JOSHUA'S LAW Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. How does black ice typically differ from visible snow or slush on the road? → It's nearly invisible/transparent and often forms first on bridges and overpasses
2. When must all occupants of a vehicle in Georgia wear a seatbelt? → Every occupant — front seat always, and everyone under 18 regardless of seating position
3. How many non-family passengers under age 21 can a Class D license holder (in the first 6 months) carry in the vehicle? → No more than one
4. How many hours of supervised driving must a Georgia teen log before getting a Class D license, and how many of those must be at night? → 40 hours total, including at least 6 hours at night
5. What should a new driver do first if their vehicle begins to hydroplane? → Ease off the accelerator and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns
6. At what age can a Georgia teen first apply for a Class D (learner's) license? → 15
7. What is a key sign of drowsy driving that a new driver should watch for? → Drifting out of your lane or not remembering the last few miles driven
8. What does 'move over' law require Georgia drivers to do when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder? → Move over a lane if possible, or slow down significantly if you can't
9. What is the safest following distance to maintain behind another vehicle in normal conditions? → At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead
10. What is Georgia's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers under 21? → 0.02%
11. What must a Georgia teen do to obtain their Class D license after holding a learner's permit? → Hold the permit 12 months violation-free, log 40 supervised hours, and pass the road test
12. At what age can a Georgia teen get an unrestricted Class C license? → 18
13. What should a driver do when approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on a two-lane road? → Stop, in both directions, until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm retracts
14. What is the nighttime driving curfew for a Georgia Class D license holder? → 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., unrestricted driving prohibited
15. Under Georgia law, is texting while driving legal for a teen driver under 18? → No — drivers under 18 may not use a wireless device at all while driving