The DMV may require any driver to
take all tests depending on factors such as driving history or medical conditions. This table lists only typical requirements. |
Beginning drivers or those who have
never been licensed in the U.S. |
Vision, Knowledge and Skills |
Drivers licensed in another jurisdiction applying for a Nevada license (new residents) |
Currently licensed in
the U.S. and 25 years of age or older |
Vision Only |
Currently licensed in
the U.S. and under 25 |
Vision and Knowledge |
Three or more moving violations in
the last 4 years |
Vision, Knowledge and Skills |
Any suspension, revocation, cancellation or disqualification in
the last 4 years |
Vision, Knowledge and Skills |
Any DUI conviction within the past 7 years |
Vision, Knowledge and Skills |
Has license restrictions that require reevaluation of driving skills |
Vision, Knowledge and Skills |
Currently licensed in Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory or foreign country |
Vision, Knowledge and Skills |
Drivers at the renewal or reinstatement of an existing Nevada license |
Six or more moving violations within the last 4 years |
Vision, Knowledge and Skills |
Three or more moving violations within the last 4 years |
Vision and Knowledge |
Any license expired, suspended or revoked more than one
year |
Vision, Knowledge and Skills |
Any suspension, revocation,
cancellation or denial in the last 4 years |
Vision, Knowledge, possibly Skills |
Any instruction permit renewal for
a permit expired more than 30 days |
Vision and Knowledge |
Any license expired 30 days to one
year |
Vision Only |
Drivers making changes to an existing Nevada license |
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Adding endorsements, or adding/removing certain restrictions |
Vision, Knowledge and Skills |
Adding Class M (motorcycle license)
after completing a MOST course |
Vision |
Adding Class M (motorcycle license)
without MOST course |
Vision, Knowledge and Skills |
Changing from Class C to Class B or
A, or Class B to A |
Vision, Knowledge and Skills |
Changing from Class A or B to Class
C |
No Tests or Vision Only if Renewing |