Chapter 1 Welcome to Driver Education!

Laws Governing Driver Licenses Page 6-7 Page 6-7 A motorist who operates a motor vehicle in the state of New Jersey must carry a valid driver license, a valid probationary license or a valid New Jersey permit A motorist who operates a motor vehicle in the state of New Jersey must carry a valid driver license, a valid probationary license or a valid New Jersey permit A motorist who carries a valid out-of-state license who moves into New Jersey must apply for a license within 60 days A motorist who carries a valid out-of-state license who moves into New Jersey must apply for a license within 60 days

Laws Governing Driver Licenses Individuals who have never had a license must complete the MVC’s GDL Program Individuals who have never had a license must complete the MVC’s GDL Program All applicants for a New Jersey Driver License who are under the age of 18 years of age must present a completed consent form signed by a parent or guardian All applicants for a New Jersey Driver License who are under the age of 18 years of age must present a completed consent form signed by a parent or guardian GDL, Special Learners and examination permits are valid until all qualifications for a probationary license are met or 2 years GDL, Special Learners and examination permits are valid until all qualifications for a probationary license are met or 2 years

Laws Governing Driver Licenses All applicants for a New Jersey driver license must provide a full name, current address, social security number, 6 points of ID Verification and other documentation that verifies that their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law. Documents must be in english. All applicants for a New Jersey driver license must provide a full name, current address, social security number, 6 points of ID Verification and other documentation that verifies that their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law. Documents must be in english.

Laws Governing Driver Licenses Drivers under the age of 21, who possess and examination permit or probationary license, shall not operate a motor vehicle without displaying two visible, reflective GDL decals on the license plates of the vehicle Drivers under the age of 21, who possess and examination permit or probationary license, shall not operate a motor vehicle without displaying two visible, reflective GDL decals on the license plates of the vehicle

Digital Driver License

DDL - Digital driver license came about in 2004 DDL - Digital driver license came about in 2004 A more advanced license began in 2011 A more advanced license began in point Identification process was adopted point Identification process was adopted Motorist under 21 have a distinct vertical format DDL Motorist under 21 have a distinct vertical format DDL Most DDl are issued for 4 years Most DDl are issued for 4 years

DDL Altering a DDL will result in loss of motorist’s driving privilege, a fine up to $1, and/or 6 months in jail! Altering a DDL will result in loss of motorist’s driving privilege, a fine up to $1, and/or 6 months in jail! Getting a Driver license illegally may result in a fine of $ and up to $ and/or imprisonment of 30 to 90 days! Getting a Driver license illegally may result in a fine of $ and up to $ and/or imprisonment of 30 to 90 days!

Restrictions 1 = corrective lenses 1 = corrective lenses 2= prosthetic device 2= prosthetic device Artificial device that replaces a missing body part Artificial device that replaces a missing body part 3=mechanical device 3=mechanical device 4= hearing impaired 4= hearing impaired 5= attached restrictions 5= attached restrictions

Types of NJ Licenses BASIC AUTOMOBILE LICENSE ( class D) BASIC AUTOMOBILE LICENSE ( class D) Minimum age 18 ( permit 16) Minimum age 18 ( permit 16) 4 years expiration 4 years expiration Test required: KVR ( knowledge, vision, road) Test required: KVR ( knowledge, vision, road) PROBATIONARY AUTOMOBILE ( class D) PROBATIONARY AUTOMOBILE ( class D) Minimum age 17 Minimum age 17 4 years expiration 4 years expiration Test required: KVR ( knowledge, vision, road) Test required: KVR ( knowledge, vision, road)

Types of NJ Licenses COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ( class A, B,C) COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ( class A, B,C) Minimum age 18/21 Minimum age 18/21 4 years expiration 4 years expiration Test required CKVR Test required CKVR Motorcycle License (Class E or M – if already holds a basic) Motorcycle License (Class E or M – if already holds a basic) Minimum age 17 Minimum age 17 4 years expiration 4 years expiration Test required KVR Test required KVR

Types of NJ Licenses PROBATIONARY MOTORCYCLE LICENSE PROBATIONARY MOTORCYCLE LICENSE Minimum age 17 Minimum age 17 4 years expiration 4 years expiration Test required KVR Test required KVR MOPED LICENSE MOPED LICENSE Minimum age 15 Minimum age 15 Not needed if operator has a class A,B,C,D, or E Not needed if operator has a class A,B,C,D, or E 4 years expiration 4 years expiration Test required KVR Test required KVR

