Joshua’s Law: choosing a Georgia driver education path that qualifies For Georgia families, Joshua’s Law can feel confusing because it is not just one course or one piece of paperwork. It is a set of driver education and supervised-driving requirements that most 16- and 17-year-old applicants must satisfy before receiving a Georgia Class D provisional […]
Oklahoma’s required Work Zone Safe course for teen intermediate licenses Oklahoma teens have one extra step to complete before moving from a learner permit to an intermediate Class D license: the Oklahoma Work Zone Safe Course. The course is free, online and designed to help new drivers understand how to travel safely through construction zones […]
Tennessee’s three-level GDL program for teen drivers Getting a driver’s license is a major milestone for Tennessee teens, but it does not happen all at once. The state uses a graduated driver license system, often called GDL, to help new drivers build skill and judgment before they receive full driving privileges. For most families, the […]
Florida’s 6-hour DETS course requirement: what families need to know Florida changed the starting point for many teen drivers. For years, families were used to hearing about the 4-hour TLSAE course, sometimes called the drug and alcohol course. Now, most new Florida drivers under 18 must complete the 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety course before […]
Delaware’s Level One Learner’s Permit: the first and second six months Getting a learner’s permit is a big step for a teen driver, but in Delaware it is not just a one-time DMV appointment. The Level One Learner’s Permit is a 12-month graduated driver licensing period with different rules during the first six months and […]
Alabama’s three-stage graduated driver license: a parent-and-teen roadmap Learning to drive in Alabama is not a one-step process for most teens. The state uses a graduated driver license system, often called GDL, to move young drivers from supervised practice to limited independent driving and then to a full regular license. For parents, the system can […]
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 […]