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THE NEW JERSEY DRIVER LICENSE SYSTEM Chapter 1 p. 5-26. 1. A motorist who operates a motor vehicle in the State of New Jersey must carry…. Valid Driver Valid Provisional License Validated New Jersey Permit Current Vehicle Registration Proof of Valid Liability Auto Insurance. P-6.
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1. A motorist who operates a motor vehicle in the State of New Jersey must carry… • Valid Driver • Valid Provisional License • Validated New Jersey Permit • Current Vehicle Registration • Proof of Valid Liability Auto Insurance P-6
2. A motorist with a validated New Jersey driver permit must be accompanied by: An appropriate licensed driver P-6
3. A motorist who is a legal resident of New Jersey must be licensed in? P-6
4)A motorist who changes addresses must report this change to MVC within: • One week after moving P-6
5)A motorist who legally changes his/her name (marriage, divorce, adoption) must report the change to MVC within: • Two weeks P-6
6) A motorist with a valid out-of-state license who moves to N.J. must apply for a N.J. license within: • 60 days or before your current license expires, whichever is sooner. P-6
7) Individuals who have never had a driver license must complete the: • MVC’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program, which introduces driving privileges in phases with a period of supervised driving before getting a basic driver license.
8) All applicants for a New Jersey driver license who are under 18 years of age must present: • Completed consent form signed by a parent or guardian.
9) GDL, special learner and examination permits are valid until all qualifications for a probationary license are met: • For two years, or whichever occurs first.
10) All applicants for a New Jersey driver license must provide a: • Full Name • Current Address • Social Security Number • 6 Point of ID Verification • Other documentation that verifies that their legal presence in the United States is authorized under federal law.
11) All examination permit and probationary drivers shall not operate a motor vehicle without displaying: • Two visible, reflective decals, which are provided by the Motor Vehicle Commission, on the license plates of the vehicle.
12)The DDL, along with the MVC’s 6 Point Identification requirement (see p.11), helps to eliminate:http://www.njmvc.gov/6point • The prevalence of fraud and abuse. • DDL includes almost two dozen security features, including digital photographs and signature.
13) Motorist under 21 years of age are issued a...Distinctive vertical-format DDL 21or older under 21 P-5
14) Most DDL’s issued are valid for: • Four-years
15) Altering a drivers license or showing an altered driver license may result in: • Loss of motorist’s driving privilege • Fine of up to $1,000 and/or • Up to six month’s imprisonment
16) In addition, getting a driver license illegally may result in a: • Fine of up to $200 to $500 and/or • Imprisonment of 30 to 90 days
17) If a motorist has a restriction on his/her license, it will appear on the license in coded form: • Restrictions are as follows: 1 Corrective Lenses Required 2 Prosthetic Device 3 Mechanical Device 4 Hearing Impaired 5 Attached Restrictions (This category applies to special modifications to an applicant’s vehicle or limited driver privileges for a medical condition. The card detailing the attached restrictions must remain with the driver license.)
18) What are the eight types of New Jersey licenses and class: 1. Basic Automobile License — Class D 2. Provisional Automobile License — Class D 3. Commercial Driver License — Classes A,B,C 4. Motorcycle License — Class E 5. Provisional Motorcycle License - Class E 6. Moped License 7. Agricultural License 8. Boat License
19)All applicants must provide identity through a prescribed combination of documents that includes: • At least one primary document • At least one secondary document • At least six points of ID • Proof of address • Social Security Number P-11
20)A non-citizen must submit:Proof of continued legal presence in the United States. The MVC may accept other documents proving identity, date of birthand continued legal presence. Documents must be provided in English. P-11
21) All documents must be _____or _____ in English and have the required state and /or municipal seals: • Original • Certified Copy
In 2001, New Jersey sought to enhance driver preparation and safety by implementing a multi-stage driver licensing system. 22) Known as the Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program, the system gradually introduces:GDL restrictions placed upon first-time drivers must be strictly adhered to.Failure to do so may result in a fine of $100 or a possible suspension of a motorist’s driving privilege.(N.J.S.A. 39:3-10 and 39:3-13 through 39:13.8): • driving privileges to first-time drivers • extends their practice driving time • requires a minimum age of 18 in order to receive an unrestricted, basic driver license. P-16
23. Failure to adhere to GDL restrictions placed upon first-time drivers may result in a: • Fine of $100 • Or a possible suspension of a motorist’s driving privilege • (N.J.S.A. 39:3-10 and 39:3-13 through 39:13.8)
24) The “Early Bird Road” Graduated Driver License Program has five steps, list them: Turn to page 17
25) Special Learners Permit Driving Restrictions include: • 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 dependent of the special permit holder and one additional passenger. • Permit holder and all passengers must wear seat belts. • Must display decals on license plates.
26) All GDL drivers under age 21, who possess a permit or probationary license, are required to display: two visible, red reflective decals, distributed through the MVC on any vehicle that they operate. 27) One decal is to be displayed on the:top left corner of the rear license plate and the other on the top left corner of the front license plate. 28) The two, removable, decals are provided to a driver at the: time a permit is issued for a fee of $4. Additional decals are available for $4 per pair at any MVC agency. (39:3-13 and 39:3-13.4f)
29) Exemptions to the hours rule for permit and provisional drivers under 21 years: • Proof of a need to drive during the prohibited hours for employment and/or religion. • For an exemption, the 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 the signature of the certifying official and his/her name, title, address and phone number. • (N.J.A.C. 39:21-8.18)
30) If the student driver commits a traffic offense, responsibility will be with both the: Student and instructor or adult supervising driver.
31) All motorist who possess a probationary driver license, whose probationary licensing period is not extended by the MVC beyond the standard 12 months, must… • Visit an MVC agency to upgrade to a basic driver license after the end of those 12 months
32) Motorist who fail to do so will remain subject to the... • Probationary driver license restrictions and could be cited by law enforcement for violating the restrictions
33) The applicant for a Special Learner permit must have the... • Signed consent of his/her parent or guardian, must be enrolled in a behind-the-wheel instruction in a dual-controlled vehicle.
34) The instructor must purchase the permit, which is valid for: • TWO YEARS
35) An individual, 17 years of age or older, who does not possess a valid driver license may apply for a: • Non-driver identification card
36) A special driver license for deaf or hearing-impaired motorists (41 dB loss or more) is provided by the: • MVC
37) There are three classes of a commercial license. List all three! • Class A • Class B • Class C
38) Most Commercial drivers will need to obtain at least one special endorsement. List all five! • T Double and Triple Trailer • P Passenger • S School Bus • N Tanker Vehicle • H Hazardous Materials