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DRIVER EDUCATION. Chapters 1, 2 & 9. Do Now: 8-29`. MAKE SURE TO USE COMPLETE SENTENCES. What is the difference between a Provisional license and a Basic License?
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DRIVER EDUCATION Chapters 1, 2 & 9
Do Now: 8-29` MAKE SURE TO USE COMPLETE SENTENCES. • What is the difference between a Provisional license and a Basic License? • If you are under 21 years old your license format is horizontal. (true or false)(if the answer is false write the corrected statement.) • Making a fake ID can result in how many days in prison? • What documents will equal 6 points for your “Identification Verification?
Do Now: • In 4-5 complete sentences write why you want to obtain your drivers license.
Why do we want our licenses?(Here are some of your Answers) • Don’t want to rely on other people for transportation • You like to go places….further than walking distance • To drive • Just being able to take a trip • Driving yourself to school • Get to your job • Soccer practice on time • Family emergencies • Something to call my whip something to call your own • ITS RAINING • FREEDOM • Feel like an adult • Family errands • No body can tell you no • Go places • Its fast • Go on dates • No restrictions of where you can go • No waiting to get picked up • Go through the drive through • No more public transportation
Do Now: List the top 5 cars you may want as your 1st car. Be realistic, your not getting a 2009 Porsche. How much money do you think your car will cost? What is insurance? Who needs insurance? Does it cost money to drive? Do you have a job??
Do Now: • With a Special Learners permit what are some of the restrictions? • With a Provisional Driver’s license what are some of the restrictions? • What is a “class D” license? • What are the 4 requirements for a NJ driver license?
Do Now: 8-28 Why do you think that they put restrictions on a Provisional License? Explain your answer in 3-5 sentences and be prepared to share.
The New Jersey Driver License System Chapter 1
Laws Governing Driver license (pg. 6-7) • Motorists must carry 3 things: • A valid driver or provisional license • Current vehicle registration • Proof of valid liability insurance • A change of Name:must be reported within 2 weeks • Legal change of residence :within the state, reported within 1 week • All applicants for a NJ driver license must provide a full name, current address, Social Security Number, 6 Point ID Verification and other documents.
The New Jersey Driver License System; Digital License (pg.8) • License Cycle – New Jersey issues a 4 year driver license • Digital Driver License – MVC or “Motor Vehicle Commission” uses a “6 Point Identification Verification” • Getting a driver license illegally = $200-$500 fine+30-90 days imprisonment • Altering a diver license or showing an altered license = loss of license, up to a $1,000 fine, and up to 6 months imprisonment • Motorists under 21 are issued a vertical – format license • 2 dozen security features • Restrictions- Corrective lenses (1), Prosthetic devices (2), mechanical devises (3), hearing impaired (4) and attached restrictions (5) may appear on your license in code format. • Stolen Licenses – Report to police, duplicate at MVC for $11
Types of New Jersey Licenses (pg.9-10) • Basic Driver License (class D) – All types of motor vehicles, except motorcycles • Provisional • Commercial Driver License (class A, B, C) – Large trucks, buses and HAZMAT • Motorcycle License (class E) – Separate or an endorsement (M) on the BDL • Provisional • Moped License – Age 15 or older • Agricultural License – Farming purposes only • Boat License – Operation of motorboats
6 Point Identification Verification (pg.11) • All NJ driver license applicants must complete a “6 Point I. D.” to prove their age, identity, legal presence in the U.S. • Identity is proved through a combination of documents which include: • 1 Primary document • 1 Secondary document • 6 points of ID • Proof of address ** For assistance: www.njmv.gov or call (888) 486-3339
6 Point ID Verification • On pages 12-15 you will see all of the document possibilities. • In your notes write down all of the documents you have, whether it is a primary or secondary document, its point value, and then total the value up. • Do you have a document from both the primary and secondary category? • Does your total equal 6 or greater? • Use the charts on the following pages to select your documents.
Graduated Driver License (GDL)(pg.16-21) • In 2001 NJ sought to enhance driver preparation and safety by implementing a multi-stage driver licensing system= GDL • The GDL gradually introduces driving for 1st time drivers. • Privileges program
A. The Early Bird Road • Get a Special Learners Permit • Be at least 16 years old • Have signed parent or guardian consent • Be enrolled in a BTW training course (6 hours) • Pass MVC Knowledge and Vision Tests • MVC will validate Special Learners Permit ONLY after BTW is completed
A .Continued • Practice with an Adult Supervising Driver • Follow Special Learners Permit driving instructions • Six (6) months
A. Continued • Get a Provisional License • Must be at least 17 years old • Must complete 6 months of supervised driving without any suspensions • Must pass MVC Road Test
A. Continued • With a Provisional License • Is Unsupervised driving for at least 1 year
A. Continued • Get the Basic Driver License • Must be at least 18 years old • Must have complete 1 year unsupervised driving with provisional driver license restrictions • Pay required fee
Special Learner Permit Restrictions(pg.20) • No Driving between 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM • No Cell Phones, or hand held electronics • Adult Supervising Driver, in the front seat, must possess valid driver license and at least 21 years old and 3 years experience • Passengers from the driver’s household, plus 1 additional person • Wear seat belts (everyone)
Provisional Driver License Restrictions • No driving between 12:01 AM and 5:00 AM • Passengers from the driver’s household, plus 1 additional person • No Cell Phones, or hand held electronics • If 21 or older, passenger and hour restrictions do not apply • Wear Seat belts (everyone)
