GEORGIA DRIVER’S Education Online

Georgia Online Driver Education

Getting Your Georgia Driver's License: The Basics

Georgia uses a graduated licensing system for teen drivers. You can apply for a Class CP Instructional Permit at age 15 after passing the required knowledge exam. At age 16 or 17, you can move toward a Class D Provisional License after meeting the state's driver education, supervised-driving, ADAP, permit-holding, and road-test requirements. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

For teens seeking a Class D license at 16 or 17, Georgia's Joshua's Law requires an approved driver education program. The education requirement includes at least 30 hours of theoretical instruction, which may be completed online through a DDS-approved virtual program, plus the applicable practical driving component and supervised driving requirements. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

The process generally looks like this:

• Class CP Instructional Permit: Available at age 15 after passing the required knowledge exam.
• Driver education: Complete an approved 30-hour classroom or online course and the applicable practical driving component.
• Supervised driving: Complete at least 40 hours of supervised driving, including at least 6 hours at night.
• Class D Provisional License: At age 16 or 17, complete the applicable Joshua's Law and ADAP requirements, hold the permit for at least one year and one day, and pass the road skills test. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)
• Full Class C license: The Class D restrictions end when you reach 18, subject to Georgia's licensing rules.

Start With Your Georgia Learner's Permit

Georgia's first licensing stage is the Class CP Instructional Permit. You can apply once you turn 15 and pass the required written knowledge examination. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

When you apply, you will need to meet the DDS documentation and application requirements. Applicants under 18 must have a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult involved in the application process and must satisfy Georgia's school-enrollment requirements. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

You also need to pass the applicable vision and knowledge testing requirements.

A Class CP permit does not allow you to drive by yourself. When practicing, you must have a licensed Class C driver who is at least 21 years old seated beside you and capable of exercising control over the vehicle. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

Complete the 30-Hour Georgia Driver Education Course

If you are 16 or 17 and working toward a Class D license, your driver education must come from a DDS-approved program. Georgia permits the 30-hour theoretical portion to be completed through an approved online virtual course. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

Teendrivingcourse provides the online classroom portion of the driver education process. You can work through the lessons online and continue your progress across study sessions.

Completing the online course is not the entire Joshua's Law process. You must also complete the practical driving component required for your selected method, along with the applicable supervised-driving and other licensing requirements. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

After completing the course, keep your Certificate of Completion because you will need proof of approved driver education when you apply for your Class D license. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

Finish the Practical Driving and Supervised-Driving Requirements

Georgia gives you more than one way to satisfy the practical portion of Joshua's Law.

One option combines the 30-hour online course with 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training at a DDS-approved school and 40 hours of supervised driving with a parent or guardian, including at least 6 hours at night.

Another option combines the 30-hour online course with the DDS Parent/Teen Driving Guide. The approved guide incorporates the required parent-taught driving experience. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

For supervised driving, Georgia requires at least 40 hours of driving experience, including 6 hours at night. A separate driving log is not required for this supervised experience, but the required parent, guardian, or other authorized person must certify the experience as part of the licensing process. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

The online driver education course and behind-the-wheel instruction are separate components. Completing your online lessons does not replace the practical driving requirement.

Complete ADAP

Before receiving a Class D Provisional License, applicants under 18 must also provide proof of completing the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) or eADAP. Georgia says ADAP is offered through many schools and is also available online. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

Make sure you have your ADAP or eADAP completion documentation when you are ready to complete the licensing process.

Hold Your Permit for One Year and One Day

If you are following the standard teen licensing path, you must hold your Class CP permit for at least one year and one day before receiving a Class D license. You must also satisfy the other applicable requirements and pass the road skills test. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

There is an exception for certain 17-year-olds who are enlisted in the military. Georgia allows qualifying applicants to apply for a Class C license without completing the one-year-and-one-day permit period when they provide the required military documentation. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

Take the Road Test and Get Your Class D License

Once you have met the applicable requirements, you can proceed to the DDS road skills test.

For a Class D license, Georgia requires you to be at least 16, have held the Class CP permit for the required period unless an exception applies, complete the required Joshua's Law training, complete ADAP, and pass the road skills test. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

If you are under 18, a parent, guardian, or authorized driver-training instructor must also complete the applicable portion of your license application. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

Know the Rules for Your Class D License

Georgia's Class D Provisional License comes with restrictions until you reach 18.

You cannot drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. while the Class D restrictions apply. Georgia's DDS states that there are no exceptions to this curfew. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

Passenger restrictions also change over time:

• During the first six months after receiving your Class D license, passengers must be members of your immediate family.
• During the second six-month period, you may carry no more than one passenger under 21 who is not an immediate family member.
• After one year, you may carry no more than three passengers under 21 who are not immediate family members.

These restrictions apply until the applicable Class D restrictions end. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

Follow Georgia's Hands-Free Driving Law

Georgia's Hands-Free Georgia Act prohibits drivers from physically holding or supporting a wireless telecommunications device while operating a vehicle. The law also restricts activities such as writing, sending, or reading text-based communications and watching or recording videos while driving. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

The law applies to drivers of any age and any license type. Certain permitted hands-free methods and legal exceptions apply, so make sure you understand the current rules before driving. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

Understand Joshua's Law

Joshua's Law establishes Georgia's driver education requirements for teens seeking a Class D license at age 16 or 17.

The required driver education includes a minimum of 30 hours of theoretical instruction and the applicable practical driving component. Depending on the method selected, the practical component can be completed through 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction at a DDS-approved school or the approved Parent/Teen Driving Guide. The required supervised driving experience is at least 40 hours, including 6 hours at night. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

Because Georgia permits several approved combinations, make sure the course and practical training method you choose together satisfy the Joshua's Law requirements.

Georgia Insurance Requirements

Georgia requires drivers to carry liability insurance meeting the state's minimum limits.

The current minimums are:

• $25,000 bodily injury liability per person
• $50,000 bodily injury liability per incident
• $25,000 property damage liability per incident

These are the state's minimum liability limits; drivers may purchase higher coverage. (Commissioner of Insurance)

What Teendrivingcourse Provides

Teendrivingcourse provides online driver education for Georgia students who need the theoretical portion of an approved driver education program.

The Georgia DDS confirms that approved online virtual programs can satisfy the 30-hour theoretical component of the state's driver education requirements. However, the online course is only one part of the licensing process. You still need to complete the practical driving component and other requirements that apply to your selected Joshua's Law method. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

Before enrolling, make sure the program you select is currently DDS-approved for the Georgia requirements you need. Georgia specifically advises students to verify that an online provider is approved for Georgia and that the course satisfies Joshua's Law. (Georgia Department of Driver Services)

Prepare for the Georgia DDS Knowledge Test

The knowledge test is required when you apply for your Class CP Instructional Permit. Preparing ahead of time gives you an opportunity to review Georgia traffic laws and road signs before taking the test.

Use your driver education material to reinforce the rules and concepts covered during your studies. Practice questions can also help you identify areas that need additional review.

Check the Georgia DDS website for the latest testing information and requirements before you visit a DDS Customer Service Center.