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At what age can Nevada teens take the driver education course?
At what age can Nevada teens take the driver education course?
What is required to obtain a Nevada instruction permit?
What is required to obtain a Nevada instruction permit?
Who must accompany a teen driver with an Instruction Permit?
Who must accompany a teen driver with an Instruction Permit?
What is the minimum level of acceptable vision for obtaining a Nevada Instruction Permit?
What is the minimum level of acceptable vision for obtaining a Nevada Instruction Permit?
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What happens if you must wear glasses or contact lenses to meet the minimum vision standard?
What happens if you must wear glasses or contact lenses to meet the minimum vision standard?
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What must you bring with you for the vision test if you wear contact lenses or glasses?
What must you bring with you for the vision test if you wear contact lenses or glasses?
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What is the main reason for the Nevada Graduated Driver’s License Program?
What is the main reason for the Nevada Graduated Driver’s License Program?
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What is the primary cause of the statistical difference in traffic accidents between teenagers and adults?
What is the primary cause of the statistical difference in traffic accidents between teenagers and adults?
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How old must a teenager be to be eligible for the Nevada Graduated Driver’s License Program?
How old must a teenager be to be eligible for the Nevada Graduated Driver’s License Program?
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What is the minimum number of hours of driving experience required to complete the driver education requirement?
What is the minimum number of hours of driving experience required to complete the driver education requirement?
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What is the purpose of the Behind the Wheel Experience phase of the GDL program?
What is the purpose of the Behind the Wheel Experience phase of the GDL program?
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What is the minimum number of hours of a driver education course required by the State of Nevada?
What is the minimum number of hours of a driver education course required by the State of Nevada?
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What is the ratio of fatal traffic accidents involving 16-year-old drivers compared to 17-year-old drivers?
What is the ratio of fatal traffic accidents involving 16-year-old drivers compared to 17-year-old drivers?
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What is the option for completing the educational requirements if a classroom course is not offered within a 30-mile radius of your residence?
What is the option for completing the educational requirements if a classroom course is not offered within a 30-mile radius of your residence?
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Study Notes
Nevada Graduated Driver's License Program
- The program is designed for teenagers aged 15 1/2 to 18, to introduce driving privileges in phases, including supervised driving before a full license.
- The program aims to reduce motor vehicle accidents, which are the leading cause of death for people aged 16 and 17.
Why is a GDL Program necessary?
- Teen drivers are twice as likely to be involved in a fatal traffic accident compared to adults.
- 16-year-old drivers are approximately 3 times more likely to be involved in a traffic accident than 17-year-old drivers and 5 times more likely to be in an accident than 18-year-olds.
- The program addresses the immaturity and inexperience of teen drivers, which are the main causes of accidents.
Driver Education
- The State of Nevada requires teen drivers under 18 to complete a 30-hour driver education course before applying for a full license.
- Options for completing the educational requirements include:
- Attending a 30-hour classroom course
- Completing a 30-hour online course
- Completing 100 hours of driving experience (only if a classroom course is not available within a 30-mile radius)
- The driver education course or experience is not required to obtain a Nevada instruction permit but is a requirement to obtain a Nevada driver license.
Instruction Permit
- At age 15 ½, Nevada teens are eligible to obtain an Instruction Permit.
- The permit allows teen drivers to drive on Nevada public roadways under the supervision of an adult aged 21 or older with at least one year of licensed driving experience.
- The supervising adult must be seated in the front of the vehicle and next to the teen driver at all times during the supervised driving period.
Vision Test
- A vision test is required to obtain a Nevada Instruction Permit.
- The minimum level of acceptable vision is 20/40 in one eye.
- If a driver must wear glasses or contact lenses to meet this standard, Restriction A will be placed on the license or permit.
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Learn about the Nevada GDL program, a phased approach to introducing driving privileges to teenagers aged 15.5 to 18. Understand the importance of supervised driving before obtaining a full license.
