New Jersey - Apply for Probationary Driving License
ProcedureEdit
There are three options to complete the program:
- The Early Bird Road
- The Young Adult Road
- The Adult Road
The early bird roadEdit
Second Phase of getting Basic Driving License is Probationary Driving License
After getting Students learners permit and finished supervised driving practice which is minimum of six months. Have to apply for Probationary driving license
- Visit an MVC Agency
- Pass MVC'sroad test
- Bring the 6 point Id Verification documents
- Then have to undergo for practice unsupervised driving for minimum period of one year
In Unsupervised driving practice have follow the requirements and restrictions as given below:
- You must observe the following requirements and restrictions while driving with a probationary (formerly provisional) license:
- Display areflectorized decalon each license plate (front/back); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair
- No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.
- Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings
- Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
- You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
- Seat belts must be worn at all times
- SeeGDL Exemptionsfor hours-related exemptions for employment or religious reasons
The young adult roadEdit
For drivers age 17 or older, MVC offers a three-phase process:
- Examination permit
- Probationary license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)
- Basic driver license (must be 18 years old)
The following is the procedureEdit
Get an examination permit (not a student permit)
Visit an MVC Agency (may also be distributed by a licensed driving instructor).
- Pass theknowledge test. You can study by readingMVC's Driver Manual
- Pass thevision test
- Pass the6 Point ID Verification
- Pay fee
- Permits are valid for two years and must be carried when operating a vehicle
- If your permit islost or stolen, you must request a duplicate permit
Practice supervised driving for at least six monthsEdit
You must observe the following restrictions during the supervised driving phase:
- Display areflectorized decalon each license plate (front/back); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair
- No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.
- You must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years driving experience
- Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings
- Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
- You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
- Seat belts must be worn at all times
- SeeGDL Exemptionsfor hours-related exemptions for employment or religious reasons
After this you have to get Probationary license as follows
- Complete the supervised driving period
- Pass MVC'sroad test
Practice unsupervised driving for at least one yearEdit
You must observe the following requirements and restrictions while driving with a probationary (formerly provisional) license:
- Display areflectorized decalon each license plate (front/back); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair
- No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m. SeeGDL Exemptionsfor exceptions due to employment or religious reasons
- Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings
- Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
- You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
- Seat belts must be worn at all times
- SeeGDL Exemptionsfor hours-related exemptions for employment or religious reasons
The adult roadEdit
For drivers ages 21 and up, MVC offers a three phase process:
- Examination permit
- Probationary license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)
- Basic driver license
The following is the procedure
Get an examination permit (not a student permit)
Visit an MVC Agency (may also be distributed by a licensed driving instructor)
- Pass theknowledge test. You can study by readingMVC's Driver Manual
- Pass thevision test
- Pass6 Point ID and Address Verification
- Pay fee.
- If your permit islost or stolen, you must obtain a duplicate permit
Practice supervised driving for at least three months
You must observe the following restrictions during the supervised driving phase:
- You must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years driving experience
- You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
- Seat belts must be worn at all times
After this you have to get Probationary license as follows
- You must complete the supervised driving period
- Pass MVC'sroad test
Practice unsupervised driving for at least one yearEdit
- You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
- Seat belts must be worn at all times
- You can't use any wireless device during this period and always remember to wear your safety belts (It's a state law)
Required DocumentsEdit
- Primary ID
You must show at least ONE of the following documents.
Point Documents:Edit
- Civil birth certificate or certified copy from one of the 50 states, District of Columbia or a US territory. Photocopies or certificates from hospitals or religious entities are not accepted. Get information for Jersey City/Hudson Countybirth certificate requirements
- US Department of State birth certificate
(Form FS-545, FS 240 or DS-1350)
- US passport, current or expired less than 3 years, or current US passport card
- Current NJ digital driver license
- Current NJ digital non-driver ID card
- Current NJ digital boat license
- Valid active duty US military photo ID card
- US adoption papers
- Certificate of naturalization
(Form N-550, N-570 or N-578)
- Certificate of citizenship
(Form N-560, N-561 or N-645)
When you show any one of the documents, you will get four points.
- Secondary ID -
You must show at least ONE of the following documents.
Point DocumentsEdit
- Civil marriage, domestic partnership or civil union certificate issued by the municipality or state in which the ceremony occurred. Please note: Photo copies are not acceptable. Certificates issued by religious entities are not acceptable.
- Order or decree of divorce, dissolution or termination*
- Court order for a legal name change, signed by a
judge or court clerk
- Current US military dependent card
- US military photo retiree card
- Valid NJ firearm purchaser card
2-Point Document:
- US school photo ID card with transcript or school records
- US college photo ID card with transcript
- Valid federal, state or local government employee driver license
- Valid federal, state or local government employee photo ID card
- US military discharge papers (DD214)
- FAA pilot license
1-Point DocumentEdit
(You cannot use more than TWO of these)
- Current/expired less than one year non-digital NJ PHOTO driver license
- Current PHOTO driver license from any other state or the District of Columbia S
EligibilityEdit
- You must be at least 17 years of age
- Have to get Student Learners permit and supervised driving period which is for minimum six months
InstructionsEdit
MVC'sGraduated Driver License (GDL) program introduces driving privileges in phases.
There are three options to complete the program:
- The Early Bird Road
- The Young Adult Road
- The Adult Road
First option:-
The early bird roadEdit
For drivers ages 16 and up, MVC offers a three-phase process:
- Student learner's permit(minimum six months of supervised driving)
- Probationary license(minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)
- Basic driver license(must be 18 years old)
Second option:-
The young adult roadEdit
For drivers age 17 or older, MVC offers a three-phase process:
- Examination permit
- Probationary license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)
- Basic driver license (must be 18 years old)
Third option:- The adult road For drivers ages 21 and up, MVC offers a three phase process:
- Examination permit
- Probationary license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)
- Basic driver license
For Probationary license, you have to fulfill the followingEdit
- You must be at least 17 years of age
- Complete the supervised driving period
*Pass the6 Point ID Verification
- Pass MVC'sroad test
- You must return after one year from date of issue to get a basic driver license
For more details follow the link
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/FirstTime.htm
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/EarlyBird.htm
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/YoungAdult.htm
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/AdultRoad.htm
Required InformationEdit
6 point ID require documents
Need for the DocumentEdit
New Jersey offers a graduated driving license program to first-time drivers. This graduated license is divided into categories according to the new driver's age: Early Bird Road, Young Adult, and Adult. Each category starts with getting a permit, which we'll cover in detail here. To get a basic driving license, First have to get student learners permit and Supervised driving period for six months. The next phase is to get Probationary Driving License.