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?