1. Driver Education Manual Ch. 1
Mrs. Smojver

2. Ch. 1 When driving you must ALWAYS have your
valid license/probationary license/NJ permit
registration
insurance

3. What happens if I move?
If you change your address, the change must be reported to the MVC within one week (7 days) after moving
If moving from another state to NJ, you must apply for a NJ license within 60 days or before current license expires

4. Marriage/Name Change
A motorist who legally changes their name (marriage, divorce, adoption) must report the change to the MVC within two weeks (14 days)

5. Digital Driver License
Under 21=vertical
Over 21=horizontal
Receiving an illegal license:
$200-$500
30-90 days imprisonment
Altering or showing an altered license:
$1,000 fine
6 mo. Imprisonment

6. Restrictions:
If a motorist has a restriction on their license it will appear on the license in a code:
1: corrective lenses
2: Prosthetic device
3: Mechanical device
4: Hearing impairment
5: Attached restrictions
(will have a separate card with details. Ex: special modifications to vehicle/limited privileges for medical reasons)

7. Types of Licenses: Basic Automobile License:
For all types of Class D motor vehicles registered by the MVC, except motorcycles
Expiration: 4 years
Minimum Age: 18 (Permit: 16)
Permit Fee: $10
Photo License Fee: $24
Tests: KVR

8. Types of Licenses: Probationary Automobile License
For all types of Class D motor vehicles registered by the MVC, except motorcycles
Expiration: 4 years
Min. Age: 17
Permit Fee: $10 + $4 decals
Photo license Fee: $24
Tests: KVR

9. Types of License Commercial License
For large trucks, buses, and vehicles (Classes A, B, C)
Expiration: 4 years
Min Age: 18/21
Permit Fee: $125
Photo Fee: $32
Tests: CKVR

10. Types of License: Motorcycle License Class E
Endorsement (M) if they have a NJ basic license

11. 6 Points of ID
Primary Document
Secondary Documents
Brochure

12. GDL = Graduated Driver License
Graduated Driver License Program:
*System that gradually introduces privileges to first-time drivers
*Restrictions must be strictly adhered to. Failure to comply with any GDL law may result in a $100 fine or possible suspension of driving privilege

13. GDL: Early Bird Road Step 1: Special Learner Permit You have to be 16
Pass both Knowledge & Vision Test
Complete behind-the-wheel (6 hours)
Get Permit…fee?

14. Supervising Driver
Any NJ permit motorist must be accompanied by a “supervising driver”
Supervising driver must…
Have NJ license
Have 3 yrs of driving experience
Be at least 21 years old

15. GDL: The Early Bird Road
Step 2: Practice with Supervising Driver
6 months
Step 3: Get a probationary License
After at least 6 months of supervised driving & 17 years old
Pass MVC road test

16. GDL: The Early Bird Road
Step 4: With Probationary license:
1 year
Observe restrictions
Get Basic Driver License!!
Must be 18
1 year unsupervised driving
Pay required fees to upgrade to basic license

17. GDL: The Young Adult Road
Step 1: Get an Examination Permit
17 years
Pass knowledge & vision test
Pay required fee
Step 2: Practice Supervised Driving
6 months

18. GDL: The Young Adult Road
Step 3: Get a Probationary License
- Pass Road Test
Step 4: Get Basic License!!
18 years old
Completed 1 year unsupervised
Pay Fee…upgrade license to basic

19. GDL: The Adult Road Step 1: Get an Examination Permit
At least 21 years old
Pass knowledge & vision tests
Step 2: Permit Driving
3 months

20. GDL: The Adult Road Step 3: Get a Probationary License
Pass road test
Step 4: Probationary License
1 year
Step 5: Get Basic Driver License!!
Upgrade license to basic

21. Restrictions: Special Learners Permit Examination Permit Probationary Driver License
No driving between 11:01pm-5:00am
No cell phones/electronic devices
Supervising driver must be in front seat

22. Restrictions: Special Learners Permit Examination Permit Probationary Driver License
Passengers are limited to any parent or dependent of permit holder and 1 add. Passenger
Seatbelts
Display decals on license plates

23. Restrictions: Over 21
If the examination Permit or Probationary License holder is 21 years or older, hour and passenger restrictions do not apply

24. **Top left corner of front & rear plate**
GDL Decal
If you are under 21 and posses a permit or probationary license, you are required to display 2 visible, red reflective decals on any vehicle you operate
**Top left corner of front & rear plate**