Types of NJ Licenses AGRICULTURAL LICENSE AGRICULTURAL LICENSE For farming purposes only! For farming purposes only! Minimum age 16 Minimum age 16 4 years expiration 4 years expiration Test required KVR Test required KVR BOAT LICENSE BOAT LICENSE Minimum age 16 Minimum age 16 4 years expiration 4 years expiration Test required n/a non tidal waters only Test required n/a non tidal waters only

6 Point ID Verification All NJ drivers must complete 6 Point ID Verification by presenting documents that prove age, identity, and legal presence in the US All NJ drivers must complete 6 Point ID Verification by presenting documents that prove age, identity, and legal presence in the US Must have at least one primary document Must have at least one primary document At least one secondary document At least one secondary document At least 6 points of ID At least 6 points of ID Proof of address Proof of address See chart on pg 12 in manual, information on CD ROM or njmvc.gov See chart on pg 12 in manual, information on CD ROM or njmvc.gov

GDL GDL = Graduated Driver License GDL = Graduated Driver License Implemented in 2001 Implemented in 2001 System gradually introduced driving privileges to fist time driver System gradually introduced driving privileges to fist time driver Failure to adhere to restrictions result in a $100 fine or a possible suspension of motorist driving privileges Failure to adhere to restrictions result in a $100 fine or a possible suspension of motorist driving privileges

Early Bird ( Option A) Step 1: Special learners permit Step 1: Special learners permit At least 16 years old, signed parent consent, enrolled in behind the wheel training, must pass MVC KV test, must pay fees At least 16 years old, signed parent consent, enrolled in behind the wheel training, must pass MVC KV test, must pay fees Step 2: Practice with adult supervising driver Step 2: Practice with adult supervising driver Must observe learner permit restrictions, must practice at least 6 months Must observe learner permit restrictions, must practice at least 6 months

Early Bird ( Option A) Step 3 : Get Probationary License Step 3 : Get Probationary License Have 6 months of supervised driving without suspensions, must pass MVC road test, must be at least 17 years old Have 6 months of supervised driving without suspensions, must pass MVC road test, must be at least 17 years old Step 4: With a Probationary Driver License Step 4: With a Probationary Driver License Must practice unsupervised for at least 1 year, must obey restrictions Must practice unsupervised for at least 1 year, must obey restrictions Step 5: Get a Basic Driver License Step 5: Get a Basic Driver License Must be at least 18, have completed 1 year unsupervised driving, pay required fees Must be at least 18, have completed 1 year unsupervised driving, pay required fees

Young Adult Road ( Option B) Step 1: Get an Examination Permit Step 1: Get an Examination Permit Must pass MVC KV test, must be at least 17, pay fee, obtain consent from parent/guardian Must pass MVC KV test, must be at least 17, pay fee, obtain consent from parent/guardian Step 2: Practice Supervised Driving Step 2: Practice Supervised Driving Must practice with adult driver,at least 6 months, observe examination-permit driving restrictions Must practice with adult driver,at least 6 months, observe examination-permit driving restrictions Step 3: Get Probationary License Step 3: Get Probationary License Must complete 6 months supervised driving,must pass MVC road test Must complete 6 months supervised driving,must pass MVC road test

Young Adult Road ( Option B) Step 4: Practice Unsupervised Driving Step 4: Practice Unsupervised Driving Practice at least 1 year, must follow restrictions Practice at least 1 year, must follow restrictions Step 5: Basic Driver License Step 5: Basic Driver License Must be at least 18,complete one year unsupervised driving, pay fee Must be at least 18,complete one year unsupervised driving, pay fee

The Adult Road ( option C) Step 1: Get an Examination Permit Step 1: Get an Examination Permit Must be at least 21, pass MVC kV test, pay fee Must be at least 21, pass MVC kV test, pay fee Step 2: Practice Supervised Driving Step 2: Practice Supervised Driving Must practice with a supervising adult, must practice 3 months, must observe examination permit driving restrictions Must practice with a supervising adult, must practice 3 months, must observe examination permit driving restrictions Step 3: Get Probationary License Step 3: Get Probationary License Must have completed 3 months of supervised driving, must pass MVC road test Must have completed 3 months of supervised driving, must pass MVC road test

