Georgia’s Department of Driver Services (DDS) is putting renewed focus on Joshua’s Law compliance, a reminder that every step of the teen driving process must be completed before earning a full driver license. While not a brand-new law, this emphasis highlights how important driver education and supervised practice are for safety and compliance.

Under Joshua’s Law, teens applying for their Class D provisional driver license must:

  • Complete 30 hours of approved driver education (classroom or online).

  • Log 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training** with a certified instructor (or parent-taught equivalent).

  • Record 40 hours of supervised driving**, with at least 6 at night.

  • Hold a learner license (Class CP) for at least one year and one day.

Once the Class D license is granted, curfew and passenger restrictions apply, no driving between midnight and 5 a.m., and limits on non-family passengers for the first year.

How This Affects Teens and Parents

For permit holders, this means planning ahead, completing the 30-hour driver education and logging hours before applying. Parents play a vital role in supervising practice hours and ensuring their teen follows all safety and legal requirements. Staying organized and consistent helps prevent delays in earning that long-awaited driver license.

With Georgia continuing to enforce Joshua’s Law standards, the message is clear: teen driving safety starts with solid driver education and practice behind the wheel.

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