A 3-minute lesson from the Nevada course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
A phone in your hand is illegal behind the wheel in Nevada unless you're reporting an emergency. And if an officer pulls you over, a few simple habits keep the stop quick and safe for everyone.
Know the rule
Voice calls on a handheld cell phone or wireless device are prohibited unless you use a hands-free accessory.
Moving violations — speeding, failing to stop at a light or sign, failing to signal, not driving within marked lanes — are the most common reason for a stop. Officers may also stop you for courtesy or safety concerns.
Officers are trained to ask for identification first and explain the stop second. Hand over the documents promptly and without argument, then let the officer explain.
Flashing red lights appear in your mirror one night on I-15. Signal, pull well onto the shoulder, stop, switch on your dome light, and rest your hands on the wheel until the officer asks for your documents.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
Using a handheld cell phone for voice calls while driving in Nevada is legal only if:
You use a hands-free accessory
You are stopped at a red light
You are driving under 25 mph
You are on a rural highway
Answer: You use a hands-free accessory
Handheld voice calls are prohibited unless used with a hands-free accessory.