Becoming licensed to ride a motorcycle in Nevada takes an extra amount of learning and testing. In addition to having to know the basic rules of the road, you also need to absorb a lot of knowledge about specific motorcycle skills and regulations.

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles wants to be sure you'll be a safe rider. To that end, the 45-page Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual contains all the information you need to know for the motorcycle-specific knowledge and skills tests. You can also obtain a printed copy of the manual at any of the local DMV offices throughout the state.

What You'll Find in the Manual

Here's a breakdown of the information contained in the Motorcycle Operator Manual:

• Rider preparation: the proper gear and clothing, checking out your motorcycle and its controls, and the responsibility a motorcycle rider takes on when operating the vehicle.

• Riding abilities: basic vehicle control, sharing the road with cars, increasing other drivers' awareness of you, avoiding crashes, handling dangerous surfaces or mechanical failures, carrying passengers, and group riding.

• Riding fitness: alcohol and its effects on you, handling fatigue.

• Obtaining your license: knowledge and skills tests.

For your education and information, the Nevada DMV has also created a cheat sheet for Motorcycle Equipment Requirements and a general brochure about Motorcycle Safety & Licensing.

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