a blue state seal printed on the back
- With a silver bar along the bottom edge
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Correct answer: With a gold Nevada outline and a star cutout
Real ID licenses or ID cards are marked with a gold Nevada outline and a star cutout, showing the card meets federal identification standards.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Which phrase is printed on a standard (not Real ID) Nevada license or ID card?
- “FEDERAL USE PROHIBITED”
- “NOT VALID FOR DRIVING”
- “NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES”
- “IDENTIFICATION ONLY”
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Correct answer: “NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES”
Standard licenses or ID cards are marked with the phrase “NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES”, meaning the card does not meet federal identification standards.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Which statement about Real ID in Nevada is true?
- Every Nevada license must now be a Real ID
- You may choose a Real ID or a standard license or ID card
- Only drivers aged 21 or older may get a Real ID
- A standard license is issued only to new residents
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Correct answer: You may choose a Real ID or a standard license or ID card
Nevada customers have the option to obtain either a Real ID compliant or a standard driver's license or identification card.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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To meet the Real ID requirements, how many documents proving Nevada residency must you present?
- One
- Three
- Four
- Two
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Correct answer: Two
Applicants must present two documents proving Nevada residency, and each must display the applicant's correct residential address.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Which of these is given as an example of an acceptable document proving Nevada residency for Real ID?
- A mortgage statement
- A public library card
- A personal letter from a friend
- A store loyalty card
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Correct answer: A mortgage statement
Examples of acceptable residency documents are utility bills, mortgage statements, rental agreements, and bank statements showing your correct residential address.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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You hold a standard Nevada driver license and want to upgrade to a Real ID. What must you do?
- Nothing; the upgrade happens on its own at your next renewal
- Retake the knowledge test and the vision test at a DMV office
- Show documents proving your name, birth date, SSN and Nevada address
- Show only your current standard Nevada license at the counter
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Correct answer: Show documents proving your name, birth date, SSN and Nevada address
To upgrade a standard Nevada license to a Real ID, you must show the proper documents to evidence your name, date of birth, Social Security number, and Nevada residential address.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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A document you present to the DMV as proof of name, date of birth, Social Security number, or lawful status is subject to what?
- Being returned to you by mail within 30 days
- Scanning, storage, and electronic verification
- Review and a stamp by a notary public first
- A check by your employer before it is accepted
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Correct answer: Scanning, storage, and electronic verification
Any document presented for proof of name, date of birth, Social Security number, or lawful status is subject to scanning, storage, and electronic verification.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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How long is a Nevada Driver Authorization Card (DAC) valid?
- Two years, expiring on your birthday
- Six years, expiring on your birthday
- Eight years, expiring on your birthday
- Four years, expiring on your birthday
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Correct answer: Four years, expiring on your birthday
A Driver Authorization Card is valid for four years and will expire on your birthday.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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When must you carry your Driver Authorization Card (DAC)?
- Always, while operating a motor vehicle
- Only when driving outside your county
- Only during the first year you hold it
- Only when driving after dark
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Correct answer: Always, while operating a motor vehicle
You must always carry your DAC with you while operating a motor vehicle.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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A document you bring to the DMV is in a foreign language. Who must translate it to English before it can be accepted?
- Any adult who speaks both languages
- The applicant, with a signed statement
- A DMV-approved translator
- A DMV clerk at the counter
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Correct answer: A DMV-approved translator
Any document in a foreign language must be properly translated to English by a DMV-approved translator before it can be accepted.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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Which kind of translation of a foreign-language document will NOT be accepted by the DMV?
- A full translation by a DMV-approved translator
- An abstract translation
- A complete translation that meets every DMV requirement
- A certified full translation by a DMV-approved translator
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Correct answer: An abstract translation
Abstract translations will not be accepted; a translated document must include a typed or electronically printed full and complete translation of the entire document.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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Which of these must a translated foreign-language document include?
- The applicant's own signature
- A notary public's seal
- A copy of the translator's passport
- The date the translation was completed
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Correct answer: The date the translation was completed
Translated documents must include a full translation, the date the translation was completed, the translator's DMV-approved number, the translator's printed name and signature, and a certification statement.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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Who issues the translator number that must appear on a translated foreign-language document?
- The Nevada DMV
- The U.S. State Department
- A Nevada county court
- The foreign country's consulate
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Correct answer: The Nevada DMV
A translated document must include a DMV-approved Translator Number issued by the Nevada DMV.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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Which statement about a Nevada Driver Authorization Card (DAC) is true?
- It meets the federal Real ID identification standards
- It can be used as identification to board an aircraft
- It is not valid for federal or state identification purposes
- It can be used to show eligibility for state benefits
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Correct answer: It is not valid for federal or state identification purposes
A 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 provided by the State of Nevada.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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What happens to the information used to obtain a Driver Authorization Card (DAC)?
- It is shared with federal immigration authorities
- It is not released or used to determine immigration status
- It is given to any employer who requests it
- It is used to check the holder's legal presence
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Correct answer: It is not released or used to determine immigration status
Information used to obtain a Driver Authorization Card will not be released or used to determine legal presence or immigration status.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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Do the rules and regulations for a license or instruction permit also apply to a Driver Authorization Card (DAC)?
- No, DAC holders follow a separate set of rules
- Only the speed limit rules apply to DAC holders
- Only when the DAC holder drives outside Nevada
- Yes, unless the handbook says otherwise
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Correct answer: Yes, unless the handbook says otherwise
All rules and regulations pertaining to a license or instruction permit also pertain to a Driver Authorization Card, except as otherwise provided in the handbook.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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How many documents showing a Nevada residential address must an applicant present to prove residency?
- Any two of the listed documents
- Any one of the listed documents
- Any three of the listed documents
- Any four of the listed documents
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Correct answer: Any two of the listed documents
The applicant must present an original or certified copy of any two of the listed documents that reflect a residential address in Nevada.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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Which of these residency documents must be dated within 60 days?
- Tax records other than property taxes
- A record of property taxes assessed or paid
- A bank or credit card statement
- A deed of trust or other documentation of a current mortgage
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Correct answer: A bank or credit card statement
A bank or credit card statement is on the list of residency documents that must be an original or certified copy dated within 60 days.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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Which of these residency documents may be the last issued document instead of one dated within 60 days?
- An employment check stub
- An insurance card, binder, or bill
- A record from a public utility
- A receipt for the rent of a residence
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Correct answer: An insurance card, binder, or bill
A document issued by an insurance agency or its agent, including an insurance card, binder, or bill, can be the last issued document.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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A record from a hotel, motel, recreational vehicle park or campground can be used to prove Nevada residency only if it shows at least how many consecutive days of residency in the state?
