New Jersey

Yes. If you're under 18 and driving on a student learner's permit or examination permit, you're required to have a licensed parent or legal guardian accompanying you at all times.

If you're driving on your probationary license, you can drive on your own, but your only passengers can be your parents, legal guardians or dependents.

If you're under 18, you'll also need to put a reflectorized license plate decal on your car, and you will not be allowed to drive between 11:01 p.m. and 5 a.m.

After you pass your New Jersey road test, you'll be granted your probationary license. You'll be required to drive on this license for at least a year before you can upgrade to your full, unrestricted driver's license.

To get your probationary license, you'll need to bring 6 Points of ID and proof of address to the MVC, as well as your stamped permit. You'll also need to fill out some paperwork and pay a fee.

While driving on an examinator's permit in New Jersey, you may only drive with licensed parents or guardians. These passengers must be at least 21 years old and have had a driver's license for at least 3 years.

No. Your photo will be taken at whichever MVC office you go to when you're issued your permit.

Once you get your New Jersey driver's permit, you'll only be allowed to drive under supervision of a licensed parent or guardian.

This person must also be at least 21 years old and have had their license for at least 3 years.

After you apply for your permit, you'll take a written test. If you pass, you'll be issued your permit. Once you've had your permit for either 6 months if you're under 21 or 3 months if you're 21 or older you'll be able to take your road test.

Once you pass the road test, you'll be issued your probationary license in New Jersey. You must drive on this license for a year before you can upgrade to your unrestricted license.

You'll have to apply at a participating Motor Vehicle Commission office. Most offices will process driver's license applications, but not all of them. Make sure to check online for the full list of licensing centers.

You can use a U.S. passport, birth certificate or certificate of citizenship or naturalization. More information can be found on the state's primer for 6 points of ID.

If you're over 18, you'll need to bring 6 points of ID and proof of address.

If you're under 18, you'll still need to bring 6 points of ID and proof of address, but you'll also need written permission from a parent or guardian. If you're 16 years old and applying for a student learner's permit, you'll also need proof of enrollment in a Driver's Ed course.

All new drivers in New Jersey must first get a driver's permit, then a probationary license, before upgrading to an unrestricted driver's license. If you're 16 years old, you can apply for a student learner's permit, but you must be enrolled in a Driver's Education course to qualify. Otherwise, you can apply for an examiner's permit once you're 17.

To get either permit, you'll need to pass a vision test and written knowledge exam. At that point, you'll need to practice on your permit for at least 6 months before taking the road test. After successfully completing the road test, you'll be issued your probationary license, which you must drive on for at least a year before applying for your full license.

If you're 18 or older in New Jersey, you can apply directly for an examiner's permit without taking Driver's Ed. You'll still need to pass the vision and knowledge test to get the permit, then pass a road test to earn your probationary license.

If you're 18, 19 or 20, you must practice on your permit for at least 6 months before you can take the road test. If you're 21 or older, you can take the road test after 3 months on your permit.

If you're between 16 and 20 years old, you'll have to practice on your permit for at least 6 months before you can take your road test. If you're 21 or older, you can take your road test after 3 months on your permit.

Passing the road test in New Jersey only grants you a probationary license. You must then drive on this for at least 1 year before you can upgrade to a full, unrestricted license.

While many states allow for drivers to apply for a “hardship license” in order to drive to work or school on a suspended license, New Jersey is not one of them. Unfortunately, if you have a suspended license in New Jersey, you'll have to find other means of transportation to get to work or school through the duration of the suspension period.

No. Passing the written exam is required to get your New Jersey driving permit, while passing the road test is required to get your probationary license.

While taking your road test, you'll be judged on your ability to sit properly (with seat belt), start the vehicle, steer properly, stop at all stop signs, follow vehicles, appropriately approach corners and intersections, make smooth stops, turn and turn around, use the horn, yield to right-of-way vehicles, park and parallel park, and drive in reverse.

The biggest tip is to practice – and remain calm.

The more relaxed you are, the easier it will be to drive. On a more practical note, you'll also want to make sure that your vehicle is safe and has up-to-date inspection stickers, as well as appropriate GDL decals, if applicable.

You'll need to be accompanied by a licensed parent or guardian if you're driving to the exam with your examination or student learner's permit.

The vehicle you take your test in must have up-to-date inspection stickers and include 2 red GDL decals, properly mounted, if applicable. It must also have all signals, break lights and windshield wipers in working order, and give the examiner clear access to a foot break or parking break.

You'll also need to show proof of the vehicle's registration and insurance before your road test. If your vehicle is registered in another state, it must meet all of that state's safety standards. You can also fail your test if your vehicle proves unsafe, including for poor breaks, unsafe tires, or broken or cracked windows.

There are several New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission sites designated for driving tests. You can look up locations and schedule your test online.

