New Jersey Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info
  • Minimum Age for Learner Permit 16 years
  • Learner Permit Holding Period 6 months with a qualified supervising driver (i.e.--a licensed driver who's at least 21 years old)
  • Minimum Amount of Supervised Driving If you are enrolled in an approved drivers education course, you do not require any additional supervised driving practice outside of the course
  • Minimum Age for Driver License You must be at least 17 years old to get a provisional driver's license.
  • Road Test Yes
  • Unsupervised Driving Rules Learner’s Permit holders & Examination Permit holders may only drive if a qualified supervising driver is seated in the front passenger seat.
  • Passenger Rules Provisional license drivers may only carry parents/guardians, dependents, and one (1) other person as passengers. If your parent/guardian is with you, you may carry additional passengers.
  • Other To apply for a learner permit, applicant must be at least 16 years of age and enrolled in an approved behind-the-wheel driving training course. This is not required for applicants over 17

How to get your New Jersey Driver License step-by-step:

  • Enroll in a driver education behind-the-wheel instruction course
  • Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam using our free practice tests
  • Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)
  • Take the Learner Permit Written Exam
  • Practice driving with your learner permit
  • Take the Driving Exam