Nevada Graduated Driver's License Program

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.

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.