NJ driver education review

chapter 1-3

3 things to carry while driving

License insurance card and registration

Basic driver license age

18 years old

Probationary driver license age

17 years old

Special learner's permit age

16 years old

3 tests for a license

Vision knowledge and road test

Knowledge test passing score

80 percent or 40 out of 50

Vision test requirement

20/50 vision with or without corrective lenses

License renewal

Every 4 years

Name change reporting

Within 2 weeks

Address change reporting

Within 1 week

GDL decal location

Upper-left corner of the front and rear license plates

GDL decals

Two reflective red stickers

Special learner's permit night restriction

No driving from 11:01 PM to 5:00 AM

Special learner's permit cell phone rule

No cell phones or handheld electronic devices

Special learner's permit supervising driver

Adult age 21 or older with at least 3 years of driving experience

Special learner's permit passenger rule

Passengers are limited under GDL rules

Probationary license night restriction

No driving from 11:01 PM to 5:00 AM

Probationary license cell phone rule

No cell phones or handheld electronic devices

Difference between permit and probationary license

Permit requires a supervising driver while probationary drivers drive alone

Seat belt responsibility

Drivers are responsible for passengers under 18

Passengers age 18 or older

Responsible for their own seat belts

Child restraint rule

Children under 8 and under 57 inches need a booster or safety seat

Backup lights

White lights that turn on when reversing

Brakes

Slow or stop the car

Brake lights

Red lights that turn on when braking

Headlights

Help you see and be seen

Horn

Warns other drivers or people

Taillights

Red lights on the back of the car

Tires

Help the car grip the road

Turn signals

Show which way you are turning

Windshield

Front glass that lets you see the road

Tire tread

Grooves on tires that provide traction

Starting a parked car

Check around the car adjust mirrors fasten seat belt and start the car

Steering wheel hand position

9 and 3 o'clock

Stopping distance factors

Speed weather visibility vehicle weight brakes tires road conditions and reaction time

Common braking mistake

Braking too late or too hard

ABS braking

Do not pump the brakes

Blind spot

An area you cannot see in your mirrors

How to handle blind spots

Check mirrors and look over your shoulder

Driving in reverse

The back of the car moves in the direction you turn the wheel

Reverse wheel right

Back of car moves right

Reverse wheel left

Back of car moves left

K-turn

Drive forward turn reverse while turning the other way then drive forward

K-turn signals

Left right left

Parallel parking first step

Find a space big enough for your car

Parallel parking distance

Pull up about 2 to 4 feet from the car in front

Parallel parking first action

Signal and check behind you

Parallel parking turning

Turn the wheel right while backing then left to straighten

Road test vehicle requirement

Vehicle must be safe and suitable for the test

Road test required items

Valid permit registration insurance inspection and GDL decals

Road test supervision

Permit holder must be accompanied by a licensed driver

Road test skills

Starting stopping turning parking reversing and following signs

Road test failure reasons

Unsafe tires bad brakes broken lights expired inspection or other safety problems

Tire tread minimum

Do not drive on tires with less than 1/16 inch of tread

Tire problems

Bumps cuts bad tread or unusual thumping

Windshield requirements

Keep it clean and free of dangerous cracks or chips

Snow and ice law

Remove snow and ice from the vehicle before driving

Carbon monoxide

An odorless and colorless gas found in vehicle exhaust

Carbon monoxide danger

It can build up in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas

Safe parking downhill

Turn wheels toward the curb

Safe parking uphill

Turn wheels away from the curb

Turn signal distance

Signal at least 100 feet before turning

Curve driving

Slow down before entering the curve

Two-lane road position

Keep to the right

Safe reversing position

Turn your head and body to look through the rear window

6 Point ID

You need at least one primary document one secondary document Social Security number and proof of address

Primary ID points

Primary documents are worth 4 points

Secondary ID points

Secondary documents are worth 1 to 3 points

Basic license restriction

The basic license is unrestricted

GDL purpose

Gradually gives new drivers more driving privileges

GDL failure penalty

Violations may result in a $100 fine or suspension