Types of Schools
The DMV licenses private driving schools and instructors in Nevada. There are four broad categories of schools:
Driver Training Schools
Complete programs for beginning drivers
Courses Offered:
Adult / Driver Education
Behind-the-Wheel Training
General Classroom Courses
Traffic Safety Schools
Courses for traffic citation reduction
Courses Offered:
Plea Bargain Courses
Demerit Point Reduction
Defensive Driving
DUI Schools
Specialized courses for DUI cases
Courses Offered:
Court-Mandated Programs
Education & Awareness
Completion Certificates
Commercial Driver Training
Entry-level commercial driver programs
Courses Offered:
Training Provider Registry
Commercial Learner Permits
Federal Compliance Training
Public School & College Driver Ed
Driver education programs offered through Nevada’s public schools, colleges, and universities follow Department of Education standards rather than DMV regulations. Consequently, these programs are not listed in our directory.