GDL - Graduated Driver License GDL Permit Stage Rules Questions and Answers

Question 1

Under New Jersey's GDL rules, a driver with a Special Learner's Permit or a Probationary License who is under 21 may not drive between which hours?

Accepted Answer

11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

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10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

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12:01 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

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1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Question 2

A GDL probationary license holder (under 21) is driving at 3:00 p.m. with their 18-year-old sibling and a 17-year-old friend in the car. The driver's parent is not in the vehicle. Is this permissible under NJ GDL passenger restrictions?

Accepted Answer

No, because the driver can only have one passenger unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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Yes, because one of the passengers is a sibling.

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Yes, because the total number of passengers is only two.

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No, because passengers under 18 are not allowed without a parent.

Question 3

Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for a vehicle being driven by a person with a GDL permit or probationary license in New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

Displaying two red, reflective decals on the front and rear license plates.

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A 'New Driver' sign on the rear window.

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Keeping a driving log in the glove compartment.

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Having the car's headlights on at all times.

Question 4

What is the standard penalty for a first-time violation of any GDL restriction, such as the driving curfew or passenger limits?

Accepted Answer

A $100 fine.

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A 30-day license suspension.

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A mandatory driver improvement program.

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A warning and a call to the driver's parents.

Question 5

Regarding the use of electronic devices, a GDL permit or probationary license holder:

Accepted Answer

Is prohibited from using any hand-held or hands-free electronic devices.

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May use a hands-free cell phone for calls.

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Can use a cell phone only when the vehicle is stopped at a red light.

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Is allowed to use a GPS navigation app on their phone.

Question 6

A 17-year-old with a probationary license needs to drive home from a religious event that ends at 11:30 p.m. What must they do to be exempt from the GDL curfew?

Accepted Answer

Carry legible documentation from the religious institution on official letterhead.

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Nothing, the curfew does not apply on weekends.

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Call their parent or guardian to get verbal permission.

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Get a signed note from a police officer before the event.