New Jersey Teen Driver Education (Recommended, Supplemental)

New Jersey requires teens who want a Student Learner's Permit at 16 to complete a behind-the-wheel driver education program that includes at least 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a licensed driving instructor. If you wait until 17, you can apply for an Examination Permit without the behind-the-wheel driver education requirement. Permit holders must then log 50 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — with a licensed adult 21 or older with at least 3 years of driving experience, and hold the permit for at least 6 months before the road test. A probationary license at 17 restricts driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5 a.m. and limits you to one passenger unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or adult over 21 (with limited exceptions). A full, unrestricted New Jersey basic license follows at 18 after one year on the probationary license. This recommended DriversEd.com course is a supplemental study tool — it is NOT the state-approved behind-the-wheel program and does NOT satisfy New Jersey's required behind-the-wheel driver education.

This supplemental course helps you build the skills and knowledge to pass the MVC knowledge test (50 questions, 80% to pass — 40 correct) and the road test. It features clear language, fresh graphics, fun videos, and interactive 3-D animations and is 100% online and self-paced on any device. Completing it does not satisfy the 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction New Jersey requires for a Student Learner's Permit at 16 — you must complete a state-approved behind-the-wheel program for that.

You may qualify for an auto insurance discount through participating insurance providers — ask your insurance agent for details. This is a recommended supplemental course, not a state-approved New Jersey behind-the-wheel driver education program.