Driver's Ed Test #1 Study Guide

M.V.C. stands for _____

Motor Vehicle Commission

What do you do at the local M.V.C. agency?

1) permit

2) probationary/restricted license

3) renew license

4) vehicle registration

5) renew registration

6) get license plate

7) turn in old license plate

8) vehicle title work

Anyone operating a motor vehicle on a NJ road must have a valid _____

license

The web address for the M.V.C. is _____

www.njmvc.gov

You must have a _____ license if your home address is in this state.

New Jersey

When and where can you obtain a special learner permit?

At the age of 16 from an approved driving school when you have enrolled in a behind the wheel driving course and completed 6 hours

How do you obtain a basic examination permit?

Must be 17 years old

Pass the written and vision test

How do you get your permit validated?

Must show proof of age and identity, social security number, and pass the written and vision tests

Proof of age and identity accepted by the M.V.C. include

1) birth certificate

2) passport

3) social security card

4) school ID

5) green card

How many points of ID verification do you have to show to obtain your license at the M.V.C.?

6 points of ID verification

An individual driving on a permit must be accompanied by

a licensed driver who is 21 years of age and has at least 3 years of licensed driving experience

What are the curfew and passenger restrictions of a person under the age of 21 on a student learner's permit?

Curfew of 11 PM to 5 AM

Passenger restriction include 1 additional passenger unless the driver has dependent children of their own, or their parent/guardian are sitting next to them in the passenger seat

While practicing driving with a valid permit, the student driver and the supervising driver may be _____

charged for any traffic violations that occur

When you are under the age of 21, when can you get a restricted (provisional) license?

At the age of 17 after driving on your permit for at least 6 months and then passing the road test

When you are under the age of 21, when can you obtain your official driver's license?

At the age of 18 after driving on your restricted license for at least 12 months

What is the cost of a basic unrestricted license? How long is it good for?

Costs $24 with a photo ID and is good for 4 years

A change of address must be reported to the M.V.C. within _____

1 week

A legal name change must be reported to the M.V.C. within _____

2 weeks

Consequences of altering a driver license can result in _____

A fine of $1000, up to 6 months of imprisonment, and loss of driving privileges

The 3 items you must have when driving

insurance, license, and registration

If you move to NJ, how many days do you have to register your vehicle? When do you have to have it inspected?

60 days to register your vehicle and must be inspected within 14 days after registration

How long does an individual 21 years or older, driving with a permit, must drive with supervision?

3 months

Fine for violating the conditions while on a permit or provisional (GDL) license

$100, with a suspension of at least 90 days

When driving on a permit, you must have what? Where must the supervising adult sit? Who can supervise?

Must have your registration, permit, and insurance card

A supervised adult that has been driving for at least 3 years must sit in the front/passenger seat

What are the time restrictions for a 21 year old or older on a permit?

no time restrictions

When the driver is on their permit/provisional license, who has to where a seat belt?

Everyone in the vehicle's front and back seats must wear a seat belt

Testing Center (What tests must you pass?)

1) written/knowledge

2) road

3) vision

Before taking your road test, what must you show?

your permit, the car's registration, and insurance card

The road test cannot be taken with a car that has a center console without a what? Why?

an emergency brake because the examiner cannot reach the foot brake

When taking the road test, a person may not only fail for their driving performance. How else might they fail?

their vehicle may cause them to fail

The State Exam has how many questions and how many must you get right to achieve a passing score?

50 questions total

must get at least 40/50 correct for a score of 80%

What is another name for your vehicle's ownership document?

the vehicle's title

Inspection: How often? Where? When due?

every 2 years

at an inspection station or a state-approved private garage

last day of the month of the windshield sticker

How often must your vehicle be inspected?

every 2 years

How often must you renew your registration?

every year

What do you do if you sell your vehicle and do not transfer the license plates to the new vehicle?

you must turn in the old plates to the local M.V.C. and get a receipt

Every vehicle in NJ must be covered by _____

liability auto insurance

An Insurance Surcharge will result from _____

driving while on alcohol, drugs, or refusal to take the breath test

What do you do if you are first on the scene of an accident?

warn oncoming traffic, get help, and if necessary give first aid

What should be done if an accident occurs with injury, or car or property damage?

a police officer should be called to the scene and an accident report should be made out

Moving an injured person may result in more injury, especially to the _____

spinal cord

What should you do if your license or license plates are lost or stolen? How much does a replacement license cost?

you must first report the loss to your local police

a replacement license costs $11

By checking off yes when you get or renew your driver's license, you can become an _____

organ donor

How many months in advance can a driver's license be renewed up to before it expires?

6 months

Liability Insurance

Insurance that pays for damages to the other person's car/property when you are to blame. It is mandatory in NJ.

Medical Payment (no fault)

Insurance that pays for injuries to the driver/passengers, people in other cars and pedestrians. It is also mandatory in NJ.

Collision Insurance

Insurance that pays for damages to your car when you cause the accident. It is optional in NJ when you own the vehicle (Hold the title on it).

Comprehensive Insurance

Insurance that pays for damages to your car when it is damaged by something other than a collision. Fire, theft, vandalism, crushed, or destroyed in any way. It is optional in NJ when you own the vehicle (Hold the title on it).

Insurance Surcharge

Amount of money that an insurance company can increase your premium (yearly bill) due to accidents that you cause or moving violations that you commit.

Deductible

Amount of money that an insurance company does not have to pay on a collision/comprehensive claim. The policyholder is responsible to pay the deductible before the insurance company will pay off any claim.