GEORGIA DRIVERS ED ONLINE

Getting a Driver’s License in Georgia: The Basics

Taking Georgia drivers ed online with DriverEdToGo helps you complete the classroom portion of Joshua’s Law on a schedule that works for you. Our Georgia DDS-approved 30-hour course, Georgia Driver Education Program Certification No. DT000603, prepares you for the responsibilities of driving while meeting this education requirement.

Georgia teens can apply for a Class CP learner’s permit starting at 15. A Class D provisional license is available starting at 16 after completing the required permit period, education, driving experience, and tests.

Here’s the road ahead at a glance:

• Class CP learner’s permit: Available at 15 after passing the knowledge and vision tests and completing the application requirements.
• Class D provisional license: Available at 16 after holding a permit for at least one year and one day, completing Joshua’s Law and ADAP requirements, and passing the road test.
• Class C license: Available starting at 18 for eligible applicants. If you hold a Class D license, you must complete the upgrade process to remove its restrictions.

How Georgia Drivers Ed Online Fits Into Your Licensing Steps

Step 1: Get Your Georgia Learner’s Permit at 15

Once you turn 15, you can apply for your Class CP learner’s permit.

You’ll need to:

• Complete the DDS License/ID/Permit application.
• Bring the required identity, residency, and citizenship or lawful-presence documents.
• Provide your Social Security information as required.
• Bring acceptable school enrollment or other qualifying school-status documentation if you’re under 18.
• Have a parent, guardian, or another DDS-authorized adult accompany you to sign when required.
• Pass the vision and knowledge tests.
• Pay the permit fee.

Review the DDS document checklist before visiting so you arrive with everything you need.

With a Class CP permit, you may practice with a licensed driver age 21 or older seated beside you. That person must hold a valid license for the vehicle and be capable of taking control if necessary.

A learner’s permit never allows you to drive alone.

Step 2: Complete Your 30-Hour Driver Education Course

Georgia requires applicants seeking a Class D license at 16 or 17 to complete DDS-approved driver education. Our online course satisfies the 30-hour classroom requirement.

Study on your computer, tablet, or smartphone and switch devices without losing your place. Your instructional time is tracked, and your progress saves automatically.

After successful completion, you receive your Georgia Driver Education Certificate of Completion. Keep it with your licensing documents.

The online course covers classroom instruction. It does not include professional driving lessons, replace supervised practice, or satisfy the separate ADAP requirement.

Step 3: Complete Your Driving Training and ADAP

After choosing an approved online course, you have two ways to complete the practical portion of Joshua’s Law:

• Professional instruction route: Complete six hours of behind-the-wheel training at a DDS-certified school, plus 40 hours of supervised driving with a parent or guardian. At least six of the 40 practice hours must be at night.
• Parent-taught route: Complete the DDS Parent/Teen Driving Guide and its 40 hours of parent-taught driving, including at least six hours at night. This route includes the supervised-driving requirement; it does not require another separate 40 hours.

Choose the route that fits your family and complete every part of that method.

View the Georgia DDS Parent/Teen Driving Guide →

Georgia does not require a driving log for these hours, but keeping one can help you track your progress. A parent, guardian, or other authorized person must attest to the completed driving experience when you apply.

You must also:

• Hold your learner’s permit for at least one year and one day before receiving a Class D license.
• Complete the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP). Many students take it through school; DDS also offers eADAP for students who need the online option.
• Meet the DDS driving-record and other eligibility requirements.

ADAP is separate from your 30-hour driver education course. Keep both completion documents available.

Step 4: Pass Your Road Test and Get Licensed

Once you meet the age, permit, education, driving, and ADAP requirements, schedule your road test.

Review the DDS appointment instructions and bring your permit, required completion documents, acceptable identification, and a vehicle that meets testing requirements. Your accompanying adult must be prepared to provide the required signatures and driving-experience certification.

After passing and completing the remaining issuance requirements, you can receive your Class D provisional license. You may then drive independently while following the Class D restrictions below.

Georgia Teen Driving Laws You Should Know

Class D License Rules

A Georgia Class D license comes with specific nighttime and passenger restrictions:

• Nighttime driving: No driving between midnight and 5:00 a.m. DDS states that there are no exceptions to this curfew.
• First six months: Only immediate family members may ride with you.
• Second six months: You may carry no more than one passenger under 21 who is not an immediate family member.
• After the first year: You may carry up to three passengers under 21 who are not immediate family members.

Turning 18 does not automatically remove these restrictions. They remain attached to your Class D license until you successfully upgrade to Class C. Eligible drivers can request the upgrade through DDS Online Services, the DDS 2 GO app, or in person.

The Hands-Free Georgia Act

Georgia generally prohibits holding a phone or supporting it with your body while driving, including while stopped at a traffic light.

Drivers cannot manually write or read texts, emails, or social media content while driving. Watching videos is also prohibited, apart from permitted navigation displays. The law allows certain hands-free functions and specific exceptions.

Set your navigation and music before leaving. Keep your attention on traffic, and park safely before using your phone in a way that takes your eyes or hands away from driving.

What Joshua’s Law Means for Your Family

Joshua’s Law combines classroom learning with practical driving experience for teens seeking a license at 16 or 17.

The 30-hour course teaches the rules and decisions involved in safe driving. Professional instruction or the DDS Parent/Teen Driving Guide helps you apply that knowledge behind the wheel.

Your online certificate is an important step, but it is not the entire licensing process. Plan time for supervised driving, ADAP, the permit holding period, and your road test.

Georgia Insurance Requirements

Georgia requires continuous liability insurance for vehicles with an active registration. The minimum liability coverage limits are:

• $25,000 for bodily injury or death to one person.
• $50,000 for bodily injury or death to multiple people in one accident.
• $25,000 for property damage.

Before your teen begins practicing, ask your insurer how your policy covers permit holders and when the teen needs to be added as a licensed driver. You can also ask about available discounts and whether additional coverage makes sense for your family.

Why Georgia Families Choose DriverEdToGo

Families choosing drivers ed online in GA need clear course requirements, convenient access, and help when questions come up.

Here’s what you get with DriverEdToGo:

• Georgia DDS-approved education. Our driver education program holds Georgia Certification No. DT000603.
• The Joshua’s Law classroom requirement. Complete the required 30 hours and receive your Driver Education Certificate of Completion after successfully finishing.
• Automatic instructional-time tracking. The course tracks your credited learning time throughout your lessons.
• Access across devices. Study on your computer, tablet, or smartphone and switch devices without losing your place.
• Automatic progress saving. Work through lessons in manageable sessions and return where you left off.
• Free PrepWizard access. Review Georgia-specific practice questions, take timed practice exams, and revisit challenging topics with Focus Mode.
• Customer support. Get help by phone, email, or live chat.

Prepare for Your Georgia DDS Knowledge Test with PrepWizard

Georgia’s knowledge test is an early step toward your learner’s permit. PrepWizard gives you a way to practice applying traffic rules and recognizing road signs before taking the official exam.

DriverEdToGo enrollment includes free access to PrepWizard, our online practice platform.

With PrepWizard, you can:

• Review Georgia-specific practice questions.
• Take timed practice exams.
• Use Focus Mode to revisit difficult topics.
• Track your practice scores.
• Study on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Use PrepWizard alongside the Georgia Driver’s Manual. Review right-of-way rules, road signs, school-bus stopping requirements, and the responsibilities that come with a learner’s permit.

PrepWizard provides practice questions, not the DDS’s actual exam questions. It supports your preparation but does not replace the official test or guarantee a passing score.

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