NJ GDL Graduated Driver Licensing by Amy Dalgewicz

Why is GDL so important?

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Why is GDL so important?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sources (July 15, 2007). GDL Definitions. Retrieved July 14, 2008, from State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Web site: McGraw Hill, (2006). Retrieved July 14, 2008, from Glenco Web site: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) – 2003 DATA NSC Family Safety & Health, Summer