Motor Vehicle Commission MVC License Types and Endorsements 2

Question 1

Under New Jersey's Graduated Driver License (GDL) program, what is the first stage called?

Accepted Answer

Permit (Examination Permit)

Answer

The first stage of NJ's GDL program is the Examination Permit, commonly called a learner's permit.

Question 2

How many hours of supervised driving are required before a GDL permit holder can apply for a probationary license in NJ?

Accepted Answer

6 hours

Answer

New Jersey requires at least 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving with a licensed instructor before the road test.

Question 3

During the GDL probationary (special learner's permit) stage in NJ, between what hours are teen drivers prohibited from driving unsupervised?

Accepted Answer

11:01 PM – 5:00 AM

Answer

NJ GDL probationary drivers under 21 are prohibited from driving between 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM without a supervising adult.

Question 4

What restriction applies to passengers for a GDL probationary driver in New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

Only one passenger under 21, unless a parent or guardian is present

Answer

GDL probationary drivers in NJ may only carry one passenger under age 21, unless a supervising adult is present.

Question 5

What is required to upgrade from a GDL probationary license to a full NJ driver's license?

Accepted Answer

Being at least 18 years old and holding a probationary license for at least 1 year without violations

Answer

To obtain a full NJ license, a probationary driver must be at least 18 and have held the probationary license for at least one year violation-free.

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