NJ State-Certified ยท Bergen County

Your teen's NJ permit starts with 6 hours behind the wheel.

In New Jersey, every 16-year-old must complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a certified school before their permit is validated. We make those hours calm, thorough, and road-test ready.

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A NJ-certified Bergen Driving School instructor coaching a smiling teen student driver behind the wheel
The NJ 6-hour rule

Does my 16-year-old really need 6 hours of driving lessons?

Yes. In New Jersey, a 16-year-old must complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a state-certified driving school to receive a validated learner's permit.

It's a legal requirement under the state's Graduated Driver License (GDL) program โ€” the only route that lets a 16-year-old begin supervised driving and become eligible for the road test at 17. Drivers 17 and older are not required to take a course and can go straight to an examination permit, though many still book lessons to prepare for the road test.

How the early-bird route works

Enroll & take the knowledge test

We complete the permit paperwork and administer the written knowledge and vision tests.

Complete your 6 hours

Six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction in a dual-control car with a certified instructor.

Validate the permit at the MVC

Once your hours are done, the permit is validated so supervised practice driving can begin.

Practice, then road test at 17

Log your supervised practice hours, then take the road test at the Lodi MVC on or after your 17th birthday.


Lessons

Programs for every NJ driver

Transparent pricing, flexible scheduling around school and work, and instructors who keep nervous first-timers calm.

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6-Hour Teen Course

$499 + MVC permit fees
  • Required for the NJ permit at 16
  • Permit paperwork handled for you
  • Dual-control car, certified instructor
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Adult Lessons

$90 / hour ยท packages save
  • For drivers 17 and older
  • Build confidence at your pace
  • First-time or returning drivers
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Road-Test Prep

$175 / session ยท car included
  • Practice the Lodi MVC route
  • Parallel parking & maneuvers
  • Use our car for the test
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Teen drivers holding their 6-hour road training completion certificates outside Bergen Driving School
Real results

Bergen County teens, road-ready.

From the first nervous lesson to a completion certificate and a passed road test โ€” we keep students calm, build real skills, and get them licensed.

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1-on-1Certified instructors
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Where we teach

Serving Bergen County, NJ

Lessons with pickup at your home or school across North Jersey.

HackensackParamusTeaneck Little FerryLodiFair Lawn GarfieldHasbrouck HeightsWood-Ridge Saddle BrookMaywoodBogota

Road tests at the Lodi MVC

Bergen County road tests run out of the Lodi MVC at 8 Mill Street. We train on the actual test route so there are no surprises on test day.


Quick answers

Common questions from NJ parents

What's the legal driving age in New Jersey?
The driving age in NJ is 17. A 16-year-old can begin supervised driving early โ€” the "early-bird route" โ€” only after completing 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a certified school.
How many practice hours are required before the road test?
New Jersey requires 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 hours after dark, before a new driver takes the road test.
Do you handle the permit paperwork?
Yes. We complete the permit application, administer the knowledge and vision tests, and guide you through validation at the MVC.

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