Chapter 1

Drivers Education (DE) is usually required to get a driver’s license for the first time Drivers Education (DE) is usually required to get a driver’s license for the first time DE courses can sometimes help to decrease insurance premiums DE courses can sometimes help to decrease insurance premiums DE can sometimes eliminate remove points from your driver’s license DE can sometimes eliminate remove points from your driver’s license In some areas, DE courses can be taken to dismiss traffic violations In some areas, DE courses can be taken to dismiss traffic violations

DE courses can teach safety tips for new drivers DE courses can teach safety tips for new drivers DE courses increase the awareness of driver’s everywhere DE courses increase the awareness of driver’s everywhere DE will improve a driver’s confidence DE will improve a driver’s confidence DE can help drivers overcome their fear of driving DE can help drivers overcome their fear of driving

While operating a motor vehicle you must have: While operating a motor vehicle you must have: 1.drivers licenses, valid provisional license or a valid NJ permit 2.Valid insurance card 3.Vehicle registration card

Change of Name or Address Change of address must be reported to MVC with in one week Change of address must be reported to MVC with in one week Legal name change must be reported to MVC with in two weeks Legal name change must be reported to MVC with in two weeks Motorist with a valid out of state licenses has 60 days or before licenses expires to report address change to MVC Motorist with a valid out of state licenses has 60 days or before licenses expires to report address change to MVC Must take the written and vision testMust take the written and vision test

A. Original Birth certificate or certified copy. 1. Can not be a photo copy. 2. Can not be a certificate from hospital. B. Valid U.S. alien registration card combined with a Social Security card.

Utility or credit card bill showing name and current address w/in the last 90 days Utility or credit card bill showing name and current address w/in the last 90 days Checking or savings account statement w/in 60 days Checking or savings account statement w/in 60 days Parent/guardian certification that verifies that you are living w/ them Parent/guardian certification that verifies that you are living w/ them A property tax bill/statement w/in the last year A property tax bill/statement w/in the last year

Used to verify: Used to verify: AgeAge IdentificationIdentification AddressAddress SSN #SSN # Immigration Status ( if applicableImmigration Status ( if applicable

Purpose: to prevent fraudulent documents from obtaining official documents Purpose: to prevent fraudulent documents from obtaining official documents

4 point documents – Primary docs 4 point documents – Primary docs Birth certificateBirth certificate Adoption papersAdoption papers US PassportUS Passport Current driver licenseCurrent driver license Active Military photo IDActive Military photo ID Certificate of citizenshipCertificate of citizenship

3 Point documents – secondary docs 3 Point documents – secondary docs Marriage certificate or divorce decreeMarriage certificate or divorce decree Legal name change court orderLegal name change court order Current US military dependent cardCurrent US military dependent card US military photo retiree cardUS military photo retiree card

2 point documents – secondary docs 2 point documents – secondary docs US school photo ID card along with transcriptsUS school photo ID card along with transcripts US college photo ID along with transcriptsUS college photo ID along with transcripts Valid US gov’t employee driver license or photo ID cardValid US gov’t employee driver license or photo ID card US military discharge papers (DD214)US military discharge papers (DD214) Pilot licensePilot license

1 point documents – secondary docs 1 point documents – secondary docs Social security cardSocial security card HS diploma or GEDHS diploma or GED ATM card/ Bank StatementATM card/ Bank Statement Health insurance cardHealth insurance card Current photo license from another stateCurrent photo license from another state Bill from a NJ municipalityBill from a NJ municipality

A. Class D – Basic Automobile B. Class A, B, & C – CDL C. Class E – Motorcycle D. Class F - Moped E. Class G - Farm

NJ license is good for 4 years. NJ license is good for 4 years. 1 st one is a photo. 1 st one is a photo. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): MVS complies with ADA and can not deny programs.MVS complies with ADA and can not deny programs.

Are valid until all qualifications are met for a provisional permit are met, or for two years Are valid until all qualifications are met for a provisional permit are met, or for two years

 Get a Special Learners permit at least 16 years oldat least 16 years old signed consent from parent/guardiansigned consent from parent/guardian enroll in an approved driving school (6 hrs. behind the wheel)enroll in an approved driving school (6 hrs. behind the wheel) pass the vision and knowledge testpass the vision and knowledge test pay the required fee ($10)pay the required fee ($10)

Early Bird Cont.  The instructor from the driving school must purchase the permit  Upon completion of the 6 hour training the permit holder must validate the permit at any MVC testing center (Cherry Hill)

 Get a Examination Permit be at least 17be at least 17 signed consent from parent/guardian if under 18signed consent from parent/guardian if under 18 complete the supervised period (1 yr)complete the supervised period (1 yr) pass the road test (MVC)pass the road test (MVC) Pay feePay fee

 Get an Examination Permit Must be at least 21 years oldMust be at least 21 years old Permit for 3 monthsPermit for 3 months Must observe GDL restrictionsMust observe GDL restrictions  Passenger and hour restriction on driving do not apply to Adult Permits or Provisional Licenses.  Must show a proof of a need to drive during restricted hours

 Practice w/ an adult supervising driver at least 21 years old in the front passenger seat  Observe the student permit driving restrictions  practice for at least 6 months (under 21 yrs old)  Practice for at least 3 months (21 yrs old)

Must have an adult who is at least 21 and has had a NJ driver license for at least 3 years Must have an adult who is at least 21 and has had a NJ driver license for at least 3 years Only one passenger is permitted in vehicle, unless parent or guardian is present Only one passenger is permitted in vehicle, unless parent or guardian is present All occupants wear seat belts All occupants wear seat belts Driver may not use cell phone on the road Driver may not use cell phone on the road Provisional and special learns permit may only drive between 5am-11pm Provisional and special learns permit may only drive between 5am-11pm

Complete the supervised driving period Complete the supervised driving period Pass the road test Pass the road test  Restrictions Drive between 5am-11amDrive between 5am-11am One passenger unless parent or guardian is presentOne passenger unless parent or guardian is present All occupants wear seat beltsAll occupants wear seat belts Driver may not use cell phone or other hand held electronic devicesDriver may not use cell phone or other hand held electronic devices

be at least 18 be at least 18 complete the unsupervised driving period for at least a year complete the unsupervised driving period for at least a year pay the required fee ($24) pay the required fee ($24)