Georgia Teen Licensing & Permits

What are the requirements under Georgia's Joshua's Law for a 16-year-old applying for a Class D license?

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against O.C.G.A. §40-5-22
A

20 hours of classroom instruction and 20 hours of supervised driving.

The requirements are stricter.

B

30 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of supervised driving (6 at night).

Correct answer

C

No formal instruction required if the teen passes the road test.

Joshua's Law makes formal instruction mandatory for this age group.

D

A driving school certificate only.

The hours are required in addition to certification.

Detailed Explanation

Joshua's Law (O.C.G.A. §40-5-22) requires 16-year-olds to complete an approved 30-hour driver education course plus 40 hours of supervised driving practice (at least 6 hours at night) before being eligible for a Class D provisional license. It was enacted in 2007 following the death of 17-year-old Joshua Brown.

Source: O.C.G.A. §40-5-22

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