Driver’s Education
Licenses
Driving Requirements
GDL Program
DO NOW:
Pgs. 5-15 of Manual
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Take a Manual from the front table.
Read pages 5-15
On a sheet of paper answer the following questions –
just the answers…TO BE COLLECTED
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What 3 documents must a driver possess while operating
a vehicle?
A motorist who changes their address must report this to
the MVC within how many weeks?
A motorist who legally changed his/her name must report
this to the MVC within how many weeks?
Getting a driver’s license illegally may result in a fine of
$_______ and/or imprisonment.
How many POINTS of ID must applicants present in
order to obtain their license?
Digital Driver License
17-21 Years Old
21 Years and Older
Digital Driver License
Restrictions
• 1 – Corrective Lenses
• 2 – Prosthetic Device
• 3 – Mechanical Device
• 4 – Hearing Impaired
• 5 – Attached Restrictions
• Any modifications to an
applicants vehicle
Steps towards a NJ Driver’s License
1) Permit- Age 16 (early bird) or 17
2) Provisional/Probationary license
3) Basic license- Class D
OVER 21
UNDER 21
Name change = 2 weeks
Address change = 1 week after moving
Types of New Jersey License
Basic Automobile License
Expiration
4 Years
Minimum Age
18 (Permit
16)
For all types of CLASS D motor vehicles
Permit Fee
registered by the MVC, except motorcycles.
Photo License
Fee
Probationary Automobile License
For all types of CLASS D motor vehicles
registered by the MVC, except
motorcycles.
$10
$24
Tests(s)
Required
KVR
Expiration
4 Years
Minimum Age
17
Permit Fee
$10 + $4
decals
Photo License
Fee
$6
Tests(s)
Required
KVR
Type of License
Provisional Automobile License
For all types of motor vehicles registered by the
MVC, except motorcycles.
Class
Minimum Age
D
17
Basic Automobile License
For all types of motor vehicles registered by the
MVC, except motorcycles.
D
18
A-B-C
18- in state
21 – no restrictions
Provisional Motorcycle License
For vehicles with fewer than four wheels
E
17
Motorcycle License
For vehicles with fewer than four wheels
E
17
Commercial Driver License
Large trucks and vehicles, buses
Moped License
Unlicensed motorists 15 years and older
15
Agriculture License
For farming purposes
16
Boating License
Operating a motor boat on non-tidal waters
(lakes, creeks or rivers)
16
6 point ID verification
To be issued a NJ driver’s license a resident must prove
Age - Identity - Legal presence in the U.S.
Each document is worth a different point value.
1. One primary document (4 points):
Birth certificate, driver’s license, US passport, US citizenship or US adoption papers
2. One secondary document (1-3 points):
Social Security card, bank statement, ATM card, high school/college ID
3. Proof of address (must):
Credit card bill, high school report card, rental contract or if under 18, MVC will accept
Parent/Guardian Certification that verifies you are living with the parent/guardian at
address.
4. Social Security card (must – 1 point)
Requirements for a Basic Driver
License
• 6 Point ID Verification
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1 Primary Document
1 Secondary Document
Proof of Address
Social Security Card
• Vision Test
– 20/50
• Knowledge Test
– 80%
– 40 out of 50 questions correct
– Multiple Choice
• Road Test
What is
20/50?
FIRST NUMBER
The distance that the
applicant would be
standing – 20 feet
SECOND NUMBER
The distance an
individual with healthy
vision would be able to
stand and read the same
thing. – 50 feet
Questions No Longer in the
Manual
• What happens if you lose your license?
http://www.dmv.org/nj-new-jersey/replacelicense.php
• If your license is revoked can you get a
temporary?
Non-Driver ID: 14 years or older, 6 point
identification, proof of presence in country,
$24
Non-Driver ID must be surrendered if the
individual applies for Drivers License
Road Test
*By appointment ONLY*
• Test Vehicle Requirements
• Elements of the Road Test
Test Vehicle Requirements
• Applicant MUST
HAVE:
– Valid
• Permit (accompanied
by a licensed driver)
• Inspection Sticker
• Registration
• Insurance ID card
– A vehicle that does not
prevent the examiner
from reaching the foot
or parking break.
Vehicle Information
New Jersey residents who buy a new or used vehicle must
title – register and provide insurance
before driving the vehicle on public roads.
TITLE
A legal certificate of vehicle
ownership issued by the MVC.
It lists:
• current owner's name/address
• make, model & year of vehicle
• the first date sold
• vehicle mileage
New Jersey Vehicle Registration
Application information includes:
1. Name of the vehicle’s current insurance company name
and the policy number.
2.
Show proof of vehicle ownership.
(manufacturer’s certificate of origin, dealer’s certificate of sale or a title)
3.
Show proof that the required sales tax has been paid.
Note: In New
Jersey a motorist
must be at least 17
years old to register
a vehicle.
NJ License Plates
2 matching license plates;
one front plate
one rear plate
Specialty plates
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Both plates must be clean and visible.
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The rear plate must be lit so it is visible from
50 feet at night.
Using license plate covers that obscure or conceal any
lettering on the license plate is a violation, with a fine of
up to $100.
NJ Vehicle Inspection
*All gas-fueled vehicles, registered in NJ must pass inspections every two
years only for emissions. (Changed as of August 1, 2010)
*Brand new cars do not need an inspection until the 5th year
*Motorcycles are now exempt from inspection.
Where?
1. Free at a state inspection facility
1. $20.00 - $40.00 at a state licensed private inspection facility (gas
station)
Vehicle passes inspection
A certificate of approval is put in the lower left
corner of the windshield.
