Teenage drivers must go through with three separate classifications in order to earn their drivers license.
Step 1 - Instructional Permit (Class CP)
Once you pass your online Drivers Ed course, you will be allowed to apply for your Instructional Permit.
- You must be at least 15 years old.
- You must have the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) card. (For more information about Georgia's ADAP card, check out our "Got Questions" section on our Path To License Page.)
- You will be required to pass a written examination. If successful, the permit holder must be accompanied by a licensed (Class C) adult 21 years or older while driving.
Step 2 - Intermediate License (Class D)
When a driver has held an Instructional Permit for 12 months and is between 16 and 18 years of age, he or she can apply for their Intermediate License. To earn this license they will be required to pass a driving test*. The Intermediate License has the following restrictions:
- No driving between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. No exceptions.
- During the first six months, only immediate family may ride as passengers.
- During the second six months following license issuance, only one non-family passenger under age 21 may ride in the vehicle.
- After twelve months following license issuance, no more than three non-family passengers under age 21 may ride in the vehicle.
- On or after January 1, 2007 (Joshua's Law), anyone who obtains an initial Class D license must have completed:
Step 3 - Full License (Class C)
For drivers 18 years of age or older who hold a Class D license, this license is granted if there have been no major traffic convictions for the previous 12 months.
We don’t mean to scare you but consider this – MOST new drivers fail their DDS Written Exam the first time they try it. So, BEAT THE STATISTICS! Here’s how.
We offer state-specific Practice Test Packages that can help you beat the odds and pass your written exam the very first time. Written by professional instructors, these packages are designed to TEACH you what you need to know to succeed. Use it to review all the questions one at a time or to generate realistic exams - or do both. Any way you look at it - practice makes perfect. And with I DRIVE SAFELY Permit Practice test, you're bound to come out a winner with your permit in hand
Getting Your Teen's Drivers License
Everything you need to know from signing up to going down to the DDS and getting your license.
Forms You'll Need
Before you go, be prepared! We've compiled a list of forms you may need as you go through the steps to getting your license.
