DRIVER EDUCATION Chapters 1, 2 & 9

Chapter 1

The New Jersey Driver License System Motorists must carry 3 things: a valid driver or provisional license Current vehicle registration Proof of valid liability insurance Legal change of residence – within the state, reported within 1 week Legal name changes – must be reported within 2 weeks

The New Jersey Driver License System Digital Driver License Digital Driver License Under 21 – Vertical; 21 and older – Horizontal Under 21 – Vertical; 21 and older – Horizontal Altering license – loss of driving privilege, up to $1000 fine, and up to 6 months imprisonment Altering license – loss of driving privilege, up to $1000 fine, and up to 6 months imprisonment Restrictions – listed on license in coded form Restrictions – listed on license in coded form Corrective lenses required = 1 Corrective lenses required = 1 Prosthetic device = 2 Prosthetic device = 2 Mechanical device = 3 Mechanical device = 3 Hearing impaired = 4 Hearing impaired = 4 Attached restrictions = 5 Attached restrictions = 5 Special vehicle modifications or limited privileges due to medical condition Special vehicle modifications or limited privileges due to medical condition

Types of New Jersey Licenses Basic Driver License (class D) – All types of motor vehicles, except motorcycles Basic Driver License (class D) – All types of motor vehicles, except motorcycles Commercial Driver License (class A, B, C) – Large trucks, buses and HAZMAT Commercial Driver License (class A, B, C) – Large trucks, buses and HAZMAT Motorcycle License (class E) – Separate or an endorsement (M) on the BDL Motorcycle License (class E) – Separate or an endorsement (M) on the BDL Moped License – Age 15 or older Moped License – Age 15 or older Agricultural License – Farming purposes only Agricultural License – Farming purposes only Boat License – Operation of motorboats, 16 or older Boat License – Operation of motorboats, 16 or older

The New Jersey Driver License System License Cycle – New Jersey issues a 4 year driver license Stolen Licenses – Report to police, duplicate at MVC for $11 License Requirements Age Limits License Fees Tests – Knowledge, Vision, Road MVC 6 Point Identification Verification

Graduated Driver License (GDL) Gradually introduces driving privileges to first- time drivers. Gradually introduces driving privileges to first- time drivers. Extends practice time Extends practice time Requires a minimum age of 18 to receive on unrestricted, basic driver license (BDL) Requires a minimum age of 18 to receive on unrestricted, basic driver license (BDL) 3 Roads 3 Roads The Early Bird Road (Option A) The Early Bird Road (Option A) The Young Adult Road (Option B) The Young Adult Road (Option B) The Adult Road (Option C) The Adult Road (Option C)

The Early Bird Road I. Get a Special Learners Permit  At least 16 years old  Signed parent or guardian consent  Driving School  Pass MVC Knowledge and Vision Tests

The Early Bird Road II. Practice with an Adult Supervising Driver  Follow Special Learners Permit driving instructions  Six (6) months

The Early Bird Road III. Get a Provisional License  At least 17 years old  Complete 6 months of supervised driving without any suspensions  Pass MVC Road Test

The Early Bird Road IV. With a Provisional License  Unsupervised driving for at least 1 year  Observe Examination Permit Driving restrictions

The Early Bird Road V. Get the Basic Driver License  At least 18 years old  Complete 1 year unsupervised driving with Examination Permit restrictions  Pay required fee

The Young Adult Road I. Get an Examination Permit  At least 17 years old  Signed parent or guardian consent  Pay required fee  Pass MVC Knowledge and Vision Tests II. Practice Supervised Driving  Practice with an Adult supervising driver  Practice for at least Six (6) months  Examination Permit driving restrictions

The Young Adult Road III. Get a Provisional License  Complete Six (6) months of supervised driving without any suspensions  Pass MVC Road Test IV. Practice Unsupervised Driving  Practice for at least One (1) year  Examination Permit Restrictions V. Get Basic Driver License  Must be at least 18 years old  Complete On (1) year unsupervised driving  Pay required fee

The Adult Road I. G et an Examination Permit AAAAt least 21 years old PPPPass MVC Knowledge and Vision Tests PPPPay required fee II. P ractice Supervised Driving PPPPractice with Adult supervising driver PPPPractice for Three (3) months AAAAdult GDL driving restrictions

The Adult Road III. G et a Provisional License CCCComplete supervised driving period PPPPass MVC Road Test IV. P ractice Unsupervised Driving PPPPractice at least One (1) year AAAAdult GDL driving restrictions V. G et the Basic Driver License CCCComplete unsupervised driving period PPPPay required fee

Graduated Driver License (GDL)  Restrictions: Special Learners Permit – Special Learners Permit – No Driving between 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM No Driving between 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM No Cell Phones, or hand held electronics No Cell Phones, or hand held electronics Adult Supervising Driver, in the front seat, must possess valid driver license and at least 21 years old or 3 years experience Adult Supervising Driver, in the front seat, must possess valid driver license and at least 21 years old or 3 years experience Passengers from the driver’s household, plus 1 additional person Passengers from the driver’s household, plus 1 additional person Wear seat belts Wear seat belts

Graduated Driver License (GDL) Examination Permit Examination Permit At least 17 years old and is not in suspension status At least 17 years old and is not in suspension status No Driving between 12:01 AM and 5:00 AM No Driving between 12:01 AM and 5:00 AM Adult Supervising Driver, in the front seat, must possess valid driver license and at least 21 years old or 3 years experience Adult Supervising Driver, in the front seat, must possess valid driver license and at least 21 years old or 3 years experience Passengers from the driver’s household, plus 1 additional person Passengers from the driver’s household, plus 1 additional person No Cell Phones, or hand held electronics No Cell Phones, or hand held electronics If 21 or older, passenger and hour restrictions do not apply If 21 or older, passenger and hour restrictions do not apply Wear Seat belts Wear Seat belts

