NV DMV License Types and Restrictions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum age to apply for a Nevada instruction permit?
- 14 years old
- 15 years and 6 months old (Correct answer)
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
Correct answer: 15 years and 6 months old
Nevada allows residents to apply for an instruction permit at age 15 years and 6 months.
Question 2: Which Nevada license class is required to operate a single vehicle with a GVWR exceeding 26,000 lbs?
- Class A
- Class B (Correct answer)
- Class C
- Class D
Correct answer: Class B
Class B covers single vehicles with a GVWR over 26,000 lbs or designed to transport 24 or more passengers.
Question 3: What does an 'E' restriction on a Nevada driver's license indicate?
- Must drive only on expressways
- Must wear eye protection at all times
- Automatic transmission vehicles only (Correct answer)
- Must have an escort present
Correct answer: Automatic transmission vehicles only
The 'E' restriction limits the driver to operating vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions only.
Question 4: How long is a Nevada instruction permit valid from the date of issuance?
- 6 months
- 1 year (Correct answer)
- 18 months
- 2 years
Correct answer: 1 year
A Nevada instruction permit is valid for one year from the date it is issued.
Question 5: What is the minimum age to obtain a Nevada CDL for intrastate (within Nevada) commercial driving?
- 16
- 17
- 18 (Correct answer)
- 21
Correct answer: 18
Nevada allows CDL applicants as young as 18 for intrastate commercial driving; interstate driving requires age 21.
Question 6: Which CDL endorsement is required to transport hazardous materials requiring placards in Nevada?
- Endorsement N
- Endorsement H (Correct answer)
- Endorsement P
- Endorsement T
Correct answer: Endorsement H
The H endorsement is required for any driver transporting hazardous materials that require placarding under federal regulations.
Question 7: How many total hours of supervised driving must a Nevada teen complete before applying for a provisional license?
- 25 hours (5 at night)
- 35 hours (5 at night)
- 50 hours (10 at night) (Correct answer)
- 60 hours (15 at night)
Correct answer: 50 hours (10 at night)
Nevada requires 50 hours of supervised driving, including at least 10 nighttime hours, before a provisional license may be issued.
NV DMV License Types and Restrictions 2
What is the minimum age to apply for a Nevada instruction permit?