Chapters 1, 2 & 9

 Since young driver’s usually drive fewer miles than older driver’s they have less accidents. T or F  FALSE. Lack of Experience causes accidents.

 Young driver’s drive differently than older driver’s. True or False  TRUE Are better at avoiding alcohol impaired driving than year olds. Young driver’s tend to speed & not pay attention to their driving

MMotorists must carry 3 things: aa valid driver or provisional license CCurrent vehicle registration PProof of valid liability insurance LLegal change of residence – within the state, reported within 1 week LLegal name changes – must be reported within 2 weeks CChange of address- out-of-state to NJ 60 days

 Digital Driver License  Under 21 – Vertical; 21 and older – Horizontal  Altering license – loss of driving privilege, up to $1000 fine, and up to 6 months imprisonment  What restrictions are found on the license? – listed on license in coded form  Corrective lenses required = 1  Prosthetic device = 2  Mechanical device = 3  Hearing impaired = 4  Attached restrictions = 5

 Basic Driver License (class D) – All types of motor vehicles, except motorcycles  Commercial Driver License (class A, B, C) – Large trucks, buses and HAZMAT  Motorcycle License (class E) – Separate or an endorsement (M) on the BDL  Moped License – Age 15 or older

LLicense Cycle – New Jersey issues a 4 year driver license SStolen Licenses – Report to police, duplicate at MVC for $11 LLicense Requirements AAge Limits LLicense Fees TTests – Knowledge, Vision, Road MMVC 6 Point Identification Verification

 At Least one PRIMARY Document  Birth Certificate or Passport  At least one SECONDARY Document  US School Photo ID card with transcripts  Total Documents must be worth 6 points or more  Proof of ADDRESS  SOCIAL SECURITY CARD

INSTRUCTION + EXPERIENCE =SAFER DRIVERS  Main goal of the GDL is to protect the lives of young drivers- and the lives of their passengers and other motorists  What do you think the leading cause of death is for young people ages 16-24?

 Leading Cause of Death is MV crashes (44%)  Most dangerous situations include driving with other teens and driving at night. More than half of all deaths involving year old drivers occur when passengers are under age 20- and no adults are in vehicle.  Studies show that a young drivers risk of being involved in a car crash is highest within the first months of driving  Sara’s LawLaw

What is the penalty for breaking any GDL laws?  May result in a fine of $100 or possible suspension of a motorists driving privileges.  Page 16 3 Roads  The Early Bird Road (Option A)  The Young Adult Road (Option B)  The Adult Road (Option C)

I. Get a Special Learners Permit  At least 16 years old  Signed parent or guardian consent  Driving School - 6 hours  Pass MVC Knowledge and Vision Tests

II. Practice with an Adult Supervising Driver  Follow Special Learners Permit driving instructions  At least Six (6) months  Decals

III. Get a Probationary License  At least 17 years old  Complete 6 months of supervised driving without any suspensions or violations  Pass MVC Road Test

IV. With a Probationary License  Unsupervised driving for at least 1 year  Observe Examination Permit Driving restrictions

V. Get the Basic Driver License  At least 18 years old  Complete 1 year unsupervised driving with Examination Permit restrictions  Pay required fee

I. Get an Examination Permit  At least 17 years old  Signed parent or guardian consent  Pay required fee  Pass MVC Knowledge and Vision Tests II. Practice Supervised Driving  Practice with an Adult supervising driver  Practice for at least Six (6) months  Examination Permit driving restrictions

III. Get a Probationary License  Complete Six (6) months of supervised driving without any suspensions  Pass MVC Road Test IV. Practice Unsupervised Driving  Practice for at least One (1) year  Examination Permit Restrictions V. Get Basic Driver License  Must be at least 18 years old  Complete One (1) year unsupervised driving  Pay required fee

I. Get an Examination Permit AAt least 21 years old PPass MVC Knowledge and Vision Tests PPay required fee II. Practice Supervised Driving PPractice with Adult supervising driver PPractice for Three (3) months MMust observe examination permit driving restrictions

III. Get a Probationary License CComplete supervised driving period (3 months) PPass MVC Road Test IV. Practice Unsupervised Driving PPractice at least One (1) year AAdult GDL driving restrictions V. Get the Basic Driver License CComplete unsupervised driving period PPay required fee

 Restrictions: (page 20)  Special Learner Permit Restrictions No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. No using cell phones or any other 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 dependant of the special permit holder and one additional passenger. Permit holder and all passengers must wear seat belts. Must display decals on license plates.

