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Below are some answers to the most frequently asked questions we’re asked at Liberty Driving School.
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Q: Can I use MY car for a road test?
A: Yes you can, with some stipulation. It is not required that a driving school take your child to the road test; however, you MUST have an emergency brake in the middle of the front seats IF your vehicle has a full center console. If the center console denies access to the brake pedal for an emergency stop by the inspector, you are not allowed to use that vehicle.
Q: Are six hours of driving instruction enough for my child?
A: We will let you know and offer additional lessons
Q: What is the process for scheduling the NJ Road Test?
A: We can do that for you and can reschedule if needed.
Q: What are Early bird rules?
A: NJMVC will require new drivers under 21 years of age to provide proof of 50 hours of supervised driving at time of their road test.
A probationary driver’s license shall not be issued to the holder of an examination permit under the age of 21 unless the permit holder completes a minimum of 50 hours of practice driving, 10 hours of which shall be completed during hours of darkness. the permit holder’s parent or guardian, or the person who accompanied and supervised the permit holder during the practice driving shall certify, in a form and manner determined by the chief administrator, that the permit holder has completed the required number of hours of practice driving, including the required number of hours during hours of darkness.
Q: Do I need the 30 hour theory class to get permit?
A: For 16-year-old drivers in New Jersey, a 30-hour classroom theory course is not explicitly mandated by the NJMVC for obtaining a learner’s permit, but a 6-hour behind-the-wheel course is required. However, many high schools include this 30-hour instruction as part of their health curriculum, and it is highly recommended.
The Process
After payment is received, you will be contacted to schedule your driving lessons. Prior to
scheduling, we will email you a New Student Lesson Preference Sheet that you must fill out and
submit back to us to ensure optimal lesson placement.
Requirements by Student Age
16 Year Old Students
Students who are 16 years old must meet the following requirements before their first scheduled lesson:
- Knowledge Exam: You must pass the MVC Knowledge Exam before your first lesson.
- Documentation Submission: You must bring the following original documents into our office at least two 2 weeks prior to your first lesson:
- Original Birth Certificate or valid Passport (All ID documents will be returned promptly with the validated permit after required lessons are completed).
- Original Social Security Card
- Knowledge Exam Card (if the exam has already been passed). You may also choose to take the exam with us.
- Parent or guardian’s signature on required forms.
17 Years & Older Students
Students who are 17 years old and older must possess a valid New Jersey MVC Learner’s Permit in order to register for and begin driving lessons.