1. Chapter 1 and 2 Steps to a Valid NJ Drivers License

2. Three Documents you Must Have License License Insurance Card Insurance Card Registration Card Registration Card

3. Tests All applicants for the basic driver license must pass a knowledge test of traffic laws, rules and regulations, by scoring at least 80 percent on a 50- question test. All applicants for the basic driver license must pass a knowledge test of traffic laws, rules and regulations, by scoring at least 80 percent on a 50- question test. The answer to every question on MVC’s knowledge test can be found in the driver manual. The answer to every question on MVC’s knowledge test can be found in the driver manual. All applicants must also pass a vision test with 20/50 vision with or without glasses or corrective contact lenses. All applicants must also pass a vision test with 20/50 vision with or without glasses or corrective contact lenses. For sight in one eye, that eye must meet the 20/50 criteria. For sight in one eye, that eye must meet the 20/50 criteria. The In vehicle or Behind- the-wheel test (BTW). The In vehicle or Behind- the-wheel test (BTW).

5. License The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) is now issuing a more secure state driver license to combat the growing national problem of ID fraud. MVC began issuing New Jersey's first generation Digital Driver License (DDL) in mid-January 2004. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) is now issuing a more secure state driver license to combat the growing national problem of ID fraud. MVC began issuing New Jersey's first generation Digital Driver License (DDL) in mid-January 2004. By June 2008, New Jersey's current photo and non-photo driver licenses will have expired, to be completely replaced by this virtually counterfeit-proof digital license that contains nearly two dozen security features. By June 2008, New Jersey's current photo and non-photo driver licenses will have expired, to be completely replaced by this virtually counterfeit-proof digital license that contains nearly two dozen security features.

7. The License Advanced security features help protect card holders against ID theft, and protect retailers against fraud. Advanced security features help protect card holders against ID theft, and protect retailers against fraud. Some security features are shown in the illustration – others are known only to law enforcement officials. Some security features are shown in the illustration – others are known only to law enforcement officials. More durable card is significantly thicker, making it less likely that your license will need to be replaced due to damage. More durable card is significantly thicker, making it less likely that your license will need to be replaced due to damage.

8. Minors Minors quickly identified with special “under 21” driver licenses and ID cards printed in a vertical format. Minors quickly identified with special “under 21” driver licenses and ID cards printed in a vertical format. A bar along the right side of the photo indicates the date when the card holder will turn 21 A bar along the right side of the photo indicates the date when the card holder will turn 21

9. Road Test After an applicant passes MVC’s knowledge test, MVC will validate the driver’s permit, which allows the driver to practice. After an applicant passes MVC’s knowledge test, MVC will validate the driver’s permit, which allows the driver to practice. When arriving at an MVC driver testing facility for the road test, all applicants must provide a vehicle with a valid inspection sticker, a current registration document for that vehicle, a current insurance card for that vehicle, a valid examination permit, and an accompanying driver, who must be licensed to operate the vehicle. When arriving at an MVC driver testing facility for the road test, all applicants must provide a vehicle with a valid inspection sticker, a current registration document for that vehicle, a current insurance card for that vehicle, a valid examination permit, and an accompanying driver, who must be licensed to operate the vehicle.

10. What do they Test? driving in reverse driving in reverse stopping at signs stopping at signs following other vehicles following other vehicles stopping on downgrades and upgrades stopping on downgrades and upgrades nearing corners and intersections nearing corners and intersections stopping smoothly stopping smoothly parallel and other parking parallel and other parking turning turning sitting properly sitting properly using the horn using the horn starting a vehicle starting a vehicle yielding the right-of- way yielding the right-of- way steering properly steering properly

11. Failing the BTW Test Applicants fail the road test for many reasons. Driving ability is not the sole criteria on which road tests are graded. A vehicle can cause a failure if it is considered unsafe or unsuitable for a road test.

12. How will they fail? Having an improper, expired, or no inspection sticker. Poor brakes Defective parking brake. Unsafe tires Fast idle engine Missing Seat Belts Unreasonably unclean interior. Unreasonably unclean interior. Equipment in the vehicle in a position that prevents the examiner from reaching the foot or parking brakes will also cause a failure.

14. THE GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSE PROGRAM GDL is designed to give new drivers increasing instruction and driving experience, step-by-step, on the road to obtaining a full basic driver license. GDL has been proven to save lives among new drivers and their passengers.

15. GDL Special Learner Permit MVC Validation Step 1 1. Be at least 16 years old. 2. Pass a vision test. 3. Pass knowledge test or present high school knowledge test waiver. 4. Complete a 6 hour behind-the-wheel driving course conducted by an approved commercial or secondary school driver education program. 5. Return (student and /or instructor) to the MVC Driver Testing Center to have the GDL special learner's permit validated for minimum of 6 months supervised practiced driving. 6. Schedule road test. 7. After the permit is validated, the student can operate a registered motor vehicle according to the Conditions of the GDL Program. 8. The student's identification must be presented throughout the testing process.