- 7 days
- 14 days
- 90 days
- 30 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
Such a record must indicate no fewer than 30 days of consecutive residency in Nevada.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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Besides presenting two residency documents, how may a parent or guardian prove the residence of an applicant under 18?
- By signing a DMV-approved form about the same address
- By presenting one residency document of any kind
- By showing the parent's own driver license only
- By having a school principal write a letter
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Correct answer: By signing a DMV-approved form about the same address
A parent or guardian may sign a DMV-approved form that verifies the applicant resides at the same address as the parent or legal guardian.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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When must an applicant for a Driver Authorization Card provide proof of Nevada residential address?
- At every renewal only
- Only if the applicant is under 21
- During original issuance
- Only when the card is replaced
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Correct answer: During original issuance
Applicants for a Driver Authorization Card must provide proof of Nevada residential address during original issuance.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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What happens if you need glasses or contact lenses to drive?
- You must retake the vision test every year
- A restriction is placed on your driver license
- You may not drive on freeways
- You must carry a doctor's letter at all times
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Correct answer: A restriction is placed on your driver license
If you need glasses or contact lenses to drive, a restriction will be placed on your driver license.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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What may you request if you have problems reading or understanding the written knowledge test?
- A longer time limit with no examiner
- Skipping the knowledge test
- A test taken at home
- An oral examination
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Correct answer: An oral examination
If you have problems reading or understanding the written test, you may request an oral examination.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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How may the knowledge test be given?
- Using automated testing equipment or a paper test
- Only by an oral examination
- Only on a road course with an examiner
- Only through an online test taken at home
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Correct answer: Using automated testing equipment or a paper test
The knowledge test is done using either the automated testing equipment or a paper test.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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Which of these does the driver license examiner check before a road test?
- The stereo and speaker system
- A fire extinguisher
- The evidence of insurance card
- The air conditioning
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Correct answer: The evidence of insurance card
Before the road test, the examiner checks vehicle registration and license plates, the evidence of insurance card, lights, turn signals, horn, seat belts, tires, and windshield wipers.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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Which equipment does the handbook name as needing to be in good working order for a road test?
- The radio and air conditioner
- The brakes, speedometer, and muffler
- The sunroof and cup holders
- The navigation screen and floor mats
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Correct answer: The brakes, speedometer, and muffler
The vehicle must be in safe operating condition and all equipment must be in good working order, including the brakes, speedometer, and muffler.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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What should the vehicle have beside the driver for the examiner during a road test?
- A cushion supplied by the DMV
- A folding rear seat
- A separate set of pedals
- A safe and clean seating area
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Correct answer: A safe and clean seating area
The vehicle should have a safe and clean seating area beside the driver for the examiner.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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Who is allowed in the vehicle during the road test?
- Only you and the examiner
- You, the examiner, and one passenger
- You, the examiner, and a pet
- You, the examiner, and a parent
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Correct answer: Only you and the examiner
Passengers and animals are not allowed in the vehicle during the road test.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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What will happen if you violate a traffic law during the road test?
- You will be asked to repeat the maneuver with no penalty
- The examiner will ignore it if no one is nearby
- You will be penalized
- You will receive a warning only
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Correct answer: You will be penalized
You will not be asked to violate any traffic laws during the test, and you will be penalized if you do.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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Which of these may you be asked to demonstrate during the road test?
- Changing a flat tire
- Stopping on a grade
- Towing a trailer
- Checking the engine oil level
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Correct answer: Stopping on a grade
You may be requested to demonstrate stopping on a grade during the road test.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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What is the result of using a cellular phone during a drive test?
- A deduction of points that can be made up
- A warning on the first use
- A requirement to retake only the vision test
- Automatic failure
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Correct answer: Automatic failure
The use of a cellular phone during a drive test will result in automatic failure.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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Which of these are you NOT allowed to use while taking your driving test?
- Parking assist and cruise control
- The vehicle seat belts
- The turn signals for turns
- The windshield wipers in rain
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Correct answer: Parking assist and cruise control
During the driving test you will not be allowed to use certain safety features such as parking assist and cruise control.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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If you are under 18 and applying for a Nevada driver's license, driver authorization card or instruction permit, who must co-sign your application?
- A driver education instructor
- A DMV examiner
- A parent or guardian
- Any licensed driver over 21
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Correct answer: A parent or guardian
Applicants under 18 need a parent or guardian to co-sign the application.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Besides a Certificate of Completion of a driver's education course, what must a young driver present when applying for a driver's license?
- A Beginning Driver Experience Log
- A signed letter from an employer
- A record of every traffic stop
- A medical clearance form
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Correct answer: A Beginning Driver Experience Log
A Certificate of Completion of a driver's education course and a Beginning Driver Experience Log (DMV Form DLD-130) must be presented.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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In what ink must the Beginning Driver Experience Log be completed before the drive test?
- Pencil
- Red ink
- Blue or black ink
- Any color of ink
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Correct answer: Blue or black ink
The log must be completed in blue or black ink before arriving for your drive test.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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When should the dates and times of behind-the-wheel experiences be noted in the Beginning Driver Experience Log?
- Right before the drive test
- As they occur
- After you receive your license
- Once a month
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Correct answer: As they occur
The dates and times of behind-the-wheel experiences should be noted in the log as they occur.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Which form must a person under 18 who applies for an instruction permit give the DMV to certify minimum school attendance?
- DMV 005 Certification of Nevada Residency
- DMV 115 Relief Agency or Shelter Certification
- DLD-130 Beginning Driver Experience Log
- DMV-301 Certification of Attendance
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Correct answer: DMV-301 Certification of Attendance
Anyone under 18 who applies for an instruction permit must provide the DMV-301 Certification of Attendance form.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Who signs the DMV-301 Certification of Attendance form?
- A principal or school official
- The applicant's employer
- A DMV driver license examiner
- A county clerk
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Correct answer: A principal or school official
The form is signed by the principal or designated school official, certifying that the minor meets the minimum school attendance requirements.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What must a person provide for reinstatement if a license or permit was suspended after being declared a habitual truant?
- A new vision test only
- A copy of the original DMV-301 already on file
- A new DMV-301 as proof of meeting minimum attendance
- A letter from a parent only
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Correct answer: A new DMV-301 as proof of meeting minimum attendance
A new DMV-301 is required as proof that the person now meets the minimum attendance standards for reinstatement.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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A person under 18 who has completed school must present the DMV-301 with which of these?
