Driver’s EducationCHAPTER 1

NJ Driver’s License System

Digital Driver’s LicenseDigital Driver’s License

Made to eliminate fraud and abuse

2 Dozen security features

Motorists under 21 are issued a vertical license

Valid for 4 years

Basic Automobile License For all types of Class D motor vehicles registered by the MVC, except motorcycles.

Expiration: 4 YearsMinimum Age:18 (or 16 for permit)Permit Fee:$10Photo License Fee: $24Tests Required: Knowledge, vision,

road

Basic LicenseBasic License

Probationary License Probationary License Probationary Automobile License For all types of Class D motor vehicles registered by the MVC, except motorcycles.

Expiration: 4 YearsMinimum Age:17Permit Fee: $10Photo License Fee: $62

Tests Required: Knowledge, vision, road

Commercial Driver License: For large trucks, buses and vehicles (Classes A, B and C).

Expiration: 4 YearsMinimum Age:18/213

Permit Fee: $1254

Photo License Fee: $42Tests Required: Commercial,

knowledge, vision, road

Commercial LicenseCommercial License

Motorcycle LicenseMotorcycle LicenseMotorcycle License: For most vehicles with fewer than four wheels (Class E). Issued as a separate license or as an endorsement (M) if the individual already holds a basic New Jersey driver license. Expiration: 4 Years

Minimum Age:17Permit Fee: $5Photo License Fee: $24 or $185

Tests Required: Knowledge, vision, road

Additional LicensesAdditional Licenses

Provisional Motorcycle License

Moped License

Agricultural License

Boat License

6 Points of ID6 Points of ID Brochure :

Http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Licenses/ident_ver_posterpint.pdf

Point Calculator: Http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/DocumentSelector/index.htm

Early Bird RoadEarly Bird Road Step 1: Get a Special Learners Permit

16 Years Old Signed Parent/Guardian Consent Enrollment in a Behind-the-Wheel Training

Course Approved Instructor must purchase permit Must pass knowledge and vision tests Must pay required fee Special Learner’s Permit validated only after

training course completion

RestrictionsRestrictions Special Learners Permit Restrictions

No driving between 11:01-5:00 a.m. No hand held or hands free cell phones or any other

electrical devices Must be accompanied by a supervising driver at

least 21 and who possesses a NJ Drivers License and has a minimum of 3 years driving experience

Limited to any parent or guardian and one additional passenger

Must display decals Must wear seat belt!

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Decals! http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Licenses/FAQdecals.pdf

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Step 2: Practice with an Adult Supervised Driver Must practice at least 6 Months

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Step 3: Get a Probationary License Completed 6 Months of

Supervised driving without any suspensions or postponements

Must pass MVC Road Test Must be at least 17 Years Old

RestrictionsRestrictions Probationary Driver’s License Restrictions

No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Must display decals No hands free or hand held devices Passengers are limited to dependants of the

permit holder and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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Step 4: With Probationary Driver’s License Must practice for at least 1 year

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Step 5: Get Basic Driver’s License Must be at least 18 years old Must have completed one

year of unsupervised driving with probationary license restrictions

Must pay required fee

Young Adult RoadYoung Adult Road Step 1: Examination Permit

Must be at least 17 Does not have to be a student and

instructor not necessary

Step 2: Practice Supervised Driving

Step 3: Get a Probationary License

Step 4: Practice Unsupervised Driving

Step 5: Get the Basic Driver’s License

Adult RoadAdult Road Step 1: Get an Examination Permit

Step 2: Practice Supervised Driving

Step 3: Get a Probationary Driver’s License

Step 4: Practice Unsupervised Driving

Step 5: Get the Basic Driver’s License

Please Complete Ch. 1 Manual WS