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What does GDL stand for?
Graduated Driver License
What is the program designed to do?
To introduce driving privileges to first time drivers and helps drivers to receive an unrestricted basic driver license
What 3 qualifications must an adult have in order to be a supervising driver?
21 years old, New Jersey driver's license, three years of driving experience
Where must a supervising driver be seated in the car?
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What is the penalty for violating any of the GDL restrictions?
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What is the purpose of the red decals?
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Where should the red decals be displayed?
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Where can you get red decals?
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What is the minimum age you need to be in order to get a special learner's permit?
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What 2 tests do you need to pass in order to get a permit?
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What 3 documents must a GDL driver have in order to begin supervised driving?
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Drivers can use cell phones as long as they are using hands-free devices.
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Only the driver and the front seat passenger are required to wear seatbelts.
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Driving hours are limited to 5am to 11pm.
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2 friends are allowed with a parent/guardian in the car for a special learner's permit.
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3 household members and 1 additional person are allowed in the car for a special learner's permit.
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2 siblings are allowed in the car for a special learner's permit.
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A parent/guardian and 1 additional person are allowed in the car for a special learner's permit.
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How many hours of behind-the-wheel training do you need to complete to get your permit at age 16?
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How long must you practice supervised driving (permit) before taking the road test?
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How old do you need to be to obtain an examination permit?
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How long must you practice unsupervised driving (probational) before getting your basic license?
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What hours can you drive between?
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What passengers are required in the car and can be allowed?
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How long must you practice supervised driving (permit) before taking the road test?
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Once passing the road test, how long must you drive with a provisional license before getting a basic license?
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What are the driving hours and passenger restrictions for the Adult Road?
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Study Notes
Graduated Driver License (GDL)
- GDL stands for Graduated Driver License.
- The program introduces driving privileges to first-time drivers, leading them to an unrestricted basic driver license.
Supervising Driver Qualifications
- An adult supervising driver must be at least 21 years old, possess a New Jersey driver's license, and have a minimum of three years of driving experience.
- The supervising driver must sit in the front seat of the vehicle.
GDL Restrictions and Penalties
- Violating GDL restrictions incurs a fine of $100 and may lead to a license suspension.
- Red decals are utilized to identify GDL drivers, displaying one on the top left corner of both the rear and front license plates.
- Red decals can be obtained either at an MVC agency for $4 or during the permit application process.
Special Learner’s Permit Requirements
- Minimum age for a Special Learner's Permit is 16 years.
- Applicants must pass MVC's knowledge and vision tests.
- Required documents for supervised driving include a license or permit, registration, and insurance.
GDL Driving Regulations
- Use of cell phones, even hands-free, is prohibited for GDL drivers.
- All vehicle occupants, not just the driver and front-seat passenger, must wear seatbelts.
- GDL driving hours are limited from 5 am to 11 pm.
Passenger Restrictions for Special Learner's Permit
- With a Special Learner's Permit, only a parent/guardian and one additional person are permitted in the car.
- Other combinations (e.g., 2 friends, 3 household members, 2 siblings) are not allowed.
Training and Practice Requirements
- Six hours of behind-the-wheel training is needed to obtain a permit at age 16.
- A minimum of six months of supervised driving practice is required before taking the road test.
Examination Permit and Probationary License
- The minimum age for obtaining an Examination Permit is 17 years.
- The same six-month supervised driving period applies before taking the road test.
Unsupervised and Basic License Requirements
- After obtaining a Probationary License, drivers must practice unsupervised driving for one year before applying for a basic license.
- Driving hours for Probationary drivers are restricted to 5 am to 11 pm and must have an adult supervising driver and one additional passenger unless with a parent/guardian.
Adult Road Requirements
- In the Adult Road program, there are no restrictions on driving hours or passenger limits, provided the driver meets required conditions.
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