Day 1/ Chapter 1 Bell Ringer

•What are the parts and purpose of the Highway Transportation System) HTS?•How can a graduated driver licensing

program help beginner drivers ?

The Driver License SystemChapter 1Learning Objective Students will be able to outline the process and requirements necessary at each step in order for a driver to obtain a learner's permit and probationary license at age 16, 17, and 18.

The Driver License System

Chapter 1

In 2004, NJ Changed to a digital driver’s license to prevent fraud

Altering a Driver’s License will result in jail time, fines and loss of license…

Activity: Get into your groups and create a list of all the types of licenses you can think of available in NJ…

Hint…There are 7

When I call on your group, provide one type of license…

-Probationary Automobile License-Basic Automobile License-Commercial Driver License-Motorcycle License-Moped License-Agricultural License-Boat License

All those licenses will have information about the driver, including:

-Name-Address-Date of Birth-Any Restrictions…which are labeled by codes

Code 1 = Corrective lenses required (glasses, contacts)Code 2 = Prosthetic Device (artificial leg)Code 3 = Mechanical Device (additional side or rearview mirrors)Code 4 = Hearing Impaired Driver (hearing aid)Code 5 = Attached Restrictions (wheelchair modifications)

To get any of those license you need to prove who you are…

You need a total of 6 points with one primary document and At least one secondary document

Primary (4 points) -Birth Certificate-Passport-Adoption papers

Secondary (2 points)-School ID

Secondary (1point)-Social Security Card-Bank Statement (must have address)-Blue Card-Report Card (must have address)

But how do I get my license???

Activity: Get into 6 groups. Each group will be responsible for making a poster that outlines one part the Graduated Driver License (GDL) program for NJ. Each group will present their portion of the process to the class…

Group 1 – The Early Bird Road Group 4 – Learner’s Permit Restrictions

Group 2 – The Young Adult Road Group 5 – Examination Permit Restrictions

Group 3 – The Adult Road Group 6 – Probationary Driver License Restrictions

Your Driver’s License• Licensing Process – is designed to make sure that only safe

drivers are allowed on the roads by requiring written, physical, and driving exams

• Graduated Driver Licensing Program – Series of stages that a young driver must go through to get full privilege license

Your Driver’s License

• Learner’s Permit Stage• At 16 the student receives permit to drive when

supervised by an adult(21) with 3 years experience• Permit must be held for at least six months and the

student must have no collisions or violation during this time• No driving between 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM• Passengers can be from the same household, but only

one other person

Your Driver’s License• Provisional Driver’s License• No driving between 11:01pm and 5:00am• Passengers must be from the driver’s household and 1 other

person• If the driver is 21 no passenger or hour restrictions apply

What is the GDL Decal?-$4 a pair -Placed in top left corner of plate-Available at the DMV -Can be homemade from Home Depot, Lowes, etc

The Early Bird Road…Step 1 (Get Permit)

-Must be 16 years old-Must have Parent consent-Must be enrolled in 6-hour behind-the-wheel training course-Instructor must purchase the permit-Must pass knowledge test-Must pass vision test-Must pay $10 fee

Step 2 (Practice) -Must practice at least 6 months

Step 3 (Get Probationary License)-Must complete 6 months supervised practice (no violations)-Must pass DMV Road test-Must be 17 years old

Step 4 (Practice)-Practice unsupervised driving for at least one year

Step 5 (Get Basic Driver License)-Must be 18 years old-Must complete one year unsupervised driving (no violations)-Must pay $24 fee

Special Learner Permit Restrictions

-No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

-No cell phones (including hands-free) or electronics

-Student must have supervising adult who is 21 years old and has had their driver license for a minimum of 3 years

-Only allowed one additional passenger plus parent/guardian or dependents of the permit holder

-All passengers must wear seatbelts

-GDL decals must be displayed

The Young Adult Road

Step 1 (Get Examination Permit)-Must be 17 years old-Must have Parent consent-Must pass knowledge test-Must pass vision test-Must pay $10 fee

Step 2 (Practice) -Must practice at least 6 months

Step 3 (Get Probationary License)-Must complete 6 months supervised practice (no violations)-Must pass DMV Road test

Step 4 (Practice)-Practice unsupervised driving for at least one year

Step 5 (Get Basic Driver License)-Must be 18 years old-Must complete one year unsupervised driving (no violations)-Must pay $24 fee

Examination Permit Restrictions

-No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

-No cell phones (including hands-free) or electronics

-Student must have supervising adult who is 21 years old and has had their driver license for a minimum of 3 years

-Only allowed one additional passenger plus parent/guardian or dependents of the permit holder (unless parent/guardian is in the car)

-All passengers must wear seatbelts

-GDL decals must be displayed

Probationary License Restrictions

-No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

-No cell phones (including hands-free) or electronics

-Only allowed one additional passenger plus any dependents of the license holder (unless parent/guardian is in the car or driver is over 21)

-All passengers must wear seatbelts

-GDL decals must be displayed

The Adult Road

Step 1 (Get Examination Permit)-Must be 21 years old-Must pass knowledge test-Must pass vision test-Must pay $10 fee

Step 2 (Practice) -Must practice at least 3 months

Step 3 (Get Probationary License)-Must complete 3 months supervised practice (no violations)-Must pass DMV Road test

Step 4 (Practice)-Practice unsupervised driving for at least one year

Step 5 (Get Basic Driver License)-Must complete one year unsupervised driving (no violations)-Must pay $24 fee

Violations of any of the GDL restrictions may result in $100 fine or possible suspension of driving privileges.

Quick Fact • Note all countries are the same when it comes to the licensing

process.

• Did you know in South Korea • Drivers applying for a driver’s license for the 1st time must receive

1 hour of Driver Safety Education prior to taking the driver license written exam

• Driving licenses in the Republic of Korea may be attained at age 18 for cars and 16 for motorcycles.

• What are your thoughts?