Georgia Teen Driver Education (Joshua's Law, DDS-Approved 30-Hour Course)
Under Joshua's Law, Georgia 16- and 17-year-olds must complete a DDS-approved 30-hour driver education course plus either 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a certified instructor or 40 hours of parent-taught behind-the-wheel training before receiving a Class D provisional license. This DDS-licensed (LDT-691) online course satisfies the 30-hour classroom requirement, lets you study 24/7 at your own pace, and prepares you for the permit test with free practice tests.
Who Is This Course For?
Georgia teens 15 and older who need to complete the DDS-approved 30-hour driver education course required under Joshua's Law before receiving a Class D provisional license.
Course Overview
Under Joshua's Law, Georgia 16- and 17-year-olds must complete a DDS-approved 30-hour driver education course plus either 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a certified instructor or 40 hours of parent-taught behind-the-wheel training before receiving a Class D provisional license. This DDS-licensed (LDT-691) online course satisfies the 30-hour classroom driver education portion of that requirement. You study anytime with a convenient 24/7 online course, learn at your own pace, and build the confidence you need to succeed.
To get started, you must be at least 15 to apply for a Georgia learner's permit. You pass the DDS knowledge exam — a Road Signs test and a Road Rules test, each with 20 questions and a 15-correct passing score — plus a vision test. Teens must also log 40 hours of supervised driving (including 6 hours at night), complete the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP), and hold the learner's permit for one year and one day before applying for a Class D provisional license at 16. The Class D provisional license carries nighttime (midnight–5 a.m.) and passenger restrictions that ease in stages; your full, unrestricted Georgia Class C license is issued at 18.
Prepare for the permit test with free practice permit tests included with the course. You may also qualify for up to a 10% auto insurance discount with eligible insurers — ask your insurance agent for details.
Course at a Glance
Duration
30 hours
Format
100% Online & Self-Paced
Audience
Teens (Ages 15+)
Requirement
Joshua's Law (DDS-approved)
Provider
Aceable
Reporting
DDS-licensed (LDT-691)
What You'll Complete
- DDS-Required 30-Hour Course
- State Approved (LDT-691)
- 24/7 Online & Self-Paced
- Free Practice Permit Tests
- Up to 10% Insurance Discount
How It Works
- 1Register online for the 30-hour Georgia Teen Driver Education course.
- 2Complete the DDS-approved online course at your own pace on any device.
- 3Pass the DDS knowledge exam (Road Signs + Road Rules, 15 of 20 on each part) and vision test to receive your learner's permit.
- 4Complete behind-the-wheel training (6 hrs with an instructor or 40 hrs parent-taught) and the ADAP course.
- 5Log 40 hours of supervised driving (6 at night) and hold your permit for one year and one day.
- 6Apply for your Class D provisional license at 16, then your full Class C license at 18.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- Required under Joshua's Law for Georgia 16- and 17-year-olds before a Class D provisional license is issued.
- You must also complete behind-the-wheel training (6 hrs with a certified instructor or 40 hrs parent-taught) — this course covers the 30-hour classroom portion only.
- Teens must complete the ADAP course, log 40 hours of supervised driving (6 at night), and hold the permit for one year and one day.
- The DDS knowledge exam requires 15 of 20 correct on each part (Road Signs and Road Rules).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joshua's Law?
Joshua's Law requires Georgia 16- and 17-year-olds to complete a DDS-approved 30-hour driver education course plus either 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a certified instructor or 40 hours of parent-taught behind-the-wheel training before receiving a Class D provisional license.
Is this Georgia teen driver education course DDS-approved?
Yes. This is a DDS-licensed (LDT-691) 30-hour driver education course that satisfies the classroom driver education requirement under Joshua's Law.
How old do I have to be to get a Georgia learner's permit?
You must be at least 15 years old to apply for a Georgia learner's permit. A parent or legal guardian must consent and accept responsibility if you are under 18.
What is the Georgia ADAP requirement?
The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) is a required course teens must complete before receiving a Georgia driver's license under age 18.
How long do I hold a Georgia learner's permit?
All teens must hold a Georgia learner's permit for at least one year and one day before being issued a Class D provisional license.
How many questions are on the Georgia permit test?
The DDS knowledge exam has two 20-question parts — Road Signs and Road Rules. You must answer at least 15 of 20 correctly on each part to pass.
Can I get an insurance discount?
You may qualify for up to a 10% auto insurance discount with eligible insurers — ask your insurance agent for details.
Related Georgia Resources
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