- A copy of a report card
- A copy of a High School diploma
- A letter from a parent
- A driver's education certificate
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Correct answer: A copy of a High School diploma
The DMV-301 must be accompanied by a copy of a High School diploma or a High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET or TASC).
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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The DMV-301 form must be signed and dated within how many days before it is submitted?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 180 days
- 60 days
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Correct answer: 60 days
The DMV-301 form must be signed and dated within the previous 60 days from which it is submitted.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Which of these is an option for meeting the driver's education requirement?
- Taking driver's education online with a DMV-approved school
- Taking an online course from any school, approved or not
- Passing the knowledge test twice
- Holding an instruction permit for two years
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Correct answer: Taking driver's education online with a DMV-approved school
One option is to take driver's education online with a DMV-approved school.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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If you are not within 30 miles of a DMV-approved school and cannot access the internet for a driver's education class, how many hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience must you complete?
- 40 hours
- 75 hours
- 100 hours
- 150 hours
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Correct answer: 100 hours
Without access to a DMV-approved school or the internet, you need to complete 100 hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Of the 100 hours of behind-the-wheel experience for a driver who cannot reach a school or the internet, how many must be completed in the dark?
- 5 hours
- 10 hours
- 20 hours
- 25 hours
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Correct answer: 10 hours
10 of the 100 hours must be completed in the dark.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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If you are applying for a motorcycle license and are completing 100 hours of driving experience, when must all of those hours be completed?
- During daylight and at night, half and half
- Only at night
- On freeways only
- During daylight hours only
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Correct answer: During daylight hours only
For a motorcycle license, all 100 hours of driving experience must be completed during daylight hours only.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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For how long before receiving a driver's license must minors remain free of at-fault crashes, moving violation convictions and any alcohol or drug conviction?
- Six months
- 30 days
- Three months
- One year
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Correct answer: Six months
Minors must remain free of at-fault crashes, moving violation convictions and alcohol or drug convictions for six months prior to receiving a license.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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How many hours of supervised experience behind the wheel must Nevada teens within 30 miles of a DMV-approved driver's education school complete?
- 20 hours
- 30 hours
- 50 hours
- 100 hours
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Correct answer: 50 hours
Teens within 30 miles of a DMV-approved driver's education school must complete 50 hours of supervised experience behind the wheel.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Of the 50 hours of supervised experience behind the wheel required of teens near a DMV-approved school, how many must be completed at night?
- 5 hours
- 10 hours
- 15 hours
- 25 hours
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Correct answer: 10 hours
10 of the 50 supervised hours must be completed at night.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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What must you do with your instruction permit when you are driving?
- Leave it at home
- Display it on the dashboard
- Give it to the supervising driver
- Carry it with you
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Correct answer: Carry it with you
You must carry the permit with you when you are driving.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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What is the minimum age to obtain a Nevada instruction permit for a passenger car or pickup truck?
- 15½ years old
- 15 years old
- 16 years old
- 16½ years old
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Correct answer: 15½ years old
To obtain an instruction permit you must be at least 15½ years old.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Who must be available to authorize issuance when you apply for an instruction permit?
- A licensed driver aged 21 or older
- A DMV-approved driving instructor
- A parent or guardian
- A school bus driver
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Correct answer: A parent or guardian
To obtain an instruction permit you must have a parent or guardian available to authorize issuance.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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A Class C instruction permit holder must be accompanied by a licensed driver of what minimum age?
- 18 years
- 21 years
- 19 years
- 25 years
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Correct answer: 21 years
The accompanying licensed driver must be 21 years of age or older.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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How much licensed driving experience must the driver who accompanies a Class C instruction permit holder have?
- At least six months
- At least three years
- At least five years
- At least one year
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Correct answer: At least one year
The accompanying licensed driver must have at least one year of licensed driving experience.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Where must the licensed driver who accompanies a Class C instruction permit holder sit?
- Seated beside you
- In the back seat
- In a following vehicle
- In either front or back seat
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Correct answer: Seated beside you
The accompanying licensed driver must be seated beside the permit holder.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Where must the supervising driver be when supervising a Class M or M-Z instruction permit holder (motorcycle or moped)?
- In a car or truck following close behind
- In a car or truck driving ahead
- On a motorcycle, not in a car or truck
- At home, if the permit holder has a phone
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Correct answer: On a motorcycle, not in a car or truck
The supervising driver must be a licensed motorcycle driver on a motorcycle and is not allowed to be in a car or truck during the supervision.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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How many passengers may a Class M or M-Z instruction permit holder carry?
- One passenger over 21
- One family member
- Any number of licensed drivers
- None
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Correct answer: None
A Class M or M-Z instruction permit holder must carry no passengers.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Where is a Class M or M-Z instruction permit holder not allowed to drive?
- On limited-access highways or freeways
- On residential streets
- On rural two-lane roads
- On streets in a business district
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Correct answer: On limited-access highways or freeways
Class M or M-Z permit holders must not drive on limited-access highways or freeways.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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If you are under 18, how long must you hold an instruction permit before applying for a driver license?
- At least 30 days
- At least 3 months
- At least 6 months
- At least 12 months
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Correct answer: At least 6 months
If you are under 18, you must hold an instruction permit for at least 6 months prior to applying for a driver license.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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For how long may a driver who is 16 or 17 when licensed not carry passengers under age 18, except immediate family members?
- The first 30 days they drive
- The first 6 months they drive
- The first year they drive
- Until they turn 18
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Correct answer: The first 6 months they drive
Drivers who are 16 or 17 when licensed cannot carry passengers under 18 (except immediate family members) for the first 6 months they drive.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Which passengers under 18 may a newly licensed 16- or 17-year-old driver carry during the first 6 months?
- Classmates on the way to school
- Any friend who holds a permit
- Neighbors
- Immediate family members
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Correct answer: Immediate family members
The restriction on passengers under 18 does not apply to immediate family members.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Under the young-driver curfew, between which hours may a minor not operate a motor vehicle?
- Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- Between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.
- Between midnight and 6 a.m.
- Between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
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Correct answer: Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
A minor shall not operate a motor vehicle between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., except as the curfew rule allows.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Until when does the 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew for minors remain in effect?
- For the first 6 months after licensing
- Until the driver turns 18
- For one year after licensing
- Until the driver turns 21
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Correct answer: Until the driver turns 18
The curfew remains in effect until the driver turns 18, regardless of when the driver license was issued.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Which tests does Nevada require for all license classifications?
