Driver Education for Teens

Driver education is a key step in learning safe driving habits and meeting Nevada’s licensing requirements. Teens under 18 must complete an approved course before getting a license.

Schools for Training Drivers Parent Driving Guide

Step 3: Driver Education

Most first-time drivers under 18 in Nevada must complete a driver education course. You can enroll as early as age 15½, and you’ll need to complete the course after passing the written test.

Note: Home-schooled students are not exempt from this requirement.

You Have Three Options:
Classroom Course
Classroom Course
30 Hours
Classroom instruction
50 Hours
Behind-the-wheel experience
Online Courses
Online Courses
Approved Online
Complete an approved online course
50 Hours
Behind-the-wheel experience
Driving Experience Only
Driving Experience Only
100 Hours
Behind-the-wheel experience
Only available if: No classroom course within 30 miles of your home and you don't have internet access

Where to Take the Course

  • Courses may be taken through a public or private high school or a DMV- licensed professional driving school.
  • Some private schools offer a 15-hour classroom + 5-hour behind-the-wheel option (must be DMV-approved)

Schools for Training Drivers

Note: The DMV licenses and monitors schools but does not regulate schedules or pricing.

Completion & Documentation

  • Professional schools issue a Certificate of Completion, which must be presented when applying for your full license.
  • High schools may issue a certificate, report card, or transcript as proof.
Driver education is required to obtain a full driver license.
Driver education is not required to get an instruction permit.

Driving Experience Requirements

Practical driving experience is essential for becoming a safe and confident driver. Nevada requires supervised practice to ensure you develop the necessary skills..

Standard Requirement

You must complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours
at night.

40 Hours

Day Time

10 Hours

Night Time
Supervised Driving Requirement:
A licensed driver (21 or older) with at least 1 year of driving experience must be seated next to you at all times.
Motorcycle
The night driving requirement does not apply to motorcycle licenses.
No Driver Education Nearby?

If a driver education course is not available within 30 miles of your home and you do not wish to take an online course, you must complete:

90 Hours

Day Time

10 Hours

Night Time
Practice Required Without Driver Education:
If you skip driver education, your required practice increases to total 100 hours, including 10 at night.
Parent's Supervised Driving Guide

A printed and downloadable guide with detailed lessons and safety tips.

  • Helps parents coach beginning drivers effectively
Download the Driving Guide

Logging Your Supervised Driving Hours

Practical driving experience is essential for becoming a safe and confident driver. Nevada requires supervised practice to ensure you develop the necessary skills.

Logging Your Hours
  • Keep a written log of all driving practice, ensuring you include the date, time, and duration of each session.
  • Submit the log when you take your driving skills test.
Time spent with a professional driving instructor counts toward your required hours.
Document Requirements:
  • You must use either the RoadReady app or the DLD-130 form.
  • Other logs will not be accepted.
You must still have your parent/guardian sign the first page of the DLD-130 form, even if you use the app.
RoadReady App

Track your driving hours easily and accurately using your smartphone.

  • Logs dates, times, and conditions of each session
  • Downloadable log accepted by the DMV as proof of required hours
Get it on Google Play Download on the App Store

Prefer paper? Use the official DMV log form:

Beginning Driver Experience Log (DLD 130)
Additional Sheets

Fill out the log after each driving session and ensure it's fully completed before your skills test.

Previous / Next Steps

2. Get Your Instruction Permit

An instruction permit lets you practice driving with supervision. Here's what you need to know

Get Your Permit

4. Take a Road Test

Once you are ready, go take a behind the wheel test.

Get Your Full License

5. Get Your License

Once you pass your road test and meet all requirements, you're ready to get your license.

Finish Licensing Process