NAC483.805. Instruction permit: Eligibility; effect.

     1. A person who is at least 21 years of age and has a valid Nevada driver’s license or who has passed the tests that would qualify the person to be issued a Class C Nevada driver’s license may apply to the Department for a commercial driver’s license instruction permit.

     2. An instruction permit entitles the applicant, while having the permit in his or her immediate possession, to drive a designated class of commercial vehicle upon the highways. The permit is valid for 1 year and allows the holder of the permit to operate a commercial motor vehicle when accompanied by a licensed driver who:

     (a) Is at least 25 years of age;

     (b) Has been issued a license for the class and type of vehicle being operated;

     (c) Has had at least 1 year of licensed commercial driving experience in the class and type of vehicle for which the instruction permit was issued; and

     (d) Is actually occupying a seat adjacent to the driver.

     (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. & Pub. Safety, eff. 2-14-91)