- A vision test and a knowledge test
- A knowledge test and a road test
- A vision test and a road test
- A road test and a medical examination
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Correct answer: A vision test and a knowledge test
Vision and knowledge tests are required for every license classification; a road test may also be required in the specific type of vehicle.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A Class C license holder also wants to drive a motorcycle. What must the driver pass?
- Only a vision test, because Class C already covers motorcycles
- A written test on motorcycle laws, with no drive test
- A written motorcycle test and a motorcycle drive test
- A drive test only, with no written test
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Correct answer: A written motorcycle test and a motorcycle drive test
A Class C holder who wants to drive a motorcycle needs a written test on motorcycle laws and practices and a drive test on operating the motorcycle.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Which license is enough to operate a moped in Nevada?
- Only a Class M license for motorcycles and mopeds
- A Nevada driver license of any classification
- Only a Class B license or a commercial license
- Only a license with a J endorsement
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Correct answer: A Nevada driver license of any classification
A moped may be operated with a Nevada driver license of any classification, or with a Class M license that carries a restriction allowing a moped only.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Besides any Nevada driver license, which license lets you operate a moped?
- A Nevada identification card from the DMV
- A one-time moped registration with the DMV
- Proof of moped insurance from your insurer
- A Class M license restricted to mopeds only
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Correct answer: A Class M license restricted to mopeds only
You may apply for a Class M license with an accompanying restriction that allows you to operate a moped only.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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What additional tests must commercial drivers pass?
- A longer vision test only
- A yearly medical examination only
- Additional knowledge and skills tests
- A moped riding test
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Correct answer: Additional knowledge and skills tests
Commercial drivers must pass additional knowledge and skills tests beyond those for other licenses.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A Class A license covers combination vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) over how many pounds?
- 26,000 pounds
- 10,000 pounds
- 16,000 pounds
- 20,000 pounds
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Correct answer: 26,000 pounds
Class A covers combination vehicles with a GCWR over 26,000 pounds and a trailer over 10,000 pounds.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A Class A license covers combination vehicles with a trailer over what weight?
- 5,000 pounds
- 14,000 pounds
- 20,000 pounds
- 10,000 pounds
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Correct answer: 10,000 pounds
Class A covers combination vehicles with a GCWR over 26,000 pounds when the trailer is over 10,000 pounds.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A Class B license covers a single vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over how many pounds?
- 10,000 pounds
- 26,000 pounds
- 14,000 pounds
- 20,000 pounds
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Correct answer: 26,000 pounds
Class B covers a single vehicle with a GVWR over 26,000 pounds.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Which vehicles does a Class C license cover?
- Cars, vans and pickups
- Buses carrying 16 or more passengers
- Single vehicles over 26,000 pounds GVWR
- Motorcycles of any size
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Correct answer: Cars, vans and pickups
Class C covers cars, vans and pickups.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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With a Class C license, what is the most a towed vehicle may weigh, without a J endorsement?
- Under 5,000 pounds
- 16,000 pounds or less
- 10,000 pounds or less
- 26,000 pounds or less
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Correct answer: 10,000 pounds or less
A Class C license allows towing a vehicle of 10,000 pounds or less.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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With a Class C license, a combination of vehicles may not exceed what length?
- 40 feet
- 70 feet
- 55 feet
- 85 feet
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Correct answer: 70 feet
For Class C, the combination of vehicles may not exceed 70 feet.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Which license class is listed for a motorcycle?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
- Class M
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Correct answer: Class M
Class M covers a motorcycle or moped.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Why may a restriction be placed on a driver license?
- The driver has received a commercial endorsement
- The driver is under 25 years old
- It may be needed for the driver to drive safely
- The driver has moved here from another state
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Correct answer: It may be needed for the driver to drive safely
A license may carry restrictions if necessary for you to drive safely.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A driver license has Restriction B. What does it mean?
- The driver needs to wear glasses or contact lenses
- The driver may drive only in daylight
- The driver needs additional rearview mirrors
- The driver needs a yearly vision examination
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Correct answer: The driver needs to wear glasses or contact lenses
Restriction B means the driver needs to wear glasses or contact lenses.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A driver license has Restriction F. What does it mean?
- Glasses or contact lenses are needed
- Daytime driving only
- A yearly driving test is needed
- Additional rearview mirrors are needed
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Correct answer: Additional rearview mirrors are needed
Restriction F means the driver needs additional rearview mirrors.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A driver license has Restriction G. What does it mean?
- Yearly medical letter
- Daylight driving only
- Additional rearview mirrors
- Driving only with an instruction permit
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Correct answer: Daylight driving only
Restriction G limits the driver to daylight driving only.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A driver license has Restriction 6. What does it require?
- A yearly vision examination
- A yearly medical letter
- A yearly driving test
- Daylight driving only
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Correct answer: A yearly vision examination
Restriction 6 requires a yearly vision examination.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A driver license has Restriction 7. What does it require?
- A yearly vision examination
- A yearly driving test
- A yearly medical letter
- Glasses or contact lenses while driving
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Correct answer: A yearly medical letter
Restriction 7 requires a yearly medical letter.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A driver license has Restriction 8. What does it require?
- A yearly medical letter
- A yearly driving test
- A yearly vision examination
- Additional rearview mirrors
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Correct answer: A yearly driving test
Restriction 8 requires a yearly driving test.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Which restriction code on a license stands for an instruction permit?
- Restriction B
- Restriction G
- Restriction 6
- Restriction JN
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Correct answer: Restriction JN
Restriction JN is the restriction for an instruction permit.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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What does an endorsement allow a driver to do?
- Drive any type of vehicle without taking a road test
- Drive at night without any license restriction
- Drive a vehicle type that needs more skill than the typical vehicle
- Carry more passengers than a passenger car normally holds
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Correct answer: Drive a vehicle type that needs more skill than the typical vehicle
An endorsement allows you to drive a specific type of vehicle which requires more driving skill than the typical vehicle.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is required for the endorsements the handbook describes?
- Additional tests
- A second license from another state
- A parent or guardian signature
- Nothing beyond the regular license
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Correct answer: Additional tests
Additional tests are required for these endorsements.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Which endorsement lets a Class C driver tow vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVWR?
- The F endorsement
- Restriction F
- Restriction JN
- The J endorsement
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Correct answer: The J endorsement
The J endorsement is for a Class C vehicle that may tow vehicle(s) over 10,000 pounds GVWR.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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A Class C driver with a J endorsement tows a combination of vehicles that exceeds 26,000 pounds. Which license is required?
