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The Graduated Driver Licensing System

Understand the GDL system's 3-step process, age requirements, tests, passengers, and driving hours. Reasons for importance and impacts on road safety emphasized. Know about learner's permits, probationary licenses, and basic driver's licenses in detail along with their laws. Explore eligibility, components, and new GDL laws in New Jersey. Learn about the impact of GDL programs on reducing fatal crashes among young drivers. Ensure safe driving practices through comprehensive knowledge of the system.

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The Graduated Driver Licensing System

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  1. The Graduated Driver Licensing System What it is and why we use it…

  2. What do I need to get before I can drive a vehicle?

  3. GDL’s 3 Step System • Special Learners Permit or Examination Permit • Probationary Drivers Licence • Basic Drivers License

  4. What do you know about these steps? • What do you know about it? • What facts are important? • Age • Tests • Passengers • Hours • Identification • Requirements • Laws associated • 3. Why are they important?

  5. Choose one of the following…. • Create: • PSA Announcement • Skit • Song • Poem • 2. What facts are important? • Age • Tests • Passengers • Hours • Identification • Requirements • Laws associated • 3. Why are they important?

  6. Stage 1The Special Learner’s Permit Recommendations for Eligibility • 16 years of age • Parent/Guardian written consent • Pass written and vision tests • Complete Behind-the-Wheel training through an approved program to receive a validated permit from MVC for at least 6 months of supervised driving This is called the Early Bird Road Licensing System

  7. Stage 1The Special Learner’s Permit Recommended Components • In possession of Learner’s Permit • Supervised at all times by a licensed driver who is at least 21, and has had their license for at least 3 years. License must be from NJ. • Driving hours are restricted to 5:01 am to 11:00 pm • Driver and all passengers are required to wear seat belts

  8. The Special Learners PermitNew GDL Law*Established May 1, 2010* • Limit of one passenger regardless of family affiliation. • Excludes the permit holder’s dependents. • Display the red sticker on license plates. *All Drivers Under 21 must Display*

  9. Stage 2Provisional LicenseNew Name (Probationary License) Recommendations for Eligibility • 17 years of age • Complete at least 6 months of supervised driving • Successfully complete Stage 1 • Pass Road Test prior to driving unsupervised

  10. Stage 2Provisional License New Name (Probationary License) Recommended Components • Driving hours are restricted to 5:01 am to 11:00pm. • No Driving from 11:01 pm – 5:00 am. • Complete at least one year of unsupervised driving. • Driver and all passengers are required to wear seat belts.

  11. Probationary LicenseNew GDL Law*Established May 1, 2010* • Limit of one passenger regardless of family affiliation, UNLESS a parent/guardian is in the vehicle. • Excludes the permit holder’s dependents. • Display the red sticker on license plates *All Drivers Under 21 must Display* • No driving between 11:01pm – 5:00am. • Waiver available for employment and religious activities and/or emergency situations.

  12. Violation of GDL Laws Violating any of the restrictions of the GDL Permit or Probationary License will result in a: $100 Fine for each penalty

  13. Stage 3Basic Drivers License Recommendations for Eligibility • 18 years of age • Successfully complete Stage 2 • Go to MVC for new license.

  14. What if You Are 17?Examination Permit Recommendations for Eligibility • 17 years of age • Pass written and vision tests • Go to MVC for permit. No Behind the Wheel needed. • This is called the Young Adult Road Licensing System

  15. What if You Are 17?Examination Permit Recommended Components • Practice supervised driving for at least 6 months • Driving hours are restricted to 5:01 am to 11:00pm. • Supervised at all times by a licensed driver who is at least 21, and has had their license for at least 3 years. License must be from NJ. • Passenger rule is the same as special learners permit. • Get your Provisional License and practice unsupervised driving for 1 year (with same restrictions)

  16. What if You Are 21 or Older?Examination Permit Recommendations for Eligibility • 21 years of age or older • Pass written and vision tests • This is called the The Adult Road Licensing System

  17. What if You Are 21 or Older?Examination Permit Recommended Components • Practice supervised driving for at least 3 months (no restrictions) • Pass road test • NO DRIVING HOUR RESTRICTIONS • Get your Provisional License and practice unsupervised driving for 1 year. (no restrictions)

  18. Is it Really Working??? • According to the U.S. Department of Transportation: • In 2004, 14% of all drivers involved in fatal crashes were between the ages of 15 and 20. (3,620) • HOWEVER, this group represents only 6.6% of the driving population. • The #1 cause of death for 16-24 year olds is related to driving collisions.

  19. Is it Really Working??? • Most crashes caused by teens occur between the hours of 10:00 pm and midnight. • Although young drivers do only 20% of their driving at night, 50% of their fatalities occur at night. - National Transportation Safety Board - Insurance Information Institute

  20. Is it Really Working??? • “A study released in July 2006 found that GDL programs can reduce the incidence of fatal crashes for 16-year old drivers by an average of 11%.” • “Every evaluation of a state’s GDL system has identified crash reductions, some as high as 60%.”

  21. So What is the Purpose??? • “A teen with a new driver’s license needs time and guidance to gain driving experience and skills in reduced-risk settings.” With the GDL System… • The introduction to driving privileges is gradual, so that new drivers can obtain sufficient instruction and driving experience.

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