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Welcome to Driving in the state of New Jersey!!

Welcome to Driving in the state of New Jersey!!. Safety / Driver Education Chapter 1. The New Jersey Driver License System. When you drive You must carry: Registration Insurance Permit/Probationary License. TYPES OF LICENSES. Basic : Class D Commercial: Class A, B, C

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Welcome to Driving in the state of New Jersey!!

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  1. Welcome to Driving in the state of New Jersey!!

  2. Safety / Driver EducationChapter 1 The New Jersey Driver License System

  3. When you drive You must carry: Registration Insurance Permit/Probationary License

  4. TYPES OF LICENSES Basic : Class D Commercial: Class A, B, C Motorcycle: Class E Moped: Class F (age 15) Agricultural: Class G (age 16) Boat (age 16)

  5. Commercial Driver Licenses • Class A = Tractor Trailers • Class B = Vehicles over 26,001 lbs. (Commerical Buses) • Class C = Vehicles under 26,000 lbs. (School bus)

  6. NJ Basic License Must be 18 to get one! (after 1 year of unsupervised driving) Have 60 days of moving into NJ to apply for one Those under 21 have a different appearing license than those above 21. Why?

  7. Basic License Requirements • This is a restriction free, license that you ultimately wish to obtain. • Must be 18 to obtain. (Can get permit at 16) • Tests you must pass: Knowledge, Vision, Road

  8. CHANGES TO REPORT to Motor Vehicle. LEGAL CHANGE OF NAME: 2 WEEKS CHANGE OF ADDRESS: 1 WEEK

  9. 6PointID The NJ Motor Vehicle Commission will verify: Age Identification Address Social Security Number Immigration Status

  10. Primary Documents Secondary Documents Birth Certificate Passport NJ Digital Driver License NJ Non-Driver License NJ Boat License Military Photo ID Certificate of Citizenship Adoption papers Marriage Certificate Name Change Card Military retiree card Firearm card School ID Government ID Cards Social Security Card High School Diploma Bank Statement ATM Card

  11. Graduated Driver Licenses (GDL) • -Multi stage licensing system. • Introduces young drivers to the road gradually. • Fines are $100 for violations

  12. 3 Types of Permits • A = Learners Permit = Age 16 (The Early Bird Road) • B = Exam Permit = Age 17 (The Young Adult Road) Learners and Exam permit = Driver must have for 6 months (excluding suspensions) Cannot drive between 11 pm and 5am • C = Adult Permit = Age 21 Adult Permit = Driver must have for 3 months and has no time restrictions

  13. Graduated Driver License ProgramPermits Special Learners Permit – Early Bird Road Examination Permit- Young Adult Road • 16 years old • Take 6 hours behind the wheel • Passenger Restrictions: • Dependents + Parent or Guadian and 1 additional passenger • 17 years old • No behind the wheel class necessary Passenger Restrictions: Dependents + 1 additional personal unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. (Then have as many passengers as there are seatbelts)

  14. Learners Permit and Exam Permit Similarities • Other Rules: • Must practice supervised driving for 6 months excluding suspensions before you can attempt to take road test. • Supervised driver must be licensed in the state of New Jersey, have their license for 3 years and be21 years old or older • After 1 year with probationary license, you may get your Basic License (must be 18 years old)

  15. Learners Permit and Exam Permit Similarities (continued) • No cell phones or electronic devices (AT ALL) • Must wear seat belts • Passengers are limited to dependants of the permit holder and parent or guardian and one additional person, • If a permit driver commits a traffic offense, responsibility is on both the student, and instructor. • You can get them if not in suspension status

  16. Graduated Driver License Program – Adult Permit • Must be 21 • Must practice with supervising driver for 3 months • Must practice unsupervised for 1 year (probationary license). • No time restrictions or passenger restrictions

  17. Probationary License Must be at least 17 years old to get this!!! • Must have completed 6 months with a permit • Cannot drive between 11 pm and 5 am • Passengers are limited to dependants of themselves, and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian • If driver is 21, there are no passenger restrictions

  18. GDL Decals – Kyleigh’s Law • All Graduated Drivers under 21 with a permit or probationary license must display a red decal on their front and rear license plates. • Cost is $4 for these decals

  19. What are some problems caused by Kyleigh’s law • What are some good things about it? • What are some bad things about it? • How could you change it?

  20. Examination permits for out of State Drivers • Must purchase within 60 days of moving to New Jersey • Non-residents under 18 are subject to GDL requirements, even if in possession of a valid out of state license.

  21. Corrections Report these if any of them are incorrect, of it they change at any time. • Name • Date of Birth • Social Security Number • Weight, Height • Sex

  22. Penalties for Altering a License Loss of driving privilege Up to $1,000 fine Up to 6 months imprisonment

  23. Getting A License Illegally • $200-$500 fine • Imprisonment of 30 – 90 days

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