1. Chapter 1 (pg 6-26) New Jersey Driver License System
Driver Education
Chapter 1 (pg 6-26)
New Jersey Driver
License System

2. Laws Governing Driver Licenses
A motorist who operates a vehicle in the state of New Jersey must carry:
A valid driver license OR
A valid provisional license OR
A validated New Jersey permit
The motorist must also carry:
Valid auto insurance AND
Vehicle registration cards

3. More Laws
A motorist who changes addresses must report this change to the MVC within 1 week after moving.
A motorist who legally changes his or her name must report the change within 2 or 3 weeks.
A motorist with a valid out-of-state license who moves to NJ must apply for a NJ license within 60 days, or before the current license expires, whichever comes first. (CDL-30 days)

4. Laws Continued
Individuals who have never had a driver license must complete the Graduated Driver License (GDL) program before getting a basic driver license.
All applicants for a NJ driver license who are under 18 yrs of age must present a consent form signed by a parent or guardian.
GDL, special learner and examination permits are valid until all qualifications for a provisional license are met, or for 2 years, whichever comes first. All others are valid for 90 days.

5. Digital Driver License
DDL issued in 2004
along with the 6 pts. of identification, helps to eliminate fraud and abuse.
Includes nearly 2 dozen security features, including photos/signature
Motorists under the age of 21 are issued a distinctive vertical format
Most DDLs issued are valid for 4 yrs.

6. Each is for a different type of license.
Samples
Each is for a different type of license.
Which is which?

7. Be Aware!

8. Types of New Jersey Licenses
Keep in mind: Testing for commerical, motorcycle, and moped licenses will require the use of topic-specific manuals in addition to using the driver manual.

9. More
Types of
Licenses

10. 6 Point ID verification Prove your age, identity, & legal presence
You are REQUIRED to show:
At least one primary document
At least one secondary document
At least six points of ID
Proof of Address
Social Security Number
Try it out!
Important: If your current legal name is different than the name on your civil birth certificate….

11. Chapter 1 Continued: The GDL
GDL= Graduated Driver License Program
The system gradually introduces driving privileges to first-time drivers, extends their practice driving time, and requires a minimum age of 18 in order to receive an unrestricted, basic driver license.
Failure to adhere to GDL restrictions can result in a fine of $100 or a possible suspension of a motorist’s driving privilege.

12. Graduated Driver License- GDL
STEP 1: Get a special learner permit
- Must be at least 16*
Must have parent/guardian consent
Must be enrolled in approved behind-the-wheel driver training course through the NJ DOE or commercial driving school*
An approved instructor must purchase the permit
Must pass MVC’s knowledge and written tests*
Must pay required fee; finish course 1st, validate

13. And then…
STEP 2- Practice with an adult supervising driver- at least 6 months
- Must observe learner permit restrict.
STEP 3- Get a provisional license
Must have completed at least 6 mos. driving BTW w/o any suspensions/postponements
Must pass MVC’s road test
Must be at least 17 years old

14. Finally… STEP 4- With a provisional license,
- Must practice unsupervised driving 1 yr and observe the PDL restrictions
STEP 5- Get the Basic Driver License
Must be at least 18 years old
Must have completed one year of unsupervised driving with provisional driver license restrictions
Must pay required fee
Early Bird Road vs. Young Adult vs. Adult

15. Young Adult & Adult Roads
Young Adult- Must be at least 17 yrs.
Examination 17, practice 6 mo.
17.5,
Basic Driver License at 18.5
Differences:
No Behind the Wheel
Not called a special learner permit.
Adult- Must be at least 21 yrs old.
- Examination 21,
- practice supervised driving for 3 mos.
get yrs
-Basic Driver License at yrs old.
Differences: Again,
The each step

16. Special Learner Permit Restrictions
• No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
• No using hand-held or hands-free cell phones or any other electronic devices.
• Permit holder 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 dependant of the special permit holder and one additional passenger.
• Permit holder and all passengers must wear seat belts.
• Must display decals on license plates.

17. Examination Permit Restrictions
• No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
• No using hand-held or hands-free cell phones or any other electronic devices.
• Permit holder 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.

18. Examination Permit Restrictions
• Passengers are limited to dependants of the permit holder and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.
• Permit holder and all passengers must wear seat belts.
• Must display decals on license plates.

19. Provisional License Restrictions
• No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.1
• No using hand-held or hands-free cell phones or any other electronic devices.
• Passengers are limited to dependants of the probationary license holder
and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.
• Probationary license holder and all passengers must wear seat belts.
• Must display decals on license plates.

20. GDL Driver Exemptions 2 special notes:
Exceptions to the hours rule for permit and provisional drivers under 21
Proof of a need to drive during the prohibited hours for employment and/or religion.
2 special notes:
If a student driver commits a traffic offense, the responsibility will be with both the student driver AND the instructor or supervising adult.
All motorists who possess a provisional driver license, whose provisional licensing period is not extended past the 12 months by the MVC, must visit the MVC agency to upgrade to a basic at the end of the 12 mos..

21. Special Learners Permits for NJ
Review Time
Any NJ resident who is at least _16__ and not in suspension status can obtain a Special Learner Permit at any MVC agency
Signed consent of __parent_
Registered in Behind-the-Wheel driver training course
Must pass _Knowledge_ Test_ and vision screening
An approved course is _6 hours_ long
The instructor must purchase the permit, which is valid for _2_ years.

22. Examination Permits for NJ res.
The examination permit is different than a student learner permit because the applicant does not have to be a _student & an instructor is not necessary.
For both types of permits, _6_ points of ID verification are necessary and proof that the applicant lives in the US.
For a provisional license, the applicant must also supply their _social security_ number.

23. Commercial Driver License- CDL
There are 3 classes of a commercial license: A, B, and C. However, no one can apply for these licenses until he/she is in possession of Class D license, the basic driver license, or possesses an out-of-state CDL.
Recall:
-Class E:
-Class F:
-Class G:
-Boat License E

24. More About the CDL- last slide!
Class A Class B Class C
Tractor trailer Big Trucks School Bus
Tows most lbs Heavy Buses School Van
Op. B,C, & D Can op. C, D Can. Op. D
-Commercial driver license code H means can legally transport hazardous material
P is for passengers, S is for school bus
# restrictions, ex. lenses, are on CDLs.