Joshua's Law Practice Test 1

Question 1

What is Joshua's Law?

Accepted Answer

Georgia's law requiring teens to complete a state-approved driver education course before licensing

Answer

Joshua's Law, enacted in 2005 and named after Joshua Brown, requires Georgia teens to complete an approved driver education course (either classroom-based or a certified online course, plus 40 hours of supervised driving, 6 of which must be at night) before they can obtain a Class D learner's license or driving without one gets restricted.

Question 2

At what age can a Georgia teen first apply for a Class D (learner's) license?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

Georgia's Graduated Driver's License (GDL) program allows teens to apply for a Class D learner's permit at age 15, provided they pass the written knowledge test and vision screening.

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

40 hours total, including at least 6 hours at night

Answer

Georgia requires 40 hours of supervised driving practice, including at least 6 hours of nighttime driving, logged with a parent or guardian before advancing from a learner's permit to a Class D license.

Question 4

At what age can a Georgia teen get an unrestricted Class C license?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

Under Georgia's GDL system, a Class D license holder who has driven violation-free can move to a full, unrestricted Class C license at age 18.

Question 5

What is the nighttime driving curfew for a Georgia Class D license holder?

Accepted Answer

12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., unrestricted driving prohibited

Answer

Class D licensees (typically ages 16-17) may not drive between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed adult 21 or older, or driving to/from a job, school activity, or emergency.

Joshua's Law Course Practice Test

Joshua's Law Course Practice Test

Joshua's Law Practice Test 1