Nevada Driver’s License NV Driver Education Curriculum Unit 1: Driver Responsibility and Licensing Presentation 4 of 4 TOPICS: License Classifications Testing Requirements Renewals, Demerits & Suspensions

Your License is a Privilege Getting a driver’s license is a privilege bestowed upon you by your state Once obtained - you must continue to drive safe, obey the rules of the road, and respect other roadway users If not, your license may be suspended, revoked, or cancelled Male image from: http://www.countryfinancial.com/SiteController?url=/staticNav/toolsAndResources/keepingYourFamilySafe/inYourVehicle/teens License image from: https://driversed.com/courses/drivers-ed/nevada-drivers-education.aspx Retrieved: 01/05/10

Residency & Citizenship Must have proof of Nevada residency to obtain a Nevada driver’s license Non U.S. citizens may, or may not, be eligible Determine by status issued by U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services Will need a Social Security number Image from: http://adrienne-is.com/blog/?p=170 Retrieved: 01/05/10

License Classifications Class C – Cars, vans, and pickups Includes moped with less than 50cc (speed max 30mph) Class M – Motorcycles and mopeds Class B – Single (large) vehicles bus, construction truck Class A – Combination vehicles tractor and trailer Image from: NV DMV Handbook, pg 11 http://www.dmvnv.com/pdfforms/dlbook.pdf

Documents Needed Proof of name and age State-issued birth certificate and./or U.S. Passport, Military ID, Certificate of Naturalization *If name change, present legal document reflecting name change (i.e. marriage certificate) Social Security Card Certificate image from: http://www.the-peoples-forum.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=13297 Social Security Card image from: http://trueslant.com/KashmirHill/2009/07/07/codebreakers-attack-the-ssa/ Retrieved: 01/05/10

Three Testing Requirements Need good eyesight and coordination, sound knowledge and understanding of Nevada traffic laws and skills handling a vehicle Vision Test (if glasses are needed a restriction is placed on your license) Knowledge Test (written) Skills Test (behind the wheel) Image from: http://kailkulit.blogspot.com/ Retrieved: 01/05/10 $25 fee for first-time test administration of Knowledge and Skills tests (cost covers both tests). Any needed re-tests charged additional $10 fee.

Eighty (80) percent or better is a passing score Knowledge Test Class C test is 50 multiple-choice questions Signs and markings Traffic laws Safe driving practices Image from: NV DMV Handbook (cover) http://www.dmvnv.com/pdfforms/dlbook.pdf Image from: http://www.stoth.com/tag/nub/ Retrieved: 01/05/10 Eighty (80) percent or better is a passing score

Skills Test Examiner will also check vehicle condition including proof of registration and insurance Preparing to drive Vehicle control Entering traffic Lane use and passing Turns and backing up Speed control Parallel/angle parking Attention to traffic situations Image from: http://joyerickson.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/passing-your-driving-test/ Retrieved: 01/05/10

Top 10 Reasons for Failing Lack of experience Unsafe lane change Failure to yield Failure to stop Illegal left turn Unfamiliar with vehicle Unfamiliar with traffic Poor scanning Improper speed Too cautious Male driver image from: http://www.casroinfo.org/index.aspx?NID=75 Female image from: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/motoring/motoring-news/half-of-britains-motorists-would-fail-a-driving-test-retake-1766749.html?action=Popup Retrieved: 01/05/10

Motorcycle Permit Motorcycle instruction permit valid for one year At least 15 ½ years old Pass vision and general knowledge test Pass motorcycle knowledge test Passing an approved motorcycle safety course may be substituted for motorcycle test Drive only during daylight hours Cannot carry passengers Prohibited from driving on freeways Image from: http://www.dmvtestbike.com/DMVtestbike.html Retrieved: 01/05/10

Motorcycle Skills Test Obtain full motorcycle license At least 16 years old and meet all permit requirements PLUS pass Motorcycle Skills Test Know and understand controls and equipment Skills maneuvers include: Normal starts and stops Quick stops Turns Required to wear helmet Image from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23033208@N03/2209825373 Retrieved: 01/05/10

Restrictions Most common restrictions are: Restriction A – Need glasses or contacts Restriction C – Additional rearview mirrors Restriction D – Daylight driving only Restriction M – Yearly vision examination Restriction N – Yearly medical letter Restriction O – Yearly driving test Restriction X – Other Image from: http://www.international-auto.com/anti-glare-driving-glasses.cfm Retrieved: 01/05/10

Organ Donor You can fill out an organ donation declaration on your driver’s license or by signing an organ card Red heart placed on license indicating donor When considering organ donation discuss your decision with your family Image from: http://www.dmvnv.com/platescharitable.htm#organ Retrieved: 01/05/10

Renewals License valid for four (4) years Expiration date is your birthday As a courtesy renew notifications are sent in mail, yet is it your responsibility to renew when required Notify DMV of any name or address change within 30 days of change May be required to take some or all three tests Drivers must renew in person once every eight (8) years regardless of driving history Image from: http://www.arborday.org/members/freebies/calendar.cfm Retrieved: 01/05/10

Detailed and Descriptive Information Your License Detailed and Descriptive Information Image from: http://www.dmvnv.com/dldesign.htm Retrieved: 01/05/10

Major traffic offenses are automatic suspension Demerit Point System Speeding mph over posted limit: 1-10 (1), 11-20 (2), 21-30 (3)… Driving to fast for the conditions (2) Others: Reckless Driving (8) Careless driving and/or hit and run (6) Following to closely, Failure to yield and/or stop, including at school bus (4) Driving to slowly (2) Image from: http://vandom.blogspot.com/2007/08/speeding-ticket.html Retrieved: 01/05/10 Major traffic offenses are automatic suspension

Suspension/Revocations Examples how you could lose driving privileges: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Street Racing Graffiti Truancy Firearms Child support Failure to appear Failure to maintain insurance Demerit points (12 or more in any 12-month period) REVOKED Image from: http://www.dmvnv.com/dldesign.htm Retrieved: 01/05/10

Driving Tip Final Thoughts Motorcyclist often slow by down shifting or merely letting off the throttle, (no brake lights) so allow more following distance. Turn signals are not self-canceling (on most motorcycles), good indicators of turning may include a cyclist ‘s head turning and the bike leaning or tilting. When a motorcycle is in motion, don’t think of it as a motorcycle, think of it as a person or another vehicle. See page 48-49 in NV Driver’s Handbook Image from: http://www.nevadadot.com/News/traffic_law/#23 Retrieved: 01/05/10