THE NEW JERSEY
DRIVER LICENSE SYSTEM
Chapter 1
p. 5-26
1. A motorist who operates a
motor vehicle in the State of New
Jersey must carry…
• Valid Driver
• Valid Provisional License
• Validated New Jersey Permit
• Current Vehicle Registration
• Proof of Valid Liability Auto Insurance
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2. A motorist with a validated
New Jersey driver permit must be
accompanied by:
• An appropriate licensed driver
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3. A motorist who is a legal
resident of New Jersey must be
licensed in?
P-6
4) A motorist who changes
addresses must report this change
to MVC within:
• One week after moving
P-6
5) A motorist who legally changes
his/her name (marriage, divorce,
adoption) must report the change to
MVC within:
• Two weeks
P-6
6) A motorist with a valid out-ofstate license who moves to N.J.
must apply for a N.J. license within:
• 60 days or before your current license expires,
whichever is sooner.
P-6
7) Individuals who have never
had a driver license must complete
the:
• MVC’s Graduated Driver License
(GDL) Program, which introduces
driving privileges in phases with a
period of supervised driving before
getting a basic driver license.
8) All applicants for a New
Jersey driver license who are under
18 years of age must present:
• Completed consent form signed by
a parent or guardian.
9) GDL, special learner and
examination permits are valid until
all qualifications for a probationary
license are met:
• For two years, or whichever
occurs first.
10) All applicants for a New Jersey
driver license must provide a:
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Full Name
Current Address
Social Security Number
6 Point of ID Verification
Other documentation that verifies that their legal
presence in the United States is authorized under
federal law.
11) All examination permit and
probationary drivers shall not operate
a motor vehicle without displaying:
• Two visible, reflective
decals, which are
provided by the Motor
Vehicle Commission, on
the license plates of the
vehicle.
12) The DDL, along with the
MVC’s 6 Point Identification
requirement (see p.11), helps to
eliminate:
http://www.njmvc.gov/6point
• The prevalence of fraud and abuse.
• DDL includes almost two dozen
security features, including digital
photographs and signature.
13) Motorist under 21 years of age
are issued a...
Distinctive vertical-format DDL
21or older
under 21
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14) Most DDL’s issued are
valid for:
• Four-years
15) Altering a drivers license or
showing an altered driver license
may result in:
• Loss of motorist’s driving
privilege
• Fine of up to $1,000 and/or
• Up to six month’s imprisonment
16) In addition, getting a driver
license illegally may result in a:
• Fine of up to $200 to $500
and/or
• Imprisonment of 30 to 90 days
17) If a motorist has a restriction on
his/her license, it will appear on the
license in coded form:
• Restrictions are as follows:
1 Corrective Lenses Required
2 Prosthetic Device
3 Mechanical Device
4 Hearing Impaired
5 Attached Restrictions
(This category applies to special modifications to an applicant’s vehicle or limited
driver privileges for a medical condition. The card detailing the attached
restrictions must remain with the driver license.)
18) What are the eight types of New
Jersey licenses and class:
1. Basic Automobile License — Class D
2. Provisional Automobile License — Class D
3. Commercial Driver License — Classes A,B,C
4. Motorcycle License — Class E
5. Provisional Motorcycle License - Class E
6. Moped License
7. Agricultural License
8. Boat License
19) All applicants must provide
identity through a prescribed
combination of documents that
includes:
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At least one primary document
At least one secondary document
At least six points of ID
Proof of address
Social Security Number
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20) A non-citizen must submit:
Proof of continued legal presence in
the United States.
The MVC may accept other
documents proving identity, date of
birth and continued legal presence.
Documents must be provided in
English.
P-11
21) All documents must be _____ or
_____ in English and have the
required state and /or municipal
seals:
• Original
• Certified Copy
In 2001, New Jersey sought to enhance driver preparation and
safety by implementing a multi-stage driver licensing system.
22) Known as the Graduated Driver License (GDL)
Program, the system gradually introduces:
• driving privileges to first-time drivers
• extends their practice driving time
• requires a minimum age of 18 in order to receive
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an unrestricted, basic driver license.
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GDL restrictions placed upon first-time drivers must be strictly
adhered to. Failure to do so may result in a fine of $100 or a
possible suspension of a motorist’s driving privilege.
(N.J.S.A. 39:3-10 and 39:3-13 through 39:13.8):
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23. Failure to adhere to GDL restrictions placed upon
first-time drivers may result in a:
• Fine of $100
• Or a possible suspension of a motorist’s driving
privilege
• (N.J.S.A. 39:3-10 and 39:3-13 through 39:13.8)
24) The “Early Bird Road”
Graduated Driver License Program
has five steps, list them:
Turn to page 17
25) Special Learners Permit Driving Restrictions include:
• No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
• No using hand-held or hands-free cell phones or any other
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electronic devices.
Permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat by an
adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and
who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a
minimum of three years’ driving experience.
Passengers are limited to any parent, guardian or
dependent of the special permit holder and one additional
passenger.
Permit holder and all passengers must wear seat belts.
Must display decals on license plates.
26) All GDL drivers under age 21, who possess a
permit or probationary license, are required to
display:
two visible, red reflective decals, distributed through the MVC
on any vehicle that they operate.
27) One decal is to be displayed on the:
top left corner of the rear license plate and the other on the
top left corner of the front license plate.
28) The two, removable, decals are provided to a
driver at the:
time a permit is issued for a fee of $4. Additional decals are
available for $4 per pair at any MVC agency. (39:3-13 and
39:3-13.4f)
29) Exemptions to the hours rule for
permit and provisional drivers under
21 years:
• Proof of a need to drive during the prohibited hours
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for employment and/or religion.
For an exemption, the motorist must carry a legible
certification to indicate this need from his/her
employer or religious official on the official
letterhead of the business, organization or religious
institution, with the signature of the certifying
official and his/her name, title, address and phone
number.
(N.J.A.C. 39:21-8.18)
30) If the student driver commits a
traffic offense, responsibility will be
with both the:
Student and instructor or adult supervising driver.
31) All motorist who possess a
probationary driver license, whose
probationary licensing period is not
extended by the MVC beyond the
standard 12 months, must…
• Visit an MVC agency to upgrade to a basic driver
license after the end of those 12 months
32) Motorist who fail to do so will
remain subject to the...
• Probationary driver license restrictions and could
be cited by law enforcement for violating the
restrictions
33) The applicant for a Special Learner
permit must have the...
• Signed consent of his/her parent or guardian, must
be enrolled in a behind-the-wheel instruction in a
dual-controlled vehicle.
34) The instructor must purchase the
permit, which is valid for:
• TWO YEARS
35) An individual, 17 years of age or
older, who does not possess a valid
driver license may apply for a:
• Non-driver identification card
36) A special driver license for deaf or
hearing-impaired motorists
(41 dB loss or more)
is provided by the:
• MVC
37) There are three classes
of a commercial license.
List all three!
• Class A
• Class B
• Class C
38) Most Commercial drivers will need to
obtain at least one special endorsement.
List all five!
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Double and Triple Trailer
Passenger
School Bus
Tanker Vehicle
Hazardous Materials