CH 1: GDL GDL, GDL Options, GDL Guidelines, GDL Restrictions

Do Now Questions With a special learner permit, you are not allowed to drive between ________ and ________. With a special learner permit, you are not allowed to drive between ________ and ________. What does GDL stand for? What does GDL stand for?

What is the GDL? GDL stands for the Graduated Driver License program. GDL stands for the Graduated Driver License program. The GDL program is a multi-stage licensing system. The GDL program is a multi-stage licensing system. The purpose of the GDL is to gradually introduce driving privileges to young drivers. The purpose of the GDL is to gradually introduce driving privileges to young drivers. GDL New Jersey GDL New Jersey GDL New Jersey GDL New Jersey

3 Options There are 3 options or 3 different routes to getting your license: There are 3 options or 3 different routes to getting your license: The Early Bird  you start the 16 yrs old The Early Bird  you start the 16 yrs old The Young Adult Road  you start the 17 yrs old The Young Adult Road  you start the 17 yrs old The Adult Road  you start the process at 21 yrs old The Adult Road  you start the process at 21 yrs old You will fall under one of these categories (most likely “ early bird ” ) You will fall under one of these categories (most likely “ early bird ” )

Option A: The Early Bird If you want your permit as soon as you turn 16…this is the category you will fall under If you want your permit as soon as you turn 16…this is the category you will fall under Early Bird Stages: Early Bird Stages: Special Learners Permit Special Learners Permit Probationary License Probationary License Basic License Basic License

Early Bird: Special Learners Permit Guidelines: Guidelines: Must be 16 years old Must be 16 years old Parent/Guardian Consent Parent/Guardian Consent Enrolled in an approved BTW course Enrolled in an approved BTW course Pass State Exam and Vision Test Pass State Exam and Vision Test Approved instructor must purchase your permit Approved instructor must purchase your permit Pay the fee Pay the fee Must practice supervised driving for at least 6 months or until 17, without any violations of the GDL. Must practice supervised driving for at least 6 months or until 17, without any violations of the GDL.

Early Bird: Probationary License Guidelines: Guidelines: Must have completed at least 6 months of supervised driving Must have completed at least 6 months of supervised driving Pass the road test Pass the road test Must be 17 years old Must be 17 years old Probationary Driver is probationary for 1 year without any violations of the GDL Probationary Driver is probationary for 1 year without any violations of the GDL

Early Bird: Basic License Guidelines: Guidelines: Must have completed your 1 year of unsupervised driving, without any violations Must have completed your 1 year of unsupervised driving, without any violations Must pay fee Must pay fee Must be 18 years old Must be 18 years old

GDL Restrictions The GDL restrictions are a set of rules you must follow The GDL restrictions are a set of rules you must follow Violating these restrictions will result in a fine of $100. Violating these restrictions will result in a fine of $100. The restrictions apply to all 3 options (Early Bird, Young Adult, and Adult) The restrictions apply to all 3 options (Early Bird, Young Adult, and Adult)

Time Restrictions Special Learners Permit (Early Bird): Special Learners Permit (Early Bird): No driving between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am. Examination Permit (Young Adult): No driving between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am (Time restrictions don’t apply if you are over 21 years old).

Technology Restrictions Special Learners Permit & Examination Permit Special Learners Permit & Examination Permit No cell phones, no hands free devices, no video games, no handheld devices of any kind. No cell phones, no hands free devices, no video games, no handheld devices of any kind. Basic Driver License Basic Driver License Hands free devices only (head set/blue tooth) Hands free devices only (head set/blue tooth)

Passenger Restrictions Special Learners Permit & Examination Permit Special Learners Permit & Examination Permit Any dependants (family members) plus 1 additional person Any dependants (family members) plus 1 additional person If you are over 21 years old passenger restrictions do not apply. If you are over 21 years old passenger restrictions do not apply.

GDL Seatbelt Restrictions As long as you are under the GDL, everyone has to wear a seat belt As long as you are under the GDL, everyone has to wear a seat belt If someone in the car is not wearing a seatbelt and you get pulled over, the driver gets a ticket If someone in the car is not wearing a seatbelt and you get pulled over, the driver gets a ticket

GDL Decal If you are under 21 yrs old and have a permit or probationary license: If you are under 21 yrs old and have a permit or probationary license: You must display 2 red decals on your car. You must display 2 red decals on your car. One on the front license plate and one of the back One on the front license plate and one of the back

Supervising Driver Restriction When you have either your special learners permit or examination permit… When you have either your special learners permit or examination permit… supervising driver must be at least 21 years of age, they must have a valid NJ driver license, they must have at least 3 years driving experience.