Driver's Education Chapters 1 & 2

What are the three things you must always carry with you when driving?

License, Registration, Insurance Card

If you change addresses, how much time do you have to report it to the MVC?

Within one week of moving.

If you change names legally, how much time do you have to report it to the MVC?

Within 2 weeks.

What is a digital driver’s license?

a secure digital version of a physical driver's license stored on a smartphone or other mobile device (NOT a photo)

Drivers under 21 are issued what format of driver’s license?

Vertical

What are the consequences for altering a driver’s license?

LOSS OF MOTORISTS DRIVING PRIVILEGE, A FINE OF UP TO $1,000. AND OR 6 MONTHS IMPRISONMENT.

A loss of a motorist’s driving privilege, a fine of up to $1,000, and/or six months of imprisonment.

How old must you be to obtain a basic automobile license?

18 years old

How old must you be to obtain a probationary automobile license?

17 years old

How old must you be to obtain a commercial driver license?

18/21 years old

How old must you be to obtain a motorcycle license?

17 years old

How old must you be to obtain a moped license?

15 years old

How old must you be to obtain an agricultural license?

16 years old (agricultural)

How old must you be to obtain a boat license?

16 years old (boat)

What are the KVRC tests?

K - KNOWLEDGE TEST

V - VISION TEST 

R - ROAD TEST

C - COMMERCIAL TEST

Commercial Driver License applicants must be how old to apply?

18 years old

DRIVERS MUST RETURN TO MVC IN ___ ____TO HAVE LICENSE UPGRADED

One year

The 6-point ID verification system must prove your:

Age, Address, Identity, Legal presence in the U.S.

What documents are needed for 6-point ID verification

At least one primary document, at least one secondary documentary, proof of NJ residence, and at least 6 points of ID

What is required to obtain a REAL ID?

Two proofs of New Jersey residential address, one proof of Social Security, 6 total points of ID, and at least one primary and secondary document.

What are the consequences for breaking a GDL restriction / not following them?

A fine of $100 and/or suspension of a motorist’s driving privilege.

What do you need to get a special learner permit?

• must be 16

• must be enrolled in an approved driver training course

• must pass the MVC’s knowledge and vision tests

What do you need to get a probationary license?

• must have completed 6 months of supervised driving

• must pass the MVC’s road test

• must be at least 17

What do you need to get a basic driver license?

• must be 18 years old

• finish 1 year of unsupervised driving with probationary restrictions

What do you need to get an examination permit?

• must be at least 17 years old

• must pass the MVC knowledge and vision tests

What are the restrictions on a special learner’s permit?

• no driving from 11:01 PM to 5:00 AM

• must be accompanied by an adult driver that’s at least 21 and has a NJ driver license with 3 years of driving experience

• passengers are limited to any parent, guardian, or child of the permit holder and one additional passenger

• everyone must wear seat belts in the car

• must have the red GDL decals on the license plates

What are the restrictions on an examination permit?

• no driving from 11:01 PM to 5:00 AM

• must be accompanied by an adult driver that’s at least 21 and has a NJ driver license with 3 years of driving experience

• passengers are limited to children of the permit holder and one additional passenger, unless there’s a parent, in which case the restrictions are removed

• everyone must wear seat belts in the car

• must have the red GDL decals on the license plates

What are the restrictions on a probationary driver license?

• no driving from 11:01 PM to 5:00 AM

• passengers are limited to any parent, guardian, or child of the permit holder and one additional passenger

• everyone must wear seat belts in the car

• must have the red GDL decals on the license plates

What are the two exemptions to the hour restrictions?

Proof of a need to drive during the prohibited hours for employment and/or religion. You need a legible certification to indicate this.

All out of state drivers are required to purchase an examination permit within _______ of becoming a permanent New Jersey resident or when his/her out-of state license expires.

60 days

What is New Jersey’s Donate Life registry?

Once you turn 18, the MVC will ask if you want to donate your organs, tissue and eyes upon your death to someone who needs a transplant. (OBLIGATORY DECISION)

What is Sara’s Law?

A New Jersey statewide web based system that allows individuals at least 14 years of age to voluntarily submit and maintain emergency contact information through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.

What is the National Voter Registration Act?

It requires that motor vehicle offices provide voter registration opportunities to anyone applying for new or renewed driver license or ID card, or changing his or her address.

What’s the eyesight requirement for a basic license?

20/50 vision with or without corrective lenses

What’s the eyesight requirement for a CDL?

20/40 vision in both eyes and must be able to distinguish light colors from each other.

What percentage do you need to pass the knowledge exam?

80% or 40/50 correct

What is the Safety Pledge to Nikhil?

It’s a pledge to obey traffic rules. Stop Completely, Stay Alert, Talk Safe, Plan Ahead

How much time must be spent driving before a road test appointment?

6 months if you’re under 21, 3 months if you’re over 21

A vehicle used for a road test and the driver must have:

• 6 points of ID

• Validated permit

• Validated inspection sticker, valid registration card, valid insurance card

• 2 red GDL decals

• No obstructions that prevent the examiner from reaching the foot or parking brakes.

• No self parking vehicles  or rental vehicles

• Signals, brake lights, windshield wipers working

• Accompanied by licensed driver; LICENSE DRIVER MUST REMAIN IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE APPLICANT AT ALL TIMES.