Page 7 - Final GA Parent Teen Driving Guide Updated August 2021

INTRODUCTION

Teenage & Adult Driver
Responsibility Act (TADRA) REAL IDs
The Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibil- Since July 1, 2012, the DDS has implemented additional procedures to enhance the integrity
ity Act (TADRA) was enacted on July 1, 1997. and security of your Driver’s License (DL) and Identification Card (ID). These procedures re-
TADRA established a graduated driver’s license quire that you bring additional documentation with you when you visit one of our Customer
program for young drivers ages 15 to 18 in Geor- Service Centers.
gia. This act directly addresses the leading killer
of our young people – traffic crashes. The law To assist you with collecting your documents, the DDS website lists the requirements and
significantly changes the way young motorists also allows you to print the full list of acceptable documents: https://online.dds.ga.gov/
earn and maintain the privilege of driving by SecureID/default.aspx
providing a controlled means for new drivers
to gain experience, and by reducing high-risk
driving situations. While the law does focus on
young drivers, it also contains important provi- day. Your permit must also be surrendered • If the Parent Teen Driving Guide was used to
sions that affect drivers over 21, particularly in at the time of testing. satisfy the Joshua’s Law “Behind the Wheel”
the area of DUI prevention and enforcement. • You must not have been convicted of any requirement, you must sign the Driving Ex-
TADRA involves an intense, three-step edu- traffic violations that prohibit issuance of a perience Affidavit (DDS-7) provided at
cation process that allows the young driver to Class D. DDS affirming you have a minimum of 40
gain more experience behind the wheel: hours of driving, 6 of which must be at
• You must have completed a minimum of 40 night.
Step One – Instructional Permit hours of supervised driving experience, 6 • All documents must be in English.
(Class CP) hours of which must be at night. The Parents’ Role in the Young
Class CP permit fee – $10.00 • Anyone under 18 years of age must meet the Driver’s Licensing Process
Payable in cash, money order, check or credit card. driver training requirements of Joshua’s
In order to apply for an Instructional (Learn- Law. • Grant the Department of Driver Services per-
er’s) Permit (Class CP), all applicants must meet mission to issue their young driver an Instruc-
the following requirements: • You must pass a vision exam and road skills tional Permit and a Class D Driver’s License.
test.
• You must be at least 15 years of age. • Provide their teen with at least 40 hours of
• If you are under 18 years of age, a parent/ supervised driving experience, 6 hours of
• Fee must be paid before the test begins. guardian, or authorized driver training in- which must be at night.
• You must pass a vision exam and a knowl- structor must sign the application for the • Ensure that teens under 18 complete an
edge exam. driver’s license. The signer also has the au-
thority to request the revocation of the driver’s approved driver education course prior to
• If you are under 18 years of age, a parent, license at any time before your 18th birthday. applying for a Class D license.
guardian, or authorized driver training in- • Limit the teen’s driving privileges if he or she
structor must sign the application for Instruc- • If you are new to Georgia, you must surren- is not demonstrating responsible behavior.
tional Permit. The signer also has the authority der any out-of-state driver’s license/
to request the revocation of the Instructional permit/ID card. • Continue to monitor their teen’s driving after
Permit at any time before your 18th birthday. • If you were previously issued a driver’s li- receipt of their provisional license and rein-
• If you are new to Georgia, you must surren- cense/permit in another state, and that card force safety belt use, passenger restrictions,
and hands-free cell phone use.
der any out of state driver's license/permit/ has been lost or stolen, you must provide a
ID card. certified copy of your motor vehicle report • Serve as a positive role model by demonstrat-
(MVR) from the state that issued the card. The ing safe driving behaviors.
• If you were previously issued a driver's li- MVR must be dated within the last 30 days.
cense/permit in another state, and that card The DDS does not accept uncertified copies Parent Tips for In-Car Guided
has been lost or stolen, you must provide a printed from websites, but a fax may be sent to Practice Sessions
certified copy of your motor vehicle report the DDS directly from the other state agency. Parental reinforcement of basic driving skills
(MVR) from the state that issued the card. and good decision-making will lead to safe
The MVR must be dated within the last 30 • If you are under 18 years of age, you must driving habits that will last a lifetime.
days. The DDS does not accept uncertified present a notarized Certificate of School
copies printed from websites, but a fax may Enrollment (DS-1) form from your school • Enjoy your time together. Have fun! This is
be sent to the DDS directly from the other signed within the last 30 days, a high school a great “bonding” opportunity. Focus on the
state agency. diploma or GED. driving task and leave family issues at home.
• If you are under 18 years of age, you must pres- • You must present your ADAP or eADAP cer-
ent a notarized Certificate of School Enrollment tificate of completion.
(DS-1) form from your school signed within
the last 30 days, a high school diploma or GED. CLASS D PROVISIONAL
• All documents must be in English.
LICENSE CONDITIONS
Step Two – Provisional License
(Class D) • No driving between the hours of • For the second six month period, no
Class D license fee – $10.00 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. No exceptions. driving with more than one passenger
Payable in cash, money order or credit card. under the age of 21 who is not a member
In order to apply for a Provisional License • During the first six months after of the driver’s immediate family;
(Class D) all applicants must meet the following issuance, no driving with passengers
requirements: who are not members of the driver’s • After one year from the date of
immediate family; issuance, no more than three passengers
• You must be at least 16 years of age. under the age of 21 who are not members
• You must have held an Instructional Permit of the driver’s immediate family.
(Class CP) for a minimum of one year and a

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