Driver's Ed Ch 1/2


  1. How old must you be to obtain your GDL (Graduated Driver License) special learner’s permit?

16 years old



  1. When operating a motor vehicle, what three items must you not utilize?

a. cell phone

b. video games

c. any other electronic device



  1. How many points do you need to complete an identification verification at MVC?

6 points



  1. How long must you drive unsupervised for with a probationary license?

1 year



  1. If a student with a special learner’s permit commits a moving violation, who is at fault?

the student and the instructor 



  1. If an applicant fails their road test, how long must you wait before re-taking your test?

2 weeks



  1. How long do you have to report a change of address to the MVC?

1 week



  1. How old do you have to be to obtain your basic driver license?

18 years old



  1. If you move into New Jersey from another state, how long do you have to apply for a N.J. driver license?

60 days



  1.  What are the fines for altering a driver license?

a. up to 6 months in prison

b. up to $1,000 fine

c. suspension of driver’s license



  1.  If you have your special learner’s permit, what are the hours that you CAN drive?

5:01 am to 11:00 pm



  1.  How old must you be to obtain your examination permit?

17 years old 



  1.  What does GDL stand for?

graduated driver’s license (program)



  1.  When taking the road test, the vehicle may not have any obstructions or consoles that prevent the examiner access to the parking brake.  



  1.  If you have your probationary driver license, who CAN be in your vehicle?

One other person in the vehicle. If there is someone over the age of 21 with 3 years of driving experience, there can be any number of people in the vehicle (not exceeding the vehicle’s capacity).



  1.  How old must you be to obtain your probationary driver license?

17 years old



  1.  How long do you have to report a legal name change?

2 weeks



  1.  If you have a special learner’s permit, how long do you have to practice with an adult supervising driver?

6 months



  1.  What is the purpose of the Graduated Driver License program?

1. to give young driver’s more experience before driving alone

2. to prevent fatalities



  1.  If you have your probationary license or examination permit, what hours CAN you drive?

5:01 am to 11:00 pm



  1.  If you have your examination permit and are OVER 21 years of age, how long must you practice driving with an adult supervising driver?

3 months



  1.  If you have your examination permit and are UNDER 21 years of age, how long must you practice driving with an adult supervising driver?

6 months



  1.  If an applicant fails the New Jersey state written exam, how long must you wait before re-taking the test?

1 weeks



  1.  If the examination permit or probationary holder is 21 years of age or older, what are the hour and passenger restrictions?

none



  1.  What are the fines for getting a driver license illegally?

a. up to $500 fine

b. imprisonment



  1.  What are the fines for violation of the GDL?

a. $1,000 fine

b. 0 point ban



  1.  If you have your special learner's permit, who can be in your car?

your supervisor/someone with an NJ license, over the age of 21 with 3 years of driving experience



  1.  Hour restrictions could be waived as a permit or probationary license holder for:

1. employment purposes

2. religious purposes



  1.  When can a 16 yr. old Special Driver Examination Permit be issued?

This permit can be issued after passing the state written exam, 6 hours of driving school (behind the wheel).



  1.  Define Nikhil’s Law?

Nikhil’s Law is a pledge to stop completely at stop signs, stay alert while driving, talk safely (no hand-held communication devices), and plan extra time to get to a destination.



  1.  Name five elements they may test you on the road test.

following other vehicles, stopping at signs, parallel parking, taking turns, and driving in reverse