NJ Driver License System Chapters 1 and 2

Do now  Basic driver’s license brainstorm web

Laws governing licenses  A motorist who operates a vehicle must always carry: 1. License/permit 2. Proof of insurance 3. registration

 Altering a driver license or showing an altered license – loss of driving privilege- $1000 fine and/or up to 6 months in jail.  Getting a license illegally- $200-$500 and/or of jail.

Types of NJ Licenses  Basic Automobile License ◦ For all types of Class D motor vehicles registered by the MVC, except motorcycles. ◦ Expiration: 4 years ◦ Minimum age: 18 (16 permit) ◦ Test(s) required: KVR ◦ $24

 Probationary  Probationary Automobile License (GDL) ◦ For all types of Class D motor vehicles registered by the MVC, except motorcycles. ◦ Expiration: 4 years ◦ Minimum Age: 17 ◦ Tests Required: KVR

 Commercial Driver License ◦ For large trucks, buses and vehicles ◦ Classes A, B, or C ◦ Expiration: 4 years ◦ Minimum age: 18/21 ◦ Tests required: CKVR

 Motorcycle License ◦ For most vehicles with fewer than four wheels. ◦ Issued as a separate license or as an endorsement if the individual already holds a basic NJ driver license. ◦ Class E ◦ Expiration: 4 years ◦ Minimum age: 17 ◦ Tests required: KVR

 Probationary  Probationary Motorcycle License (GDL) ◦ For most vehicles with fewer than four wheels. ◦ Issued as a separate license or as an endorsement if the individual already holds a basic NJ driver license. ◦ Expiration: 4 years ◦ Minimum age: 17 ◦ Test required: KVR

 Moped License ◦ For unlicensed motorists 15 years of age or older. ◦ Not needed if operator has a Class A, B, C, D, or E license. ◦ Expiration: 4 years ◦ Minimum age: 15 ◦ Tests required: KVR

 Agricultural License ◦ For farming purposes only. ◦ May be granted to persons between 16 and 17 years old. ◦ Expiration: 4 years ◦ Minimum age: 16 ◦ Tests required: KVR

 Boat License ◦ For individuals 16 years of age and older, who operate a motorboat on fresh, non-tidal waters. ◦ June 1, 2007: Persons born in 1959 or later must possess a Boating Safety Certificate. ◦ Expiration: 4 years ◦ Minimum age: 16 ◦ Tests required: n/a non-tidal waters only

What is…  KVR?

KVR  KVR ◦ K= Knowledge ◦ V= Vision ◦ R= Road ◦ All the tests that you need to pass in order to obtain a license or permit.

Knowledge  Written test  80 percent, or 40 of the 50 questions, must have correct answers.  Failure: wait 7 days!

Vision  Basic License Applicants: ◦ 20/50 vision or without corrective lenses. ◦ For sight in one eye only, that eye must meet the 20/50 rule and the applicant must have documentation signed by a licensed physician.  CDL License Applicants: ◦ 20/40 vision with or without corrective lenses in both eyes. ◦ Must be able to distinguish among red, green, and amber lights.

 How do you prove your ID verification?

6 Point ID Verification  All NJ driver license applicants must complete 6 Point ID Verification by presenting documents that prove their age, identity, and legal presence in the U.S.  At least 1 primary document  At least 1 secondary document  At least six points of ID  Proof of address  Social Security number  6 point ID 6 point ID

Activity !  Split into 8 groups  Each group get a type of license  On a piece of paper write down your license type and information about that type of license and present to the class

Summarizer Day 1  What is the process to get a basic drivers license?

Answer  Turn 16  Contact a driving school  Pass the vision and written test  Complete 6 hours of instruction  Practice with a supervising driver for 6 months or until 17 whichever is longer.  Step 1: Special Learner Permit (16)  Step 2: practice driving with an adult supervising (at least 6 months)  Step 3: Probationary License (17)  Step 4: practice driving unsupervised (at least 1 year)  Step 5: Basic Driver License (18)

Do now  What are the laws governing license?

Answer 1. A motorist who operates a vehicle must always carry:  License/permit  Proof of insurance  Registration 2. Altering a driver license or showing an altered license – loss of driving privilege- $1000 fine and/or up to 6 months in jail. 3. Getting a license illegally- $200-$500 and/or of jail.

