1. GDL

2. What does GDL stand for?
Graduated Drivers License

3. GDL
2001 NJ started the GDL
GDL places restrictions on first time drivers and must be strictly adhered to.
Failure to do so may result in a fine of $100 or possible suspension of a motorist’s driving privilege. pg. 16

4. Why do we have the GDL?

5. First time drivers
If you are under 21 years old or have never had a driver license, New Jersey requires that you complete a period of supervised driving before getting a basic driver license.
MVC's Graduated Driver License (GDL) program introduces driving privileges in phases.

6. There are three options to complete the program:
The Early Bird Road- 16yrs
The Young Adult Road- 17yrs
The Adult Road- 21 or older
Each option has different steps ,but upon completion of all steps, drivers are awarded an unrestricted basic driver license

7. For drivers ages 16 and up, MVC offers a three-step process:
1. Student learner's permit (minimum six months of supervised driving) pg. 17
2. Probationary license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)
3. Basic driver license (must be 18 years old)

8. To drive at 16yr you MUST go to a BEHIND THE WHEEL school
BTW- must be 16 yrs. old
Licensed driving school
6 hours of driving
Learn to drive, park, k turn and reverse in straight line
Have permit validated
Date for driving test
Only way to get permit at 16yrs.

9. Getting a student learner's permit at 16yr (step one)
Visit an MVC Agency with a licensed driving instructor
Pass the knowledge test- 50 questions. Score at least an
Pass the vision test
Bring a primary 4-point ID (civil birth certificate, US Passport, US Department of State birth certificate, US adoption papers, certificate of naturalization or certificate of citizenship)

10. Show proof of enrollment in a driver training course
Present a signed letter with parental or guardian consent
Pay fee $10.00
Permits are valid for two years and must be carried when operating a vehicle
If your permit is lost or stolen, you must request a duplicate. Duplicates must be obtained by the driving school

11. Practice supervised driving for at least six months
You must observe the following restrictions during the supervised driving period: pg. 20
Display a reflector red decal on each license plate decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair
No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.

12. You 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 New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years driving experience
Passengers are limited to any Parent, guardian or dependent of the special permit holder and one additional passenger.. A dependent is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings
You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
Seat belts must be worn at all times

13. Get a probationary license (step 2)
You must be at least 17 years of age
Complete the supervised driving period -6 months
Pass the 6 Point ID Verification
Pass MVC's road test
You must return after one year from date
of issue to get a basic driver license

14. Practice unsupervised driving for at least one year
Display a reflector red decal
No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.
Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependent(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependent is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings
Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
Seat belts must be worn at all times
May not plea-bargain a point carrying
offense

15. “Plea down” GDL holders cannot "plea down" to "no point" offenses
. If a GDL holder accumulates three or more penalty points, they have to complete a driver improvement program.
If they fail to complete this program, or if they accumulate additional points, it will result in suspension and postponement of their eligibility to obtain a probationary (if in the permit phase) or basic license (if in the probationary phase).
Violations may incur legal fees and/or higher insurance rates. This can cost thousands of dollars.

16. Get a basic driver license (step 3)
You must be at least 18 years old
Complete the unsupervised driving period 1 Year
Go to any MVC Agency with your provisional license and other documents to pass the 6 Point ID Verification
Pay $24 license fee

17. Driver licenses pg6 A Driver must carry: valid drivers license
insurance card
registration card
*Motorist who changes addresses have 1 week to report to MVC
*Motorist who changed their names have 2 weeks to report to MVC
*Out of state drivers have 60 days to change to a NJ license

18. Driver license pg. 8
Altering a driver license or showing an altered driver license may result in:
a loss of motorists driving privilege
a fine of up to $1,000
Up to Six months imprisonment

19. What are the different types of licenses offered to the citizens of New Jersey?

20. License pg. 9 Basic Probationary Commercial Motorcycle Moped Boat
Agricultural

21. Who needs 6pts of ID?
Anyone who goes to the DMV

22. 6pts ID pg. 11-13 At least one primary document
two secondary documents
Proof of address
Must make 6 pts. of ID

23. What do you need for your road test?

24. Road test pg. 32
Must have a vehicle with the emergency brake between the seats
Paper work for car/driver
Valid permit
17th birthday or 6 months after getting permit
6 points of ID
Driver who is 21yr with 3 yrs. experience

25. What will you have to do on the driving test?

26. Driving test Driving in reverse Parallel parking Sitting properly
Turning
Signal usage
K turn
Steering properly
Yielding right of way
Failure must wait min 2 weeks

28. LICENSING PROCESS
GDL Special learners permit, provisional license and basic license
Organ donor program -signing an organ donor card
Implied consent programs- agree to take an alcohol/drug test on request