Safe Driving Academy LLC. FAQs

First-time drivers
If you are a New Jersey resident, you must have a valid New Jersey driver’s license or validated permit to operate a motor vehicle. First-time drivers must complete the Graduated Driver License (GDL) program, which introduces driving privileges in phases, to obtain a basic license, requiring you to pass various tests. If you are under 21 years old or have never had a driver’s license, New Jersey requires that you complete a period of supervised driving before getting a basic driver’s license. Before practice driving the permit holder must have the permit validated at any MVC Driver Testing Center.

There are three initial GDL permit processes in New Jersey.

The early bird road (For drivers age 16 enrolled with a licensed driving school).

Get a student learner’s permit

• Visit a motor vehicle agency (with Driver Testing area) with a licensed driving instructor and your primary ID document. (Must also provide social security number).
• Pay the $10 fee.
• Pass the vision test.
• Pass the knowledge test, or submit blue high school test waiver card if the written test was taken and passed in high school.
• Complete six full hours of behind-the-wheel instruction in a dual-controlled vehicle, with a licensed driving instructor.
• Return to a motor vehicle agency (with Driver Testing services) with a licensed driving instructor to have the permit validated and schedule a road test appointment (six months after validation for under 21 years of age). The permit must be validated prior to any supervised practice driving.
• Practice supervised driving* (see below) for at least six months, and until 17 years of age.

The young adult (For drivers age 17 or older).

Get an examination permit (not a student permit)

Applicants, age 17 but under age 18, must submit signed consent of a parent or legal guardian to begin the permit process.

• Visit a motor vehicle agency (with Driver testing area) with your 6 Points of ID.
• Complete Auto Permit Application (Form BA-412C found only at motor vehicle agencies).
• Pay the $10 fee.
• Pass the vision test.
• Pass the knowledge test, or submit blue high school test waiver (only valid if 18 years old or under).
• Get the permit validated for practice driving.
• Schedule the road test (six months after validation for under 21 years of age).
• Practice supervised driving* (see below) for at least six months.

The adult (For drivers ages 21 and up)

Get an examination permit (not a student permit)

• Visit any motor vehicle agency to purchase an examination permit (not a special or student permit)
• Bring your 6 Points of ID and proof of address
• Complete form Auto Permit Application (Form BA-412C found only at motor vehicle agencies).
• Pay the $10 fee.
• Pass the vision test.
• Pass the knowledge test.
• Get the permit validated for practice driving.
• Schedule the road test (three months after validation for 21 or over).
• Practice supervised driving**(see below) for at least three months.

Restrictions

For restrictions please visit http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/license/initiallicense.htm