The New Jersey Driver Manual: Chapter 1

A motorist who operates a motor vehicle in the state of nj must carry what three things at all time?

a valid driver license/provisional license/permit, insurance, and vehicle registration cards

if you are a legal resident of nj must you be licensed in this state?

yes

if you change address how soon must you report this change to the MVC?

within one week after moving

if you legally change your name how soon must you report the change to the MVC?

within two weeks

a motorist with a valid out of state license who moves to nj must apply for a nj license when?

within 60 days or before the current license expires (whichever is sooner)

operators of commercial vehicles such as large trucks and buses complete the same amount of testing as operators of non-commercial vehicles. true or false?

false. they complete more.

Individuals who have never had a driver license must completed which program?

the MVC's graduated driver license (GDL) program

if you are under 18 do you need parent/guardian consent to get a driver license?

yes

how long are GDL/special learner/examination permits valid for?

until all qualifications for a provisional license are met or for two years whichever occurs first

all applicants for a nj driver license must provide what?

a full name, current address, social security number, and 6 points of ID verification

digital driver licenses (DDL) along with 6 point id verification help to eliminate what?

the prevalence of fraud and abuse

what is different about the DDL of drivers under age 21?

it's in vertical format

altering a drivers license may result in what?

loss of driving privledges, fine of up to $1000 and/or 6 months imprisonment

getting a driver license illegally may result in what?

$200-$500 fine and/or imprisonment for 30-90 days

how old must you be to obtain a special learner permit?

16 or older

how old must you be to obtain an examination permit?

17 or older

how old must you be to obtain a probationary license?

17 or older

how old must you be to obtain a basic driver license?

18 or older

during what times can't you drive with a special learner permit?

11:01pm and 5:00am

during what times can't you drive with an examination permit?

12:01am and 5:00am

while driving a special learner or examination permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat by who?

a driver with at least 3 years experience, is 21 or older, and who possesses a valid nj driver's license

under what two circumstances do exemptions to the hours rule apply?

Proof of needing to drive for religious or employment reasons.

if the student driver commits a traffic offense whose responsibility is it? the student of the instructor/adult supervising driver?

both.

to obtain a special learner permit how many hours must you spend in behind the wheel instruction in a dual controlled car?

6 hours.

How many visible, reflective decals, on the license plates of the vehicle (provide by the MVC) must All examination permit and probationary drivers have?

2

for how long must you practice unsupervised driving with a probational driver license to obtain a basic driver license?

1 year

as an adult (21 or older) how long must your practice supervised driving to obtain a probationary license?

3 months

what electronic devices may you use while driving with a special learner permit, examination permit, or probationary driver license?

none, including hands free cell phones

what are the passenger limitations of a special learner permit?

Passengers are limited to any parent, guardian or dependant of the special

permit holder and one additional passenger.

what are the passenger limitations of examination permits and probationary diver licenses?

dependants of the permit holder and one

additional person, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian