Chapter 2 – Steps to a valid NJ driver license



Chapter 2 – Steps to a valid NJ driver license

Test Requirements

Name the three tests besides the health test that you must pass in order to receive your license.

Knowledge-80% or better (10 wrong out of 50 questions) If you fail you have to wait one week to re-take the test

Vision- Must have 20/50 with/without glasses in one eye (with school nurse and at the DMV.

Road-if fail road test you have to wait 2 weeks to take again…if you fail 5 times in a row, you have to wait 6 months to take the test again.

What is the minimum vision required to pass the eyesight portion of the test? Must have 20/50 with/without glasses in one eye (with school nurse and at the DMV.

Road tests

How long is the practice time after getting your GDL permit?

Under 21 – 6 months / Over 21 – 3 months

What 6 things must you have with you for your road test?

1. Valid inspection sticker 4. Valid permit

2. Current Registration 5. Accompanying driver with a valid license

3. Current insurance-liability 6. Instruction must be able to reach the break

7. Decal on front and rear license plate (4 dollars)

Who should drive to the test if the accompanying driver is from out of state? The out of state driver

What is the purpose of the road test? For the driver to demonstrate an understanding of the rules of the road and safe driving.

Name the 14 things you will be tested on during the road test.

1. Driving in reverse

2. Stopping at signs

3. Following other vehicles

4. Stopping on upgrades and down grades (hills)

5. Nearing corners and intersections

6. Stopping smoothly

7. Parallel parking

8. Turning

9. Sitting properly

10. Using horn

11. Starting vehicle

12. Yielding right of way

13. Steering properly

How long must you wait to retest after failing the road test?-------2 weeks

What happens after you fail several times? ----If you fail 5 times, you have to take 6 months to test again.

How long must you wait for a retest if you fail the written test?-------1 week

Reasons for rejection

Name 5 common reasons for rejection.

1. Unsafe Vehicle

2. Invalid Inspection sticker

3. Examiner cannot reach the brakes

4. Unclean interior

5. Missing seat belts

Other questions not in the manual

• At what age and by who may a learner’s permit be purchased?

o 16 yrs old, by a school or driving school

• If you do not pass an approved Driver Education program, you may at 17 obtain a 17 year old permit. How long after obtaining this permit must you wait before taking the road test?

o 6 months

• What should you do if a license or registration renewal form does not come to you in the mail?

o Get one in person from the DMV, or from the web site.

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