Introduction to Driving

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF DRIVER EDUCATION?

DRIVERS EDUCATIONDesigned to help unlicensed or inexperienced drivers.

Completing the course does not mean the end of your education.

Is being allowed to drive a right or a privilege?

DRIVING IS A PRIVILEGE!!! Driving is a privilege, not a right! A privilege granted to those who meet certain requirements and obligations.

A license can be restricted, suspended, or even revoked for committing various driving offenses.

DRIVING IS A RESPONSIBILITYResponsible for your driving

Financial responsibilities

Maintenance

New JerseyDriver License System

Chapter 1

CARRY THE PROPER PAPER WORK!Special Learners Permit.

Your Parents need to carry their license.

Vehicle Registration

Decal – Must display a decal on the front and rear license plate of the vehicle you are driving. Obtain the decals when you get your permit.

Insurance coverage – As soon as you receive your Special Learners Permit, have your parents notify the insurance company. Make sure you have the proper coverage.

FOR DRIVERS AGES 16 AND UP, MVC OFFERS

A THREE-PHASE PROCESS:Student learner's permit

(minimum six months of supervised driving)

Probationary license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)

Basic driver license (must be 18 years old)

THE EARLY BIRD ROADGET A STUDENT LEARNER'S PERMIT

Pass the knowledge test

Enroll in a behind-the-wheel driver training course through a commercial driving

Pass the vision test

Bring in 6 points of identification.

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Go to MVC with the behind the wheel instructor for your permit

Present a signed letter with parental or guardian consent

Pay fee

Permits are valid for two years and must be carried when operating a vehicle

PRACTICE SUPERVISED DRIVING FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS.

Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate.

No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.

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.

Continued… 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.

GET A PROBATIONARY LICENSE

You must be at least 17 years of age

Complete the supervised driving period

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.

PRACTICE UNSUPERVISED DRIVING FOR AT LEAST ONE

YEAR.Display a reflectorized decal on

each license, $4 per pair.

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.

Continued…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.

GET A BASIC DRIVER LICENSE

You must be at least 18 years old.

Complete the unsupervised driving period.

Go to any MVC Agency with your provisional license and other documents to pass the 6 Point ID Verification.

Pay $24 license fee.

FOR DRIVERS AGE 17 OR OLDER, MVC OFFERS

A THREE-PHASE PROCESS:

Examination permit

Probationary license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)

Basic driver license (must be 18 years old)

THE YOUNG ADULT ROADGET AN EXAMINATION PERMIT (NOT A

STUDENT PERMIT)

Pass the knowledge test.

Pass the vision test

Pass the 6 Point ID Verification

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Pay fee

Must obtain parent or guardian consent if you are under 18 years of age.

Permits are valid for two years and must be carried when operating a vehicle

PRACTICE SUPERVISED DRIVING FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS

Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate.

No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.

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.

Continued…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

GET A PROBATIONARY LICENSE

Complete the supervised driving period

Pass MVC's road test

PRACTICE UNSUPERVISED DRIVING FOR AT LEAST ONE

YEAR

Display a reflectorized decal on each license, $4 per pair.

No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.

Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings

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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

GET A BASIC DRIVER LICENSE

You must be at least 18 years old

Complete the unsupervised driving period

Go to any MVC Agency with your provisional license and other documents to pass the 6 Point ID Verification

Pay $24 license fee

FOR DRIVERS AGES 21 AND UP, MVC OFFERS

A THREE PHASE PROCESS:

Examination permit

Probationary license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)

Basic driver license

THE ADULT ROADGET AN EXAMINATION PERMIT

Pass the knowledge test.

Pass the vision test.

Pass 6 Point ID and Address Verification

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PRACTICE SUPERVISED DRIVING FOR AT LEAST THREE MONTHS

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

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

GET A PROBATIONARY LICENSE

You must complete the supervised driving period

Pass MVC's road test

PRACTICE UNSUPERVISED DRIVING FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR

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

GET A BASIC DRIVER LICENSE

You must complete the unsupervised driving period

Go to any MVC Agency with your provisional license and other documents to pass the 6 Point ID Verification

Pay $24 license fee

GDL DRIVER EXEMPTIONSExemptions to the hours rule for permit and probationary drivers

under 21 years:

Motorist must carry a legible certification to indicate this need from his/her employer or religious official on the official letterhead of the business, organization, or religious institution, with a signature of the certifying official and his/her name, title, address, and phone number. Pg 21

FOLLOW GDL RESTRICTIONS

Failure to do so may result in a fine of $100 or a possible suspension of a motorist’s driving priviledge.

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Requirements:

At least one primary document

At least one secondary document

Verifiable social security number

Proof of address

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Chapter 2

New JerseyDriver Testing

Test Requirements Screening Test Minimum Requirements

Eyesight

Written

Health

Basic license applicants: 20/50 vision with 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.

80 Percent, or 40 of the 50 questions, must have correct answers

Inform examiner of health problems.

ROAD TEST

You must demonstrate an understanding of safe driving.

You may schedule your initial road test online. A safety specialist will accompany you while driving in an off-road testing area or on a public road courseThe test will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes

What skills are tested? Driving in reverse

Stopping at appropriate signs Nearing corners or intersections

Stopping smoothly Sitting properly Turning around Steering properly Parallel parking Yielding to right-of-way

What to bring to a road test The same identification you

used to obtain a permit. (6 Pts. ID & Address Verification) Valid examination permit An accompanying licensed driver License plate decals.

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Don’t forget A registered vehicle with current inspection sticker and insurance card. Vehicle cannot have a center console unless the emergency brake is accessible from the passenger seat. Examiner must be able to reach either the foot brake or parking brake. Rental cars are only acceptable if the driver taking the test is included on the rental contract as an additional driver and is of contract age. Rental of a driving school auto is permitted.

The examiner will give you an authorization slip in addition to your permit to get your license at an MVC Agency.

When you pass the road test.

What if you fail the road test?

•You must wait at least two weeks before taking the test again.

•If you fail more than twice, MVC may require you to wait six months before taking the road test again.

Possible reasons why your vehicle will cause you to fail.

It is deemed unsafe or unsuitable for a road test

It has an improper, expired, or no inspection sticker

Equipment in the vehicle prevents the examiner from reaching the foot or parking brakes

There is a defect or condition that affects the safe operation of the vehicle including poor brakes, a defective parking brake, unsafe tires, unreasonably unclean interior, a fast engine idle or missing seatbelts

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