Graduated Driver License (GDL) Provisional Driver License Provisional Driver License No driving between 12:01 AM and 5:00 AM No driving between 12:01 AM and 5:00 AM Passengers from the driver’s household, plus 1 additional person Passengers from the driver’s household, plus 1 additional person No Cell Phones, or hand held electronics No Cell Phones, or hand held electronics If 21 or older, passenger and hour restrictions do not apply If 21 or older, passenger and hour restrictions do not apply Wear Seat belts Wear Seat belts

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A Class A Tractor Trailers Tractor Trailers Class B Class B Vehicle (wt ^) – Towing a trailer less than 10,000 lbs. Vehicle (wt ^) – Towing a trailer less than 10,000 lbs. Bus – 16 or more passengers Bus – 16 or more passengers Class C Class C Hazardous Material Hazardous Material Any bus, School bus, school vehicle (15 passenger) Any bus, School bus, school vehicle (15 passenger)

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Exemptions Exemptions Taxi driver Taxi driver Firefighters and First Aid Firefighters and First Aid Farmers – hauling their own equipment within 150 miles of their farms Farmers – hauling their own equipment within 150 miles of their farms Military equipment Military equipment Endorsements Endorsements T – Double and Triple Trailer (Class A) T – Double and Triple Trailer (Class A) P – Passenger P – Passenger S – School bus S – School bus N – Tank Vehicle (hauling gasoline, other liquids) N – Tank Vehicle (hauling gasoline, other liquids) H – Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) H – Hazardous Material (HAZMAT)

Chapter2

Steps to a Valid NJ Driver License 1.Vision Test – 20/50 vision with or without glasses or contact lenses 2.Knowledge Test – score 80 % on 50 question test (40 out of 50 correct) 3.Road Test

Vision and Health Out-of-state Applicants – between 17 and 18 years old who possess a valid out-of-state license will be given a provisional license for a year Vision Recheck – periodically may be required during renewal process Health Questions – if there is a health problem, medical review may be necessary

Road Test Must have: Must have: Valid inspection sticker Valid inspection sticker Current registration document Current registration document Current insurance card Current insurance card Valid examination permit Valid examination permit Accompanying driver Accompanying driver

Road Test Both standard and manual transmission Cannot take test with any obstructions or consoles between applicant and examiner Licensed driver must remain in vehicle with applicant at all times Applicants are prohibited from moving the vehicle without the licensed driver

Road Test Objectives Driving in reverse Driving in reverse Stopping at signs Stopping at signs Following other vehicles Following other vehicles Stopping on downgrades or upgrades Stopping on downgrades or upgrades Nearing corners or intersections Nearing corners or intersections Stopping smoothly Stopping smoothly Turning Turning Parallel and other parking Sitting properly Using the horn Starting the vehicle Yielding to the right-of- way Steering properly

Road Test If Failed – Must wait at least 2 Weeks to retake If Failed – Must wait at least 2 Weeks to retake Reasons for failure: Reasons for failure: Driving ability Driving ability Unsafe vehicle Unsafe vehicle Poor brakes, defective parking brake, unsafe tire Poor brakes, defective parking brake, unsafe tire Unclean vehicle interior, Unclean vehicle interior, Fast engine idle, missing seatbelts Fast engine idle, missing seatbelts

Chapter 9

Vehicle Information Title Title New Vehicle – from the dealership New Vehicle – from the dealership Used Vehicle – obtain from the seller Used Vehicle – obtain from the seller Complete the reverse side with: Complete the reverse side with: Buyer’s name Buyer’s name Address Address Signature Signature Date of sale Date of sale Odometer reading Odometer reading Sale price Sale price

Vehicle Information Registration MMMMust be available to show law enforcement when asked. Complete application at any motor vehicle agency. Must be 17 years old to register a vehicle in N.J. Renewal – fill out form from MVC and return it. NNNNew state residents – must title and register each vehicle within 60 days of moving to N.J.

License Plates Two plates – one on front bumper, one on the rear bumper Rear Plate – must be lit at night and visible from 50 feet License plate holders – fine of up to $100 Lost or stolen plates: Report to local police Replace lost or damaged plates within 24 hours

Inspection Where to get a vehicle inspected: Where to get a vehicle inspected: A state inspection facility A state inspection facility A private inspection facility licensed by the MVC A private inspection facility licensed by the MVC When going to inspection, you must have: When going to inspection, you must have: Valid driver license Valid driver license Current registration documents Current registration documents Current insurance documents Current insurance documents

Inspection New car – 4 years New car – 4 years Used car – every 2 years Used car – every 2 years Accept the time left on the previous owner’s sticker Accept the time left on the previous owner’s sticker Owners have the option to take the vehicle for inspection within 14 days after registration expires Owners have the option to take the vehicle for inspection within 14 days after registration expires Failed inspection – have until the end of the next month Failed inspection – have until the end of the next month

Inspection What is inspected: What is inspected: Horn Horn Mirrors Mirrors Seat belts Seat belts Wipers Wipers Windshield Windshield Lights (all) Lights (all) Brakes Wheel alignment Steering Suspension Emissions Exhaust system  “Check Engine” light – automatic failure