What is the Graduate Driver License (GDL)?

New Jersey Graduated Driver License (GDL) is a program teen and first-time drivers must complete to get their unrestricted basic driver license.

As you may be aware, the driving laws have changed in New Jersey. New Jersey now has a Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) law. There are now three (3) steps to obtain a full license in New Jersey.

Step 1: Obtain a 16-year-old permit, pass a written test and an eye exam, and complete six (6) hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.

Step 2: Provisional (with restrictions) license, at age 17after completing minimum of 6 months of supervised driving with validated permit.

Step 3: Full basic (no restrictions) license, at age 18 after having provisional license for one year.