- What are the requirements for a
16 year old student driver ?
- What are the
requirements for a 17 year old student driver?
- I have lost my learner's permit,
what do I do?
- My road test is approaching, what
should I have ready for my test?
Sixteen (16) year old students
cannot visit the NJMVC with their parents to test on their
own or to purchase a permit. NJMVC requires sixteen (16) year old
students to complete processing through a licensed driving school. First
time student drivers must complete three steps before they can receive a
validated learner's permit to practice driving. The NJMVC
requires that each student complete:
1. A written test
2. A vision test
3. Then complete six (6) hours of
behind the wheel training with a licensed school
Bridgewater Driving School
offers packages tailored for the first time student driver
to help them meet all the above requirements. It's as easy as 1-2-3.
Upon completion of our program, we will issue you a "validated" special
learner's permit to be used for supervised driving.
*** NOTE:
If the student has not yet taken their written test at school, or
if their school does not offer the exam till later in the school year,
the written exam may be taken at
Bridgewater Driving School. Vision tests for all
Bridgewater Driving School students are performed at our conveniently
located office. Remember that written and vision tests are performed at
our office at no additional charge to our students.
First time student drivers who are 17
years of age or older must meet the following requirements set by the
State of New Jersey:
1. In person visit to NJMVC
office to purchase and "Examination Permit". Applicant must provide
six (6) points of ID and proof of address to purchase permit.
2. Present High School written test
card or pass the written test at MVC.
3. Pass Vision Test
4. Have their permit "validated" and
schedule a future Road Test Appointment.
- Students under 21 yrs. of age:
A road test is scheduled for 6 months from the date of validation.
- Students over 21 yrs of age: A
road test is scheduled for 3 months from the date of validation.
* Note: Students 17 yrs. and
older are not required to have minimum training with a driving school,
however Bridgewater Driving School will gladly assist anyone through the
permit process and does offer lessons at an hourly rate as well as our
lesson plans consisting of (6) hours of training for anyone carrying a
valid New Jersey permit or license.
In the event that you misplace your
permit or it goes through the washer and dryer one to many times,
Bridgewater Driving School can purchase
you a replacement. If you need a replacement permit, and are sixteen
(16) years of age, please call our office and we will mail you an
application for a replacement, which we will purchase and revalidate for
you. A list with all instructions will be included. *** If you have
turned 17 and lost your permit, you must visit NJMVC and go
through the replacement process with a parent/guardian.
If you haven't yet decided on using
Bridgewater
Driving Schools Road Test Service, your mom or dad will
most likely be taking you to the Road Test. For parents who plan on
taking their son/daughter to the Road Test and want to ensure a smooth
and painless process that day, follow these tips:
* Make sure that your turn
signals and brake lights are all working properly the day of the test.
Road Tests will not be administered if a car has any defective safety
item(s). There are no exceptions.
* The "Supervising Driver" who
accompanies the student to the test must be at least 21 yrs of age,
licensed in New Jersey and have three (3) years driving experience.
The "Supervising Driver" must stay in the vehicle
with the student until the MVC Examiner arrives to start the
test.
* The student driver must have
the validated permit along with the form of identification used when
originally buying the permit. (i.e.
Original Birth Certificate or U.S. Passport).
*
The vehicle to be used for the road test must have a
current Vehicle Registration Card, current Insurance Card and a
valid Inspections Sticker displayed in the window.
* The
vehicle to be used must meet one of the following requirements:
1. the car has a hand brake in
the middle console
or
2. if there is no
hand brake in the middle, there can be NO center console obstructing
the examiner's access to the brake on the floor. The NJMVC Examiner
must be able to reach the foot brake on the drivers side.
At the DMV, after a
successful road test, you will also need the following:
1. Permit
2 Original Birth
Certificate or U.S. Passport -
4
pts
3. High School
report card with photo I.D. from school -
2 pts
4. Students
Social Security Number
4 Proof of address, for
most students, they can use the high school report card (which they'll
already have) as proof of address. If not students can use a bank
statement or credit card statement. If a student does not have these and
is under 18, the DMV will accept the signature of a parent/guardian on a
form you can obtain at the Motor Vehicle Office.
5. A $6 fee is charged
at DMV for the initial license.
Note: This is the
easiest way for a high school student to fulfill the NJMVC's Six (6)
point I.D. system required for getting a license. If you do not have any
of these items, please visit a Motor Vehicle Office or the MVC website
listed below for further help.
New Jersey Motor
Vehicle Commision -
NJ MVC
