Chapter 2 New Jersey DRIVER TESTING

TEST REQUIREMENTS for a BASIC License 3 Screening Tests you must pass: - EYESIGHT: 20/50 vision - EYESIGHT: 20/50 vision - WRITTEN: 80% correct - WRITTEN: 80% correct 40 out of 50 questions 40 out of 50 questions - HEALTH questions: you must inform the examiner of health problems related to driving - HEALTH questions: you must inform the examiner of health problems related to driving

ROAD TEST ELIGIBILTY Minimum age: 17 years old Minimum age: 17 years old GDL permit holders under 21 years of age GDL permit holders under 21 years of age must have a minimum of 6 months supervised practice driving before the test must have a minimum of 6 months supervised practice driving before the test GDL permit holders, 21 or older must have a minimum of 3 months supervised practice driving GDL permit holders, 21 or older must have a minimum of 3 months supervised practice driving

TEST VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS 5 Items You Need for the ROAD TEST: 1. vehicle w/valid inspection sticker 1. vehicle w/valid inspection sticker 2. valid vehicle registration document 2. valid vehicle registration document 3. valid vehicle insurance ID card 3. valid vehicle insurance ID card 4. valid permit 4. valid permit 5. NJ licensed driver to accompany you 5. NJ licensed driver to accompany you

You MUST provide your own TEST vehicle You MUST provide your own TEST vehicle The vehicle may NOT have any obstructions/consoles that prevent the examiner from reaching the foot/parking brake The vehicle may NOT have any obstructions/consoles that prevent the examiner from reaching the foot/parking brake The licensed driver MUST remain in the vehicle with the applicant at all times The licensed driver MUST remain in the vehicle with the applicant at all times DO NOT move the vehicle, even in the road test line WITHOUT a licensed driver in the vehicle DO NOT move the vehicle, even in the road test line WITHOUT a licensed driver in the vehicle

Elements of the Road Test The purpose of the road test is to make sure that the applicant understands the rules of the road and can drive safely The purpose of the road test is to make sure that the applicant understands the rules of the road and can drive safely Driving skills that you may be tested on: Driving skills that you may be tested on: - driving in reverse - parallel parking - driving in reverse - parallel parking - sitting properly - stopping - sitting properly - stopping - starting the car - turning - starting the car - turning - following - steering properly - following - steering properly - using the horn - intersections - using the horn - intersections

Licensing If you PASS the ROAD TEST: If you PASS the ROAD TEST: MVC will issue a: MVC will issue a: PROBATIONARY LICENSE PROBATIONARY LICENSE your driving habits will be monitored for 2 years your driving habits will be monitored for 2 years PROBATIONARY DRIVER = anyone getting their license for the first time ( Age is NOT a factor) PROBATIONARY DRIVER = anyone getting their license for the first time ( Age is NOT a factor) If you FAIL  the road test: If you FAIL  the road test: you have to wait 2 weeks to take the test again you have to wait 2 weeks to take the test again

Reasons for Vehicle Rejection The vehicle may be the cause of your failure if the examiner considers it to be unsuitable or unsafe The vehicle may be the cause of your failure if the examiner considers it to be unsuitable or unsafe Some common reasons for REJECTION: Some common reasons for REJECTION: - improper of expired inspection sticker - improper of expired inspection sticker - no examiner access to foot brake - no examiner access to foot brake - defects such as: - defects such as: poor brakes unsafe tires missing seatbelts poor brakes unsafe tires missing seatbelts vehicle interior unclean vehicle interior unclean vehicle failed inspection vehicle failed inspection