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?

1. Avalid driver license, probationary license, or a validated NJ permit

2. Valid Insurance

3. Valid Vehicle registration cards

A motorist with a validated NJ driver permit must be accompanied by who?

An appropriate licensed driver

If you are a legal resident of NJ, must you be licensed in this state?

Yes

If you change your address how soon must you report this change to the MVC? (This includes individuals moving out of NJ)

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? How much do commercial license drivers?

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

-Commercial driver license (CDL)- within 30 days or sooner

True or False: The out of state license must be surrendered prior to receiving a NJ license.

True

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 stringent testing.

(they still must carry a nj license prior to applying CDL)

True or False: A motorist who is a foreign national with a valid drivers license from another country may NOT be eligible for a NJ license.

False; then they will not have to surrender the out of country license.

Individuals who have never had a driver license must completed which program? What does it do?

1. the MVC's graduated driver license (GDL) program

2. It introduces driving privileges in phases with a period of supervised driving before getting a basic driver license

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

Drivers under the age of 21, who possess an examination permit or probationary license, shall not operate a motor vehicle without displaying what?

Two visible reflective GDL decals (provided by the MVC) on the license plate

What does DDL stand for?

Digital drivers license

What is the DDL responsible for?

To prevent identity theft and ensures that only those individuals who are legally entitled to have a drivers license may get one.

How long are drivers license valid for?

Four years

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

An endorsement added to a license will expire with the license.

True; it is prorated to cover the period remaining until expiration

Probationary Automobile License

Expiration:

Age:

Permit Fee:

Photo License Fee:

Tests Required

1. For all types of Class D motor vehicles registered by the MVC, except motorcycles.

Expiration: 4 years

Age: 17

Permit Fee: $10-$4 decals

Photo License Fee: $6

Tests Required: KVR

Basic Automobile License

Expiration:

Age:

Permit Fee:

Photo License Fee:

Tests Required

1. For all types of Class D motor vehicles registered by the MVC, except motorcycles.

Expiration: 4 years

Age: 18 (Permit 16)

Permit Fee: $10

Photo License Fee: $24

Tests Required: KVR

Commercial Driver License

Expiration:

Age:

Permit Fee:

Photo License Fee:

Tests Required:

1. For large trucks, buses, and vehicles (Classes A, B, and C)

Expiration: 4 years

Age: 18/21

Permit Fee: $125

Photo License Fee: $42+$2 (per endorsement)

Tests Required: CKVR

Motorcycle License

Expiration:

Age:

Permit Fee:

Photo License Fee:

Tests Required:

1. For most vehicles with fewer than four wheels (Class E)

Issued as separate license or as endorsement (M) if the individual already holds NJ license

Expiration: 4 years

Age: 17

Permit Fee: $5

Photo License Fee: $24 or $18

Tests Required: KVR

Moped License

Expiration:

Age:

Permit Fee:

Photo License Fee:

Tests Required:

1. For unlicensed motorists 15 years of age and older.

Not needed if operator has Class A,B,C,D or E license.

Expiration: 4 years

Age: 15

Permit Fee: $5

Photo License Fee: $6

Tests Required: KVR

Agricultural License

Expiration:

Age:

Permit Fee:

Photo License Fee:

Tests Required:

1. For farming purposes only. May be granted to persons between 16 and 17.

Expiration: 4 years

Age: 16

Permit Fee: $10

Photo License Fee: 6

Tests Required: KVR

Boat License

Expiration:

Age:

Permit Fee:

Photo License Fee:

Tests Required:

1. Operate boat a motorboat on fresh, non tidal waters..etc.

Expiration: 4 years

Age: 16

Permit Fee: N/A

Photo License Fee: $18

Tests Required: N/A Non- tidals waters only

All applicants must complete a 6 Point ID verification which should include what requirements?

1. At least one primary document

2. At least one secondary document

3. At least six points of ID

4. Proof of address

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

16 or older

How old must you be to obtain an examination permit?

21 or older (3 month permit)

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?

11:01am 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