Nevada: Licensing basics — Renewals, Changes and Duplicate Licenses Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Where is the expiration date of a driver license shown?” · “How may a driver without a commercial driver license change the address on the license?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Nevada Driver's Handbook" (March 2024 (DMV 700)), Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.
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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)