What You Need to Know About a Class D Provisional Driver's Licence

The New Law (Joshua's Law)

Beginning January 1, 2007, all 16-year olds applying for a Class D license must complete an approved driver education course and complete a total of 40 hours of supervised driving. At least 6 hours of this supervised time must be at night, and all 40 hours require sworn verification from a parent or guardian.

"So, What if I Don't Take the Driver Education Course"?

The law says that, after January 1, 2007, any Georgia resident who has not completed an approved driver education course must wait until he or she is 17-years old to be eligible for a Class D driver's license. In addition regardless of age, you must hold a Learner's Permit for one year and a day to be eligible for a Class D license.

Finding a Course

For more information about approved courses, log on to the Georgia Teen Driver Education website. There, you will find information on methods of driver education, information about insurance discounts and possible tax credits as a result of taking the course and training.

You can get more information by clicking on the link in the paragraph above or in the links column at left. Remember, our streets and highways are more crowded than ever so be safe and responsible.