New Jersey teen permit rules
Minimum permit age
16 for a special learner permit with approved behind-the-wheel training; the examination-permit route starts at17.
Requirements under 18
At 16, the special learner permit needs parental or guardian permission and enrollment in approved driving instruction through a school or commercial provider; an approved instructor buys the permit. Pass the knowledge and vision exams and pay the fee. MVC validates this permit after course completion. The examination permit becomes available at 17 and also requires those exams, payment and parental or guardian permission before age 18.
Driver’s education
The age16 special learner-permit route requires enrollment in approved behind-the-wheel training and validation after completion.
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Handbook and related study
New Jersey Driver Manual · 2026 · Official handbook
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