1. Introduction to Driving

2. What is the purpose of driver education?

3. Drivers Education
Designed to help unlicensed or inexperienced drivers.
Completing the course does not mean the end of your education.

4. Is being allowed to drive a right or a privilege?

5. Driving is a Privilege!!! Driving is a privilege, not a right!
A privilege granted to those who meet certain requirements and obligations.
A license can be restricted, suspended, or even revoked for committing various driving offenses.

6. Driving is a Responsibility
Responsible for your driving
Financial responsibilities
Maintenance

7. New Jersey Driver License System
Chapter 1

8. Laws Governing Drivers Licenses (pg 3)
Open “Drivers ED” app on your IPAD
Turn to page 3 of the NJ MVC Drivers Manual, Chapter 1.
Review Laws for better understanding.
Q’s and A’s

9. Carry the proper paper work!
Special Learners Permit.
Your Parents need to carry their license.
Vehicle Registration
Decal – Must display a decal on the front and rear license plate of the vehicle you are driving. Obtain the decals when you get your permit.
Insurance coverage – As soon as you receive your Special Learners Permit, have your parents notify the insurance company. Make sure you have the proper coverage.

10. 6 POINT ID VERIFICATION (pg8-12)

11. 6 Point ID Activity (10-15 mins)
Working with a partner, please complete the 6 Point ID Matching worksheet.

12. Graduated Driver License (GDL)
There are 3 available options that can be used to get a DL in NJ. They are :
The Early Bird Option
The Young Adult Road
The Adult Road
While not all apply to students, you will need to have a basic idea about them for the state exam.

13. For drivers ages 16 and up, MVC offers a three-phase process:
Student learner's permit (minimum six months of supervised driving)
Probationary license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)
Basic driver license (must be 18 years old)

14. The Early Bird Road Get a student learner's permit
Pass the knowledge test
Enroll in a behind-the-wheel driver training course through a commercial driving school
Pass the vision test
Bring in 6 points of identification.
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15. Continued…
Go to MVC with the behind the wheel instructor for your permit
Present a signed letter with parental or guardian consent
Pay fee
Permits are valid for two years and must be carried when operating a vehicle

16. Practice supervised driving for at least six months.
Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate.
No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.
You 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.

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Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependent(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependent is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings
Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device.
Seat belts must be worn at all times.

18. Get a probationary license
You must be at least 17 years of age
Complete the supervised driving period
Pass the 6 Point ID Verification
Pass MVC's road test
You must return after one year from date of issue to get a basic driver license.

19. Practice unsupervised driving for at least one year.
Display a reflectorized decal on each license, $4 per pair.
No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.
Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependent(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependent is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings.

20. Continued…
Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device.
Seat belts must be worn at all times.

21. Get a basic driver license
You must be at least 18 years old.
Complete the unsupervised driving period.
Go to any MVC Agency with your provisional license and other documents to pass the 6 Point ID Verification.
Pay $24 license fee.

22. For drivers age 17 or older, MVC offers a three-phase process:
Examination permit
Probationary license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)
Basic driver license (must be 18 years old)

23. The young adult road Get an examination permit (not a student permit)
Pass the knowledge test.
Pass the vision test
Pass the 6 Point ID Verification
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24. Continued…
Pay fee
Must obtain parent or guardian consent if you are under 18 years of age.
Permits are valid for two years and must be carried when operating a vehicle

25. Practice supervised driving for at least six months
Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate.
No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.
You 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.

26. Continued…
Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependent(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependent is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings
Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
Seat belts must be worn at all times

27. Get a probationary license
Complete the supervised driving period
Pass MVC's road test

28. Practice unsupervised driving for at least one year
Display a reflectorized decal on each license, $4 per pair.
No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.
Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings

29. Continued…
Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
Seat belts must be worn at all times

30. Get a basic driver license
You must be at least 18 years old
Complete the unsupervised driving period
Go to any MVC Agency with your provisional license and other documents to pass the 6 Point ID Verification
Pay $24 license fee

31. For drivers ages 21 and up, MVC offers a three phase process:
Examination permit
Probationary license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)
Basic driver license

32. The adult road Get an examination permit
Pass the knowledge test.
Pass the vision test.
Pass 6 Point ID and Address Verification
Pay fee.
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33. Practice supervised driving for at least three months
You 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
You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
Seat belts must be worn at all times

34. Get a probationary license
You must complete the supervised driving period
Pass MVC's road test

35. Practice unsupervised driving for at least one year
You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
Seat belts must be worn at all times

36. Get a basic driver license
You must complete the unsupervised driving period
Go to any MVC Agency with your provisional license and other documents to pass the 6 Point ID Verification
Pay $24 license fee

37. GDL Driver Exemptions Exemptions to the hours rule for permit and probationary drivers under 21 years:
Motorist must carry a legible certification to indicate this need from his/her employer or religious official on the official letterhead of the business, organization, or religious institution, with a signature of the certifying official and his/her name, title, address, and phone number.
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38. Follow GDL restrictions
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Failure to do so may result in a fine of $100 or a possible suspension of a motorist’s driving priviledge.

39. Pg 12 Requirements: At least one primary document
At least one secondary document
Verifiable social security number
Proof of address
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40. Reading Assignment 15-20 mins
Read the pgs of the manual and answer the questions from the worksheet. Assignment will be turned in and count towards your classwork grade.

41. New Jersey Driver Testing
Chapter 2

42. Test Requirements
Screening Test Minimum Requirements Eyesight Written Health
Basic license applicants: 20/50 vision with or without corrective lenses. For sight in one eye only, that eye must meet the 20/50 rule and the applicant must have documentation signed by a licensed physician.
80 Percent, or 40 of the 50 questions, must have correct answers
Inform examiner of health problems.

43. Road test

44. You must demonstrate an understanding of safe driving.
You may schedule your initial road test online.
A safety specialist will accompany you while driving in an off-road testing area or on a public road course
The test will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes

45. What skills are tested? Stopping at appropriate signs
Driving in reverse
Stopping at appropriate signs
Nearing corners or intersections
Stopping smoothly
Sitting properly
Turning around
Steering properly
Parallel parking
Yielding to right-of-way

46. What to bring to a road test
The same identification you used to obtain a permit. (6 Pts. ID & Address Verification)
Valid examination permit
An accompanying licensed driver
License plate decals.
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47. Don’t forget
A registered vehicle with current inspection sticker and insurance card. Vehicle cannot have a center console unless the emergency brake is accessible from the passenger seat. Examiner must be able to reach either the foot brake or parking brake.
Rental cars are only acceptable if the driver taking the test is included on the rental contract as an additional driver and is of contract age.
Rental of a driving school auto is permitted.

48. When you pass the road test.
The examiner will give you an authorization slip in addition to your permit to get your license at an MVC Agency.

49. What if you fail the road test?
You must wait at least two weeks before taking the test again.
If you fail more than twice, MVC may require you to wait six months before taking the road test again.

50. Possible reasons why your vehicle will cause you to fail.
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It is deemed unsafe or unsuitable for a road test
It has an improper, expired, or no inspection sticker
Equipment in the vehicle prevents the examiner from reaching the foot or parking brakes
There is a defect or condition that affects the safe operation of the vehicle including poor brakes, a defective parking brake, unsafe tires, unreasonably unclean interior, a fast engine idle or missing seatbelts