Page 9 - FINAL GA Drivers Manual Updated July 2021

SECTION 2

OBTAINING A LICENSE, Please refer to page 16 for more information
PERMIT OR related to the knowledge exam; *A 17-year-old will be exempt from holding their
IDENTIFICATION CARD learners permit for one year and one day with
• The test fee is $10.00 and must be paid prior proof that they are enlisted in the military. They
to testing. If any part of the test is failed, no will be issued a Class C license at issuance.
This Section Covers refund will be issued. The permit fee must be
paid prior to every testing attempt.
Current Georgia Residents .................................... 8 Driver Education Requirements
Class CP Instructional Permit ................................. 8 Conditions of a Class C To obtain a Class D license at the age of 16 or 17 you
Class D Provisional License .................................. 8 Instructional Permit (CP) must complete both a driver education course
Class C License ..................................................... 9 • Once issued a Class C Instructional Permit approved by DDS and the Alcohol and Drug
State ID Card .......................................................... 10 (CP), you may operate any Class C vehicle Awareness Program (ADAP).
Other License Types ............................................ 10 when accompanied by a person at least 21
years of age who is licensed to drive a Class
Commercial Driver’s License .............................. 10 C vehicle, who is fit and capable of exercising An approved driver education course consists of:
Motorcycle Operator’s License ........................... 10 control over the vehicle, and who is occupy- •either 30 hours of classroom instruction OR
Licenses for Veterans of the U.S. Armed ing a seat beside the driver; completion of an equivalent online virtual course;
AND
Forces and their Spouses .................................... 10 • Class C Instructional Permits (CP) are valid •6 hours of on-the-road experience with a certified
National Guard License ....................................... 10 for up to 2 years. instructor OR completion of the DDS Parent Teen
New Georgia Residents ....................................... 10 Driving Guide available Online or at any CSC. You
Class D Provisional License must also have completed a cumulative total of at
least 40 hours of other driving experience, including at
For first-time issuance of a Class D Li- least 6 hours at night. A DD affidavit must

cense, you must meet all requirements be signed at the time of road testing to certify that this
CURRENT to obtain a Secure DL/ID if you have not requirement has been met.
GEORGIA already done so. See pages 10-11 for com- NOTE: If the teen obtains the on-the-road component
plete requirements.
RESIDENTS Obtaining a Class D of driver’s education from a certified instructor, a

Provisional License separate document affirming that this requirement has
been met must be completed at the time of the road test.
Class C Instructional Permit (CP) Upon reaching the age of 16, and after hav- • If you have not completed the driver education
ing held a valid instructional permit for one requirements, you cannot obtain a Class D license. For
For first-time i ssuance of a C lass C I n- year and one day* you may apply for a Class
structional Permit (CP), you must meet all D Provisional License. The following information on approved driver education courses, see
the DDS website, dds.georgia.gov.
requirements to obtain a Secure DL/ID if information will help you prepare for your
you have not already done so. See page visit to a DDS Customer Service Center:
9 for complete requirements. •The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) is
• You will need to make a road test appoint- taught in most schools and is also available online via
ment (see page 16);
Obtaining a Class C dds.georgia.gov.
Instructional Permit (CP) • You must surrender your Class C Instruction-
Upon reaching age 15, or anytime thereafter, al Permit (CP) or affirm on your application
you may apply for a Class C Instructional Per- that you are unable to surrender the permit.
mit (CP). The following information will help See pages 19-20 for details concerning lost
you prepare for your visit to a DDS Customer licenses and permits;
Service Center: Conditions of a Class D
• You will be required to present proof of Provisional License
• You will be required to present documents school enrollment; see page 30 for require-
verifying your identity, U.S. citizenship or ments;
lawful presence, and Georgia residency as • A Class D license holder may not drive be-
explained on page 6. • You must present proof of completion of the Al- tween the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
cohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP). - NO EXCEPTIONS;
• You must know your Social Security Number This program is taught in most schools, and
or provide proof of your ineligibility to obtain is also available online. For information about • During the first six months following is-
a Social Security Number. See the DDS website ADAP, you may visit dds.georgia.gov; suance, only immediate family mem bers
at dds.georgia.gov for more information. may ride in the vehicle. ‘Immediate family
• A parent, legal guardian or responsible adult member’ includes the driver’s parents and
• If you are under age 18, you will be required will have to sign the application, thereby giv- step-parents, grandparents, siblings and step-
to present proof of school enrollment; see ing their consent for you to obtain a license. siblings, children, and any other person who
page 26 for requirements; The individual who signs your application resides at the driver’s residence;
may, for any reason, revoke your license until
• If you are under age 18, a parent, legal guard- • During the second six months following is-
ian or responsible adult will have to sign the you reach the age of 18; suance, only one passen ger under 21 years
application, thereby giving their consent for • You must pass a road test designed to evalu- of age who is not a member of the driver’s
you to obtain a permit. The individual who ate your ability to safely operate a motor ve- immediate family may ride in the vehicle;
signs your application may, for any reason, re- hicle. See pages 16-17 for more information
voke your permit until you reach the age of 18; related to the Road Test; • After the first and second six-month periods,
only three passengers under 21 years of age
• You will be required to pass a vision test. • You must satisfy the driver education re- who are not members of the driver’s immedi-
Your eyes will be tested by means of a me- quirements listed under Driver Education ate family may ride in the vehicle;
chanical device; Requirements. (NOTE: Teens with parents
active in the U.S. Military can use an out • A Class D license holder must, for the 12
• You will be required to pass a knowledge of state driver's education certificate months preceding application for their Class
exam related to Road Signs and Road Rules. C license, be free from any convictions for
provided that it is within 9 months of their major traffic violations that result in the man-
16th birthday.)
datory suspension of a driver’s license.
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