- A Class B license
- A Class A license
- A Class M license
- A Class C license with Restriction F
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Correct answer: A Class A license
If the towing vehicle and towed vehicle(s) together exceed 26,000 pounds, a Class A license is required.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Which person is covered by the F endorsement exemption from a commercial license?
- A firefighter operating fire equipment
- A tow truck driver moving vehicles for hire
- A driver hauling goods for a common motor carrier
- A driver carrying placarded hazardous materials
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Correct answer: A firefighter operating fire equipment
The F exemption covers firefighters while operating fire equipment, certain farm drivers and military drivers.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Under the F exemption, a farmer's employee or family member may transport supplies within how far to and from the farm?
- 50 miles
- 100 miles
- 150 miles
- 250 miles
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Correct answer: 150 miles
The farm exemption covers transporting supplies within 150 miles to and from the farm.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Which of these would keep a farm driver from using the F exemption?
- Being a family member of the farmer rather than an employee
- Transporting placarded amounts of hazardous materials
- Transporting supplies needed for operating the farm
- Driving within 150 miles of the farm each day
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Correct answer: Transporting placarded amounts of hazardous materials
The farm exemption does not apply to a driver transporting placarded amounts of hazardous materials.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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A farm driver cannot use the F exemption if the driver is...
- an employee of the farm owner who is paid wages
- a family member of the farm owner who helps out
- carrying supplies needed on the farm
- employed as a common or contract motor carrier
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Correct answer: employed as a common or contract motor carrier
The farm exemption does not apply to a driver employed as a common or contract motor carrier.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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When does the F exemption apply to military drivers?
- When driving any vehicle while off duty
- When driving a personal truck on a military base
- When driving military vehicles on active military duty
- Only when stationed in Nevada
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Correct answer: When driving military vehicles on active military duty
The military exemption covers driving military vehicles on active military duty.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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A commercial motor vehicle has a GVWR or GCWR of at least how many pounds?
- 26,001 pounds
- 10,001 pounds
- 16,001 pounds
- 20,001 pounds
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Correct answer: 26,001 pounds
A commercial motor vehicle has a GVWR or GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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A motor vehicle designed to carry how many passengers, including the driver, is a commercial motor vehicle?
- 8 or more
- 10 or more
- 26 or more
- 16 or more
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Correct answer: 16 or more
A vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver, is a commercial motor vehicle.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Besides weight and passenger capacity, what else makes a motor vehicle used in commerce a commercial motor vehicle?
- It is towing any trailer
- It is carrying hazardous materials
- It is driven more than 150 miles from home
- It has more than two axles
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Correct answer: It is carrying hazardous materials
A vehicle that is carrying hazardous materials is a commercial motor vehicle.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the minimum age to get a motorcycle instruction permit?
- 15½ years
- 14 years
- 16 years
- 18 years
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Correct answer: 15½ years
A motorcycle instruction permit requires being at least 15½ years old.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Which tests must you pass to get a motorcycle instruction permit?
- A vision test, a general knowledge test and a motorcycle road test
- A general knowledge test and a motorcycle drive test only
- A vision test, a general knowledge test and a motorcycle knowledge test
- The motorcycle knowledge test only
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Correct answer: A vision test, a general knowledge test and a motorcycle knowledge test
The permit requires a vision test, a general driver license knowledge test and the motorcycle knowledge test.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What may be substituted for the motorcycle tests?
- Holding a Class C license for one year
- Passing an approved motorcycle safety course
- A letter from a parent or guardian
- Completing 100 hours of supervised driving
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Correct answer: Passing an approved motorcycle safety course
Passing an approved motorcycle safety course may be substituted for the motorcycle tests.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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How often may an adult's motorcycle instruction permit be renewed?
- Once every single year
- Twice in every five years
- Whenever the permit expires
- Only once every five years
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Correct answer: Only once every five years
A permit for age 18 or older may be renewed only once every five years.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What must a person who supervises a motorcycle instruction permit holder have?
- A commercial driver license
- A valid motorcycle license
- A Class A license
- A motorcycle safety instructor certificate
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Correct answer: A valid motorcycle license
The supervising licensed driver must have a valid motorcycle license.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What is the minimum age of a licensed driver who supervises a motorcycle instruction permit holder?
- 21 years
- 18 years
- 19 years
- 25 years
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Correct answer: 21 years
The supervising driver must be at least 21 years old.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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How much driving experience must a person supervising a motorcycle instruction permit holder have?
- At least six months
- At least two years
- At least one year
- At least five years
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Correct answer: At least one year
The supervising driver must have at least one year of driving experience.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Where must the licensed driver who supervises a motorcycle instruction permit holder be?
- Seated beside the permit holder in a car
- Riding on a motorcycle
- Following in a truck
- Watching from the side of the road
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Correct answer: Riding on a motorcycle
The supervising driver must also be riding on a motorcycle at the time of supervision and may not be in a car or truck.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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When may you drive with a motorcycle instruction permit?
- At any hour with a supervisor
- Only after sunset
- Only on weekends
- During daylight hours only
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Correct answer: During daylight hours only
With a motorcycle instruction permit you may drive during daylight hours only.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Which of these is not allowed when driving with a motorcycle instruction permit?
- Practicing with a supervisor riding another motorcycle
- Driving in daylight hours
- Carrying passengers
- Riding with a helmet
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Correct answer: Carrying passengers
With a motorcycle instruction permit you may not carry passengers or drive on freeways or other high-speed roadways.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Where may a driver with a motorcycle instruction permit not drive?
- On freeways or other high-speed roadways
- On residential streets with little traffic
- On quiet two-lane roads in daylight hours
- In parking lots and driveways of businesses
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Correct answer: On freeways or other high-speed roadways
A motorcycle instruction permit holder may not drive on freeways or other high-speed roadways.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Which skills test must you pass for a Nevada motorcycle driver license?
- The Motorcycle Rider Safety Evaluation
- The Motorcycle Operators Skills Test (MOST)
- The Commercial Skills Test
- The Moped Operators Skills Test
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Correct answer: The Motorcycle Operators Skills Test (MOST)
A motorcycle license requires passing the Motorcycle Operators Skills Test (MOST).
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What does the motorcycle drive test include before the riding maneuvers?
- A pre-trip inspection
- A written essay
- A physical fitness evaluation
- A vehicle registration check
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Correct answer: A pre-trip inspection
The motorcycle drive test includes a pre-trip inspection, where you must know and understand your motorcycle's controls and equipment.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Besides the controls and equipment, what else does the examiner check during the motorcycle drive test?
- The tire tread depth and oil level
- The seat belt and air bags
- The turn signals and horn
- The windshield wipers and defroster
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Correct answer: The turn signals and horn
The examiner will also check the turn signals and horn.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What are you required to wear when driving your motorcycle?
