CHAPTERS 1 AND 2
Chapter 1 & 2
Driving:
It’s a privilege not a right
Digital Driver License
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Motorists under 21 years of age
are issued a distinctive
DDL. Most
DDLs issued are valid for four
years
A loss of license should be
reported to the police
Out-of-State Drivers
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All out-of-state drivers are required to purchase an
license within 60 days of becoming a permanent
New Jersey resident or when his/her out-of-state
license expires, whichever comes first.
A change of address must be reported to the MVC
within 1 week
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Altering a driver license or showing an altered
driver license may result in
, a fine of up to
and/or
up to
imprisonment. In addition,
getting a driver license illegally may result in a fine
of up to
and/or
of 30 to 90 days.
Basic Automobile License
For all types of Class D motor vehicles
registered by the MVC, except motorcycles.
Expiration: 4 years
Test Required: KVR
K- Knowledge
V- Vision
R- Road
Commercial Driver License
Large trucks, buses and vehicles receive a Classes A, B
and C
6 Point ID Verification
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All NJ driver license applicants must complete 6
Point ID Verification by presenting documents that
prove their age, identity and legal presence in the
U.S.
Use
the
online
Document
Selector
at
All applicants must prove identity through a
www.njmvc.gov/6point If discrepancies exist within or
prescribed combination of documents that includes:
between documents presented to the MVC, the
applicant may be required to provide additional
documentation
6 Points of ID check on website
Special Learner Permit
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Must be
Must have signed parent or guardian consent
Must be enrolled in approved
course through the N.J.
Department of Education or commercial driving school
Must pass MVC’s
Must practice at least 6 months
Must pay required fee
The instructor must purchase the permit, which is valid for
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Must observe GDL restrictions
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Examination Permit
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Must be
years old
Must pass MVC knowledge and vision test
Must practice at least 6 months
Must observe GDL restrictions
Must pay required fee
Permit is valid for 2 years
Adult Examination Permit
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Must be at least 21 years old
Must pass MVC knowledge and vision test
Must practice driving at least 3 months
Must pay required fee
Permit is valid for 2 years
Probationary License
Must pass MVC’s
 Must be at least 17 years old
 Must observe the GDL laws
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Basic Driver License
Basic Driver License
 Must be at least 18 years old
 Must have completed one year of
unsupervised driving with
Early Bird
Road
Young Adult
Road
• Must be 16yrs old
• Special learners
permit
• Practice at least
6mths with a
licensed driver
• Probationary
license at 17
• Basic Driver’s
License at 18
• Must be 17yrs old
• Examination
Permit
• Practice at least
6mths with a
licensed driver
• Probationary
license at 17 ½
• Basic Driver’s
License at 18 ½
Adult Road
• Must be 21yrs
old
• Examination
Permit
• Practice at least
3mths with a
licensed driver
• Basic Driver’s
License
NJ Driver Testing
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Eyesight: Basic license applicants need a 20/50
Written: Must receive an 80% or higher
Graduate Drivers License
Requirements
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May not operate a motor vehicle after
May not use a hand-held or hands-free interactive,
wireless communication device
Decals
Passenger Restrictions
GDL Requirements
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Decals
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All permit or probationary
drivers under age 21 must display a
reflectorized decal on each license plate
(front/back) of any motor vehicle they operate.
Decal Video
Why make the GDL requirements?
The risk for teens
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Every 10 minutes a teen driver crashes in NJ
#1 cause of death in NJ/US
3,000 deaths in the US, 33 in NJ (2010)
5.8% of population, 10% of
crashes
Crash risk highest first
18-24 months of driving
Driver crash rates by age*
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
16
17
*per 1,000 licensed drivers
18
19
2024
2529
3034
3539
4044
4549
5054
5559
60- 6564 69
7074
7579
8084
85+
Why are teens crashing?
NJDHTS, Young Driver Report
Passengers are dangerous distractions
7
6
Crashes per 1,000 trips
5
4
3
2
1
0
Driver Age 16-17
Driver Age 18-19
Driver Age 30-59
Driving at night increases risk and danger
50
40
30
20
10
0
Fatal weekday crashes
by hour, drivers aged
15-18
University of Michigan
Transportation Research Institute
NJ data
NJDOT
Year
Hand-Held
Crash
Hand-Held
Injury
Hand-Held
Fatality
2008
1,821
795
7
2009
1,807
753
9
2010
1,833
838
3
Total
5,461
2,386
19
Year
Hands-Free
Crash
Hands-Free
Injury
Hands-Free
Fatality
2008
1,383
690
4
2009
1,750
804
2
2010
1,518
663
0
Total
4,651
2,157
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Special Permit and
Examination Permit Holders
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Supervising driver who is over 21 and licensed to
drive for at least three (3) years
Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed
as passengers A dependant is a permit or
probationary driver's child, not siblings
One additional passenger
Probationary License Holder
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Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependent(s) are allowed
as passengers
One additional passenger unless accompanied by a
parent or guardian.
Graduated Driver’s License
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Violation of ANY GDL requirements is subject to a
$100 fine.
If the Examination Permit or Probationary License
holder is 21 years of age or older, hour and
passenger restrictions do not apply
GDL Driver Exemptions
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Exemptions to the hours rule for permit and
provisional drivers under 21 years: Proof of a need
to drive during the prohibited hours for employment
and/or religion.
Things to Know
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If the student driver commits a traffic offense,
responsibility will be with both the student and
instructor or adult supervising driver.
Motorists who fail to upgrade their probationary
license to their basic license will remain subject to the
probationary provisional driver license restrictions
and could be cited by law enforcement for violating
the restrictions.
Non - Driver ID
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An individual, 17 years of age or older, who does
not possess a valid driver license may apply for a
non-driver identification card
Test Vehicle Requirements
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For the road test,
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an applicant must have a vehicle with a valid inspection
sticker, a valid registration document and a valid insurance
ID card for that vehicle
Decals are required for the test
The vehicle may not have any obstructions or consoles that
prevent the examiner from reaching the foot or parking
brakes.
The applicant must also have a valid permit and be
accompanied by a licensed driver. The accompanying driver
must hold a license to operate the type of vehicle for which
the applicant has a permit
Accompanying Driver Requirements
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A Licensed driver must remain in the vehicle with the
applicant at all times.
The MVC does not supply vehicles for road tests.
Elements of the Road Test
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If an applicant passes the road test, the examiner will
issue an authorization for licensing. The permit,
authorization and 6 Points of ID Verification must be
taken to a motor vehicle agency to obtain the digital
driver license
If an applicant fails the road test, he/she must wait at
least two weeks before taking the test again. After
several failures, the MVC may require an applicant to
wait six months before retaking the road test