At what age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?

16

At what age can a person obtain a Probationary Driver's License?

17

At what age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?

18

The holder of a valid GDL Examination permit who is 21 years of age or older is required to practice supervised driving for how long before taking taking a road test for Probationary License?

3 months

The holder of a valid GDL Examination permit who is under 21 years of age is required to practice supervised driving for how long before taking taking a MVC road test for Probationary License?

six months

A person may operate a moped with this/these license(s) and if a minimum of this age

Age 15

Basic Driver's license, Moped License, Motorcycle License, or Commercial Driver's License

At what age can a person obtain an Examination Permit?

17

How long is a probationary driver on probation for?

1 year

Who must display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back)?

Supervised drivers

Under supervised driving, what hours are restricted for permit and probationary drivers under the age of 21?

No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.

For what reason can Permit and Probationary drivers under 21 drive outside the prescribed hours?

• for employment or religious reasons.
• Drivers must carry legible documentation on letterhead signed by the employer, organization or religious institution stating the reasons for this request. It must include the title, address and telephone number of designated official.

What are the qualifications of an adult supervising driver?

• You must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age,
• who possesses a valid New Jersey driver’s license,
• and has a minimum of three years driving experience.

Who is allowed to ride as passengers of a permit or probationary driver?

• Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependent(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependent can be the driver's child, not brother or sister.
• Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

How many passengers are allowed to accompany a permit or probationary driver?

Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Are hand-held devices allowed for supervised (probationary or permit) drivers?

You cannot use cell phones, handheld video games or any other interactive, wireless device, whether it is “hands-free” or not.

When must seatbelts be worn when a car is driven by a supervised driver?

• Seat belts must be worn at all times.

What are the time restrictions for drivers 18+ (18 and over) with a basic drivers license?

• There are no time limits for basic driver's license holders 18+.

Rules for Unsupervised (permit and probationary license) under the age of 21

• Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependent(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependent can be the driver's child, not brother or sister.
• Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• You cannot use cell phones, handheld video games or any other interactive, wireless device, whether it is “hands-free” or not.
• Seat belts must be worn at all times.

What are the limitations on a 21+ probationary driver?

• You cannot use cell phones, handheld video games or any other interactive, wireless device, whether it is “hands-free” or not.
• Seat belts must be worn at all times.