- Gloves
- A helmet
- Boots
- A reflective vest
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Correct answer: A helmet
When driving your motorcycle, you are required to wear a helmet.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What should you wear if your motorcycle does not have a windshield or screen?
- A bright reflective jacket and gloves
- A full-length raincoat and boots
- Hearing protection and gloves
- A protective face shield or goggles
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Correct answer: A protective face shield or goggles
If your motorcycle does not have a windshield or screen, you should wear a protective face shield or goggles.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What happens if you fail the motorcycle skills test given by the DMV two or more times?
- You must wait one year before you may test again
- Your driver license is suspended for one year
- Future motorcycle instruction permits are permanently denied
- You must retake the general knowledge test and vision test
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Correct answer: Future motorcycle instruction permits are permanently denied
Failing the motorcycle skills test administered by the DMV two or more times results in a permanent denial of future motorcycle instruction permits.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What may be waived if you surrender a valid motorcycle license from another state?
- The road test
- The vision test
- The helmet requirement
- The application
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Correct answer: The road test
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 waived.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Where is the expiration date of a driver license shown?
- On the back of the license
- Only on the renewal notice
- Only on the instruction permit
- On the front of the license
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Correct answer: On the front of the license
The expiration date is on the front of your driver license.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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A renewal notice is mailed to the address on file. Who is responsible for renewing on or before the expiration date?
- The DMV
- The license holder
- The license holder's employer
- The post office
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Correct answer: The license holder
Although a renewal notice is mailed, it is your responsibility to renew on or before your expiration date.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Which tests may you be required to pass when you renew your license?
- A vision test, a knowledge test and an on-road driving skills test
- A vision test only, with no other tests ever required
- A knowledge test, a vision test and a medical examination
- A vehicle inspection, a vision test and a parking test
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Correct answer: A vision test, a knowledge test and an on-road driving skills test
You may be required to pass a vision test, knowledge test, and an on-road driving skills test at renewal.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What is renewal testing used for?
- To move the driver up to a higher license class automatically
- To check the driver's insurance coverage and vehicle registration
- To re-evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities and set restrictions
- To update the driver's address and name on the license record
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Correct answer: To re-evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities and set restrictions
Renewal testing is used to re-evaluate driving knowledge, skills and abilities and to determine appropriate restrictions.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What does Nevada do with the license expiration date of military personnel?
- It extends the date by one year automatically
- It does not extend the date automatically
- It extends the date until discharge
- It extends the date by six months automatically
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Correct answer: It does not extend the date automatically
Nevada does not automatically extend the license expiration date for military personnel.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Which military personnel may renew a Nevada license through the mail?
- Any retired military personnel who live out of state
- Active-duty personnel who are stationed in Nevada
- Family members of military personnel who live out of state
- Active-duty personnel who are temporarily out of state
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Correct answer: Active-duty personnel who are temporarily out of state
Active-duty military personnel who are temporarily out-of-state may renew a Nevada license through the mail.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Within how many days must you notify the DMV of an address or name change?
- 10 days
- 15 days
- 30 days
- 60 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
Under Nevada law, you are required to notify the DMV of any address or name change within 30 days.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How may a driver without a commercial driver license change the address on the license?
- Online, at a local DMV office, or through the mail
- Only in person at a local DMV office, never online
- Only by mail using the Change of Address Application
- Only by telephone call to the local DMV office
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Correct answer: Online, at a local DMV office, or through the mail
You may change the address online, by going to your local DMV office, or through the mail.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How must a person holding a commercial driver license complete an address change?
- Online only
- By mail only
- By telephone only
- In person
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Correct answer: In person
Address changes must be completed in person if you hold a commercial driver license.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How must a name change be made?
- Online at the DMV website or by mail
- In person at a local DMV office
- Through the mail with a signed form
- By telephone with the DMV office
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Correct answer: In person at a local DMV office
Name changes must be made in person at a local DMV office.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What will you be asked to provide for a name change?
- An application and acceptable legal documentation
- A letter from your employer and a recent photograph
- Proof of insurance and a copy of your vehicle title
- A new photograph and a signed letter from a physician
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Correct answer: An application and acceptable legal documentation
For a name change you complete an application and provide acceptable legal documentation reflecting your name change.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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A restricted license may be issued under special circumstances to drivers of what ages who show family hardship or need to drive to and from school?
- Ages 12 and 13
- Ages 16 and 17
- Ages 14 and 15
- Ages 18 and 19
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Correct answer: Ages 14 and 15
Restricted licenses may be issued to drivers age 14 and 15 who have demonstrated family hardship or who need to drive to and from school.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Besides young drivers with hardship, who else may be issued a restricted license under special circumstances?
- Individuals whose suspension or revocation has not yet begun
- People who have served half of their suspension or revocation period
- Individuals who have never held a driver license of any kind
- Individuals who have served one-quarter of their suspension
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Correct answer: People who have served half of their suspension or revocation period
Restricted licenses may be issued to individuals who have served half of their required suspension or revocation periods.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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If your driver license becomes illegible, lost or stolen, what should you do?
- Wait until it expires
- Drive with your old record number
- Renew it at the next birthday
- Apply for a duplicate immediately
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Correct answer: Apply for a duplicate immediately
If your license becomes illegible, lost or stolen, you need to apply for a duplicate immediately.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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How may you apply for a duplicate driver license?
- Only in person at the DMV
- Only by mail
- Online or in person at the DMV
- Only by telephone
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Correct answer: Online or in person at the DMV
You may apply for a duplicate online or in person at the DMV.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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When you go to the DMV for a duplicate license, what is best to bring?
- As much identification documentation as possible
- A new photograph taken within 30 days
- A written statement from a police officer
- Nothing, because the DMV always has your record
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Correct answer: As much identification documentation as possible
Bringing as much identification documentation as possible helps confirm your identity and speeds up the process.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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How long is a Nevada identification card valid, unless limited-term immigration documents are presented?
- Four years
- Five years
- Ten years
- Eight years
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Correct answer: Eight years
A Nevada identification card is valid for eight years and expires on your birthday.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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When does an identification card issued with limited-term immigration documents expire if no date is listed?
- Six months from issuance
- One year from issuance
- Two years from issuance
- On the next birthday
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Correct answer: One year from issuance
If limited-term immigration documents are used, the expiration coincides with the departure date, or one year from issuance if no date is listed.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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What is the minimum age to get a Nevada identification card?
