Drivers Ed chapter 1 and 2

practice

What 3 items must a driver have with them at all times when they drive a vehicle in NJ?

Valid driver’s license or permit 

Valid vehicle registration

Valid insurance car

What type of auto insurance is mandatory in order to register a vehicle in NJ?

Liability insurance

What requirements must an individual meet to qualify as a supervising driver?

Must be at least 21 years old

Possess a valid NJ driver’s license

Have at least 3 years of driving experience

If a driver changes his address within NJ, they must notify MVC within how many days?

Within 1 week (7 days)

If a person legally changes their name, they must notify MVC in person within how many days?

Within 2 weeks (14 days)

“GDL” drivers under age 21 are required to display what on the license plates of any vehicle they drive?

Red reflective decals on both license plates

 The penalties for altering a drivers license are?

Fine up to $1,000

Imprisonment up to 6 months

Possible loss of driving privileges

The penalties for attempting to obtain a drivers license illegally are?

fine, imprisonment, license suspension

A person may operate a moped in NJ if they possess what?

A valid driver’s license, probationary license, or moped license

At what minimum age, and after what steps have been completed can an individual obtain their “basic” unrestricted license?

Age 18, one year of probationary driving

The penalty for violating any provision of the “GDL” rules and regulations are?

$100 fine

Possible suspension of driving privileges

 If you are under age 18 and have a “probationary license” you have met what requirements?

Completed supervised practice driving (at least 6 months)

Passed the road test

All drivers are classified as a “probationary driver” for how long after passing their road test?

1 year after passing the road test

The MVC must do what to your permit, before it can be used for practice driving?

Must validate or approve the permit

Under age 21, what requirements must be met to be eligible to obtain a “probationary” driver license?

Must be at least 17 years old

Completed 6 months supervised practice driving with no suspensions

 How much practice driving must the holder of an “examination permit” over 21 do to take a road test?

3 months and No minimum hours required

Under the rules of the “GDL” what are the driving hours for the “SLP” (special learners permit)

11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m

Under the “GDL” who may operate a wireless device when driving?  Are there exceptions to the rule?

Only permitted for emergency calls or by adult drivers (21+)

No handheld or texting allowed for learners or probationary drivers

Who is required to have a “supervising driver” with them while driving?

Anyone with a learners permit

The requirements to be a “supervising driver” are?

21+ years old

Valid NJ driver’s license

Minimum 3 years driving experience

What are passenger restrictions for the holder of an “SLP” special learners permit?

One additional passenger besides supervising driver unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

Under the “GDL” rules, who is required to wear a seatbelt?

All passengers and driver

Under age 21 can driver with an “Examination Permit” or “probationary license” during what hours?

11:01 pm to 5:00am

Passenger restrictions for driver under age 21, with “probationary license” or “examination permit”?

One passenger unless with parent/guardian or dependents

A driver over age 21, with a “probationary license” or “examination permit”, driving hours are limited to?

No hour restrictions

Passenger rules for a driver over the age 21 with an “examination permit” or “probationary license” are?

No passenger restrictions

“GDL” drivers under age 21 are required to display what on the license plate of any vehicle they drive?

Red reflective decals on front and rear plates

Once an individual turns 16, they are eligible to obtain a “SLP” if they first enroll with whom?

Enroll in a MVC-approved behind-the-wheel training course

Who must purchase a “SLP” permit for a student?

The driving school or instructor

NJMVC required applicants to pass what 2 basic tests before they are eligible to drive on their permit?

Knowledge (written) test and the vision test

The minimum passing grade for a written test is? 

80%

If you fail a written test at MVC or a driving school, you must wait how long before you can retest?

At least 1 week before retesting

If a driver suffers from any health issues, that may affect driving, who do they have to notify?

MVC and possibly a medical professional

A driver who is under age 21 must practice for how long before they can take a road test?

Minimum 6 months supervised driving

A driver who is at least 21 years of age must practice for how long before taking a road test?

At least 3 months supervised driving (may vary)

What 3 items must you present to the motor vehicle examiner, when arriving for the road test?

Valid permit

Valid inspection sticker on vehicle

Valid registration and insurance card for vehicle used

Why must a car being used for a road test have either a center hand brake or no center console?

So the examiner can reach the brake in an emergency

In line at the road test, can a driver applicant move their vehicle up in line, without someone in the car?

No, the applicant must remain in the vehicle during the test

does MVC supply cars for the road test.

No, applicants must provide their own vehicle

 If you fail a road test, you will have to wait how long before you can retest?

At least 2 weeks before retesting

What are some vehicle issues that might cause a road test failure?

Unsafe or expired inspection sticker

Unsafe tires or brakes

Broken or missing lights

Unsafe vehicle condition