A driving test is a rite of passage for teenagers, but the coronavirus pandemic has put that on hold in Georgia. For the time being, the state is allowing 16-year-olds to get a license without taking the road test requirement.
This move has some parents concerned about safety on the streets, WSB reports. "I think eliminating a driving test puts people at greater risk,” Jen Hancock, a parent, said.
Hancock’s son will get a learner's permit next year, and she said she wouldn't let him get a license without taking the road test. "If we have a stay at home order, where do these 16-year-olds need to drive?" Hancock said.