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G E O R G I A D EP AR T M EN T O F D R I V ER S ER V I C ES
DDS MISSION & CORE VALUES
CCONTENTSS Our Mission
To provide secure driver and identity credentials to our
customers with excellence and respect.
Our Core Values:
DDS Motorcycle Training 2 • Trusted Service
Motorcycle Rider Licensing 4 • Ethical Actions

Being in Shape to Ride 19 • Accountable to All
• Motivated to Excellence
Before You Ride 21 #ExcellenceIsWhatDRIVESUs!
Vehicle Control Skills 23 Title VI Policy Statement

Street Strategies 25 The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is committed to compliance
with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related nondiscrimination
Roadway Management 31 authorities. DDS assures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color,
national origin, sex, age, disability, low-income, and Limited English Profi-
Special Riding Situations 33 ciency (LEP), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or
be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. DDS
further assures that every effort will be made to ensure nondiscrimination in all
Passengers, Cargo and Group Riding 34 programs and activities, whether or not those programs and activities are feder-
ally funded. In addition, DDS will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful
Factors Affecting Rider Performance 35 access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency. Finally, DDS
agrees to abide by the Title VI Program Assurances and to ensure that written
agreements with any party for federally funded programs or services will include
Three-Wheeled Vehicles 36 the applicable Title VI language as provided in the Title VI Program Assurances.
The DDS Title VI Program Coordinator is responsible for oversight of the Title
Trikes 38 VI Program and ensuring compliance with the requirements provided in 49

Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R) Part 21 and 49 C.F.R. Part 303. The Title
Motorcycles with a Sidecar 39 VI Program Coordinator and all Division Directors are authorized to effectively
implement the Title VI Program on behalf of the Department.

DDS ONLINE SERVICES

CARD SERVICES
Be certain to take advantage of DDS Online Services and avoid an unnecessary trip to a •Address Change
•Submit Proof of Residency and/or Social Security
•License/ID Renewal or Replacement
Customer Service Center. •Class D to Class C Upgrade
•CDL Self-Certification Medical Documents
•License Status
DDS Online Services enable thousands of Georgia drivers to conduct many transactions via •Suspension or Reinstatement Information
dds.georgia.gov and eliminate a visit to a DDS Customer Service Center (CSC). This saves cus- •Super Speeder PAY FEES
tomers valuable time and money. DDS does not charge an additional fee for choosing Internet •License Reinstatement
•Pending Suspensions
Services. A $5.00 discount may apply for eligible license types that are renewed on the internet.
OTHER SERVICES
•Online For-Hire Endorsement Application
•Skip a Step! (Complete Form Online)
•Driving History (MVR)
•Motorcycle Safety Training Registration
•Make Road Test Appointment
For more information visit the DDS website at: •Reservation Status
dds.georgia.gov and like DDS on Facebook! DDS-2203-P (3/2017)
This manual is produced by the Governmental Affairs and Communications Division.
The information contained in this publication is intended for motorcycle operators; it does not address all laws, restrictions, requirements and other issues that all highway
users must know and observe in order to safely and responsibly operate a motor vehicle on Georgia’s roadways. Motorcycle operators are also required to read and understand
the information contained in the Georgia Drivers Manual. This manual is available from all Department of Drivers Services Customer Service Centers and may be viewed at the DDS website:
http://dds.georgia.gov/dds-forms-rules-and-manuals.
The information contained in this publication is offered for the benefit of those who have an interest in riding motorcycles. The information has been compiled
from publications, interviews and observations of individuals and organizations familiar with the use of motorcycles, accessories, and training. Because there are
many differences in product design, riding styles, federal, state and local laws, there may be organizations and individuals who hold differing opinions.

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