1. NJ GDL Graduated Driver Licensing by Amy Dalgewicz

2. Why is GDL so important?

5. Click here for More Teen Driving Facts and Sources http://www.allstatefoundation.org/sites/default/files/Teen_Driving_Facts.pdf http://www.allstatefoundation.org/sites/default/files/Teen_Driving_Facts.pdf

6. Why is GDL so important?

7. THE EARLY BIRD ROAD STEP #1: Get a Special Learners Permit  16 years old  Parent/Guardian Signature  Pass Vision Test  Pass Knowledge Test  Pay Fee  Behind-the-Wheel 1 month before your 16 th Birthday you should CALL a 6hr BTW Driving School

8. THE EARLY BIRD ROAD STEP #2: Practice Supervised Driving  Adult Supervisor  Follow Special Learners Permit Restrictions  Practice for 6 Months

9. THE EARLY BIRD ROAD STEP #3: Get Probationary Driver License  17 years old  Complete Supervised Driving  NO Suspensions  NO Postponements  Pass Road Test

10. THE EARLY BIRD ROAD STEP #4: Practice Unsupervised Driving  Probationary Driver Restrictions  Practice for at Least 1 year

11. THE EARLY BIRD ROAD STEP #5: Get a Basic Driver License  18 years old  Complete Unsupervised Driving  NO Suspensions  NO Postponements  Pay Fee

12. Special Learner Permit Driving Restrictions NO driving between 11:01pm and 5:00am NO cell phones NO hand held video games NO electronic devices Only 1 passenger unless parent/guardian is in the vehicle Seatbelts must be worn by everyone If 21 Years Old – NO passenger/Hour Restrictions Probationary Driver License Restrictions NO driving between 11:01pm and 5:00am NO cell phones NO hand held video games NO electronic devices Only 1 passenger unless parent/guardian is in the vehicle Seatbelts must be worn by everyone If 21 Years Old – NO passenger/Hour Restrictions

13. THE YOUNG ADULT ROAD STEP #1: Get an Examination Permit  17 years old  Parent/Guardian Signature  Pass Knowledge Test  Pass Vision Test  Pay Fee

14. THE YOUNG ADULT ROAD STEP #2: Practice Supervised Driving  Adult Supervisor  Follow Examination Permit Restrictions  Practice for 6 Months

15. THE YOUNG ADULT ROAD STEP #3: Get Probationary Driver License  Complete Supervised Driving  NO Suspensions  NO Postponements  Pass Road Test

16. THE YOUNG ADULT ROAD STEP #4: Practice Unsupervised Driving  Probationary Driver Restrictions  Practice for at Least 1 year

17. THE YOUNG ADULT ROAD STEP #5: Get a Basic Driver License Complete Unsupervised Driving  NO Suspensions  NO Postponements  Pay Fee

18. Examination Permit Restrictions  NO driving between 11:01pm and 5:00am  NO cell phones  NO hand held video games  NO electronic devices  Must have Adult Supervisor in Front Seat  Only one (1) passenger unless parent/guardian is in the vehicle  Seatbelts must be worn by everyone  If 21 Years Old – NO passenger/hour restrictions

19. Sources (July 15, 2007). GDL Definitions. Retrieved July 14, 2008, from State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Web site: http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/gdl_definitions.htm McGraw Hill, (2006). Retrieved July 14, 2008, from Glenco Web site: http://www.glencoe.com/sites/new_jersey/teacher/drivereducation/index.html National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) – 2003 DATA NSC Family Safety & Health, Summer 2004 http://www.allstatefoundation.org/sites/default/files/Teen_Driving_Facts.pdf