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2SECTION
OBTAINING A LICENSE, Please refer to page 16 for more information Driver Education Requirements
PERMIT OR related to the knowledge exam; • To obtain a Class D license at the age of 16
IDENTIFICATION CARD • The test fee is $10.00 and must be paid prior
to testing. If any part of the test is failed, no you must complete a driver education course
This Section Covers refund will be issued. The permit fee must be approved by DDS. An approved driver edu-
paid prior to every testing attempt. cation course consists of:
Current Georgia Residents................................... 12 »» either 30 hours of classroom instruction
Class CP Instructional Permit............................... 12 Conditions of a Class C
Class D Provisional License................................. 12 Instructional Permit (CP) OR completion of an equivalent online
Class C License.................................................... 12 • Once issued a Class C Instructional Permit virtual course;
AND
State ID Card.......................................................... 13 (CP), you may operate any Class C vehicle »» 6 hours of on-the-road experience with a
Other License Types............................................. 14 when accompanied by a person at least 21 certified instructor OR completion of the
years of age who is licensed to drive a Class DDS approved Parent-Teen Driving Guide;
Commercial Driver’s License............................... 14 C vehicle, who is fit and capable of exercising »» You must also have completed a cumula-
Motorcycle Operator’s License............................ 14 control over the vehicle, and who is occupy- tive total of at least 40 hours of other driv-
Licenses for Veterans of the U.S. Armed ing a seat beside the driver; ing experience, including at least 6 hours at
Forces and their Spouses.................................... 14 • Class C Instructional Permits (CP) are valid night. An affidavit must be signed certify-
National Guard License........................................ 14 for up to 2 years. ing that this requirement has been met.
New Georgia Residents........................................ 14 NOTE
Class D Provisional License »» if the teen obtains the on-the-road compo-
CURRENT nent of driver’s education from a certified
GEORGIA For first-time issuance of a Class D Li- instructor, a separate document affirming
RESIDENTS cense, you must meet all requirements that this requirement has been met must
to obtain a Secure DL/ID if you have not be completed at the time of the road test.
Class C Instructional Permit (CP) already done so. See pages 10-11 for com- • If you have not completed the driver edu-
plete requirements. cation requirements, you cannot obtain a
For first-time issuance of a Class C In- Class D license until you reach the age of 17.
structional Permit (CP), you must meet all Obtaining a Class D For information on approved driver educa-
requirements to obtain a Secure DL/ID if Provisional License tion courses and to download the Parent-
you have not already done so. See pages Teen Driving Guide, see the DDS website,
10-11 for complete requirements. Upon reaching the age of 16, and after hav- dds.georgia.gov.
ing held a valid instructional permit for one
Obtaining a Class C year and one day, you may apply for a Class D Conditions of a Class D
Instructional Permit (CP) Provisional License. The following information Provisional License
will help you prepare for your visit to a DDS • A Class D license holder may not drive be-
Upon reaching age 15, or anytime thereafter, Customer Service Center:
you may apply for a Class C Instructional Per- • You will need to make a road test appoint- tween the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
mit (CP). The following information will help - NO EXCEPTIONS;
you prepare for your visit to a DDS Customer ment (see page 16); • During the first six months following is-
Service Center: • You must surrender your Class C Instruction- suance, only immediate family members
• You will be required to present documents may ride in the vehicle. ‘Immediate family
al Permit (CP) or affirm on your application member’ includes the driver’s parents and
verifying your identity, U.S. citizenship or that you are unable to surrender the permit. step-parents, grandparents, siblings and step-
lawful presence, and Georgia residency as See pages 19-20 for details concerning lost siblings, children, and any other person who
explained on See pages 10-11; licenses and permits; resides at the driver’s residence;
• You must present proof of your Social Secu- • You will be required to present proof of • During the second six months following is-
rity Number or your ineligibility to obtain a school enrollment; see page 30 for require- suance, only one passeng er under 21 years
Social Security Number. See page 10 for a list ments; of age who is not a member of the driver’s
of acceptable documents; • You must present proof of completion of the Al- immediate family may ride in the vehicle;
• If you are under age 18, you will be required cohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP). • After the first and second six-month periods,
to present proof of school enrollment; see This program is taught in most schools, and only three passengers under 21 years of age
page 30 for requirements; is also available online. For information about who are not members of the driver’s immedi-
• If you are under age 18, a parent, legal guard- ADAP, you may visit dds.georgia.gov; ate family may ride in the vehicle;
ian or responsible adult will have to sign the • A parent, legal guardian or responsible adult • A Class D license holder must, for the 12
application, thereby giving their consent for will have to sign the application, thereby giv- months preceding application for their Class
you to obtain a permit. The individual who ing their consent for you to obtain a license. C license, be free from any convictions for
signs your application may, for any reason, re- The individual who signs your application major traffic violations that result in the man-
voke your permit until you reach the age of 18; may, for any reason, revoke your license until datory suspension of a driver’s license.
• You will be required to pass a vision test. you reach the age of 18;
Your eyes will be tested by means of a me- • You must pass a road test designed to evalu-
chanical device; ate your ability to safely operate a motor ve-
• You will be required to pass a knowledge hicle. See pages 16-17 for more information
exam related to Road Signs and Road Rules. related to the Road Test;
• You must satisfy the driver education re-
quirements listed below. (NOTE: Teens with
parents active in the U.S. Military can use
an out of state driver's education certificate
provided that it is within 9 months of their
16th birthday.)
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