Currently, a New Jersey student learner's permit is $10. An examination permit is $10. And a full driver's license is $24. Fees are subject to change, so it's best to check directly with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for the most up-to-date information.

The New Jersey Driver's Manual is available online. You can also ask your local MVC office for a copy.

All new drivers in New Jersey must follow the Graduated Driver's License program. This means all new drivers must first get a permit. After passing a road test, you'll get your probationary license, and you must drive with this for at least a year before you can upgrade to your unrestricted license.

You can apply for a student learner's permit when you're 16, otherwise you can apply for an examination permit once you're 17.

Currently, the cost of a student learner's permit in New Jersey is $10. An examination permit is $10. And the charge for an initial full driver's license is $24. Fees are subject to change, so it's best to check directly with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for the most up-to-date information.

No. There is no requirement to pass a drug test before being issued your New Jersey driving permit.

No. The New Jersey written exam is not open book.

Yes, you should bring a parent, legal guardian, or licensed driver 21 years old or older with you to your test.

If you're 17 years old and applying for an examination permit in New Jersey, you'll need to bring a primary form of identification (such as a passport, birth certificate or certificate of citizenship) and written permission from a parent or guardian.

If you are 16 years old and applying for a student learner's permit, you'll have to bring all of the above, plus proof of enrollment in a Driver's Ed course.

You can apply for a student learner's permit when you're 16 years old in New Jersey. You must be enrolled in a Driver's Ed course in order to qualify. Otherwise, you can apply for your examination permit when you're 17 years old.

To apply for an examination permit in New Jersey, you must schedule an appointment with the MVC to take the knowledge exam. At that appointment, you'll also have to pass an eye exam, plus bring your 6 points of ID and written permission from a parent or guardian, if you're under 18 years old.

If you're 16 years old and applying for a learner's permit, you must do all of the above but also bring proof of enrollment in a Driver's Ed course. Once you pass the knowledge test, you'll fill out paperwork and pay a fee, and the office will issue you your permit.

The New Jersey written driver's exam consists of 50 questions. Questions will be sourced directly from the New Jersey Driver's Manual and cover a range of topics, including rules of the road, such as when you need to use your lights or windshield wipers, and situational questions, such as what to do if your tire blows out while you're driving.

You'll also be asked to identify different types of street signs and be expected to know things like required parking distances and proper safety protocol for driving in inclement weather. All questions will be multiple choice.

Yes. To qualify for a New Jersey student learner's permit, you must be enrolled in a Driver's Ed course and have successfully completed at least 6 hours of the program to qualify. You do not need to be enrolled in Driver's Education course in order to apply for an examination permit, but you must be at least 17 years old.

Reading the New Jersey Driver's Manual is the best idea to learn the information. There are also a number of practice tests you can find online, including on the MVC's website.

Yes. You'll have to pass a vision test at the same appointment as your written exam in order to get your permit.

No. A medical physical exam is not required to get a regular New Jersey driver's license.

Since you won't yet be legally allowed to drive yourself anywhere, you'll need to arrive at your New Jersey permit test appointment with a licensed parent or guardian.

You can contact the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission by email, phone, or regular mail. Details can be found on the MVC's website.

You can apply for a student learner's permit in New Jersey once you're 16 years old. You can apply for an examination permit in New Jersey if you're 17 or older.

If you're driving on a student learner's permit or examination permit, you're required to have a licensed parent or legal guardian accompanying you at all times. If you're driving on your probationary license, you can drive on your own, but your only passengers can be your parents, legal guardians or dependents.

Until you get your unrestricted driver's license, you'll also be prohibited from driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5 a.m. If you're under 18, you'll also need to put a reflectorized license plate decal on your car.

If you're driving on a student learner's permit or examination permit, you're required to have a licensed parent or legal guardian accompanying you at all times, and you're not allowed to drive between 11:01 p.m. and 5 a.m. If you're under 18, you'll also need to put a reflectorized license plate decal on your car.

If you're applying for a student learner's permit, you'll have to fill out Form BA-412D. Otherwise, everyone has to complete Form BA-208 at the time of their road test in order to receive their license.

To get a student learner's permit or examiner's permit in New Jersey, you'll have to pass an eye test and a written knowledge exam. To receive your probationary license, you'll have to pass a road test.

No driver's education is required unless you're 16 years old and applying for a student learner's permit.

If you're 16 years old and applying for a student learner's permit, you'll need to be enrolled in a Driver's Ed course to take your knowledge test and complete at least 6 hours of the class to have your permit validated. If you're applying for an examiner's permit, you won't need to do anything else beforehand.

To apply for a student learner's permit, you'll need to be enrolled in a Driver's Education course to take your written test and complete at least 6 hours of the class to have your permit validated. There are no special requirements to apply for a New Jersey examiner's permit, other than being at least 17 years old.