 No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. No using cell phones or any other 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 NJ driver license and has a minimum of 3 years driving experience. Passengers are limited to dependents of the permit holder and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian. Permit holder and all passengers must wear seat belts. Must display decals on license plates.

No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. No using cell phones or any other electronic devices. Passengers are limited to dependants of the probationary license holder and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian. Probationary license holder and all passengers must wear seat belts. Must display decals on license plates.

 All GDL drivers under the age of 21 who possess a permit or probationary licenses, are required to display two visible, red reflective decals.  One decal is on the top left corner of the front license plate and the other is on the top left corner of the rear license plate.  They are red and can be purchased at the DMV for $4 a pair.  Video Video

 If the examination permit or probationary license holder is 21 years of age or older, hour and passenger restrictions do not apply.  Exemptions to the hours rule for permit and probationary drivers under 21 years:  Proof of a need to drive during the prohibited hours 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 institution, with the signature of the certifying official and his/her name, title, address, phone number.  *If the student driver commits a traffic offense, responsibility will be with both the student and instructor or adult supervising driver.

 All out of state drivers are required to purchase an examination permit within 60 days of becoming a permanent NJ resident or when the out of state license expires whichever comes first  What happens if someone moves to the state when they are under 18?  What test are waived for out of state motorists?  What must you surrender when you get a NJ license?

 Class A  Tractor Trailers  Class B  Vehicle (wt ^) – Towing a trailer less than 10,000 lbs.  Bus – 16 or more passengers  Class C  Hazardous Material  Any bus, School bus, school vehicle (15 passenger)

 Exemptions  Taxi driver  Firefighters & First Aid  Farmers – hauling their own equipment within 150 miles of their farms  Military equipment  Endorsements  T – Double and Triple Trailer (Class A)  P – Passenger  S – School bus  N – Tank Vehicle (hauling gasoline, other liquids)  H – Hazardous Material (HAZMAT)

1.Vision Test – 20/50 vision with or without glasses or contact lenses 2.Knowledge Test – score 80 % on 50 question test (40 out of 50 correct) 3.Road Test

OOut-of-state Applicants – between 17 and 18 years old who possess a valid out-of-state license will be given a provisional license for a year VVision Recheck – periodically may be required during renewal process HHealth Questions – if there is a health problem, medical review may be necessary

 Must have:  Valid inspection sticker  Current registration document  Current insurance card  Valid examination permit  Accompanying driver

BBoth standard and manual transmission CCannot take test with any obstructions or consoles between applicant and examiner LLicensed driver must remain in vehicle with applicant at all times AApplicants are prohibited from moving the vehicle without the licensed driver

 Driving in reverse  Stopping at signs  Following other vehicles  Stopping on downgrades or upgrades  Nearing corners or intersections  Stopping smoothly  Turning  Parallel and other parking  Sitting properly  Using the horn  Starting the vehicle  Yielding to the right-of- way  Steering properly

 If Failed – Must wait at least 2 Weeks to retake  Reasons for failure:  Driving ability  Unsafe vehicle Poor brakes, defective parking brake, unsafe tire Unclean vehicle interior, Fast engine idle, missing seatbelts

 Title  New Vehicle – from the dealership  Used Vehicle – obtain from the seller Complete the reverse side with: Buyer’s name Address Signature Date of sale Odometer reading Sale price

RRegistration MMust be available to show law enforcement when asked. CComplete application at any motor vehicle agency. MMust be 17 years old to register a vehicle in N.J. RRenewal – fill out form from MVC and return it. NNew state residents – must title and register each vehicle within 60 days of moving to N.J.

LLicense Plates TTwo plates – one on front bumper, one on the rear bumper RRear Plate – must be lit at night and visible from 50 feet LLicense plate holders – fine of up to $100 LLost or stolen plates: Report to local police Replace lost or damaged plates within 24 hours

 Where to get a vehicle inspected:  A state inspection facility  A private inspection facility licensed by the MVC  When going to inspection, you must have:  Valid driver license  Current registration documents  Current insurance documents  Video Video

 New car – 4 years  Used car – every 2 years  Accept the time left on the previous owner’s sticker  Owners have the option to take the vehicle for inspection within 14 days after registration expires  Failed inspection – have until the end of the next month

 What is inspected:  Horn  Mirrors  Seat belts  Wipers  Windshield  Lights (all)  Brakes  Wheel alignment  Steering  Suspension  Emissions  Exhaust system  “Check Engine” light – automatic failure