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6SECTION : TEEN DRIVING LAWS
• A step-parent of the applicant (must provide • You will be required to present documents • Class C Instructional Permits (CP) are valid
a valid marriage license or document reflect- verifying your identity, U.S. citizenship or for 2 years.
ing marriage to the biological parent of the lawful presence, and Georgia residency as
applicant), explained on pages 10-11; Class D Provisional License
• Other persons who can be identified by a • You must present proof of your Social Secu- For first-time issuance of a Class D Li-
state agency or official, school official or certi- rity Number or your ineligibility to obtain a cense, you must meet all requirements
fied school records, or documentation from Social Security Number. See page 10 for a list to obtain a Secure DL/ID if you have not
a federal agency or entity. of acceptable documents; already done so. See pages 10-11 for com-
plete requirements.
Joshua’s Law • If you are under age 18, you will be required
to present proof of school enrollment as ex- Obtaining a Class D
Joshua's Law promotes increased teen driving plained in this section; Provisional License
safety. The highlights of Joshua’s Law include:
• Approved driver education training required • If you are under age 18, a parent, legal guard- Upon reaching the age of 16, and after hav-
ian or responsible adult will have to sign the ing held a valid instructional permit for one
to obtain a Class D Provisional license at age 16; application, thereby giving their consent for year and one day, you may apply for a Class D
• Approved driver education training required you to obtain a permit. The individual who Provisional License. The following information
signs your application may, for any reason, re- will help you prepare for your visit to a DDS
to obtain a Class M Instructional Permit (MP) voke your permit until you reach the age of 18; Customer Service Center:
at age 16; • You must schedule a road test appointment
• You must be 17 years of age to obtain a Class • You will be required to pass a vision test.
M Motorcycle Operator's License. Your eyes will be tested by means of a me- (see page 16).
The first stage of the graduated licensing chanical device; • You must surrender your Class C Instruction-
program is a Class C Instructional Permit (CP).
• You will be required to pass a knowledge al Permit (CP) or affirm on your application
Class C Instructional Permit (CP) exam related to Road Signs and Road Rules. that you are unable to surrender the permit.
Please refer to page 16 for more information See pages 19-20 for details concerning lost
For first-time issuance of a Class C In- related to the knowledge exam; licenses and permits;
structional Permit (CP), you must meet all • You will be required to present proof of
requirements to obtain a Secure DL/ID if • The test fee is $10.00 and must be paid prior school enrollment as explained in this sec-
you have not already done so. See page 10 to testing. If any part of the test is failed, no tion;
for requirements. refund will be issued. The permit fee must be • You must present proof of completion of
Obtaining a Class C paid prior to every testing attempt. the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program
Instructional Permit (CP) (ADAP). This program is taught in most
Conditions of a Class C schools, and is also available online. For
Upon reaching age 15, or anytime thereafter, Instructional Permit (CP) information about ADAP, you may visit
you may apply for a Class C Instructional Per- • Once issued a Class C Instructional Permit dds.georgia.gov;
mit (CP). The following information will help • A parent, legal guardian or responsible adult
you prepare for your visit to a DDS Customer (CP), you may operate any Class C vehicle will have to sign the application, thereby giv-
Service Center: when accompanied by a person at least 21 ing their consent for you to obtain a license.
years of age who is licensed to drive a Class The individual who signs your application
C vehicle, who is fit and capable of exercising
control over the vehicle, and who is occupy-
ing a seat beside the driver;
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