Driver’s EducationChapter 1

Laws Governing Driver Licenses

• NJ drivers must have 3 items when driving:– Valid license/permit– Proof of insurance– Registration cards

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

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

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

Types of NJ Permits

• Special Learner Permit– Expiration:2 years– Minimum age: 16 – Test required: Knowledge & Vision

• Examination Permit– Expiration: 2 years– Minimum age: 17– Test required: Knowledge & Vision

Types of NJ Licenses

• Probationary Automobile License– Expiration: 4 years– Minimum age: 17– Test required: Knowledge, Vision, Road

• Basic Automobile License– Expiration: 4 years– Minimum age: 18– Test required: Knowledge, Vision, Road

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.

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 #

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

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– Pass MVC’s K, V, & Road tests– Completed 1 year of unsupervised driving without any violations as

a Probationary Licensed driver

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.

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– Pass MVC’s K, V, & Road tests– Completed 1 year of unsupervised driving without any

violations as a Probationary Licensed driver

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.

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– Pass MVC’s K, V, & Road tests– Completed 1 year of unsupervised driving without

any violations as a Probationary Licensed driver

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Fact

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

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