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The Lakes Nevada Teen Driving Guide

What parents and teenagers need to know about the learn-to-drive process in The Lakes, NV

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6 steps for your teen to get their license in The Lakes, Nevada.
1
Enroll in a Nevada Driver's Ed Program
WHEN: Your teen can start classroom instruction as soon as they are 15 years 6 months old.
DURATION: Nevada law requires 30 hours of classroom instruction.
WHY: By knocking out some classroom hours beforehand, teens will be better prepared for the permit test.
WHERE: Classroom instruction can be done in-person at a local driving school or online.
ONLINE DRIVING PROGRAMS:
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Nevada-approved online course that your Teen can complete at home on their computer
IN-PERSON DRIVING PROGRAMS NEAR YOU:
ABI Driving School
9680 W. Tropicana Avenue Suite 117, Las Vegas, NV 89147
 (702) 417-5466
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Directions
Safe Driving School
9191 W. Flamingo Road Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89147
 (702) 522-9968
Website
Directions
Favor Driving School
6260 Spring Mountain Rd., Ste 115A, Las Vegas, NV 89146
 (702) 715-8912
Website
Directions
A Safeway Driving School
2675 S Jones Blvd Ste 107, Las Vegas, NV 89146
 (702) 892-0500
Website
Directions
Northwest Driving and Traffic School
7398 Smoke Ranch Road #210, Las Vegas, NV 89128
 (702) 212-5667
Website
Directions
007 Driving School
3627 Jicama St, Las Vegas, NV 89103
 (626) 588-8585
Website
Directions
Adaptive Driving Rehab
3651 Lindell Road #D, Las Vegas, NV 89103
 (702) 497-3250
Website
Directions
Vision Driving Academy
3885 S. Decatur Blvd. Suite 1000, Las Vegas, NV 89103
 (702) 546-1111
Website
Directions
National Driving School
3885 S. Decatur Blvd. Suite 1000, Las Vegas, NV 89103
 (702) 596-5437
Website
Directions
#1 1-Aonlinetrafficeducation.com
500 N Rainbow Blvd Ste 300, Las Vegas, NV 89107
 (888) 308-9005
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Directions
2
Pass the Learner's Permit Exam
WHEN: Your teen can take the learner's permit exam any time after they turn 15 1/2 years old.
WHY: This test covers knowledge of the Nevada Drivers Handbook. Your teen must also pass a vision exam.
WHERE: Take the exam at a Nevada DMV location. Make sure to schedule an appointment in advance.
LOCATIONS AROUND THE THE LAKES AREA WHERE YOU CAN TAKE THE EXAM:
3
Practice Driving On Nevada Roads with a Parent
WHEN: This takes place during the time when your teen has their permit, and must be competed before taking the driver's license exam.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your teen should always carry their Nevada learner's permit each time they drive. A parent or guardian is required to be present. Use the DRVN app to guide development and track time.
DURATION: Nevada law requires 50 hours of supervised driving time with 10 of these hours being at night.
WHERE: Practice driving on a range of roads, from residential to city to freeways. Focus especially on roads in and around the area you live in Nevada to build familiarity with local traffic.
MOBILE COACHING APP FOR PARENTS AND TEENS:
DRVN
This Mobile App makes it easy for parents to guide skills development and track practice driving time.
4
Practice Driving with an Instructor In Nevada
WHEN: This takes place while your teen has their Nevada learner's permit, and at the same time as classroom instruction.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your teen should carry their learner's permit, and you'll need to acquire the services of a licensed Nevada Driving instructor.
DURATION: Nevada law requires 6 hours of behind-the-wheel practice with an instructor.
DRIVING INSTRUCTORS IN THE THE LAKES, NEVADA AREA:
ABI Driving School
9680 W. Tropicana Avenue Suite 117, Las Vegas, NV 89147
 (702) 417-5466
Website
Directions
Safe Driving School
9191 W. Flamingo Road Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89147
 (702) 522-9968
Website
Directions
Favor Driving School
6260 Spring Mountain Rd., Ste 115A, Las Vegas, NV 89146
 (702) 715-8912
Website
Directions
A Safeway Driving School
2675 S Jones Blvd Ste 107, Las Vegas, NV 89146
 (702) 892-0500
Website
Directions
Northwest Driving and Traffic School
7398 Smoke Ranch Road #210, Las Vegas, NV 89128
 (702) 212-5667
Website
Directions
007 Driving School
3627 Jicama St, Las Vegas, NV 89103
 (626) 588-8585
Website
Directions
Adaptive Driving Rehab
3651 Lindell Road #D, Las Vegas, NV 89103
 (702) 497-3250
Website
Directions
Vision Driving Academy
3885 S. Decatur Blvd. Suite 1000, Las Vegas, NV 89103
 (702) 546-1111
Website
Directions
National Driving School
3885 S. Decatur Blvd. Suite 1000, Las Vegas, NV 89103
 (702) 596-5437
Website
Directions
#1 1-Aonlinetrafficeducation.com
500 N Rainbow Blvd Ste 300, Las Vegas, NV 89107
 (888) 308-9005
Website
Directions
5
Take the Nevada Driver's License Exam
WHEN: When your teen turns 16, has completed driver's education, and met the required supervised driving hours, schedule to take the driver's license test.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bring proof of identity, learner's permit, certificate of completion for driver's education, completed driver experience log, vehicle with registration and proof of insurance and payment for the fees.
WHERE: Take the exam at a Nevada DMV location. Make sure to schedule an appointment in advance.
LOCATIONS WHERE YOU CAN TAKE THE EXAM:
6
Purchase Car Insurance Coverage In Nevada For Your Teen
WHEN: Your teen is automatically covered under your policy when they have their permit, at no additional cost. However, once they get their full license and start driving, they will need a separate insurance coverage. Be prepared, this can be costly.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: You'll need to provide your insurance agent with a copy of your teen's driver's license, plus information on the primary vehicle that they will be driving. If your teen is a good student with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, many insurers will offer a discount
WHERE: Start with your insurance agent, but make sure to shop around!

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