Pennsylvania begins enforcement of Paul Miller’s Law Pennsylvania’s distracted driving rules changed in a major way when the state moved from warnings to citations under Paul Miller’s Law. For new drivers, the message is simple: do not hold, support, reach for or manually use a phone or other interactive mobile device while driving. The Pennsylvania […]
Utah’s 2026 learner-permit supervision change: stepparents and foster parents Utah made a small but important change to its learner-permit supervision rules in 2026. Under Utah SB 22 Minor Driving Hours Amendments, the state clarified that a stepparent or foster parent can supervise a minor with a learner permit when the adult meets the licensing and […]
Illinois expands Scott’s Law for emergency scenes Illinois has expanded Scott’s Law to give emergency workers, first responders and people involved in roadside emergencies more protection from passing traffic. For new drivers, this is not just another rule to memorize for a permit test. It is one of the most important real-world safety laws to […]
School zone laws in Ohio every teen should know Driving near a school is different from driving on an ordinary neighborhood street. The speed limit may change, buses may stop suddenly, crossing guards may step into the roadway, and students can appear from between parked cars with very little warning. For a new driver, that […]
California highway driving tips for teens Highway driving is one of the biggest milestones for a new teen driver in California. Residential streets help you learn steering, stopping and basic right-of-way, but highways and freeways add higher speeds, shorter decision windows, heavier traffic, lane changes, merging lanes, ramps, large trucks and distracted drivers. The goal […]
Washington state expands mandatory driver education requirements Washington is changing how young adults get their first driver license. For years, mandatory driver education in Washington mostly applied to teens seeking a license before age 18. A new state law now phases in driver training requirements for first-time adult applicants, beginning with 18-year-olds on January 1, […]
South Carolina seat belt laws for new drivers Seat belt rules are one of the first traffic laws every new driver should understand. In South Carolina, buckling up is not just a safety recommendation. It is a legal requirement for the driver and every occupant when a motor vehicle is being operated on public streets […]
Night Driving Laws for Florida Teen Drivers Night driving is one of the biggest adjustments for new drivers. Visibility is lower, judging distance can be harder, and fatigue becomes a real concern. For Florida teens, there is another factor to understand before getting behind the wheel after dark: the state limits when graduated driver licensing […]
Colorado updates teen driver permit education rules Colorado is changing the education rules for young drivers who want an instruction permit. The biggest update is simple: beginning January 1, 2027, teens ages 15 through 17 will need to complete a 30-hour driver education course before getting a Colorado instruction permit. That is a major shift […]
Washington state right-of-way rules every new driver should know Right-of-way rules are some of the most important rules a new Washington driver can learn. They help decide who should go first at intersections, crosswalks, driveways, roundabouts, school bus stops and emergency scenes. They also help prevent the hesitation, guessing and sudden movements that often lead […]