1. Driver’s Education
Chapter 1

2. Laws Governing Driver Licenses
NJ drivers must have 3 items when driving:
Valid license/permit
Proof of insurance
Registration cards
Towed to impound, court appearance, fines, jail time, points, loss of license

3. Deadlines
Address changes must be reported to the MVC within 1 week after moving
Legal name changes must be reported to the MVC within 2 weeks
An out-of-state driver who moves to NJ must apply for an Examination Permit within 60 days or before their current license expires, whichever is sooner.
Out-of-state drivers under 18 who move to NJ are subject to this state’s GDL Program
GDL permits expire after 2 years if all qualifications for a probationary license are not met

4. Questions Which 3 items must drivers have when driving?
License/permit, proof of insurance, registration
An address change must be reported to the MVC within 1 week after moving.
A legal name change must be reported within 2 weeks to the MVC.
Someone who moves to NJ must apply for an Examination Permit within 60 days or before their current license expires
All GDL permits are valid for 2 years

5. Digital Driver License
Driver licenses are now “security-enhanced”
Prevent fake ID’s
Prevents identity theft
Ensures that only those individuals who are legally entitled to have a driver license get one
Makes it more difficult to alter or obtain illegally
Imprisonment, loss of driving privilege, fines

6. Types of NJ Permits Special Learner Permit Examination Permit
Expiration:2 years
Minimum age: 16
Test required: Knowledge & Vision
Examination Permit
Expiration: 2 years
Minimum age: 17

7. Types of NJ Licenses Probationary Automobile License
Expiration: 4 years
Minimum age: 17
Test required: Knowledge, Vision, Road
Basic Automobile License
Minimum age: 18

8. Questions
Special Learner Permit : Expires after 2 years, minimum age 16, tests required K & V.
Examination Permit: Expires after 2 years, minimum age 17, tests required K & V.
Probationary License: Expires after 4 years, minimum age 17, tests required K, V, & R.
Basic Driver License: Expires after 4 years, minimum age 18, tests required K, V, & R.

9. 6 Point ID Verification
When applying for a driver license, a combination of documents that prove one’s age, identity, and US citizenship must be presented:
At least 1 primary document
Ex. Birth certificate (4 Points)
At least 1 secondary document
Ex. School photo ID w/transcript (2 Points)
Total documents must = 6+ points
Proof of address
Ex. HS report card
Social Security #
Examples of documents and the points they are worth are listed on pgs
Provide another EX

10. Graduated Driver License (GDL)
A multi-stage licensing program that gradually introduces driving privileges to first time drivers
3 options depending on which age you would like to begin driving
The Early Bird Road - for 16 year old drivers
The Young Adult Road - for drivers 17-21
The Adult Road - for drivers 21 and older

11. The Early Bird Road (Option A)
Special Learner Permit
At least 16 years old
Pass MVC’s K & V tests
Parent/guardian consent
Pass Behind the Wheel training course (6 hours)
Probationary License
At least 17 years old
Completed 6 months of supervised driving without any violations as a Special Learner Permit driver
Pass MVC’s K, V, & Road tests
Basic Driver License
At least 18 years old
Completed 1 year of unsupervised driving without any violations as a Probationary Licensed driver
Distinctions:
Begin with a Special Learner Permit, 16 yrs old, 6 hrs Behind the Wheel course

12. Early Bird Questions
To get a Special Learner Permit you must be at least 16 years old, pass the MVC’s K & V tests, and pass a 6 hour Behind the Wheel Training.
To get a Probationary License you must be at least 17 years old, pass the MVC’s K, V, & R tests, and complete 6 months of supervised driving.
To get a Basic Driver License you must be at least 18 years old, pass the MVC’s K, V, & R tests, and complete 1 year of unsupervised driving.

13. The Young Adult Road (Option B)
Examination Permit
At least 17 years old
Parent/guardian consent (if under 18)
Pass MVC’s K & V tests
Probationary License
Completed 6 months of supervised driving without any violations as a Special Learner Permit driver
Pass MVC’s K, V, & Road tests
Basic Driver License
At least 18 years old
Completed 1 year of unsupervised driving without any violations as a Probationary Licensed driver
Distinctions:
Begin with an Examination Permit, 17 yrs old, no 6 hrs Behind the Wheel course

14. Young Adult Road Questions
To get an Examination Permit you must be at least 17 years old, and pass the MVC’s K & V tests.
To get a Probationary License you must pass the MVC’s K, V, & R tests and complete 6 months of supervised driving.
To get a Basic Driver License you must be at least 18 years old, pass the MVC’s K, V, & R tests, and complete 1 year of unsupervised driving.

15. The Adult Road (Option C)
Examination Permit
At least 21 years old
Pass MVC’s K & V tests
Probationary License
Complete 3 months of supervised driving without any violations as an Examination Permit driver
Pass MVC’s K, V, & Road tests
Basic Driver License
Completed 1 year of unsupervised driving without any violations as a Probationary Licensed driver
Distinctions:
Begin with Examination Permit, 21 yrs old, no 6 hrs Behind the Wheel course, supervised driving =3 mos

16. Adult Road Questions
To get an Examination Permit you must be at least 21 years old, and pass the MVC’s K & V tests.
To get a Probationary License you must pass the MVC’s K, V, & R tests and complete 3 months of supervised driving.
To get a Basic Driver License you must pass the MVC’s K, V, & R tests, and complete 1 year of unsupervised driving.

17. Special Learner Permit Restrictions
No driving between 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM
Accompanied by an adult who is at least 21 years old, possesses a valid driver license, and has a minimum of 3 years driving experience
Passengers allowed: any parent, guardian, or dependant +1 additional passenger
Decals must be displayed on license plates
Failure to adhere to GDL restrictions may result in a fine of $100 or a possible suspension of driving privileges

18. Examination Permit Restrictions
No driving between 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM (does not apply if 21 yrs+)
Accompanied by an adult who is at least 21 years old, possesses a valid driver license, and has a minimum of 3 years driving experience
Passengers allowed: dependants +1 additional person unless accompanied by a parent/guardian (does not apply if 21+)
Decals must be displayed on license plates

19. Probationary Driver License Restrictions
No driving between 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM (does not apply if 21+)
Passengers allowed: dependants +1 additional person unless accompanied by a parent/guardian (does not apply if 21+)
Decals must be displayed on license plates

20. Questions
Permit and probationary licensed drivers cannot drive between 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM
Permit drivers must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 21 years old, possesses a valid driver license, and has a minimum 3 years driving experience.
Permit and probationary licensed drivers must display decals on both license plates.

21. GDL Decal
All GDL drivers under 21 with a permit or probationary license must display 2 red, reflective decals on the top left corners of both license plates on every vehicle they drive
Failure to display decals results in a $100 fine
Decals cost only $4 at the DMV

22. Fact
If a student driver commits a traffic offense, responsibility is with both the student and the instructor or adult supervising driver

23. Next-of-Kin Registry (Sara’s Law)
The Next-of-Kin Registry is a web-based system in NJ that allows individuals at least 14 years of age to voluntarily submit and maintain emergency contact information through the MVC.
This information is used by emergency personnel to contact the loved ones of a person involved in an accident that renders them unable to communicate
Sara Sayreville HS student was in a car accident. By the time her mother was notified by one of Sara’s friends, she was in a coma and passed away the following day.