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• The minimum age to obtain a Class C Instructional Permit is 15.
• A Class C vehicle can be operated when accompanied by a person at least 21 years old who is licensed to drive a Class C vehicle.
• A Class C Instructional Permit is valid for 2 years.

Class D Provisional License

• A Class D Provisional License is available upon reaching the age of 16, and after having a valid instructional permit for 1 year and 1 day.
• The Class C Instructional Permit must be surrendered when applying for Class D license.
• Proof of completion of an Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program must be presented.
• A road test must be passed to evaluate the ability to safely operate a vehicle.
• Driver education requirements must be satisfied.

Driver Education Requirements

• An approved driver education course consists of either 30 hours of classroom instruction or completion of an equivalent online virtual course.
• 6 hours of on-the-road experience with a certified instructor OR completion of the DDS Parent Driving Guide or any CSC is required..
• A total of at least 40 hours of other driving , including at least 6 hours at night, is required.

Conditions of a Class D Provisional License

• A Class D license holder cannot drive between 12:00 am and 5:00 am.
• Only immediate family members can ride in the vehicle during the first six months.
• Only one passenger under 21 years of age, who is not a family member, can ride in the vehicle during the second six months.
• Only three passengers under 21 years of age who are not immediate family members can ride in the vehicle after the first and second six-month periods.
• A Class D license holder must be free from any convictions for major traffic violations for the 12 months preceding application for their Class C license.

Class D License

• A Class D License is available upon reaching the age of 18.
• An applicant must have held a valid Class D license until the age of 18, or for one year and one day, without any major traffic violations in the 12 months preceding the application.
• The previously issued Class D license must be surrendered.

State ID Card

• A State ID card maybe be obtained at any DDS Customer Service Center.
• An 8 year ID card is $32.
• All previous ID cards must be surrendered.
• All applicants for ID cards must provide proof of identity like U.S. Citizenship or lawful presence, proof of SSN, or proof of Georgia residency.

Knowledge Exam

• A knowledge exam is given on a walk-in basis at every DDS Customer Service Center.
• A set of questions on the meaning of standard highway signs will be given to determine candidate knowledge.
• An applicant must answer 15 out of 20 questions correctly to pass the knowledge exam.
• A road rules test consists of a set of questions about driver responsibility, knowledge of laws, and safe driving practices applicable to the class of license
• An applicant must answer 15 out of 20 questions correctly to pass the road rules test.

Road Test

• A road test is administered by appointment only.
• DDS will only administer a Class C or D road test in a four-wheel vehicle.
• An applicant must provide the vehicle for the road test.
• All road test vehicles must have a valid registration/license plate, or equipped with a temporary dealership tag.
• All road test vehicles must be covered by liability insurance and pass a safety inspection.
• Driving tests will not be conducted if weather conditions or any other conditions are determined to be unsafe.
• The following activities will need to demonstrated during a driving test:

Driving Test Activities

• Parallel Parking - park midway between two standards so the car is not more than 18 inches from the curb
• Straight Line Backing - Back the car for approximately 50 feet at a slow rate of speed as straight and smoothly as possible with your head turned and looking behind the vehicle
• Stop for Signs or Traffic Signals - give the proper hand or brake signal, approach in the proper lane, stop before the pedestrian crosswalk and remain stopped until pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk
• Turn About - turn the car in a narrow space using a three-point turn
• Use of Clutch - if the car has a manual transmission, shift smoothly and correctly
• Approaching Intersections and Corners - be in the proper lane and look in both directions
• Yield Right-of-Way - always yield right-of-way to pedestrians, vehicle operators, and bicyclist who move into the intersection
• Turning - move into the proper lane and signal before the turn
• Passing - always check in front of and behind the vehicle to make sure you can safely pass without interfering with other traffic
• Following - do not follow other cars too closely. Follow at a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you
• Maintaining Good Posture - keep both hands on the steering wheel and do not rest your elbow on the window
• The examiner will show you your score sheet and discuss it at the end of the road test
• A score of 75% must acheived to pass

Three Most Traffic Laws

• Obey traffic control devices [lights and signs]
• Obey the traffic directions of a law enforcement officer or firefighter
• Never drive on a roadway that has been closed for construction

Laws Governing Right-of-Way

• Right-of-way describes who has the lawful authority to enter a roadway, change lanes, make a turn, travel through and intersection and more
• The right-of-way should be yielded to prevent a crash even in instances where you have the legal right of way

Right-of-Way: Real Life Situations

• When facing a stop street at an intersection, only proceed when safe while yielding to other vehicles or pedestrians.
• At uncontrolled intersections, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right if both vehicles arrive at the intersection simultaneously.
• At a four-way stop, yield to pedestrians and follow a "first to arrive, first to proceed" order.
• Yield to any vehicle on your right if two vehicles reach the intersection at approximately the same time.

Important Points of Consideration

• Take your turn when it is safe to do so without unnecessarily delaying traffic.

• Should another driver seize the right-of-way, cede to that driver to prevent an crash.

• Care, courtesy, and common sense should govern your actions

• When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley/driveway, yield the right-of-way turn to all traffic approaching from the opposite direction.

• When approaching a yield sign, reduce speed and be prepared to stop if necessary before proceeding safely.

• When merging onto a roadway, safely adjust speed and vehicle position to merge.

• At intersections, always wait before entering by scanning for approaching traffic.

• When entering a highway from an alley or private road, yield to all traffic.

• A driver must yield right-of-way to all other pedestrians and vehicles already travelling or crossing a roadway or sidewalk.

• When approaching emergency vehicles using their emergency lights and sirens, safely maneuver your vehicles out of their way.

• Yield to all highway maintenance vehicles and workers in construction zones.

• Unless a sign posted prohibits doing so, it is permissible to make a "right turn on red"

• Unless a sign posted prohibits doing so, it is permissible to make a "left turn on red" from the left lane of a one-way street onto a one-way street.

• When a school bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children, all drivers should slow down and be prepared to stop.

Passing on a Two-Lane Road

• Wait for a passing zone indicated by striped lines to the right of the center line of the roadway.
• Assess the passing zone length, approaching traffic, and other conditions.
• Check mirrors and blind spots before leaving your lane to pass.
• Activate your left turn signal as you begin passing.
• Only return to the right lane once safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.
• Active your right turn signal prior to returning to the right lane

Passing Restrictions on Two-Lane Roads

• Do not pass in areas marked by a solid yellow line on the right of the center line, or a “Do Not Pass" sign, or double yellow lines.
• Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of a railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct, or tunnel, or when an approaching car makes it unsafe.

"Move Over" Law

• All 50 states have "Move Over" laws to protect law enforcement officers and other workers stopped on roads.

• Drivers must move over a lane (if safely possible) or reduce speed and be prepared to stop when approaching emergency, sanitation, or utility service vehicles parked on the shoulder of the road.

• The "Move Over" Law was created to reduce injuries and fatalities to police officers, paramedics, firefighters, wrecker operators, and highway construction workers

• Parked vehicles, even with emergency lights flashing, are vulnerable to crashes.

• More police officers are killed by traffic accidents than any other line-of-duty cause of death with 1/4 caused by passing vehicles while working outside patrol vehicle