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Jersey Driver Manual will help you learn andunder-stand safe driving practices.This manual provides valuableinformation that you will need to pass the knowledge portionof New Jersey's driver test.The manual will offeryou importantsafety information that can helpyou become a safe,courteous,and aware driver.If you already have a New Jersey driver license,this manual canhelp you refresh your knowledge and provide an update for newlaws and rules of the road.Please remember:The information contained in this manual should be used as ageneral guide to the rules of driving a motor vehicle but not as asubstitute for the actual laws.If there is a discrepancy betweenwhat is cited in this manual and what is in statute or regulation,the statute or regulation governs.This manual is not a legalreference for New Jersey motor vehicle and traffic laws.You can access the Driver Manual on the New Jersey MotorVehicle Commission(MVC)website www.njmvc.gov.This MVC Driver Manual is available at no cost.理  \nDRIVING ISA PRIVILEGE,NOT A RIGHT.  \nOn the cover:General George Washington leads his troops fromatop the Trenton Battle Monument.The monument commemoratesthe December 26,1776,Battle of Trenton,considered by many histori-ans to be the turning point of the American Revolution that gave birthto our great nation 250 years ago this year.  \nPage  \nTable of Contents  \nnumber  \n2  \nCHAPTER1 The New Jersey Driver License System  \nCHAPTER 2 New Jersey Driver Testing28  \nCHAPTER3 Driver Responsibility38  \nCHAPTER 4 Safe Driving Rules and Regulations60  \n88  \nCHAPTER 5 Defensive Driving  \nCHAPTER6 Drinking,Drugs,and Health  \nCHAPTER7 Driver Privileges and Penalties120  \nCHAPTER8 Sharing the Road with Others142  \n156  \nCHAPTER 9 Vehicle Information  \n162  \nCHAPTER10 Motorcycle Manual  \nPage  \nAppendices  \nnumber  \nCHAPTER 11 Driver Safety  \nCHAPTER 12 MVC Locations  \n210  \n224  \n# The New JerseyDriver License System\n\n# Section Contents\n\n4 Laws Governing Driver Licenses  \n6 Enhanced Security and License Issuance Process6 Types of New Jersey Licenses9 Identity Verification  \n10 Standard License &Non-Driver ID Requirements12 Real ID Requirements  \n14 Graduated Driver License (GDL)  \n19 Special Learner Permits for New Jersey Residents20 Examination Permits for New Jersey Residents21 Examination Permits for Out-of-State Drivers21 Examination Permits for Out-of-Country Drivers22 International Driving Permit(IDP)22 Non-Driver ID22 Organ Donation  \n23 Next-of-Kin Registry (Sara's Law)24 Motor Voter  \n24 Hearing-Impaired Designation24 Commercial Driver License (CDL)  \nTHE NEW JERSEY DRIVER LICENSE SYSTEM  \n# Laws Governing Driver Licenses\n\n·Amotorist who operates a motor vehicle in the State of New Jersey mustcarry a valid driver license,avalid probationary license,ora validated NewJersey permit.The motorist must also carry valid insurance and vehicleregistration cards.(N.J.S.A.39:3-29)  \n·Amotorist with a validated New Jersey driver 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