Driver Education Chapter 1

Digital Drivers License Includes nearly 2 dozen security features Is issued at all MVC agencies

Digital Drivers License Motorists under 21 vertical format Motorists over 21 Horizontal format

Altering a Drivers License May result in: Loss of driving privilege Fine up to $1,000 Up to 6 months in jail

Getting a driver license illegally May result in: Fine up to $200 to $500 Jail of 30-90 days

Getting your basic license Good for 4 years Minimum age 18 (permit 16) Permit fee $10 License fee $24 Test Required Knowledge Vision Road

6 Point ID Verification At least one primary document At least one secondary document At least six points of ID Proof of address

Graduated Driver License Multi-stage licensing system Gradually introduce privileges Extends practice time Minimum age of 18 for unrestricted license Restrictions must be followed Failure to do so may result in $100 fine or license suspension

Early Bird Road Steps Step 1: Get Permit Step 2: Practice Be 16 Parental consent Enrolled in driving school Approved instructor purchases permit Pass knowledge and vision tests Pay fee Step 2: Practice Observe special learners permit restrictions Practice at least 6 months

Early Bird Road Steps Step 3: Provisional Step 4: With Provisional Complete 6 months practice with no suspensions or postponements Pass road test Be 17 Step 4: With Provisional Practice unsupervised driving for at least 1 year Observe provisional driver license restrictions

Early Bird Road Steps Step 5: Basic License Be 18 One year driving with restrictions Pay fee Note: Permit may not be used to practice drive until validated at MVC

Young adult steps Step 1: Exam Permit Step 2: Practice Pass knowledge and vision tests Be 17 Pay fee Parental consent Step 2: Practice Practice with adult. Practice 6 months Observe exam-permit restrictions

Young adult steps Step 3: Provisional Step 4: Practice Completed 6 months driving with no suspensions Pass road test Step 4: Practice Unsupervised for at least 1 year Follow provisional license restrictions

Young adult steps Step 5: Get Basic Be 18 Completed 1 year Pay fee

Special Learner Permit Restrictions No driving between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am No cell phones, hand-held video games or other electronics Must have supervising adult in front seat Must be at least 21 years old Have a valid NJ drivers license At least 3 years driving experience Passengers must be from drivers household and only one other Driver and all passengers must wear a seat belt

Examination Permit Restrictions No driving between 12:01 am and 5:00 am No cell phones, hand-held video games or other electronics Must have supervising adult in front seat Must be at least 21 years old Have a valid NJ drivers license At least 3 years driving experience Passengers must be from drivers household and only one other Driver and all passengers must wear a seat belt

Provisional Driver License Restrictions No driving between 12:01 am and 5:00 am No cell phones, hand-held video games or other electronics Passengers must be from drivers household and only one other Driver and all passengers must wear a seat belt If Exam permit or Provisional license holder is over 21 hour and passenger restrictions do not apply

GDL Driver Exemptions For the hour rule for permit or provisional drivers: Proof of a need to drive for employment or religion Note: if student driver commits a traffic offense, driver and supervisor are responsible Provisional up grade to basic (12 months)