What is a peer passenger?

A peer passenger is generally described as someone who is under the age of 21 and not a family member. A restriction could mean that for the first 12 months of a provisional licence drivers may not carry more than one passenger aged under 21 who does not hold an open licence.

What is the Joshua Law in Georgia?

In Georgia, Joshua’s Law states that a new driver age 16-18 may only drive with family members (no peer passengers) for the first six months following the issuance of a driver’s license. During the second 6-month period, a new driver can have only one peer passenger in the vehicle.

What can you do if passengers are distracting you?

As a passenger, support the driver by speaking up when other passengers become distracting. As a passenger, help the driver out by watching the road and managing other distractions in the car. Take a break: Rather than eating and drinking while you’re driving, give yourself a break or eat before you get in the car.

Can provisional drivers have passengers?

Yes, a learner driver can indeed drive with passengers on a provisional licence, providing that the supervisor is present and meets all legal criteria. However, the reason people often assume that learners can’t carry passengers is because of the risk of distraction.

Can you drive with friends at 16 with a license in Oregon?

During the first six months, driving with a passenger who is under 20 years old that is not an immediate family member is prohibited unless accompanied by a driving instructor or parent or legal guardian who has valid driving privileges.

What are the requirements for Joshua’s Law?

“Joshua’s Law” requires all 16 year-olds applying for a Class D driver’s license to complete an approved driver education course AND complete a total of 40 hours of supervised driving, 6 hours of which must be at night, with a parent or guardian’s sworn verification that these driving requirements have been met.

Is ADAP and Joshua’s Law the same thing?

For Georgia teens, your path to obtaining a driver’s license begins with a Joshua’s Law Driver’s Ed course. ADAP: Must complete an Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program as part of your permit application process. Mandatory completion of a 30-hour Joshua’s Law Driver’s Ed course for new drivers under the age of 18.