- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Joshua's Law: new teen driving requirements [2006]
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Driver Services
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Driver Services
- Publisher:
- Conyers, GA : Georgia. Department of Driver Services
- Date of Original:
- 2006
- Subject:
- Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA D700 .M1 2006 J6
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bd700-b-pm1-b2006-bj6-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bd700-b-pm1-b2006-bj6-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
How to obtain Driver's training
A variety of methods are available to obtain the necessary training. You may customize training to fit your lifestyle. It is accessible, effective and affordable. See the website for more specific information.
www.gateendrivereducation.com
What if I don't complete Drivers Education at age 16?
You will have to wait until age 17 to obtain a Class D license.
Joshua's Law New Teen Driving
Requirements
Behind the wheel instruction by professional or parent
www.gateendrivereducation.com
www.gateendrivereducation.com
Virtual on-line classroom
Public School or private Classroom instruction
Public Awareness Campaign Funded by the Georgia Driver's Education Commission
Department of Driver Services
2206 East View Drive Conyers, GA 30013
(678) 413-8400
www.dds.ga.gov
Don't be Stopped From Applying when you are ready!
Beginning January 1, 2007, all 16 yearolds applying for a Class D driver's license must complete an approved driver education course and complete a total of 40 hours of supervised driv-
ing, 6 hours of which must be at night, with a parent or guardian's sworn verification that these requirements
have been met.
Any Georgia resident who has not completed an approved driver education course must be at least 17 years old to be eligible for a Class D driver's license. He or she must have completed a total of at least 40 hours of supervised driving, including at least 6 hours at night. The same verification in writing by a parent or guardian is required.
What is Driver Education?
A series of courses developed or approved by the Department of Driver Services for the purpose of assisting students to meet the requirements for obtaining a Class D provisional license.
What are some of the methods of Driver Education?
Public/Private School (30 hrs) classroom (virtual or instructor) and (6 hrs) private behind the wheel training (students also need an additional 40 hrs of supervised driving experience).
Public/Private School (30 hrs) classroom (virtual or instructor) and parent taught behind the wheel . (The parent taught program is a 40 hr comprehensive driving course.)
Virtual (30 hrs) classroom and (6 hrs) private behind the wheel training (students will also need an additional 40 hrs of supervised driving experience).
Virtual (30 hrs) classroom and (40 hr) parent taught behind the wheel. (The parent taught program is a 40 hr comprehensive driving course.)
ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE 6 HOURS OF SUPERVISED DRIVING AT NIGHT.
What would allow me to obtain an insurance discount?
A Certificate of Completion indicating you have successfully completed a traditional program consisting of 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction. You may also be eligible for a $150.00 tax credit.
!! Be Aware !!
You must hold a Learner's Permit for one year and one day to be eligible for a Class D license.