NV DMV License Types and Restrictions 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What nighttime hours are restricted for Nevada provisional license holders during their first 6 months?
- 11 PM to 5 AM
- 10 PM to 5 AM (Correct answer)
- Midnight to 6 AM
- 9 PM to 6 AM
Correct answer: 10 PM to 5 AM
Nevada provisional drivers may not drive between 10 PM and 5 AM during the first 6 months unless accompanied by a licensed adult age 21 or older.
Question 2: During the first 6 months of a Nevada provisional license, who may ride as a passenger under age 18?
- No one under 18 may ride
- Only immediate family members (Correct answer)
- Up to one friend under 18
- Up to two friends under 18
Correct answer: Only immediate family members
For the first 6 months, provisional drivers may not transport passengers under 18 unless those passengers are immediate family members.
Question 3: What minimum visual acuity (with or without correction) is required for a standard Nevada driver's license?
- 20/20 in both eyes
- 20/40 in the better eye (Correct answer)
- 20/60 with both eyes open
- 20/100 in the better eye
Correct answer: 20/40 in the better eye
Nevada requires at least 20/40 visual acuity in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses, for a standard driver's license.
Question 4: What is the consequence for a Nevada provisional license holder who receives a moving violation?
- Their license is immediately revoked
- Their provisional period is extended by 6 months (Correct answer)
- They must retake the written knowledge test
- They are fined but face no license action
Correct answer: Their provisional period is extended by 6 months
A moving violation extends the provisional license period by an additional 6 months from the date of the violation.
Question 5: At what age does a Nevada provisional license automatically convert to a full, unrestricted driver's license?
- 17
- 18 (Correct answer)
- 19
- 21
Correct answer: 18
Nevada provisional license holders become eligible for a full, unrestricted Class D license at age 18, provided all requirements are met.
Question 6: What does an 'A' restriction on a Nevada driver's license require the driver to do?
- Drive only on authorized roads
- Wear corrective lenses while driving (Correct answer)
- Drive only automatic-transmission vehicles
- Have a licensed adult present at all times
Correct answer: Wear corrective lenses while driving
The 'A' restriction indicates the driver must wear corrective lenses (glasses or contacts) whenever operating a motor vehicle.
Question 7: Which Nevada license class covers standard non-commercial passenger cars and light trucks with a GVWR of 26,000 lbs or less?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
- Class D (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Class D
Class D is the standard non-commercial driver's license issued to Nevada drivers for everyday passenger vehicles and light trucks.
NV DMV License Types and Restrictions 3
What nighttime hours are restricted for Nevada provisional license holders during their first 6 months?