NJ DMV NJ DMV Driver's License Requirements

Question 1

What is the minimum age to apply for a New Jersey probationary driver's license?

Accepted Answer

16 years old

Answer

In New Jersey, applicants must be at least 16 years old to apply for a probationary (basic) driver's license.

Question 2

How many supervised driving hours are required before a NJ teen can get a probationary license?

Accepted Answer

50 hours including 10 at night

Answer

NJ GDL requires at least 50 hours of supervised practice driving, including 10 hours at night, before a teen can advance to a probationary license.

Question 3

Which document is NOT acceptable as proof of identity for a NJ driver's license application?

Accepted Answer

Library Card

Answer

A library card is not an acceptable government-issued identity document for a NJ driver's license application.

Question 4

What is the minimum holding period for a New Jersey learner's permit before taking the road test?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

New Jersey requires applicants to hold a learner's permit for at least 6 months before taking the road test for a probationary license.

Question 5

What vision standard must you meet to obtain a standard NJ driver's license?

Accepted Answer

At least 20/50 vision in the better eye

Answer

NJ requires at least 20/50 visual acuity in the better eye (with or without corrective lenses) to qualify for a standard driver's license.

NJ DMV - New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test