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Chapters 1 and 2

Chapters 1 and 2. Chapter 1 & 2. Driving: It’s a privilege not a right. Digital Driver License. Motorists under 21 years of age are issued a distinctive DDL. Most DDLs issued are valid for four years A loss of license should be reported to the police. vertical-format.

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Chapters 1 and 2

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  1. Chapters 1 and 2

  2. Chapter 1 & 2 Driving: It’s a privilege not a right

  3. Digital Driver License • Motorists under 21 years of age are issued a distinctive DDL. Most DDLs issued are valid for four years • A loss of license should be reported to the police vertical-format

  4. Out-of-State Drivers • All out-of-state drivers are required to purchase an license within 60 days of becoming a permanent New Jersey resident or when his/her out-of-state license expires, whichever comes first. • A change of address must be reported to the MVC within 1 week

  5. Altering a driver license or showing an altered driver license may result in , a fine of up to and/or up to imprisonment. In addition, getting a driver license illegally may result in a fine of up to and/or of 30 to 90 days. loss of motorist’s driving privilege $1000 6 months $200 to $500 imprisonment

  6. Basic Automobile License For all types of Class D motor vehicles registered by the MVC, except motorcycles. Expiration: 4 years Test Required: KVR K- Knowledge V- Vision R- Road

  7. Commercial Driver License Large trucks, buses and vehicles receive a Classes A, B and C

  8. 6 Point ID Verification • All NJ driver license applicants must complete 6 Point ID Verification by presenting documents that prove their age, identity and legal presence in the U.S. Use the online Document Selector at www.njmvc.gov/6point If discrepancies exist within or between documents presented to the MVC, the applicant may be required to provide additional documentation At least one secondary document All applicants must prove identity through a prescribed combination of documents that includes: Proof of Address At least 1 primary document At least 6 points of ID

  9. 6 Points of ID check on website

  10. Special Learner Permit at least 16 years old • Must be • Must have signed parent or guardian consent • Must be enrolled in approved course through the N.J. Department of Education or commercial driving school • Must pass MVC’s • Must practice at least 6 months • Must pay required fee • The instructor must purchase the permit, which is valid for • Must observe GDL restrictions behind-the-wheel driver training for 6 hours knowledge and vision tests 2 years

  11. Examination Permit • Must be years old • Must pass MVC knowledge and vision test • Must practice at least 6 months • Must observe GDL restrictions • Must pay required fee • Permit is valid for 2 years at least 17

  12. Adult Examination Permit • Must be at least 21 years old • Must pass MVC knowledge and vision test • Must practice driving at least 3 months • Must pay required fee • Permit is valid for 2 years

  13. Probationary License • Must pass MVC’s • Must be at least 17 years old • Must observe the GDL laws road test

  14. Basic Driver License • Basic Driver License • Must be at least 18 years old • Must have completed one year of • unsupervised driving with probationary driver license restrictions

  15. NJ Driver Testing • Eyesight: Basic license applicants need a 20/50 • Written: Must receive an 80% or higher

  16. Graduate Drivers License Requirements • May not operate a motor vehicle after • May not use a hand-held or hands-free interactive, wireless communication device • Decals • Passenger Restrictions 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.

  17. GDL Requirements • Decals • All permit or probationary drivers under age 21 must display a (front/back) of any motor vehicle they operate. reflectorized decal on each license plate Decal Video

  18. Why make the GDL requirements?

  19. The risk for teens • Every 10 minutes a teen driver crashes in NJ • #1 cause of death in NJ/US • 3,000 deaths in the US, 33 in NJ (2010) • 5.8% of population, 10% of crashes • Crash risk highest first 18-24 months of driving

  20. 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 16 17 18 19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ Driver crash rates by age* *per 1,000 licensed drivers

  21. Why are teens crashing? NJDHTS, Young Driver Report

  22. Passengers are dangerous distractions 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Crashes per 1,000 trips Driver Age 16-17 Driver Age 18-19 Driver Age 30-59

  23. Driving at night increases risk and danger 50 40 Fatal weekday crashes by hour, drivers aged 15-18 University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute 30 20 10 0 9 p.m. – 10 p.m. 2 a.m. – 3 a.m. 1 a.m. – 2 a.m. 3 a.m. – 4 a.m. 4 a.m. – 5 a.m. 5 a.m. – 6 a.m. Midnight – 1 a.m. 10 p.m. – 11 p.m. 11 p.m. – midnight.

  24. NJ data NJDOT

  25. Special Permit and Examination Permit Holders • Supervising driver who is over 21 and licensed to drive for at least three (3) years • Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings • One additional passenger

  26. Probationary License Holder • Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependent(s) are allowed as passengers • One additional passenger unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

  27. Graduated Driver’s License • Violation of ANY GDL requirements is subject to a $100 fine. • If the Examination Permit or Probationary License holder is 21 years of age or older, hour and passenger restrictions do not apply

  28. GDL Driver Exemptions • 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.

  29. Things to Know • If the student driver commits a traffic offense, responsibility will be with both the student and instructor or adult supervising driver. • Motorists who fail to upgrade their probationary license to their basic license will remain subject to the probationary provisional driver license restrictionsand could be cited by law enforcement for violating the restrictions.

  30. Non - Driver ID • An individual, 17 years of age or older, who does not possess a valid driver license may apply for a non-driver identification card

  31. Test Vehicle Requirements • For the road test, • an applicant must have a vehicle with a valid inspection sticker, a valid registration document and a valid insurance ID card for that vehicle • Decals are required for the test • The vehicle may not have any obstructions or consoles that prevent the examiner from reaching the foot or parking brakes. • The applicant must also have a valid permit and be accompanied by a licensed driver. The accompanying driver must hold a license to operate the type of vehicle for which the applicant has a permit

  32. Accompanying Driver Requirements • A Licensed driver must remain in the vehicle with the applicant at all times. • The MVC does not supply vehicles for road tests.

  33. Elements of the Road Test • If an applicant passes the road test, the examiner will issue an authorization for licensing. The permit, authorization and 6 Points of ID Verification must be taken to a motor vehicle agency to obtain the digital driver license • If an applicant fails the road test, he/she must wait at least two weeks before taking the test again. After several failures, the MVC may require an applicant to wait six months before retaking the road test

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