Chapter 2

Steps to a valid NJ driver license

Getting a License

• Vision Test 20/50 with or without corrective; lenses and need at least 70 degrees of peripheral vision in each eye

• Knowledge Exam (Must meet 80% on 50 questions)

• Health (must inform examiner of any health

issues.)

• Road Test

Health Issues that must be Reported:

• Corrective lenses

• Prosthetic device

• Mechanical device

• Hearing impaired

Road Test• Driving in Reverse• Stopping at signs• Following other vehicles• Stopping on downgrades or upgrades• Nearing corners/intersections• Stopping smoothly• Parallel parking• Turning• Sitting properly• Using Horn• Starting vehicle• Yielding • Steering properly

Before taking the road test check the following…

1) Make sure vehicle has a current inspection sticker

2) Current registration document for that vehicle3) Have a current insurance card4) Valid Examination Permit5) MOST IMPORTANT!!!!…. HAVE ANOTHER

LICENCE DRIVER WITH YOU IN THE CAR! Do not move the vehicle, even in the

road test line, without a license driver!!!

• You will need to bring your own car to the road test sight. The MVS does not supply you with a car!

• If you drive a standard transmission, the examiner will ask you to demonstrate your ability to correctly shift gears.

If you pass

Will receive a slip for license from the examiner.

Follow step from DMV

Failure of Road Test• Driving Inabilities• Improper Inspection• Poor Brakes• Defective Parking Brake• Unsafe Tires• Unreasonably Unclean Interior• Fast Engine Idle• Missing Seat Belt

If You Fail• Must wait 2 weeks to re-take

• Fail again must wait one month