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Chapters 1, 2 & 9
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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.
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Young driver’s drive differently than older driver’s. True or False TRUE. 15-17 Are better at avoiding alcohol impaired driving than 18-40 year olds. Young driver’s tend to speed & not pay attention to their driving
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MMotorists must carry 3 things: aa valid driver or provisional license CCurrent vehicle registration PProof of valid liability insurance LLegal change of residence – within the state, reported within 1 week LLegal name changes – must be reported within 2 weeks CChange of address- out-of-state to NJ 60 days
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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
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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
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LLicense Cycle – New Jersey issues a 4 year driver license SStolen Licenses – Report to police, duplicate at MVC for $11 LLicense Requirements AAge Limits LLicense Fees TTests – Knowledge, Vision, Road MMVC 6 Point Identification Verification
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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
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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?
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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 16-17 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 12-24 months of driving Sara’s LawLaw
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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)
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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
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II. Practice with an Adult Supervising Driver Follow Special Learners Permit driving instructions At least Six (6) months Decals
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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
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IV. With a Probationary License Unsupervised driving for at least 1 year Observe Examination Permit Driving restrictions
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V. Get the Basic Driver License At least 18 years old Complete 1 year unsupervised driving with Examination Permit restrictions Pay required fee
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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
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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
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I. Get an Examination Permit AAt least 21 years old PPass MVC Knowledge and Vision Tests PPay required fee II. Practice Supervised Driving PPractice with Adult supervising driver PPractice for Three (3) months MMust observe examination permit driving restrictions
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III. Get a Probationary License CComplete supervised driving period (3 months) PPass MVC Road Test IV. Practice Unsupervised Driving PPractice at least One (1) year AAdult GDL driving restrictions V. Get the Basic Driver License CComplete unsupervised driving period PPay required fee
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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?
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Class A Tractor Trailers Class B Vehicle (wt. 26001^) – 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)
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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)
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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
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OOut-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 VVision Recheck – periodically may be required during renewal process HHealth Questions – if there is a health problem, medical review may be necessary
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Must have: Valid inspection sticker Current registration document Current insurance card Valid examination permit Accompanying driver
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BBoth standard and manual transmission CCannot take test with any obstructions or consoles between applicant and examiner LLicensed driver must remain in vehicle with applicant at all times AApplicants are prohibited from moving the vehicle without the licensed driver
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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
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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
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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
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RRegistration MMust be available to show law enforcement when asked. CComplete application at any motor vehicle agency. MMust be 17 years old to register a vehicle in N.J. RRenewal – fill out form from MVC and return it. NNew state residents – must title and register each vehicle within 60 days of moving to N.J.
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LLicense Plates TTwo plates – one on front bumper, one on the rear bumper RRear Plate – must be lit at night and visible from 50 feet LLicense plate holders – fine of up to $100 LLost or stolen plates: Report to local police Replace lost or damaged plates within 24 hours
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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
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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
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What is inspected: Horn Mirrors Seat belts Wipers Windshield Lights (all) Brakes Wheel alignment Steering Suspension Emissions Exhaust system “Check Engine” light – automatic failure
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