1. Day 1/ Chapter 1 Bell Ringer What are the parts and purpose of the Highway Transportation System) HTS? How can a graduated driver licensing program help beginner drivers ?

2. The Driver License System Chapter 1 Learning Objective Students will be able to outline the process and requirements necessary at each step in order for a driver to obtain a learner's permit and probationary license at age 16, 17, and 18.

3. The Driver License System Chapter 1

4. In 2004, NJ Changed to a digital driver’s license to prevent fraud Altering a Driver’s License will result in jail time, fines and loss of license…

5. Activity: Get into your groups and create a list of all the types of licenses you can think of available in NJ… Hint…There are 7

6. When I call on your group, provide one type of license… -Probationary Automobile License -Basic Automobile License -Commercial Driver License -Motorcycle License -Moped License -Agricultural License -Boat License

7. All those licenses will have information about the driver, including: -Name -Address -Date of Birth -Any Restrictions…which are labeled by codes Code 1 = Corrective lenses required (glasses, contacts) Code 2 = Prosthetic Device (artificial leg) Code 3 = Mechanical Device (additional side or rearview mirrors) Code 4 = Hearing Impaired Driver (hearing aid) Code 5 = Attached Restrictions (wheelchair modifications)

8. To get any of those license you need to prove who you are… You need a total of 6 points with one primary document and At least one secondary document Primary (4 points) -Birth Certificate -Passport -Adoption papers Secondary (2 points) -School ID Secondary (1point) -Social Security Card -Bank Statement (must have address) -Blue Card -Report Card (must have address)

9. But how do I get my license??? Activity: Get into 6 groups. Each group will be responsible for making a poster that outlines one part the Graduated Driver License (GDL) program for NJ. Each group will present their portion of the process to the class… Group 1 – The Early Bird RoadGroup 4 – Learner’s Permit Restrictions Group 2 – The Young Adult RoadGroup 5 – Examination Permit Restrictions Group 3 – The Adult RoadGroup 6 – Probationary Driver License Restrictions

10. Your Driver’s License Licensing Process – is designed to make sure that only safe drivers are allowed on the roads by requiring written, physical, and driving exams Graduated Driver Licensing Program – Series of stages that a young driver must go through to get full privilege license

11. Your Driver’s License Learner’s Permit Stage At 16 the student receives permit to drive when supervised by an adult(21) with 3 years experience Permit must be held for at least six months and the student must have no collisions or violation during this time No driving between 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM Passengers can be from the same household, but only one other person

12. Your Driver’s License Provisional Driver’s License No driving between 11:01pm and 5:00am Passengers must be from the driver’s household and 1 other person If the driver is 21 no passenger or hour restrictions apply

13. What is the GDL Decal? -$4 a pair-Placed in top left corner of plate -Available at the DMV -Can be homemade from Home Depot, Lowes, etc

14. The Early Bird Road… Step 1 (Get Permit) -Must be 16 years old -Must have Parent consent -Must be enrolled in 6-hour behind-the-wheel training course -Instructor must purchase the permit -Must pass knowledge test -Must pass vision test -Must pay $10 fee Step 2 (Practice) -Must practice at least 6 months Step 3 (Get Probationary License) -Must complete 6 months supervised practice (no violations) -Must pass DMV Road test -Must be 17 years old Step 4 (Practice) -Practice unsupervised driving for at least one year Step 5 (Get Basic Driver License) -Must be 18 years old -Must complete one year unsupervised driving (no violations) -Must pay $24 fee

15. Special Learner Permit Restrictions -No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. -No cell phones (including hands-free) or electronics -Student must have supervising adult who is 21 years old and has had their driver license for a minimum of 3 years -Only allowed one additional passenger plus parent/guardian or dependents of the permit holder -All passengers must wear seatbelts -GDL decals must be displayed

16. The Young Adult Road Step 1 (Get Examination Permit) -Must be 17 years old -Must have Parent consent -Must pass knowledge test -Must pass vision test -Must pay $10 fee Step 2 (Practice) -Must practice at least 6 months Step 3 (Get Probationary License) -Must complete 6 months supervised practice (no violations) -Must pass DMV Road test Step 4 (Practice) -Practice unsupervised driving for at least one year Step 5 (Get Basic Driver License) -Must be 18 years old -Must complete one year unsupervised driving (no violations) -Must pay $24 fee

17. Examination Permit Restrictions -No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. -No cell phones (including hands-free) or electronics -Student must have supervising adult who is 21 years old and has had their driver license for a minimum of 3 years -Only allowed one additional passenger plus parent/guardian or dependents of the permit holder (unless parent/guardian is in the car) -All passengers must wear seatbelts -GDL decals must be displayed

18. Probationary License Restrictions -No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. -No cell phones (including hands-free) or electronics -Only allowed one additional passenger plus any dependents of the license holder (unless parent/guardian is in the car or driver is over 21) -All passengers must wear seatbelts -GDL decals must be displayed

19. The Adult Road Step 1 (Get Examination Permit) -Must be 21 years old -Must pass knowledge test -Must pass vision test -Must pay $10 fee Step 2 (Practice) -Must practice at least 3 months Step 3 (Get Probationary License) -Must complete 3 months supervised practice (no violations) -Must pass DMV Road test Step 4 (Practice) -Practice unsupervised driving for at least one year Step 5 (Get Basic Driver License) -Must complete one year unsupervised driving (no violations) -Must pay $24 fee

20. Violations of any of the GDL restrictions may result in $100 fine or possible suspension of driving privileges.

21. Quick Fact Note all countries are the same when it comes to the licensing process. Did you know in South Korea Drivers applying for a driver’s license for the 1 st time must receive 1 hour of Driver Safety Education prior to taking the driver license written exam Driving licenses in the Republic of Korea may be attained at age 18 for cars and 16 for motorcycles. What are your thoughts?