Do Now #1 In a paragraph: What does it means to you to receive your permit/license? What responsibilities come with this achievement? What is your biggest concern or fear? Dream car and why?

Graduated Driver Licensing Driver’s Safety Mr. Schafer

Steps towards a NJ Driver’s License Permit- Age 16 (early bird) or 17 Provisional license Basic license- Class D OVER 21 UNDER 21 Name change = 2 weeks Address change = 1 week after moving

Graduated Driver Licensing Program & Requirements - GDL Permit (Special Learners Permit) 16+ years Display decal Vision & Written Exam Behind the Wheel Course – 6 hours Supervised driving with NJ Licensed driver; 21+ years old w/ minimum 3 years experience (must be in front passenger seat) Not permitted to drive after 11:01pm and before 5:00am Limited to only ONE non-family member passenger ALL passengers must wear seatbelts No hand-held electronic devices

Graduated Driver Licensing Program & Requirements - GDL Provisional License/Probationary 17+ years old w/ at least 6 months driving experience Display Decal Road Test Not permitted to drive after 11:01pm and before 5:00am Limited to only ONE non-family member passenger, unless 21+ years old ALL passengers must wear a seat belt Do NOT need a supervising driver No hand-held electronic devices

Graduated Driver Licensing Program & Requirements - GDL Basic License 18+ years old Must meet all provisional requirements Have minimum 1 year driving experience with valid provisional license Must have < 2 motor vehicle points and not convicted of any other serious motor vehicle offenses

Do Now #2 What is the purpose of Graduated Driver Licensing? What are the three stages of the GDL system?

6 point ID verification To be issued a NJ driver’s license a resident must prove Age - Identity - Legal presence in the U.S. Each document is worth a different point value. 1. One primary document (4 points): Birth certificate, driver’s license, US passport, US citizenship or US adoption papers 2. One secondary document (1-3 points): Social Security card, bank statement, ATM card, high school/college ID 3. Proof of address (must): Credit card bill, high school report card, rental contract or if under 18, MVC will accept Parent/Guardian Certification that verifies you are living with the parent/guardian at address. 4. Social Security card (must)

Minimum requirements for driving Eyesight 20/50 vision with or without corrective lenses. One eye only, the 20/50 rule and the applicant must have documentation signed by a licensed physician. Vision recheck, MVC may require a vision recheck of a New Jersey motorist . Written 80 percent, or 40 of the 50 questions, must have correct answers. Health Health Questions and inform examiner of health problems. If the applicant has a health problem, a medical review may be necessary.

Road Test Testing on the skills of driving (must complete 6 months of supervised driving) Pass = provisional license. Fail = wait at least two weeks before taking the test again. After several failures wait six months before retaking the road test. #1: Driving performance may be the reason for failure Driving in reverse Following distance Corners and intersections Parallel parking Steering properly Stopping Yielding Use of horn

#2: The vehicle may be the cause of failure • Improper, expired or no inspection sticker • Lack of examiner access to foot brake or parking brake • Any defect or condition that affects the safe operation of the test vehicle, – Poor brakes – Unsafe tires – Vehicle interior is not in clean condition – Vehicle failed inspection – Fast engine idle – Missing seat belts

Vehicle Information title – register and provide insurance New Jersey residents who buy a new or used vehicle must title – register and provide insurance before driving the vehicle on public roads. TITLE A legal certificate of vehicle ownership issued by the MVC. It lists: current owner's name/address make, model & year of vehicle the first date sold vehicle mileage

New Jersey Vehicle Registration Application information includes: Name of the vehicle’s current insurance company name and the policy number. Show proof of vehicle ownership. (manufacturer’s certificate of origin, dealer’s certificate of sale or a title) Show proof that the required sales tax has been paid. Note: In New Jersey a motorist must be at least 17 years old to register a vehicle.

NJ License Plates 2 matching license plates; Specialty plates one front plate one rear plate Both plates must be clean and visible. The rear plate must be lit so it is visible from 50 feet at night. Specialty plates Using license plate covers that obscure or conceal any lettering on the license plate is a violation, with a fine of up to $100.

NJ Vehicle Inspection *All gas-fueled vehicles, registered in NJ must pass inspections every two years only for emissions. (Changed as of August 1, 2010) *Motorcycles are now exempt from inspection. Where? Free at a state inspection facility $20.00 - $40.00 at a state licensed private inspection facility (gas station) Vehicle passes inspection A certificate of approval is put in the lower left corner of the windshield. Vehicle fails inspection One month to repair problems

NJ Vehicle Insurance Motor vehicle liability insurance is mandatory in the State of New Jersey. Proof that you will be held financially responsibility if you cause damage to property or injure a person An Insurance Identification Card must remain in the vehicle with the driver. Shown; prior to inspection when involved in an accident when stopped by law enforcement for a traffic violation or roadside spot check. Driving with an uninsured vehicle can result in fines, community service, license/registration suspension and insurance surcharges.

Types of Insurance Factors that determine cost of insurance Age (under 25 - more expensive) Driving record Miles per year you drive Where you live How you drive to work (car pool) Gender (men drive more often) Marital status Value of vehicle (more expensive the car, the more insurance cost) Type of car (sport car vs. sedan) Driver education course Types of Insurance Liability Insurance Collision Insurance covers vehicle damages if you cause a crash or hit someone without insurance Comprehensive Insurance covers vehicle damage caused by something other than a collision, (fire, natural disasters, falling objects, vandalism) No fault Insurance pays medical bills