Vehicle fails inspection
One month to repair problems
NJ Vehicle Insurance
• Motor vehicle liability insurance is mandatory in the State of
New Jersey.
– Proof that you will be held financially responsibility if you
cause damage to property or injure a person
• An Insurance Identification Card must remain in the vehicle
with the driver.
– Shown;
• prior to inspection
• when involved in an accident
• when stopped by law enforcement for a traffic violation
or roadside spot check.
• Driving with an uninsured vehicle can result in fines,
community service, license/registration suspension and
insurance surcharges.
Factors that determine cost of insurance
Types of Insurance
Liability Insurance
Collision Insurance
covers vehicle damages if you
cause a crash or hit someone
without insurance
Comprehensive Insurance
covers vehicle damage
caused by something other
than a collision, (fire, natural
disasters, falling objects,
vandalism)
No fault Insurance
pays medical bills
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Age (under 25 - more expensive)
Driving record
Miles per year you drive
Where you live
How you drive to work (car pool)
Gender (men drive more often)
Marital status
Value of vehicle (more expensive
the car, the more insurance cost)
– Type of car (sport car vs. sedan)
– Driver education course
Do Now… TO BE COLLECTED
• Name the 3 steps to a basic license (3
different licenses).
• A basic or probationary license will expire
every ______ years.
• How many points of identification do you
need?
• What score do you need to get on the
written exam? Vision exam?
• What are the 4 valid documents you must
have for the vehicle you are driving for a
road test?
Road Test
*By appointment ONLY*
• Test Vehicle Requirements
• Elements of the Road Test
Road Test
Testing on the skills of driving
(must complete 6 months of supervised driving)
Pass
Fail
= provisional license.
= wait at least two weeks before taking the test again. After
several failures wait six months before retaking the road test.
#1: Driving performance may be the reason for failure
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Driving in reverse
Following distance
Corners and intersections
Parallel parking
Steering properly
Stopping
Yielding
Use of horn
Elements of the Road Test
TEST ITEM
PAGE
Driving in reverse
50
Following other vehicles
85
Nearing corners, intersections
62-63
Parking (parallel)
52-54
Sitting properly
38
Starting a vehicle
45
Steering properly
47
Stopping at signs
70-71
Stopping smoothly
48
Turning
51,68,69
Turning around
51
Using the horn
43
Yielding right-of-way
61
#2: The vehicle may be the cause of failure
• Improper, expired or no inspection sticker
• Lack of examiner access to foot brake or parking brake
• Any defect or condition that affects the safe operation of
the test vehicle,
– Poor brakes
– Unsafe tires
– Vehicle interior is not in clean condition
– Vehicle failed inspection
– Fast engine idle
– Missing seat belts
Graduated Driver License
(GDL)
• Options
– The Early Bird Road
– The Young Adult Road
– The Adult Road
The Early Bird Road (page 17)
• Step 1 – Get a Special Learner Permit
– At least 16 years old
– Must be enrolled in behind the wheel driver training
– Pass knowledge and vision test
• Step 2 – Practice with an Adult Supervising
– Must practice for at least 6 months
• Step 3 – Get a Probationary License
– Must pass MVC’s road test
– At least 17 years old
• Step 4 – With a Probationary Driver License
– Practice for one year
– Follow Restrictions
• Step 5 – Get the Basic Driver License
– Must be at least 18
The Young Adult Road (page 18)
• Step 1 – Get a Permit
– Must be 17 years old
– Pass knowledge and vision test
• Step 2 – Practice with an Adult Supervising
– Must practice for at least 6 months
• Step 3 – Get a Probationary License
– Must pass MVC’s road test
• Step 4 – With a Probationary Driver License
– Practice for one year
– Follow Restrictions
• Step 5 – Get the Basic Driver License
– Must be at least 18
The Adult Road (page 19)
• Step 1 – Get a Special Learner Permit
– Must be at least 21 years old
– Pass knowledge and vision test
• Step 2 – Practice with an Adult Supervising
– Must practice for at least 3 months
• Step 3 – Get a Probationary License
– Must pass MVC’s road test
• Step 4 – With a Probationary Driver License
– Practice for one year
– Follow Restrictions
• Step 5 – Get the Basic Driver License
Graduated Driver Licensing
Program & Requirements - GDL
Permit (Special Learners Permit)
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16+ years
Display decal
Vision & Written Exam
Behind the Wheel Course – 6 hours
Supervised driving with NJ Licensed driver; 21+
years old w/ minimum 3 years experience (must be
in front passenger seat)
Not permitted to drive after 11:01pm and before
5:00am
Limited to only ONE non-family member passenger
ALL passengers must wear seatbelts
No hand-held electronic devices
Graduated Driver Licensing
Program & Requirements - GDL
Provisional License/Probationary
• 17+ years old w/ at least 6 months driving
experience
• Display Decal
• Road Test
• Not permitted to drive after 11:01pm and before
5:00am
• Limited to only ONE non-family member
passenger, unless 21+ years old
• ALL passengers must wear a seat belt
• Do NOT need a supervising driver
• No hand-held electronic devices
Graduated Driver Licensing
Program & Requirements - GDL
Basic License
• 18+ years old
• Must meet all provisional requirements
• Have minimum 1 year driving experience with
valid provisional license
• Must have < 2 motor vehicle points and not
convicted of any other serious motor vehicle
offenses
GDL Decals
Must be displayed
on both license
plates of any
vehicle being
operated by an
individual who
possess a permit or
probationary
license.
*Can use 3M
reflective tape*
Can I Drive in another state?
• You can drive in another state as long as
you are in compliance with that state.
• GDL Laws by State
Why do I have to go through
the GDL process?