Questions and Answers
What does TADRA stand for?
What is Step One of TADRA?
The Instructional Permit (Class CP)
What is Step Two of TADRA?
The Provisional License (Class D)
What is Step Three of TADRA?
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TADRA allows for unlimited passengers under 21 years of age for Class D license holders.
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What is required for a teen to obtain a Provisional License at age 16 according to Joshua's Law?
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The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level that presumes a person under 21 years of age to be DUI in Georgia is _____ or greater.
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What happens if a driver's BAC is 0.02 or greater but less than 0.08?
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What are the consequences if a driver's license is suspended due to certain offenses under TADRA?
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Study Notes
TADRA Overview
- TADRA stands for Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act.
- Introduces a Graduated Driver's Licensing process for drivers aged 15 to 18.
TADRA Provisions
- Includes measures for DUI prevention/enforcement.
- Establishes school conduct and attendance requirements for drivers.
Licensing Steps
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STEP ONE: Instructional Permit (Class CP)
- Available for individuals at least 15 years old.
- Requires passing a written examination.
- Allows operation of Class C vehicles with a licensed adult (21+).
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STEP TWO: Provisional License (Class D)
- Available for 16 to 17-year-olds.
- Requires holding an Instructional Permit for 1 year and 1 day.
- No major traffic violations that led to permit suspension.
- Completion of Alcohol & Drug Awareness Program (ADAP).
- Successful behind-the-wheel skills test needed.
- Teens without driver education must wait until age 17 for Class D.
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STEP THREE: Class C License
- Applicants must be 18 and have held a Class D for a year without major violations.
Provisional License Restrictions
- Class D holders cannot drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. without exception.
- First 6 months: only immediate family can ride.
- Next 6 months: 1 passenger under 21 who is not an immediate family member.
- After 12 months: up to 3 passengers under 21 who are not immediate family members allowed.
Joshua's Law
- Requires completion of an approved driver training course for teens at age 16.
- Course must include at least 30 hours of theoretical instruction and 6 hours of practical instruction.
TADRA Suspensions (Non-DUI)
- Strict penalties for under-21 drivers violating motor vehicle laws.
- Offenses leading to suspension include:
- Hit and run, racing, reckless or aggressive driving.
- Underage alcohol offenses related to vehicle operation.
- Accumulating 4 or more points within a year.
TADRA Suspensions (DUI)
- Drivers under 21 are presumed DUI with a BAC of 0.02 or higher.
- First suspension:
- BAC 0.02 to <0.08 results in a 6-month suspension.
- BAC 0.08 or refusal of testing results in a 12-month suspension.
- Second suspension: 18-month minimum suspension period.
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Explore the key concepts of the Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA) with these informative flashcards. This quiz covers the basics of the Graduated Driver's Licensing process for young drivers aged 15 to 18 and its provisions on DUI prevention and school attendance. Test your knowledge and become familiar with driver responsibility regulations.
