Rocheskey’s Keys to Drive offers you the services you need in order to obtain a examination permit at 17. Keys to Drive will provide you will practice tests that are designed to help you practice and prepare for the written portion of the testing process. They will provide you will a free ride to the MVC in order to take your written test.*

Rocheskey’s Keys to Drive will work around your schedule in order to help making learning to drive less of a hassle on you. We provide door to door service which means we will pick you up in our car and drop you back off at no extra charge! You can expect our cars to be dual-controlled, air-conditioned, clean, and well maintained. Plus, Keys to Drive is currently the only driving school in the area to have cars equipped with a backup camera, which is now allowed for the test!

*the first trip to the MVC is free, extra trips will be provided at an extra charge

The MVC requirements for 17-21 year old drivers:

The young adult road

For drivers age 17 or older, MVC offers a three-phase process:

· Examination permit

· Probationary license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)

· Basic driver license (must be 18 years old)

Get an examination permit (not a student permit)
Applicants, age 17 but under age 18, must submit signed consent of a parent or legal guardian to begin the permit process.

Visit an MVC Agency (may also be distributed by a licensed driving instructor).

· Pass the knowledge test. You can study by reading MVC's Driver Manual

· Pass the vision test

· Pass the 6 point ID requirements

· Pay fee

· Permits are valid for two years and must be carried when operating a vehicle

· If your permit is lost or stolen, you must request a duplicate permit

Practice supervised driving for at least six months
You must observe the following restrictions during the supervised driving phase:

· Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair

· No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.

· You must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years driving experience

· Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings

· Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

· You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device

· Seat belts must be worn at all times

· See GDL Exemptions for hours-related exemptions for employment or religious reasons

Get a probationary license

· Complete the supervised driving period

· Pass MVC's road test

Practice unsupervised driving for at least one year
You must observe the following requirements and restrictions while driving with a probationary (formerly provisional) license:

· Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair

· No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m. See GDL Exemptions for exceptions due to employment or religious reasons

· Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings

· Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

· You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device

· Seat belts must be worn at all times

· See GDL Exemptions for hours-related exemptions for employment or religious reasons

Get a basic driver license

· You must be at least 18 years old

· Complete the unsupervised driving period

· Go to any MVC Agency with your probationary license and other documents to pass the 6 point ID requirements

· Pay $24 license fee

For your convenience, MVC accepts American Express® card, MasterCard® card, Visa® card, checks, money orders and cash.