16. Permit Restrictions No driving between 11:00 PM and 5:01 AM. No driving between 11:00 PM and 5:01 AM. Passengers must be from drivers household, plus one more. Passengers must be from drivers household, plus one more. Driver must be accompanied by an Adult Supervising Driver who is Driver must be accompanied by an Adult Supervising Driver who is 21 years or older 21 years or older Have NJ license for at least 3 years Have NJ license for at least 3 years

17. STEP 2 - Provisional Photo License 1) Meet minimum age of 17 and successfully complete the Special Learner Permit stage (see above). 2) Have a minimum of six months supervised driving experience. 3) Report to the Driver Testing Center on the scheduled date and time to take the road test. 4) Be sure to bring a New Jersey licensed driver with at least 3 years driving experience who has a valid license in his/her possession, a registered vehicle* with a current registration document, vehicle inspection sticker, and current vehicle insurance identification card (no copies), your validated GDL driver examination permit. 5) Pass a road test under actual, but low-risk road conditions wherever practical and feasible. (An off-road screening process may precede road test.) 6) Operate motor vehicle according to MVC’s special conditions for Provisional Driver License. special conditions for Provisional Driver Licensespecial conditions for Provisional Driver License

18. Provisional Driver License – Special Conditions May not drive from 11:00 a.m. to 5 a.m. except with a written waiver from employer or religious authority. Note: hour restrictions do not apply if provisional licensee is 21 or older. May not drive from 11:00 a.m. to 5 a.m. except with a written waiver from employer or religious authority. Note: hour restrictions do not apply if provisional licensee is 21 or older. Passengers limited to one person, plus any person sharing the same residence, unless the provisional licensee or a passenger is 21 or over. Passengers limited to one person, plus any person sharing the same residence, unless the provisional licensee or a passenger is 21 or over. Supervising driver not required. Supervising driver not required. Everyone in the vehicle must wear safety belts. Everyone in the vehicle must wear safety belts. $100 fine for violations of any of the other conditions of provisional license. $100 fine for violations of any of the other conditions of provisional license.

19. Unrestricted driving Meet requirements of the GDL Special learner's Driver Examination Permit. Meet requirements of the GDL Special learner's Driver Examination Permit.Driver Examination PermitDriver Examination Permit Pass road test under actual, but low-risk road conditions wherever practical and feasible (An off-road test may precede road test) Pass road test under actual, but low-risk road conditions wherever practical and feasible (An off-road test may precede road test) Have a minimum of one-year driving experience with a valid Special learner examination permit Have a minimum of one-year driving experience with a valid Special learner examination permit

20. Identity

21. 6 Point System To help prevent fraud, the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) verifies the identity of every permit, license and non-driver ID applicant before establishing his or her identity on the MVC database. To help prevent fraud, the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) verifies the identity of every permit, license and non-driver ID applicant before establishing his or her identity on the MVC database. Specific documents must be used to apply for or renew permits, licenses and non-driver ID cards. Under State law, applicants must identify themselves through MVC’s 6 Point ID program, and verify their address Specific documents must be used to apply for or renew permits, licenses and non-driver ID cards. Under State law, applicants must identify themselves through MVC’s 6 Point ID program, and verify their address6 Point ID program6 Point ID program

22. You must present at least one primary document. You must present at least one primary document.primary documentprimary document U.S. Citizens' primary document U.S. Citizens' primary documentprimary documentprimary document Non-U.S. Citizens' primary document Non-U.S. Citizens' primary documentprimary documentprimary document You must present at least one secondary document. You must present at least one secondary document.secondary documentsecondary document You must not present more than two (2) secondary documents that are worth one (1) point. You must not present more than two (2) secondary documents that are worth one (1) point. secondary documents secondary documents

23. 4 Point Documents - Primary A civil birth certificate* n US passport, current or expired less than 3 years Current NJ Digital Driver License** Current NJ Digital Non-Driver ID Card** Valid US military photo ID card** US Department of State birth certificate US adoption papers

24. Other Primary 3-POINT DOCUMENT: Current photo employment authorization card Must be presented with valid Social Security card. 2-POINT DOCUMENTS: Current alien registration card without expiration date, and INS or BCIS verification Photo temporary resident card

25. Secondary Documents 3-POINT DOCUMENTS Civil marriage certificate issued by the municipality in which you were married. Divorce decree Court order for a legal name change, signed by a judge or court clerk Current US military dependent card US military photo retiree card NJ firearm purchaser card

26. Secondary Documents 2-POINT DOCUMENTS US school photo ID card with transcript or school records US college photo ID card with transcript Valid federal, state or local government employee driver license Valid federal, state or local government employee photo ID card US military discharge papers FAA pilot license

27. 1-POINT DOCUMENTS: You cannot use more than TWO of these Current NJ PHOTO driver license Current PHOTO driver license from any other state or the District of Columbia Social Security card Bank statement or record ATM card with preprinted name and applicant’s signature. (Please note: An ATM card and bank statement cannot be submitted together.) Current health insurance card, prescription card or employee ID card with printed pay stub State professional license NJ public assistance card with photo High school diploma, GED or college diploma Property tax statement, bill or receipt issued by a New Jersey municipality For NJ high school students: a waiver certificate for the written portion of the driver’s test Veterans Affairs universal access photo ID card