Special Learner Permit Restrictions (minimum age 16)  No driving between 11:01pm and 5:00 am  No cell phones, video games, etc.  Must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid NJ driver license and has a minimum of 3 years driving experience.  Passengers – supervising driver, any parent or guardian, one additional passenger.  Everyone must wear seatbelt.

Examination Permit Restrictions (minimum age 17)  *An examination permit is different from a student learner permit because the applicant does not have to be a student and an instructor is not necessary.*  No driving between 11:01pm and 5:00am.  No using cell phones, etc.  Must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult who is at least 21 years old and has a minimum of 3 years driving experience.  Passengers- one, except if a parent or guardian is in the vehicle then there are no restrictions.  Everyone must wear a seat belt.

Probationary Driver License (GDL) (minimum age 17) Restrictions  No driving between 11:01pm and 5:00 am.  No using cell phones, etc.  Passengers- one, except if a parent or guardian is in the vehicle then there are no restrictions.  Everyone must wear a seat belt.  All GDL violations are $100  If person with a permit or GDL is 21 then there are not restrictions.

What is the GDL process? In 2001, New Jersey implemented a multi- stage driver licensing system know as the GDL. What does GDL stand for?  List the steps of the GDL

GDL Early Bird Road (option A) Step 1: Special Learner Permit (16) Step 2: practice driving with an adult supervising (at least 6 months) Step 3: Probationary License (17) Step 4: practice driving unsupervised (at least 1 year) Step 5: Basic Driver License (18) *Options a, b, and c on page 17 28

License process  Turn 16  Contact a driving school  Pass the vision and written test  Complete 6 hours of instruction  Practice with a supervising driver for 6 months or until 17 whichever is longer.

 GDL GDL

What is the GDL decal?

GDL DECAL  Kyleigh’s Law, May 1, 2010  all GDL drivers under the age of 21, who possess a permit of probationary license, are required to display two visible, red reflective decals, distributed through the MVC, on the top left corner of the rear and front license plate  $4 a pair  $100 fine for not having them displayed.  If a permit driver commits a traffic offense, the responsibility is with both the student and the adult supervising driver

Non-Driver ID  At 17 you may apply for a non driver ID at DMV.  You must show 6 points of ID.

Road test checklist  6 points of ID  Validated permit  Valid inspection sticker, registration, insurance,  2 red GDL decals  No obstructions in vehicle  Vehicle must not have parking assist or sensors or back-up cameras  No self parking vehicles  Valid inspection sticker  All signals, brake lights, and windshield wipers on vehicle for test must be in working order  No rental cars  Applicant must be accompanied by a licensed driver

Elements on the Road Test  Driving in reverse  Following other vehicles  Nearing corners, intersections  Parking (parallel)  Sitting properly  Starting a vehicle  Steering properly  Stopping at signs  Stopping smoothly  Turning  Turning around  Using the horn  Yielding right-of-way

Reasons for Road Test Rejection  Improper, expired or no inspection sticker.  Lack of examiner access to foot brake or parking break.  Any defect or condition that affects the safe operation of the test vehicles. ◦ See page 34 of your manual for the list of possible defects or conditions. ◦ Failure: wait 2 weeks!

SAMPLE RESTRICTIONS  CORRECTIVE LENSES  PROSTHETIC DEVICES  HEARING IMPAIRED  2 YEAR LICENSE AVAILABLE TO THOSE 70 OR OLDER

Summarizer Day 2  What paperwork do you need for the road test?

Answer  6 point ID and address requirements 6 point ID and address  6 point 6 point

Review chapter 1 & 2  highlight important facts

Review! Create an assessment  Get into groups of 3 or 4 & create chapter 1 & 2 assessment.  Requirements: -minimum 10 questions. -can be any assessment type that you'd like. Example: (true/false, multiple choice, short answer, mix of all)  Provide two copies- (test copy and an answer key)

Carousel Brainstorm Activity  TOPICS 1.Types of license 2.6 point ID 3.GDL early bird 4.SLP restrictions 5.Probationary restrictions 6.GDL decal 7.Road test checklist 8.Road test elements 9.Laws governing license