No. In New Jersey, you do not need to re-take the eye exam when renewing your license. (In fact, the state allows you to renew your license online.)

It is possible to renew your New Jersey driver's license by mail, if you're eligible. The MVC will send you a “Skip the Trip” renewal package, and you'll have to fill out the appropriate paperwork and send a check to the MVC.

Yes. A new law in the state allows most people to renew their license online.

To renew your license in New Jersey, you'll need to bring documents to satisfy the state's 6 points of ID requirement, as well as proof of address. (A fee is also required.)

Most people can renew their New Jersey driver's license online. You can also renew your license in person at the MVC. Some people are also eligible to renew their license through the mail. The MVC will send you a “Skip the Trip” packet with further instructions on the proper paperwork to fill out and where to send the check.

New Jersey driver's licenses are valid for 4 years. You can renew your license up to 6 months before its expiration date. If you're renewing by mail, the MVC recommends mailing in all proper paperwork with at least 20 days remaining on your license.

Currently, it costs $24 to renew a regular New Jersey driver's license. Fees are subject to change. It's best to check directly with the MVC for the most up-to-date information.

If you're not yet fully licensed, you must have someone in the car with you at all times, including on the way to the MVC for your road test.

You can take the New Jersey written exam as many times as you need to pass. However, if you fail the exam three times, you'll have to wait 6 months before you can take it again.

Yes, every question on the test is multiple choice.

You'll need to bring 6 points of ID as well as proof of address to your written exam appointment. If you're under 18, you'll also need written permission from a parent or guardian, and if you're 16 and applying for your student learner's permit, you'll also need proof of enrollment in a Driver's Education course.

The New Jersey MVC written knowledge test covers a range of topics, including rules of the road, such as when you need to use your lights or windshield wipers, and situational questions, such as what to do if your tire blows out while you're driving.

You'll also be asked to identify different types of street signs and be expected to know things like required parking distances from things like fire hydrants and stop signs and proper safety protocol for driving in inclement weather. All questions will be multiple choice.

Yes. You can schedule your New Jersey knowledge test online.

Some MVC locations are open on Saturdays, but not all. You'll have to check online when scheduling an appointment.

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission allows you to schedule exams online. You can also schedule appointments over the phone, although you're most likely to encounter debilitating wait times this way.

Once you pass the driving knowledge test and vision test in New Jersey, you'll earn your examiner's permit. You'll need to bring your 6 points of ID and proof of address as well as pay a fee to be issued the document.

You take your New Jersey knowledge test at a participating Motor Vehicle Commission office. Not all MVC centers offer knowledge tests. Your best bet is to find an appropriate location online.

If you failed your NJ road test, you'll have to wait at least 14 days before you can test again. You can reschedule with the MVC in person after your test or online at any time. In the meantime – don't panic, practice!

You'll have to wait a minimum of 14 days before you can retake the New Jersey road test.

There is no official wait period to retake your knowledge test in New Jersey. However, you might want to consider giving yourself enough time to study before retaking the exam.

If you don't pass your written test in New Jersey, you will not be issued your permit. You must retake and pass the written test in order to move on.

If you have no intention of permanently relocating to New Jersey, there's no limit on how long you can drive on your out-of-state license, as long as the license is valid and in good standing.

If you're in the state for a temporary living situation, including for school or seasonal housing rentals, you do not need a New Jersey license and should be able to drive on your out-of-state license. (If you do plan on relocating to New Jersey, however, you have 60 days after you move to switch your license.)

No. Unfortunately, New Jersey does not recognize driving permits issued by other states.

If you're just visiting, you will not be able to legally drive there. If you plan on relocating, you'll have to apply for a license through the New Jersey Graduated Driver's License program.

As long as your license is valid and in good standing (that is, not expired, revoked or suspended), knowledge and road tests are waived. You will simply need to bring the proper ID documents and pay a transfer fee to obtain your New Jersey license.

If your license is not valid, you will need to reapply through the New Jersey Graduated Driver's License program.

If you're relocating to New Jersey from out-of-state, you have 60 days to switch over your license.

Yes. You need car insurance to legally drive anywhere in the United States.

The biggest mistake people make is taking the test for granted.

While it's not necessarily designed to be tricky, it can be difficult if you don't study the laws. Make sure to give yourself enough time to study the New Jersey Driver's Manual in order to give yourself the best chance possible for passing.

You must answer at least 40 of the 50 questions correctly, for a cumulative score of 80% or higher.

There are 50 questions on the New Jersey written test.

All vehicles registered in New Jersey are required to have three types of auto insurance: Liability insurance, personal injury protection, and uninsured motorist coverage.

The New Jersey written knowledge exam has 50 questions, and you will need to answer at least 40 of them correctly in order to pass.