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Our Sponsor Offers Free Teen-Driver Insurance Quotes The State of New Jersey Graduated Driver License SystemThe State of New Jersey graduated license system is designed to give teen drivers the opportunity to begin practice driving under supervision and with certain restrictions in place. This helps to limit high risk driving situations and increases parental or adult involvement. As the teen driver reaches milestones along the way, they are given more responsibility and may graduate to a less restrictive license. The Early Bird RoadThe Early Bird Road 3-Step Progression – 16 Years-Old and upStudent Learner PermitThe Provisional LicenseThe Basic Driver LicenseThe Student Learner PermitTeen drivers must be a minimum of 16 years of age to apply for a student learner permit. They must pass a knowledge test and present proof of enrollment in a State of New Jersey approved Driver Training Course. Applicants must visit a New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission location and present valid identification and a signed letter of permission from a parent or legal guardian. Teen drivers that hold a student learner permit must practice supervised driving for a minimum of 6 months with an adult supervising driver that is a minimum of 21 years of age and has held a valid license for at least 3 years. The adult supervising driver must occupy the seat next to the teen driver at all times while the vehicle is in motion. The learner permit is good for 2 years and must be carried by the driver when operating a motor vehicle. Passengers inside the vehicle that the student learner permit holder is driving are limited to 1 person outside of the household. Cellular phones, video games or any hand held electronic devices must not be used by the learner permit holder while the vehicle is in motion. All passengers and the driver must wear safety belts or be restrained in an approved car seat. Learner permit holders under the age of 21 may not drive between the hours of 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM.
The Provisional License
You must be a minimum of 17 years of age to receive a provisional license. Teen drivers that apply for the provisional license must present valid identification and pass a Motor Vehicle Commission road test. Once the applicant has received the provisional license they may practice driving unsupervised for a period of 1 year. After the year is completed the driver may apply for a basic driving license. The provisional license holder is under the following restrictions: Driving is not allowed between the hours of 12:01 AM and 5:00 AM unless signed documentation has been given for employment or religious purposes.Only 1 person from outside your household is allowed as a passenger in the vehicleDriver may not use a cellular phone, video games or any hand held electronic deviceSafety belts must be worn at all timesThe Basic Driver LicenseYou must be a minimum of 18 years of age to receive a basic driver license. You also must have completed the unsupervised driving period of 1 year with your provisional license. The provisional license and valid identification must be presented at a Motor Vehicle Commission office. You are also required to pay a fee for the basic driver license. The Young AdultThe Young Adult Road 3-Step Progression – 17 Years-Old and upThe Examination PermitThe Provisional LicenseThe Basic Driver LicenseThe Examination PermitTeen drivers 17 years old and above may apply for an examination permit at a Motor Vehicle Commission Office or with an approved Licensed Driving Instructor. Applicants must pass a vision screening, a knowledge test and present valid identification. The examination permit is valid for 2 years and must be carried at all time while operating a motor vehicle. After receiving an examination permit the holder must practice supervised driving for a minimum of 6 months before moving on to the next step. Examination permit holders are under the following restrictions: Driving is not allowed between the hours of 12:01 AM and 5:00 AM unless signed documentation has been given for employment or religious purposes.Driver must be accompanied by a licensed driver that is a minimum of 21 years of age and has held a valid driver license for a minimum of 3 years.Driver may not use a cellular phone, video games or any hand held electronic deviceOnly 1 person from outside your household is allowed as a passenger in the vehicleSafety belts must be worn at all timesThe Provisional License
Applicants for the provisional license must complete the 6 months of supervised driving with the Examination Permit and pass a Motor Vehicle Commission road test. After all the criteria are met, the provisional license holder must complete 1 year of unsupervised driving practice under the following restrictions: Driving is not allowed between the hours of 12:01 AM and 5:00 AM unless signed documentation has been given for employment or religious purposes.Only 1 person from outside your household is allowed as a passenger in the vehicleDriver may not use a cellular phone, video games or any hand held electronic deviceSafety belts must be worn at all timesThe Basic Driver LicenseYou must be a minimum of 18 years of age to apply for the Basic Driver License and completed the 1 year of unsupervised driving under the provisional license. You must present your provisional license and valid identification to the Motor Vehicle Commission during application. You are also required to pay a fee for a basic driver license. State of New Jersey Insurance RequirementsAll vehicles registered in the State of New Jersey must have 3 types of insurance.Liability InsurancePersonal Injury Protection (PIP)Uninsured Motorist CoverageProof of this insurance is required if you are stopped by a law enforcement officer. You may be fined, have your license suspended and face monetary penalties if you do not have insurance or proof of insurance in your vehicle. The State of New Jersey “Basic Policy”New Jersey 's Basic Policy is the least amount of insurance allowable by State Law. The following amounts reflect that coverage. $10,000 – Bodily Injury Liability - Not Included but Available as an Option$5,000 – Property Damage Liability – Included$15,000 – Personal Injury Protection – Per Person, Per Accident$250,000 - For Permanent or Significant Injury as Defined in PolicyThis Basic policy offers less protection and therefore is costs less. Please discuss other options with your insurance agent. State of New Jersey Source Links for This InformationState of New Jersey Website - Graduated Licensing System State of New Jersey Website - First Time Driver Page State of New Jersey Website - Insurance Requirements Other New Jersey Information on Our Website |
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