How to Get a Driver's License in Georgia for Teens

Joshua Brown died in a car accident at age 17 on a rainy night in Georgia. When his car hit a puddle and hydroplaned, he didn't know how to control the car and it spun into a tree. His parents vowed his death wouldn't be in vain; they wanted other teens to have the knowledge to prevent an accident. At the urging of Joshua's grieving parents, Georgia legislators in 2005 enacted Joshua's Law, requiring teen drivers to take classes and spend more supervised time on the road. If you are a teenager in Georgia, you must follow several rigorous steps before you may have your unrestricted driver's license.

Things You'll Need

  • Proof of citizenship, Identity and residency
  • Signature of a parent or legal guardian
  • Alcohol Drug Awareness Program card
  • Georgia DDS Certificate of Attendance Form
  • Social Security number
  • Permit fee
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Instructions

  1. Younger than 18

    • 1

      Go to one of the Georgia Department of Driver Services' (DDS) Customer Service Centers to apply for a learner's permit and to take a knowledge and vision test, once you turn 15. Arrive at the test site with all needed paperwork, including: the application, signed by you and your parents; proof of identity and residency; your social security number; a DDS Certificate of Attendance Form notarized by a school official; and the required permit fee.

    • 2

      Graduate to an intermediate license if you have had a Georgia learner’s permit for at least 12 months and one day, have not committed any major traffic violations during that period and can produce your Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program card. Schedule an appointment to take a road skills test. If applying at 16, complete a state-approved education course and perform 40 hours of supervised driving, including six hours at night. Drivers applying at 17 are not required to take the course but must complete the supervised driving portion of the requirements. Bring the license fee with you.

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      Apply at the Georgia Department of Driver Services at age 18 for your unrestricted driver's license if you have had your intermediate license for at least one year without any major traffic convictions.

    Older than 18

    • 4

      Go to your nearest Georgia Department of Driver Services Customer Service Center to take a vision and knowledge test. Arrive at the test site with all of your required documents, including proof of identity, your social security number and proof of residency.

    • 5

      After passing the vision and hearing test, schedule a road test.

    • 6

      Arrive at the test site for your road test with proof of passing the vision and knowledge tests, along with the appropriate fee.

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