Chapter 1: The New Jersey License System

What 3 items must a NJ motorist carry while driving?

License/permit, insurance, registration

What must accompany a validated NJ driver permit holder?

Appropriately licensed driver

When must an address change be reported to MVC?

Within 1 week

When must a name change be reported to MVC?

Within 2 weeks

How long does a new NJ resident have to apply for an NJ license?

Within 60 days

What must happen to an out-of-state license when NJ issues a NJ license?

It must be surrendered

How long may a visitor with a foreign license drive in NJ?

Up to 1 year

Who must complete the GDL Program?

Never-licensed individuals

What must applicants under 18 present?

Completed parent/guardian consent form

Who must display two reflective GDL decals?

Drivers under 21 with permit/probationary

How long is a NJ driver license valid?

4 years

What format license do motorists under 21 receive?

Vertical-format license

Penalty for altering a license?

Loss of privilege; up to $1,000 and/or jail

Penalty for obtaining an illegal license?

Up to $500 and/or jail

Minimum age for Basic Auto License (Class D)?

18

Minimum age for Class D permit?

16

What tests are required for Class D (Basic Auto)?

Knowledge, vision, road (KVR)

Minimum age for Probationary Auto License (Class D)?

17

Standard license: how many primary documents required?

At least 1 primary (4 points)

Standard license: what else is required besides ID docs?

Address proof + SSN proof

REAL ID: how many proofs of residential address?

2 proofs

REAL ID: how many proofs of full SSN?

1 proof

ID document rule: originals or what?

Originals/unlaminated/certified copies

How many 1-point ID documents are allowed?

No more than 2

GDL violation penalty?

$100 fine or suspension

Early Bird Road: age for Special Learner Permit?

16

Early Bird Road: supervised practice minimum?

6 months

Early Bird Road: age for probationary license?

17

Early Bird Road: unsupervised practice minimum?

1 year

Early Bird Road: age for basic license?

18

Young Adult Road: age for examination permit?

17

Young Adult Road: supervised practice minimum?

6 months

Young Adult Road: unsupervised practice minimum?

1 year

Adult Road: age for examination permit?

21+

Adult Road: supervised practice minimum?

3 months

Permit/probationary: driving curfew hours?

11:01 PM to 5:00 AM

Permit/probationary: passenger limit?

Parent/guardian/dependent + 1 passenger

Supervising driver requirements?

21+; valid NJ; 3+ years experience

Probationary restrictions don’t apply to whom?

Holders age 21+

Where do GDL decals go on plates?

Top left of front and rear

How many GDL decals are required?

Two visible red reflective decals

Cost of GDL decals?

$4 per pair

GDL exemption types listed?

Employment or religion (certification)

Special Learner Permit: minimum age?

16

Special Learner Permit: behind-the-wheel requirement?

Approved course (6 hours)

Special Learner Permit: who purchases the permit?

Instructor

Special Learner Permit: validity period?

2 years

Examination Permit (NJ resident): minimum age?

17

Examination Permit: validity period?

2 years

Who needs an examination permit even with an out-of-state license?

Motorist with another state license

Out-of-state permit: when must it be purchased after moving to NJ?

Within 60 days or at expiration

Out-of-state license: when are knowledge/road tests waived?

Valid non-probationary license shown

Out-of-country driver: how long may they drive with foreign license?

Up to 1 year

What is an International Driving Permit used with?

A valid foreign license

Non-driver ID minimum age?

14+

What must happen to a non-driver ID when applying for a license?

It must be surrendered

Donate Life Registry: asked at what ages?

14 (ID) or 18 (license)

Next-of-Kin Registry (Sara’s Law): minimum age?

14+

What is Motor Voter at MVC?

Voter registration opportunities

Hearing-impaired designation threshold?

41 dB or more hearing loss