- 10 years
- 5 years
- 14 years
- 16 years
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Correct answer: 10 years
To get a Nevada identification card you must be at least 10 years old.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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What must you do to get a Nevada identification card?
- Pass a vision test and a written knowledge test
- Hold a driver license for at least one year
- Complete an application and present proof of identity
- Pass an on-road driving test with an examiner
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Correct answer: Complete an application and present proof of identity
You must be at least 10 years old, complete an application and present the proof of identity.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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What happens to your driving privileges when a Nevada identification card is issued to you?
- They are suspended for 30 days
- They are automatically surrendered
- They are limited to daylight driving
- They stay valid for eight more years
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Correct answer: They are automatically surrendered
Issuance of an identification card automatically surrenders your driving privileges, whether or not the card is in your possession. This does not apply to a seasonal resident identification card applicant.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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You hold a Nevada identification card and are cited for a traffic violation. To what are the citations and demerits applied?
- Your identification card only
- Nothing, because you have no license
- Your vehicle registration
- Your future driving privileges
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Correct answer: Your future driving privileges
Citations and demerits are applied to future driving privileges, with the same rules and penalties as for driver license holders.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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An identification card holder receives 12 or more demerits in a 12-month period. What must the person do before being eligible for a driver license?
- Pass the knowledge test again
- Wait until the next birthday
- Reinstate driving privileges
- Apply for a duplicate identification card
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Correct answer: Reinstate driving privileges
With 12 or more demerits in a 12-month period, you must reinstate your driving privileges before you are eligible to receive a driver license.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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How may you apply for a duplicate identification card?
- Online or in person at the DMV
- Only by mail
- Only at a motorcycle safety class
- Only by telephone
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Correct answer: Online or in person at the DMV
You may apply for a duplicate identification card online or in person at the DMV.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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When may you declare yourself an honorably discharged veteran on your license or identification card?
- Only when you apply for a duplicate license or ID card
- Only when you change your address or your name
- Only after you turn 65 and renew your license
- When applying for an initial or renewal license or ID card
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Correct answer: When applying for an initial or renewal license or ID card
When applying for an initial or renewal license or identification card, you have the opportunity to declare yourself an honorably discharged veteran.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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What must you bring to the DMV to make the veteran declaration?
- A letter from your last employer confirming service
- An honorable discharge or other honorable separation document
- A copy of your military pay record and orders
- Your most recent federal tax return and a W-2
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Correct answer: An honorable discharge or other honorable separation document
Bring an honorable discharge or other document of honorable separation from the United States Armed Forces.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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What written release will you be asked to sign when declaring veteran status?
- A release letting the DMV share your information with Veterans Services
- A release allowing the DMV to cancel your license if you move
- A release agreeing to attend a driver improvement class
- A release allowing the DMV to give your record to the Highway Patrol
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Correct answer: A release letting the DMV share your information with Veterans Services
You will be asked to sign a written release authorizing the Department to provide personal information to the Nevada Department of Veterans Services.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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What is the purpose of a medical indicator on a card?
- To show the holder is restricted to driving during daylight hours
- To tell the DMV that the holder is a registered organ donor
- To alert law enforcement or medical personnel to a medical condition
- To show the holder is licensed to drive commercial vehicles
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Correct answer: To alert law enforcement or medical personnel to a medical condition
A medical indicator alerts law enforcement and/or medical personnel that a medical condition exists.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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Is adding a medical indicator to your card required?
- Yes, for drivers over 65
- No, it is optional
- Yes, for every identification card
- Yes, for every commercial driver
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Correct answer: No, it is optional
Adding the medical indicator is optional.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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What must you present to have a medical indicator added to your card?
- A letter from your employer
- A written statement from your insurance company
- A new vision test result
- A completed Confidential Physician Report
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Correct answer: A completed Confidential Physician Report
You must present a completed Confidential Physician Report indicating one of the medical codes listed on the form.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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Where is the medical symbol placed on your card?
- On the back of the card
- On a sticker kept in your wallet
- On the front of the card
- On a separate paper certificate
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Correct answer: On the front of the card
A universally recognized medical symbol is placed on the front of your card.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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When can you become an organ donor and have “Organ Donor” listed on your driver license or ID card?
- At original issuance, at renewal or upon a change of address
- Only during an original issuance of a license or ID card
- Only at renewal once you have reached the age of 21
- Only when you apply for a duplicate or replacement card
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Correct answer: At original issuance, at renewal or upon a change of address
This can be done during an original issuance, upon renewal or upon a change of address.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What does a parent or guardian understand when signing an affidavit for a minor organ donor?
- They may cancel the donation at any time
- They must renew the donation every year
- They must pay for the donation
- They cannot amend or revoke the donation
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Correct answer: They cannot amend or revoke the donation
The parent or guardian signs an affidavit indicating they understand they cannot amend or revoke the donation.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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If you are sick or injured and taken to a hospital, what is the priority?
- Recovering organs
- Saving your life
- Contacting your family
- Checking your donor registration
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Correct answer: Saving your life
The priority is always to save your life.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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Who can register as an organ, eye and tissue donor?
- Anyone, regardless of age or medical history
- Only people who are at least 18 years old
- Only people in good health with no medical history
- Only people who already hold a driver license
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Correct answer: Anyone, regardless of age or medical history
Anyone can register as a donor, regardless of age or medical history.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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Besides registering as a donor, what is it important to do?
- Keep a copy of your registration in your vehicle
- Register again every year
- Talk with your family to make your wishes known
- Tell your employer your wishes
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Correct answer: Talk with your family to make your wishes known
It is important to talk with your family to make your wishes known.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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Where are funds contributed to the Gift of Life Education Fund (Anatomical Gift Account) forwarded?
- The Nevada Highway Patrol training academy
- The University of Nevada School of Medicine
- The Nevada Department of Veterans Services
- Local hospitals for emergency equipment
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Correct answer: The University of Nevada School of Medicine
The funds are forwarded to the University of Nevada School of Medicine for educational programs promoting organ, eye and tissue donation.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What should you do when renewing your driver license to remain a registered organ, eye and tissue donor?
- Nothing, because it renews automatically
- Sign a new affidavit
- Contact the University of Nevada School of Medicine
- Check YES
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Correct answer: Check YES
Check YES when renewing your driver's license, permit, identification card or driver authorization card to remain a registered donor.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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When can you register online as an organ, eye and tissue donor?
- Only during the month of your birthday
- Only when you renew
- At any time
- Only at the DMV
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Correct answer: At any time
You can register online at any time, without waiting for your next trip to the DMV.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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If a vehicle's technology responds quicker than a human could during a practical driving examination, who decides how the interaction is scored?
