What three things must a motorist that operates a motor vehicle in the state of New Jersey
carry with them? - ANSWER a valid driver license, a valid probationary license or a
validated New Jersey permit, valid insurance, vehicle registration cards
What do individuals who have never had a driver's license before must complete? -
ANSWER MVC's Graduated Driver License Program
The New Jersey (GDL) Graduated Driver License Program introduces what? -
ANSWER driving privileges in phases with a period of suspended driving before getting
a basic driver license
GDL, special learner, and examination permits are valid until what? - ANSWER until all
qualifications for a probationary license are met, or for two years, whichever comes first. All
others are valid for 90 days
All examination permit and probationary drivers shall not operate a motor vehicle without
displaying what? - ANSWER two visible, reflective decals on the license plates of the
vehicle
Altering a driver license or showing an altered driver license may result in... -
ANSWER loss of a motorist's driving privilege, fine up to $1000, and/or up to six
months imprisonment
Getting a driver license illegally may result in... - ANSWER a fine of up to $200 to $500
and/or imprisonment of 30-90 days
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,How old do you have to be to get a Basic Automobile License? - ANSWER 18
How old do you have to be to get a Probationary Automobile License? - ANSWER 17
Do you have to get a boating license to operate a power boat? - ANSWER yes
How old do you have to be to get a boating license? - ANSWER 16
How many ID point verifications do you need in order to apply for a driver's license? -
ANSWER at least one primary document, at least one secondary document, at least 6
points of ID and proof of address
Failure to follow the Graduated Driver License Restrictions placed upon first-time drivers
may result in... - ANSWER a fine of $100 and possible suspension of a motorist's
driving privileges
What is the difference between Special Learner Permit and an Examination Permit? -
ANSWER for the examination permit the applicant does not have to be a student and
an instructor is not necessary, you need to be 16 for a special learner permit and 17 for an
examination permit
What requirements do you have to complete to get a Special Learner Permit? -
ANSWER must be at least 16 years old
have signed parent or guardian consent
must be enrolled in approved behind-the-wheel driver training through the N.J. Department
of Education or commercial driving school
an approved instructor must purchase the permit
must pass MVC's knowledge and vision tests
must pay required fee
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,The next step would be to obtain a Probationary Driver's License, what do you have to
complete? - ANSWER six months of supervised driving without any suspensions or
postponements, must pass MVC's road test, must be at least 17 years old
In order to get an Examination Permit what requirements do you have to complete? -
ANSWER must pass MVC's knowledge and vision test
must be at least 17 years old
must pay required feee
must obtain parent or guardian consent if you are under 18 years of age
You cannot drive between what hours if you have a Special Learner Permit? -
ANSWER 11:01 pm and 5:00 am
You cannot drive between what hours if you have an Examination Permit or a Probationary
Driver's License? - ANSWER 11:01 pm and 5:00 am
If you have a Special Learner Permit/Examination Permit/ or a Probationary Driver's License
who are you allowed as passengers? - ANSWER limited to any parent, guardian or
dependent of the special permit holder and one additional passenger for special learner
permit and unless accompanied by a parent/guardian for examination permit and
probationary driver license
Under Special Learner Permit/Examination Permit/ or Probationary Driver License
restrictions what are you not allowed to do while driving? - ANSWER never allowed to
use hand-held or hands-free cell phones or any other electronic devices
If the Examination Permit or Probationary License holder is 21 years of age or older do hour
and passenger restrictions apply? - ANSWER no
If you DO NOT have a Special Learner's Permit can you still go out and practice driving with a
parent or guardian? - ANSWER yes
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, All GDL drivers under age 21, who possesses a permit or probationary license are required to
display what? - ANSWER 2 visible, red reflective decals, distributed through the MVC
on any vehicle that they operate
What do you need to provide to receive a GDL driver exemption to the hours rule? -
ANSWER legible certification to indicate this need from his/her employer or religious
official on the official on the official letterhead of the business, organization, or religious
institution, with the signature of the certifying official and his/her name, title, address, and
phone number
Can you drive a commercial truck with a basic driver's license? - ANSWER no
How old do you have to be to apply for a Special Learner Permit? - ANSWER at least 16
years old
How old do you have to apply for an Examination Permit? - ANSWER at least 17 years
old
How old do you have to be to apply for a Probationary Driver License? - ANSWER at
least 17 years old
How old do you have to be to apply for a Basic Driver License? - ANSWER at least 18
years old
All applicants for a New Jersey driver license must have all required documents to satisfy
what? - ANSWER the 6 point ID verification
What type of screening test is required for all motorists? - ANSWER vision