The Adult Road ( option C) Step 5: Get the Basic Driver License Step 5: Get the Basic Driver License Must have completed one year of unsupervised driving, may pay fee Must have completed one year of unsupervised driving, may pay fee

Special Learner Permit Restrictions No driving between 11:01 and 5:00 am No driving between 11:01 and 5:00 am No using hand held or hands free cell phones or any electronic devices No using hand held or hands free cell phones or any electronic devices Permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 or has 3 years of driving experience ( NJ driver) Permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 or has 3 years of driving experience ( NJ driver) Passengers are limited to any parent, guardian or dependent and ONE additional passenger Passengers are limited to any parent, guardian or dependent and ONE additional passenger

Special Learner Permit Restrictions ALL passengers and permit holder MUST wear their seat belt ALL passengers and permit holder MUST wear their seat belt Must display decals on license plates Must display decals on license plates

Examination Permit Restrictions No driving between 11:01 and 5:00 am No driving between 11:01 and 5:00 am No using hand held or hands free cell phones or any electronic devices No using hand held or hands free cell phones or any electronic devices Permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 or has 3 years of driving experience ( NJ driver) Permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 or has 3 years of driving experience ( NJ driver) Passengers are limited to any parent, guardian or dependent and ONE additional passenger, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian Passengers are limited to any parent, guardian or dependent and ONE additional passenger, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian

Examination Permit Restrictions ALL passengers and permit holder MUST wear their seat belt ALL passengers and permit holder MUST wear their seat belt Must display decals on license plates Must display decals on license plates

Probationary Driver License Restrictions No driving between 11:01 and 5:00 am No driving between 11:01 and 5:00 am No using hand held or hands free cell phones or any electronic devices No using hand held or hands free cell phones or any electronic devices Passengers are limited to any parent, guardian or dependent and ONE additional passenger, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian Passengers are limited to any parent, guardian or dependent and ONE additional passenger, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian ALL passengers and probationary license holder MUST wear their seat belt ALL passengers and probationary license holder MUST wear their seat belt

Probationary Driver License Restrictions Must display decals on license plates Must display decals on license plates

GDL Decal All GDL drivers under age 21, who posses or permit or probationary license, are required to display two visible red, reflective on any vehicle they operate All GDL drivers under age 21, who posses or permit or probationary license, are required to display two visible red, reflective on any vehicle they operate They are to be displayed on the top left corner on the front and rear license plates They are to be displayed on the top left corner on the front and rear license plates They are $4 a pair at MVC agency They are $4 a pair at MVC agency

GDL Driver If the student commits a traffic offense, responsibility will be with both the student and instructor of adult If the student commits a traffic offense, responsibility will be with both the student and instructor of adult

Examination Permits for Out-Of- State Drivers All out of state drivers are required to purchase an examination permit within 60 days of becoming a permanent NJ resident or when his/her out-of-state license expires, whichever comes first All out of state drivers are required to purchase an examination permit within 60 days of becoming a permanent NJ resident or when his/her out-of-state license expires, whichever comes first Out-of-state drivers who are under 18 years of age and move to NJ are subject to the state’s GDL Program Out-of-state drivers who are under 18 years of age and move to NJ are subject to the state’s GDL Program

Commercial Driver License No one can apply for these licenses until they possess a Class D basic license first No one can apply for these licenses until they possess a Class D basic license first Class A : GCWR ( gross combination weight rating)26,001 lbs or more. This is necessary for operation of tractor trailers or any truck or trailer over this GCWR Class A : GCWR ( gross combination weight rating)26,001 lbs or more. This is necessary for operation of tractor trailers or any truck or trailer over this GCWR * Class A also allows the motorist to operate all vehicles in the class B,C, and D categories * Class A also allows the motorist to operate all vehicles in the class B,C, and D categories

Commercial Driver License Class B: necessary to operate any vehicle with a GVWR ( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of 26,001 lbs. or more, a bus designated to transport passengers of 16 or more Class B: necessary to operate any vehicle with a GVWR ( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of 26,001 lbs. or more, a bus designated to transport passengers of 16 or more * Class B allows motorist to operate vehicles in the Class C and D categories * Class B allows motorist to operate vehicles in the Class C and D categories

Commercial Driver License Class C: necessary for any vehicle with a GVWR less than 26,001 lbs, any bus including school bus, and school vehicles Class C: necessary for any vehicle with a GVWR less than 26,001 lbs, any bus including school bus, and school vehicles