- The driver
- The vehicle's manufacturer
- An automatic score by the system
- The drive examiner, using discretion
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Correct answer: The drive examiner, using discretion
Drive examiners will use their discretion when deciding how such an interaction will be scored.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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What does the handbook say about convenience technologies during the testing process?
- They are permitted only on the road test
- They are not permitted
- They are required to demonstrate a skill
- They are permitted if the examiner is notified
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Correct answer: They are not permitted
Convenience technologies do not require the applicant to demonstrate a required skill set and are not permitted during the testing process.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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What do motorcycle operators need on their Nevada driver's license?
- A commercial endorsement
- A yellow restriction stamp
- Nothing beyond a regular license
- A special endorsement
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Correct answer: A special endorsement
The handbook says motorcycle operators require a special endorsement to their Nevada driver's license.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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What is the largest gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of a vehicle or combination that a non-commercial Class C driver without a J endorsement may tow?
- 10,000 pounds or less
- 6,000 pounds or less
- 8,000 pounds or less
- 14,000 pounds or less
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Correct answer: 10,000 pounds or less
Non-commercial Class C drivers may tow a vehicle or combination with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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Which of these acts is against the law when it concerns a Nevada driver license?
- Lending your license to someone else
- Carrying your license with you while you drive
- Renewing your license before it expires
- Keeping a photocopy of your license at home
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Correct answer: Lending your license to someone else
It is illegal to alter your license in any way, lend it to someone else or use another person's license.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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Are licenses automatically reinstated following a suspension or revocation?
- Yes, after the suspension period ends
- Yes, after the reinstatement fee is mailed
- No, drivers must reapply with an online account only
- No, drivers must reapply at a DMV office
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Correct answer: No, drivers must reapply at a DMV office
Licenses are not automatically reinstated, and drivers must reapply at a DMV office.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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Which documents must a driver present to reinstate a license after a suspension or revocation?
- Documents for Evidence of Name, Date of Birth and Social Security Number
- Only the previous driver license and the vehicle's ownership title
- Only the court order and a copy of the Evidence of Insurance card
- Only the last vehicle registration certificate issued in Nevada
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Correct answer: Documents for Evidence of Name, Date of Birth and Social Security Number
Drivers must present the documents required for Evidence of Name, Date of Birth and Social Security Number as listed in Chapter One.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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Within how many days of establishing residency in Nevada, or at the time of obtaining a driver license if that comes earlier, must drivers register their vehicles?
- 30 days
- 10 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
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.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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Which of these must a new resident bring when registering a vehicle in Nevada?
- The vehicle's original window sticker
- A letter from the previous state's DMV
- The out-of-state license plates
- The previous owner's driver license
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Correct answer: The out-of-state license plates
The out-of-state license plates are among the required original documents for new resident vehicle registration.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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Where can the Nevada Vehicle Identification Number Inspection Certificate be completed?
- Only at a smog check station located in Clark County or Washoe County
- At a DMV office, any authorized DMV agency, or by a law enforcement officer
- By any licensed mechanic at a repair shop of the owner's choice
- At a county courthouse by a court clerk who signs the form
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Correct answer: At a DMV office, any authorized DMV agency, or by a law enforcement officer
The VIN inspection certificate is completed at a DMV office, any authorized DMV agency or by a law enforcement officer.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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A new resident must bring the Certificate of Ownership/Title to register a vehicle. When is it not needed?
- When the vehicle is more than 10 years old
- When the vehicle is a motorcycle
- When the vehicle was bought in another state
- When it is held by a lienholder
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Correct answer: When it is held by a lienholder
The Certificate of Ownership/Title is required unless it is held by a lienholder.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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If ownership of a vehicle is not changing, what option does the owner have for the title?
- To keep the out-of-state title
- To mail the title to the DMV before registering
- To trade the title for a Nevada title at no cost
- To skip showing any proof of ownership
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Correct answer: To keep the out-of-state title
If ownership is not changing, the owner has the option of retaining the out-of-state title.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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What must match on the registration, the ownership/title certificate and the evidence of insurance?
- The owner's date of birth
- The owner's driver license number
- The full legal name
- The owner's mailing address
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Correct answer: The full legal name
The full legal name must match on the registration, ownership/title certificate and evidence of insurance.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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In which counties is a passing Vehicle Inspection Report (smog check) required?
- Carson City and Douglas counties
- Elko and Lyon counties
- Clark and Washoe counties
- Nye and Storey counties
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Correct answer: Clark and Washoe counties
A passing Vehicle Inspection Report is required in Clark and Washoe counties for most gasoline-powered and diesel-powered vehicles.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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For gasoline-powered vehicles, from which model year on is a passing Vehicle Inspection Report required in Clark and Washoe counties?
- 1975 and newer
- 1968 and newer
- 1981 and newer
- 1996 and newer
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Correct answer: 1968 and newer
A passing Vehicle Inspection Report is required for most gasoline-powered vehicles of model year 1968 and newer.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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Which of these is exempt from the Vehicle Inspection Report requirement in Clark and Washoe counties?
- A gasoline-powered car of model year 2005
- A diesel-powered vehicle of model year 2000 with a GVWR of 12,000 lbs.
- A gasoline-powered pickup truck of model year 1995
- A motorcycle
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Correct answer: A motorcycle
Motorcycles are among the vehicles exempt from the Vehicle Inspection Report requirement.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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On which registrations are new vehicles exempt from the Vehicle Inspection Report requirement?
- Their first, second or third registration in any state
- Only their first registration in Nevada
- Their first through fifth registration in Nevada
- Only their first and second registration in any state
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Correct answer: Their first, second or third registration in any state
New vehicles are exempt on their first, second or third registration (in any state).
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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How many model years old or less must a hybrid-electric vehicle be to be exempt from the Vehicle Inspection Report requirement?
- Up to two model years old
- Up to eight model years old
- Up to five model years old
- Up to ten model years old
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Correct answer: Up to five model years old
Hybrid-electric vehicles that are up to five model years old are exempt.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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For a diesel-powered vehicle of model year 1968 or newer to need a passing Vehicle Inspection Report in Clark and Washoe counties, what must its GVWR be?
- 8,000 lbs. or less
- 14,000 lbs. or less
- 20,000 lbs. or less
- 26,000 lbs. or less
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Correct answer: 14,000 lbs. or less
A passing Vehicle Inspection Report is required for diesel-powered vehicles of model year 1968 or newer with a GVWR of 14,000 lbs. or less.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)