Georgia requires most teens (ages 15–17) to complete an approved 30-hour Joshua's Law driver education course before they can earn a Class D driver's license. This 100% online course teaches safe driving skills, Georgia road rules, and everything a new driver needs before getting behind the wheel. You'll receive a certificate of completion to bring to the DDS.
Finish the 30-hour online Driver Education course.
Take your learner's permit knowledge test and vision exam.
Finish required behind-the-wheel and supervised driving hours.
Pass your road test and receive your Georgia Class D license.
Georgia teens ages 15–17 applying for a Class D license must complete a 30-hour Joshua's Law course.
No. Georgia requires teens to take the written knowledge test in person at a DDS Customer Service Center.
6 hours with a licensed instructor plus 40 hours with a parent or guardian, and 6 of those 40 hours must be at night.
Yes — completing an approved 6-hour DDS defensive driving course reduces up to 7 points from your driving record (once every 5 years).