A: License Or Valid Permit, Vehicle Registration and Proof of Insurance

1. Q: What 3 items must a driver have with them at all times when driving a car in New Jersey?

A: License or valid permit, vehicle registration and proof of insurance

2. Q:What type of auto insurance is mandatory in order to register a vehicle in New Jersey?

A: Liability insurance

3. Q: What requirements must an individual meet to qualify as a “supervising driver”?

A: 21 years of age, 3 years driving experience, and a New Jersey Driver License

4. Q: If a driver changes his address within New Jersey, they must notify MVC within how many days?

A: 7 days (1 week)

5. Q: If a person legally changes their name, they must notify MVC in person within how many days?

A: 14 days (2 weeks)

6. Q: “GDL” drivers under age 21 are required to display what on the license plates of any vehicle they drive?

A: Two (2) red reflective decals. One decal on front and one decal on rear license plate.

7. Q: The penalties for altering a driver license are?

A: Fines, suspension, and possible imprisonment

8. Q: The penalties for attempting to obtain a driver license illegally are?

A: Fines, suspension, and possible imprisonment 9. Q: A person may operate a moped in New Jersey if they possess what?

A: A basic auto license, motorcycle license, or moped license

10. Q: At what minimum age, and after what steps have been completed can a person obtain their “basic” unrestricted license?

A: At 18, after 1 year probationary driving, after road test at age 17, after 6 months of supervised driving, after 6 hours of lessons.

11. Q: The penalty for violating any provision of the “GDL” rules and regulations are?

A: $100.00

12. Q:If you are under age 18 and have a “probationary license”, you have met what requirements?

A: Had passed written and vision test, completed 6 months of practice driving, and then passed road test.

13. Q: All drivers are classified as a “probationary driver” for how long after passing their road test?

A: Every is classified as a probationary driver for one year following a road test.

14. Q: The MVC must first do what to your permit, before it can be used for practice driving?

A: The MVC must “validate” a permit before it can be used for practice driving.

15. Q: Under age 21, what requirements must be met to be eligible to obtain a “probationary” driver license?

A: Must pass written and vision test prior to practicing driving for a minimum of 6 months.

16. Q: How much practice driving must the holder of an “examination permit” over 21 do to take a road test? A: Must have 3 months practice driving to be eligible to take road test.

17. Q: Under the rules of “GDL”, what are the driving hours for the “SLP” (Special Learner’s Permit)?

A: Can drive between the hours of 5:01am and 11:00 pm.

18. Q: Under the “GDL”, who may operate a wireless device when driving? Are there exceptions to the rule?

A: Not permitted to “wireless” device of any kind when driving, unless to report an emergency.

19. Q: Who is required to have a supervising driver with them while driving?

A: All holders of an “SLP” Special Learner Permit and Examination Permit holder when they drive.

20. Q: The requirements to be a supervising driver are?

A: 21 years of age, with 3 years driving experience and a New Jersey Driver License.

21. Q: What are passenger restrictions for the holder of an “SLP” Special Learner’s Permit?

A: Any parent/guardian or dependent of the permit holder plus one additional passenger.

22. Q: Under the “GDL” rules, who is required to wear a seatbelt?

A: All “GDL” candidates must make sure “ALL” occupants of vehicle wear a seat belt.

23. Q: Under age 21 can drive with an examination permit or probationary license during what hours?

A: Under age 21 with Examination Permit or Probationary License can drive between 5:01am- 11:00pm. 24. Q: Passenger restrictions for driver under age 21, with “probationary license” or “examination permit”:

A: Any dependent of probationary license or examination permit. Permit driver plus one additional passenger. No passenger restrictions apply if parent/guardian is in vehicle.

25. Q: A driver over age 21, with a “probationary license” or “examination permit”, driving hours are limited to?

A: No restrictions to driving hours apply.

26. Q: Passenger rules for a driver over age 21 with an “examination permit” or “probationary license” are?

A: No passenger restrictions apply.

27. Q: “GDL” drivers under age 21 are required to display what on the license plates of any vehicle when they drive?

A: Two (2) red decals. One decal on front and one decal on rear license plate.

28. Q: Once an individual turns 16, they are eligible to obtain an SLP if they first enroll with whom?

A: An approved behind the wheel program (driving school) with a licensed driving school or behind the wheel program at a high school.

29. Q:Who must purchase a SLP permit for a student?

A: A licensed driving instructor.