How Old Do You Have To Be To Start Driver's Ed In Nevada?

Published on 2022-03-17 in Drivers Ed

When you turn a certain age, the only thing on your mind is getting your driver's license, which makes sense. You want the freedom that comes with it! So, you might be asking how old do you have to be to take Drivers Ed in Nevada? Each state has their own steps to take, so find out the age for Nevada below.

A Two Step Process

In Nevada, there is a two-step process you will need to follow before getting started in Driver's Ed. The first step would be for those new drivers that are under the age of 18. If that is you, then Nevada requires you to provide the DMV with proof that you meet the minimum school attendance requirements. You can do this by submitting the information needed via the Certificate of Attendance (DMV 301). Before submitting the form, make sure to have an authoritative figure (school principal, parent or guardian) sign off on it.

Once that form is submitted, new drivers in Nevada can enroll in a driver's education course once they turn 15 years old! The course must consist of 30 hours of classroom instruction. For these courses, they can be done at public or private high schools, DMV-licensed professional driving schools or state-approved online courses. Once the course is complete, you will receive a certificate of completion, which you will need to show the DMV office when applying for your license. Also, before enrolling in any driving school, make sure they are state-approved!

The Answer: 15

Once that Certificate of Attendance is submitted to the DMV, you are good to go with starting your driver license journey, as long as you are at least 15 years old. After successfully completing driver education, it is time to move on to your learner's permit and getting some behind-the-wheel driving lessons under your belt!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our friendly support staff. If you want to start your driver's training journey with Coastline Academy, make sure to sign up for Drivers Ed and book your driving lesson today.


About the Author

Nigel Tunnacliffe

Nigel Tunnacliffe is the co-Founder and CEO of Coastline Academy, the largest driving school in the country, on a mission to eradicate car crashes. An experienced founder and technology executive, Nigel and his team are shaking up the automotive industry by taking a technology-centric approach to learning and driver safety. Having served over 100,000 driving students across 500+ cities, Coastline was recently named the 6th fastest-growing education company in America by Inc. Magazine. Nigel is a frequent podcast guest and quoted driving education expert for major publications such as Yahoo!, GOBankingRates, and MSN.