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Driver Education & Training

Empowering Safer Roads Through Driver Education

Access driver education resources, motorcycle safety tools, CDL training details, and more—all in one place.

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Driver Education Programs

Learn about our Driver Education and Driver Training Programs for new drivers. the Driver Improvement Program for rehabilitating problem drivers, the DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program for addressing substance-related offenses, and the Motorcycle Safety Program for two-wheeled enthusiasts. Click on each program to discover more and start your journey to safer driving.

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Commercial Training (CDL)

Certified Schools

A comprehensive list of certified schools to help you meet your driving education and training needs. Explore Certified Road Skills Test Schools for practical driving assessments, DDS Operated and Certified Private Motorcycle Training Schools for motorcycle licensing, Certified Driver Education Schools for new driver courses, Certified Driver Improvement Schools for defensive driving and point reduction, and Certified DUI Schools for court-ordered risk reduction programs.

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Driver Education Resources

  • Practice Written Test

    When applying for a Georgia Driver's License or Learner's Permit, most first-time applicants must take an pass a Written Knowledge Exam.

  • Road Hazard Checklist (PDF, 39.54 KB)

    Document that guides new drivers in a hazard recognition exercise, identifying hazards for 2 minutes while a passenger records them.

  • Joshua's Law Requirements

    Teen Driver Education - Senate Bill 226 also known as "Joshua's Law" requires 16 and 17 year olds to do the following to get a Georgia Driver's License.

  • Joshua's Law Explained FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions that explain the Class D license requirements, per Joshua's Law, for 16 year-olds in Georgia.

  • Joshua's Law Course Chart (PDF, 165.21 KB)

    A downloadable PDF chart that answers the question: "What Courses Can I Take to Satisfy Joshua's Law?"

  • Questions, Suggestions, or Comments

    We're always seeking to enhance Georgia's Driver Education Program and welcome your input. For questions, suggestions, or comments, please contact us.

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