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carry with them? - ANSWER a valid driver license, a valid probationary license or a
validated New Jersey permit, valid insurance, vehicle registration cards
What do individuals who have never had a driver's license before must complete? -
ANSWER MVC's Graduated Driver License Program
The New Jersey (GDL) Graduated Driver License Program introduces what? -
ANSWER driving privileges in phases with a period of suspended driving before getting
a basic driver license
GDL, special learner, and examination permits are valid until what? - ANSWER until all
qualifications for a probationary license are met, or for two years, whichever comes first. All
others are valid for 90 days
All examination permit and probationary drivers shall not operate a motor vehicle without
displaying what? - ANSWER two visible, reflective decals on the license plates of the
vehicle
Altering a driver license or showing an altered driver license may result in... -
ANSWER loss of a motorist's driving privilege, fine up to $1000, and/or up to six
months imprisonment
Getting a driver license illegally may result in... - ANSWER a fine of up to $200 to $500
and/or imprisonment of 30-90 days
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,How old do you have to be to get a Basic Automobile License? - ANSWER 18
How old do you have to be to get a Probationary Automobile License? - ANSWER 17
Do you have to get a boating license to operate a power boat? - ANSWER yes
How old do you have to be to get a boating license? - ANSWER 16
How many ID point verifications do you need in order to apply for a driver's license? -
ANSWER at least one primary document, at least one secondary document, at least 6
points of ID and proof of address
Failure to follow the Graduated Driver License Restrictions placed upon first-time drivers
may result in... - ANSWER a fine of $100 and possible suspension of a motorist's
driving privileges
What is the difference between Special Learner Permit and an Examination Permit? -
ANSWER for the examination permit the applicant does not have to be a student and
an instructor is not necessary, you need to be 16 for a special learner permit and 17 for an
examination permit
What requirements do you have to complete to get a Special Learner Permit? -
ANSWER must be at least 16 years old
have signed parent or guardian consent
must be enrolled in approved behind-the-wheel driver training through the N.J. Department
of Education or commercial driving school
an approved instructor must purchase the permit
must pass MVC's knowledge and vision tests
must pay required fee
2
,The next step would be to obtain a Probationary Driver's License, what do you have to
complete? - ANSWER six months of supervised driving without any suspensions or
postponements, must pass MVC's road test, must be at least 17 years old
In order to get an Examination Permit what requirements do you have to complete? -
ANSWER must pass MVC's knowledge and vision test
must be at least 17 years old
must pay required feee
must obtain parent or guardian consent if you are under 18 years of age
You cannot drive between what hours if you have a Special Learner Permit? -
ANSWER 11:01 pm and 5:00 am
You cannot drive between what hours if you have an Examination Permit or a Probationary
Driver's License? - ANSWER 11:01 pm and 5:00 am
If you have a Special Learner Permit/Examination Permit/ or a Probationary Driver's License
who are you allowed as passengers? - ANSWER limited to any parent, guardian or
dependent of the special permit holder and one additional passenger for special learner
permit and unless accompanied by a parent/guardian for examination permit and
probationary driver license
Under Special Learner Permit/Examination Permit/ or Probationary Driver License
restrictions what are you not allowed to do while driving? - ANSWER never allowed to
use hand-held or hands-free cell phones or any other electronic devices
If the Examination Permit or Probationary License holder is 21 years of age or older do hour
and passenger restrictions apply? - ANSWER no
If you DO NOT have a Special Learner's Permit can you still go out and practice driving with a
parent or guardian? - ANSWER yes
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, All GDL drivers under age 21, who possesses a permit or probationary license are required to
display what? - ANSWER 2 visible, red reflective decals, distributed through the MVC
on any vehicle that they operate
What do you need to provide to receive a GDL driver exemption to the hours rule? -
ANSWER legible certification to indicate this need from his/her employer or religious
official on the official on the official letterhead of the business, organization, or religious
institution, with the signature of the certifying official and his/her name, title, address, and
phone number
Can you drive a commercial truck with a basic driver's license? - ANSWER no
How old do you have to be to apply for a Special Learner Permit? - ANSWER at least 16
years old
How old do you have to apply for an Examination Permit? - ANSWER at least 17 years
old
How old do you have to be to apply for a Probationary Driver License? - ANSWER at
least 17 years old
How old do you have to be to apply for a Basic Driver License? - ANSWER at least 18
years old
All applicants for a New Jersey driver license must have all required documents to satisfy
what? - ANSWER the 6 point ID verification
What type of screening test is required for all motorists? - ANSWER vision
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