Just wondering if anyone has had to do a test (either written or driving)? Also, what documentation did they need to bring with them?

Thanks

I would imagine this would help you.

Licenses for non-citizens
If you are not a U.S. citizen and have recently moved to New Jersey, you must have temporary visa status and fit into one of the following categories to apply for a New Jersey driver license:

* Treaty traders
* Students and their families
* Temporary workers, accompanying spouses and children
* Foreign information representatives and their families
* Exchange visitors and their families
* Intra-company transfers, accompanying spouses and minor children
* Persons with temporary protection from deportation
* Canadians with temporary residence
* Religious ministers and spouses
* Parents of U.S. citizens
* International athletes or entertainment groups
* Persons in a reciprocal exchange program
* Students and their families with an visa must show INS Form I-20, student identification cards or certification on school letterhead indicating status and their I-94 passport
* You may use your country's driver license as proof of driving experience if you have an International Driver License issued by your country or if your country is a member of the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic and your license is translated into English by a consulate or an MVC approved translator
* If you are under 18 years old, you are subject to GDL Program requirements


How to obtain your basic New Jersey driver license
You must also provide proof by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, authorizing your presence in the country. In order the obtain the permit, you will need to bring your foreign license and present the documents required to pass the 6 Point ID Verification.

You must also provide proof by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, authorizing your presence in the country and confirming validity of your foreign license. If you cannot show proof of driving experience you will be subject to the GDL Program requirements.

After you get the permit, visit any Driver Testing Center to take a vision test, knowledge test and possibly a road test if required.

You are not required to surrender your foreign license when MVC issues your New Jersey driver license.

and here are some sample tests

Woo hoo NJ!
Thanks for this

Wow thanks for the quick responses!! I did see some of that on their website.

I was wondering if anyone knows how often they make people actually take the driving test or what would be the reason for it? Any personal experiences?

Oh and thanks for the sample tests!

I'm moving to NJ in July, so I'll report back. When are you guys moving? From what I've read, it sounds like you have to do a written and a visual test. I guess there's potential for an actual driving test, but it doesn't sound like you have to do one. I guess we'll see!

I'm not looking forward to going to the DMV ... it sounds like a bit of a nightmare. And I've been spoiled by the easy licence and tag renewal processes here in Toronto. We're very high tech compared to DMV in NJ from what I've heard. Oh well, it is what it is!

I'm moving to NJ in July too...
Gonna be an adventure that's for sure!!!

That would be great Thanks!

I'm probably not moving till August... depending on my interview (crossing fingers for a July appointment!). I'll be moving to south jersey just outside of Philly... How about you guys?

Hey guys. I got my NJ license in December so I could buy a brand new car here. You have to take the written and visual test. Please STUDY!!! I had to take it twice as I failed the first time. Some of the rules were WAY different to those in Ontario and even though I have been driving for 7 years, it didn't really help me out at all. Also, things were in Miles and Ft. so I was confused on some of the questions.

They offer the driver's guide online. Peep it out a bit before you go. I was SUPER upset when I didn't pass the first time as I was like, "Ive been driving for 7 years...what the F@&^!!!" I wouldn't want you guys to go through that.

Also, if you live close to Newark, try not to go there to take your test. Believe me on this one. haha

Also-if all you guys are moving to NJ, we should definitely have a meet up!

Thanks for the heads up thetreble! I actually took a couple of the online practise tests posted above and I definitely failed Have been driving for 5 years now... so not cool haha. At least with the written test you can study and memorize and not have to rid yourself of the various bad habits most people pick up once they start driving. I think that would be the toughest for me having to take the actual driving test!

I don't know how far Newark is by car but I think it's about a 30 min train ride from Philadelphia. I'll be moving a few min from there in the Gloucester County area, South Jersey.

oh alright. Then you won't be anywhere NEAR newark so you will be fine. Just study that online guide and you will walk right through. Its just memorization, you are right. I guess the thing that got me the most is that I had been tested THREE times in Ontario from the graduated licensing program. And there I was, taking tests all over again. It was just frustrating. Driving in Canada and driving in the US is pretty much the exact same, in my opinion. I don't understand why we need to take any tests, especially if you've been through a graduated program. But nevertheless, you have to pay money somehow! haha

I had my G1 which is a beginners in Ontario and NJ gave me a full license! YAY NJ!

