CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 Chapter 1 & 2 Driving: It’s a privilege not a right.

CHAPTERS 1 AND 2

Chapter 1 & 2

Driving:

It’s a privilege not a right

Digital Driver License

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

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

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 vehiclesregistered 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

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.

All applicants must prove identity through a prescribed combination of documents

that includes:

Use the online Document Selector at www.njmvc.gov/6point If discrepancies exist within or 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

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

Must observe GDL restrictions

Examination Permit

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

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

Basic Driver License

Basic Driver License Must be at least 18 years old Must have completed one year of unsupervised driving with

NJ Driver Testing

Eyesight: Basic license applicants need a 20/50

Written: Must receive an 80% or higher

Graduate Drivers License Requirements 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

Decals All permit or probationary

drivers under age 21 must display a

(front/back) of any motor vehicle they operate.

Decal Video

Why make the GDL requirements?

The risk for teens

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

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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 6

Special Permit and Examination Permit Holders Supervising driver who is over 21 and

licensed to drive for at least three (3) three (3) yearsyears

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

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

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 applydo not apply

GDL Driver Exemptions

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

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

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

For the road test, 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 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

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