Getting your Driver's License

Class A

is required to drive combination vehicles, such as tractor-trailers, with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the vehicle being towed has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or more. 

Class B

is required to drive single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds; the operator may tow a vehicle weighing 10,000 pounds GVWR or less.

Class C

is for cars, vans, pickups, mopeds, and other vehicles with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or less; allows towing of a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less.

Class M

is for motorcycles. If you drive a motorcycle and a Class A, B, or C vehicle, your license will show both classes, provided you have met all other requirements. Additionally, Nevada has restricted Class M licenses for mopeds, tri-mobiles, and motorcycles that are less than 90 cc and do not exceed 6.5 horsepower.

Endorsement J

allows Class C license to tow a vehicle over 10,000 pounds GVWR. Additional written and skills tests are required.

Endorsement R

allows Class C license to tow a combination of vehicles not to exceed 70 feet in length. Additional written/skills tests are required.

Endorsement F

is for firefighters, farmers and military members who drive non-commercial heavy equipment. This endorsement is a limited exemption from commercial licensing requirements.

Restriction A

requires that you must must wear corrective lenses (glasses or contacts).

Restriction P

requires a commercial driver to obtain a physical exam every two years.

Restriction U

indicates that a motorcyclist's bike may not exceed 90 cc.