I'm moving to Maywood NJ, Bergen County

Bergen county = $$$$$$$$. Does your soon to be hubby own a house there? If he does, his taxes are through the roof!!

We just got an apartment in Maywood.
We were approved for a 230,000 dollar mortgage but still, that wasn't enough to buy anything but a dump fixer upper!
LOL
He makes pretty good money though so in a year or so (when I'm working as well) We'll look into getting a house.

We got a great 2 bedroom apartment about 2 blocks from his parents. It's a lovely neighborhood, hard wood floors, dining room, living room for 1200 a month. Heat, hot water and utilities included.

Not bad. We'll be able to save up quite a bit and especially when I start working we are just going to live off his salary and put all of mine in the bank.

I have a job lined up so I'm not too worried about getting work.

I was shocked at the prices in Bergen though, incredible. I'm hoping they go down even more with all the foreclosures happening.

Unfortunately, I don't think you are going to see a huge dip in Bergen. Bergen is the most expensive county to live in in NJ because the richest people live there! haha I know of a few people who pay up to $25,000+ a year in property taxes. So I wish you guys the best of luck if you think about living there for awhile. A two bedroom for 1200 isn't bad. We paid 1000 for a 1 bedroom but we despise the feeling of throwing that much money away per month for something we can never own. It was a nice way to start off our living together though.

You can find work easy in NJ which is what I like about working here. I just want to find something I love though.

I hear you. Renting was our last resort, we hate the thought but we hate the thought of not being together for a longer period of time while we look even more for a house. Nick has a good job and doesn't want to have to commute so renting was the best option for us now...we won't do it for long, year at maximum.



Hope you find something great!!!

Ah..me too. I hope it's soon but as long as I have a job I'm not going to panic. Where does your husband work and what does he do? Are you looking forward to living here? (ie. Are you THAT crazy??? hahaha)

Nick works for an Audi dealership.
He's the Assistant Parts Manager...makes a fantastic salary plus commission.

I am very very excited to come there. Yes, I'm a tad crazy!!! LOL
Nick has many friends who have welcomed me with open arms over the past 2 years so I am literally going down to like 30 people.
His family is wonderful. I do like the area. The only thing I'm nervous about is the health care and the driving.

I really do like it there so....I'm sure I'll be fine.

How do you like it? What does your hubby do?

My company builds car dealerships so maybe we built the one he works for

I thought I liked it before I moved here, but visiting and living here are really two different things which I'm sure more people can ateste to then just me. You will be find with the driving but you are going to have to pick and choose when you go certain places and where you go for certain things. I have to pick where I go to the grocery store for MANY reasons..I cannot go to walmart after 11am on a sunday or I will wait in line for an hour to check out. It can be a nice place to live unfortunately, once you start dealing with the every day people I think you may get frustrated. I know its definetely a lot different from what my day to day was like in Canada. I just find people to be very rude and will do anything to make your life harder haha That is just my opinion though. You may have a totally different reaction!

Having friends also helps a lot though!!! That will make your situation so much easier. I miss my friends from home so much but I sort of have to push that out of my mind and just try and stay in touch.

The heathcare sucks. But, if your husband has insurance and you can go under his insurance, you will be fine. It takes awhile to get used to having insurance and STILL having to pay some sort of money (ie. co pay) but you will be fine.

My husband manages the kitchen and restaurant staff at an Applebees so we do pretty alright.

Well yeah...I've noticed some places are insanely busy....oh well.

If people are rude to me, I'll just kill them with kindness. LOL

I'm sorry you miss your friends so much. I don't have many friends here so I'm very much looking forward to being down there. That's awesome that you are doing so well!!!

Oh I killed them with kindness for the first 6 months....and then when people start cutting you off and giving YOU the finger like it was your fault and saying the most nasty things to you EVER, the kindness tends to fade! haha