Nevada Graduated Driver License

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Nevada Graduated Driver License

• NV Driver Education Curriculum
• Unit 1 Driver Responsibility and Licensing
• Presentation 3 of 4

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Before we begin...Lets Talk About It
Share your thoughts with a partner.

• Take 60 seconds to discuss
• Should teen drivers have restrictions placed
  upon them? Why or Why not?

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Young Drivers

• Novice drivers have higher crash rates
• Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of
  death for U.S. teens (more than 1 out of every 3
  teen deaths)
• Crash risk is most high during the 1st year of
  driving
• In 2008, nine (9) teens ages 16-19 died every
  day from motor vehicle injuries
• Death rate for teenmales is almost twice that
  of females

Over half the teens who died in crashes had teen
drivers.
Two-thirds werent wearing safety belts.
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Driver Education Course

• Driver Education is governed by the state
• Must be 15 years old to enroll
• Minimum 30 hours of classroom instruction (may
  take online)
• Public (at local school) or Private (pay 3rd
  party)
• Some courses may include behind the wheel and
  classroom instruction
• If class unavailable in rural area, requires
  addition driving experience hours in lieu of
  coursework
• NOT required for instruction permit, yet NEEDED
  for getting a license

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Nevada Teen Drivers

• Driving is a privilege bestowed upon you by your
  state
• Nevada DMV has created a handbook and guide to
  help teens prepare for this important milestone
• Learn laws and expectations
• Practice driving skills
• Its up to you to drive safely and buckle up!

Driving log inside
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NV Minor Drivers License

• Vertical format
• Issued to those under 21 years of age
• If under 18, will feature red banner UNDER 18
  UNTIL with date of 18th birthday
• Back has barcode

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Parental Rights Responsibilities

• Parents/guardians may request cancellation of a
  license at any time until the driver turns 18.

Parents/guardians who knowing and willfully allow
an underage driver to drive without a license or
drive in violation of any teen driving laws are
held responsible for all fines and/or fees for
citation or accidents.
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NV Signed Affidavit

• Your underage license may be
• Suspended or revoked if under the influence of
  alcohol or drugs (blood alcohol level of 0.02)
• Suspended up to two (2) years
• Graffiti or defacing property
• Criminal activity involving alcohol or drugs
• Suspended or issuance delay for
• Firearms
• Habitual truancy
• Speed contests

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Implied Consent Laws

• All states have enacted the implied consent law
• A person driving or in actual physical control of
  a vehicle is deemed to have given consent to
  breath or blood testing.
• Law enforcement may use reasonable force to
  obtain blood sample
• Refusal is grounds for an arrest

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NV DMV Permit Video
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Graduated Driver License (GDL)

• Graduated driving license (GDL) laws allow
  licensure of inexperienced teen drivers
• Requires young drivers to progress through a
  series of licensing stages
• GDL are used around the nation and world
• Attempt to reduce the number of accidents
  involving new drivers
• Research shows that, it takes a new driver about
  five years to develop the driving ability
  demonstrated by an average driver.

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Nevada GDL

• Three (3) stages of the Nevada graduated driver
  license

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Stage 1 Instruction Permit
1st Step

• Be at least 15 ½ years old
• Pass the vision and written (knowledge) test
• Parent/guardian sign for financial responsibility
• May REVOKE at any time while under 18 years old
• Valid for one year
• If expires must re-apply and have parent sign
  again
• If beyond 30 days of expiration, will have to
  re-take written exam

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Permit Requirements

• Must be accompanied by licensed driver over 21
  years of age at all times
• With at least one year of licensed experience
• Seated beside you

Time to gain experience skills
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Practice Driving

• Practice driving in a wide variety of traffic
  situations and road conditions
• Day and night
• City and rural
• Freeway or expressway
• Hazardous weather
• New situations bring new learning experiences
• Develop safe driving habits

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Use IPDE Zone Control

• IPDE is an organized system for seeing, thinking,
  and responding to traffic
• Identify important information in the current
  driving situation
• Predict when and where possible points of
  conflict may develop
• Decide when, where, and how to communicate,
  adjust speed, and/or change positions to avoid
  conflict
• Execute the correct action(s) to prevent conflict
• Use Zone Control for managing space around your
  car

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Developing Good Driving Skills

• Driving is primarily a decision-making process
• Use IPDE and Zone Control to become a low-risk
  driver
• Your maturity, emotions, and attitude affect your
  driving
• You need to know your limits and your vehicles

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NVDMV Skills Test Video
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Stage 2 Restricted License

• At least 16 years old, through age 18
• Held an Instruction Permit for at least 6 months
• Pass driving skills test
• Certificate of Completion of Driver Education
• Log 50 hours of driving
• 10 hours must be during the night
• No moving violations, accidents, or drug/alcohol
  conviction within the last 6 months

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Provisions of Restricted License

• Enforced until driver turns 18
• Cannot transport any passengers (except family)
  under age of 18 for first 6 months
• May not drive between the hours of 10pm 5am
• Unless traveling to/from scheduled event (work
  or school function)
• Parent/guardian may REVOKE at any time while
  under 18 years old

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Stage 3 Full Drivers License

• Age 18
• Unrestricted license
• Financially responsible for own actions

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Remember

• No driving program can teach you everything you
  will need to know to be a safe driver.
• The best drivers never stop learning!

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Passengers

• Statistics show that 16- and 17-year-old driver
  death rates increases with each additional
  passenger

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Speak Up
AND Buckle Up
Final Thoughts

• Reckless driving is the 1 killer of 15-20 year
  olds.
• Over 60 of teen passenger deaths occur when
  another teen is driving
• Its pretty simple, reallyif youre riding with
  friends and you dont feel safe, you need to
  speak up.
• Speaking up could save your life.

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Test Your Knowledge

• When you see this sign you should
• Drive the speed limit.
• Stop at the rest area ahead if you are tired.
• Watch for children. Slow down and be prepared to
  stop.
• Shopping mall nearby.

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Test Your Knowledge

• In Nevada, persons under the age of 21 operating
  a car with a ____ blood-alcohol level, or higher,
  are subject to DUI penalties.
• 0.00
• 0.02
• 0.04
• 0.08

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Test Your Knowledge

• To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you
  should
• Step sharply on the brakes to quickly slow down
• Aim for low spots in the road
• Accelerate quickly
• Follow in the tracks of the vehicle in front of
  you