B. The Young Adult Road • Get an Examination Permit • At least 17 years old • Signed parent or guardian consent • Pay required fee • Pass MVC Knowledge and Vision Tests • Practice Supervised Driving • Practice with an Adult supervising driver • Practice for at least Six (6) months • Examination Permit driving restrictions
B. Continued • Get a Provisional License • Complete Six (6) months of supervised driving without any suspensions • Pass MVC Road Test • Practice Unsupervised Driving • Practice for at least One (1) year • Examination Permit Restrictions • Get Basic Driver License • Must be at least 18 years old • Complete On (1) year unsupervised driving • Pay required fee
C. The Adult Road • Get an Examination Permit • At least 21 years old • Pass MVC Knowledge and Vision Tests • Pay required fee • Practice Supervised Driving • Practice with Adult supervising driver • Practice for Three (3) months • Adult GDL driving restrictions
C. Continued • Get a Provisional License • Complete supervised driving period • Pass MVC Road Test • Practice Unsupervised Driving • Practice at least One (1) year • Adult GDL driving restrictions • Get the Basic Driver License • Complete unsupervised driving period • Pay required fee
Examination PermitRestrictions • At least 17 years old and is not in suspension status • No Driving between 12:01 AM and 5:00 AM • Adult Supervising Driver, in the front seat, must possess valid driver license and at least 21 years old or 3 years experience • Passengers from the driver’s household, plus 1 additional person • No Cell Phones, or hand held electronics • If 21 or older, passenger and hour restrictions do not apply • Wear Seat belts
GDL Decal 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. 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. 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)
GDL Decal • 2 red rectangular stickers • 1 on front license plate • 1 on rear license plate
Examination Permits For Out-of-State/Country Drivers (pg.22-23) • Required to purchase permit within 60 days of permanent residence or before out-of-state license expires • Under 18 are subject to GDL requirements, even if they possess an out-of-state license • Must meet 6 Point Identification Verification requirements
What is a Commercial Driver License (CDL)(Pg. 24-25) • Class A • Tractor Trailers • Class B • Bus – 16 or more passengers • Towing a Trailer – less than 10,000 lbs. • Class C • Hazardous Material • Any bus, School bus, school vehicle (15 passenger)
Commercial Driver License (CDL)(pg.25-26) • Exempt from a CDL: • Taxi driver • Firefighters and First Aid • Farmers – hauling their own equipment within 150 miles of their farms • Military equipment • Endorsements • Double and Triple Trailer (Class A) • Passenger • Tank Vehicle (hauling gasoline , other liquids) • Hazardous Material (HAZMAT)
New Jersey Driver Testing Chapter 2
Vision and Health • Vision Recheck – periodically may be required during renewal process • Health Restrictions • Corrective lenses required = 1 • Prosthetic device = 2 • Mechanical device = 3 • Hearing impaired = 4 • Attached restrictions = 5 • Special vehicle modifications or limited privileges due to medical condition
Requirements for a Valid NJ Driver License • Vision Test – 20/50 vision with or without glasses or contact lenses • Knowledge Test – score 80 % on 50 question test (40 out of 50 correct) • Road Test • 6 Point ID Verification
Road Test • Must have: • Valid inspection sticker • Current registration document • Current insurance card • Valid examination permit • Accompanying driver
Road Test • Both standard and manual transmission • Cannot take test with any obstructions or consoles between applicant and examiner • Licensed driver must remain in vehicle with applicant at all times • Applicants are prohibited from moving the vehicle without the licensed driver
Driving in reverse Stopping at signs Following other vehicles Stopping on downgrades or upgrades Nearing corners or intersections Stopping smoothly Turning Parallel and other parking Sitting properly Using the horn Starting the vehicle Yielding to the right-of-way Steering properly Elements of the road Test: Objectives
Reasons for Rejection • If Failed – Must wait at least 2 Weeks to retake • Reasons for failure: • Driving ability • Unsafe vehicle • Poor brakes, defective parking brake, unsafe tire • Unclean vehicle interior, • Fast engine idle, missing seatbelts
Vehicle Information Chapter 9
Title • New Vehicle – from the dealership • Used Vehicle – obtain from the seller • Complete the reverse side with: • Buyer’s name • Address • Signature • Date of sale • Odometer reading • Sale price
Registration • Must be available to show law enforcement when asked. • Complete application at any motor vehicle agency. • Must be 17 years old to register a vehicle in N.J. • Renewal – fill out form from MVC and return it. • New state residents – must title and register each vehicle within 60 days of moving to N.J.
License Plates • Two plates – one on front bumper, one on the rear bumper • Rear Plate – must be lit at night and visible from 50 feet • License plate holders – fine of up to $200 • Lost or stolen plates: • Report to local police • Replace lost or damaged plates within 24 hours
Inspection • New car – 4 years • Used car – every 2 years • Owners have the option to take the vehicle for inspection within 14 days after registration expires OR accept the time left on the previous owner’s sticker
Inspection Process • Where to get a vehicle inspected: • A state inspection facility • A private inspection facility licensed by the MVC • When going to inspection, you must have: • Valid driver license • Current registration documents • Current insurance documents • Failed inspection – have until the end of the next month
Horn Mirrors Seat belts Wipers Windshield Lights (all) Brakes Wheel alignment Steering Suspension Emissions Exhaust system What is inspected??
Insurance **Information is on Test #1!!
Insurance • The type of insurance which covers damage to your car by fire, falling objects, theft, or hitting an animal is called: Comprehensive Insurance • The main purpose for automobile insurance is protecting you against a large financial loss.
Required by NJ?? • What is the type of auto insurance required by the state of N.J. and how much is required? A. Liability B. Bodily injury-$15,000 injury/death of 1 person/30,000 injury/death of one or more C. Property damage-$5,000 D. PIP- Personal Injury Protection