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• A valid learner's license must be held for one year and one day from its issuance. It must be surrendered at the time of testing.
   
• You must be at least 16 years old.
   
• Effective January 1, 2007, sixteen year olds must be in compliance with Joshua's Law, which requires GA approved Driver’s Education before license issuance. At age 17, Driver’s Education is not required.
  
   
  • For classes completed before July 1, 2007, a completion certificate for the driver’s education course must be presented at the time of the road test.
     
  • After July 1, 2007, approved driver’s education schools submit student certificates electronically to DDS, where it is matched to the driver’s license record. A few certificates are unable to be matched to the proper record, so it is suggested that you bring the paper certificate with you to the road test. If the reservations agent has already confirmed the electronic certificate on the driver record, the paper certificate need not be presented.
• Appointments for on-the-road tests are highly recommended and may be scheduled up to 90 days in advance. Walk in road tests cannot be guaranteed and may involve lengthy wait time. Have the driver's permit number available when calling. Reservation numbers are:
  
  
  • (678) 413-8400 select option 4 or
     
  • Toll-free (866) 754-3687 if dialing from an area code outside the metro-Atlanta area but within Georgia.
• Applicants must know their social security number. The number is required to issue a permit.
   
• At the time of the road test examination, a parent or legal guardian must sign an affidavit that the applicant has completed at least 40 hours of on-the-road driving experience, including at least 6 hours of night driving, with a parent or guardian. The 40 hour requirement is in addition to driving completed with an instructor during an approved driver education class.
  
  
  • If driver's education was completed with an approved school/instructor, the 40 hour affidavit must be signed by the parent/guardian in addition to any driving completed with the driving instructor. The DDS examiner will provide the affidavit for parent/guardian signature at the time of the teen's road test.
     
  • If driver’s education was competed with an approved internet/online class, the parent/guardian must also complete the Parent Teen Driving Guide. The last page of this guide is the 40 hour driving affidavit. It may be signed and notarized prior to the teen’s road test, or the parent/guardian may wait to sign in the presence of the DDS examiner, who will notarize the form.
• A parent or legal guardian must sign your driver's license application with you. If your application will be signed by your legal guardian rather than your parent, your legal guardian must bring with him/her a certified copy (with an embossed seal from the court) of the court order granting guardianship.
   
• A Georgia DDS Certificate of Attendance form must be signed and notarized from your school. It is only valid for 30 days. All applicants under the age of 18 not enrolled in school must provide a GED diploma, high school diploma, or an attendance form from your local Board of Education if you are enrolled in an approved home school program.
   
• You must have the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) card.Click Here for more information or call (800) 245-4410.
   
• Applicant will be required to pass an eye and a driving test.
   
• The vehicle to be used for the road test must be properly insured; the insurance card, and registration must be presented. The license plate (tag) must be valid (not expired). The vehicle must pass a safety inspection. A rental car may be used only if the person testing is listed as an authorized driver on the rental agreement. A Georgia official dealer tag (silver strip containing date) may be used for the road test within thirty days of purchase date, and original bill of sale papers must be presented.
   
• The license fee is $10.00 cash, money order, check, or credit/debit card.

You may not apply for or keep a driver's permit or license if you withdraw from school (if you are under age 18), have a total of 10 unexcused absences or have any conduct infractions. If you receive a traffic citation after you receive your license, your license may be suspended. Paying the citation fee does not indicate that your license will not be suspended.