Driver Education
Chapter 1
Warm-up
Is driving a privilege or a right?
Digital Drivers License
Includes nearly 2 dozen security
features
Is issued at all MVC agencies
Digital Drivers License
Motorists under 21
vertical format
Motorists over 21
Horizontal format
Altering a Drivers License
May result in:
Loss of driving
privilege
Fine up to $1,000
Up to 6 months in
jail
Getting a driver license
illegally
May result in:
Fine up to $200 to
$500
Jail of 30-90 days
Getting your basic license
Good for 4 years
Minimum age 18 (permit 16)
Permit fee $10
License fee $24
Test Required
Knowledge
Vision
Road
6 Point ID Verification
At least one primary document
At least one secondary document
At least six points of ID
Proof of address
Graduated Driver License
Multi-stage licensing system
Gradually introduce privileges
Extends practice time
Minimum age of 18 for unrestricted license
Restrictions must be followed
Failure to do so may result in $100 fine or
license suspension
Driving Decals
All permit or probationary (formerly provisional) drivers under
age 21 must display a reflectorized decal on each license plate
(front/back) of any motor vehicle they operate (P.L. 2009, c.37-
Kyleigh’s Law, eff. May 1, 2010).
Drivers under 21 subject to New Jersey's Graduated Driver
License (GDL) requirements:
Special learner's permit
Examination permit
Probationary (formerly Provisional) license
Note: Decals must be displayed for road test of drivers under age
21.
Decal
The Early Bird Road
For drivers ages 16 and up, MVC offers a
three-phase process: (Must first attend
driving school for 6 hours)
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 Young Adult Road (Does
not attend driving school)
For drivers 17 years old
Get the signed consent of a parent or
guardian
Pass MVC’s knowledge and vision tests
Pay the required fee.
After applicants complete the steps above,
the MVC will validate their examination permit
and they can move to step 2.
#1 Get a student learner's
permit
Visit an MVC Agency with a licensed driving instructor
Pass the knowledge test. You can study by reading MVC's Driver
Manual
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)
Show proof of enrollment in a driver training course
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
If your permit is lost or stolen, you must request a duplicate.
Duplicates must be obtained by the driving school
#2 Practice supervised driving
for at least six months
You must observe the following restrictions during
the supervised driving period:
Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate
(front/back); decals available at motor vehicle
agencies, $4 per pair
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
Cont.
Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed
as passengers. A dependant 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
See GDL Exemptions for hours-related exemptions
for employment or religious reasons
#3 a. 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
#3 b.Practice unsupervised
driving for at least one year
You must observe the following requirements and
restrictions while driving with a probationary
(formerly provisional) license:
Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate
(front/back); decals available at motor vehicle
agencies, $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
Cont.
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
See GDL Exemptions for hours-related
exemptions for employment or religious
reasons
#4 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
Special Learner Permit
Restrictions
Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back);
decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair
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
Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as
passengers. A dependant 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
Examination Permit
Restrictions
You must be at least 17 years old and not in suspension status
Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back); decals
available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair
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
Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers. A
dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings
Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a
parent or guardian
If you are at least 21 years old, there are no passenger or hour
restrictions
You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-
free interactive, wireless communication device
Seatbelts must be worn at all times
Probationary (formally provisional)
Driver License Restrictions
Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back);
decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair
No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m. See GDL
Exemptions for exceptions due to employment or religious
reasons
Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as
passengers. A dependant 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
GDL Driver Exemptions
Permit and probationary drivers under 21 are
eligible for hours-related exemptions for
employment or religious reasons
Drivers must carry legible documentation on
letterhead signed by the employer,
organization or religious institution stating the
reasons for this request
Include signature, title, address and
telephone number of designated official
Organ Donor
The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act allows a
consenting individual to donate his or her
organs and tissues upon death for the
purpose of transplantation or medical
research.
You may express your wish to donate your
organs and tissues for transplant by
designating the words "Organ Donor" to
appear on your NJ driver license or non-driver
identification card. This designation is for
individuals 18 or older.
Register for organ donor
designation
Organ donor registration is available online or
in-person at your local MVC agency. When
registering at an agency, you must present
the required six (6) points of identification as
well as verification of your address.
Remember that you must confirm your
decision each time you renew your license or
non-driver ID.
Frequently Asked questions
Could there be any conflict between
saving your life and organ and tissue
donation?
No. Donation cannot occur until after a
person has died. In the event of an accident
or emergency, physicians and nurses will do
everything possible to try to save your life. In
fact, the medical team treating you is always
completely separate from the transplant
team.
Cont.
What organs and tissue can be
donated?
Life-saving organs for transplant include the
heart, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, liver and
intestines. Tissue such as bones, ligaments,
and tendons are needed for surgical
procedures to repair injured or diseased
joints and bone. Donated corneas, heart
valves and skin also improve the quality of
life.