JOSHUA'S LAW COURSE & DEFENSIVE DRIVING FOR GEORGIA

You must be at least 15 years old to take this course. 

When you are 15 years old, apply for your learner’s permit and then register for the Joshua’s Law Driver’s Ed course.  You will not be able to upgrade your Class CP (Instructional Permit) into a Class D Provisional Driver’s License until you are 17 years old and have held your permit for one year without violations and have completed the driver’s ed program.  Learn more here.

Select any ONE of the following methods below to meet the driving requirements under Joshua’s Law in Georgia.

• Method #1: DDS Approved Online Course AND Completion of the Parent Teen Driving Guide (which includes 40 hours of driving with a parent or guardian)
• Method #2: DDS Approved Online Course AND 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training at a local DDS approved driving school PLUS 40 hours of driving with a parent or guardian
• Method #3: 30hrs of classroom instruction AND Completion of the Parent Teen Driving Guide (which includes 40 hours of driving with a parent or guardian)
• Method #4: 30hrs of classroom instruction AND 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training at a local DDS approved driving school PLUS 40 hours of driving with a parent or guardian

• Class CP (Instructional Permit): Learner’s permit for drivers that are at least 15 years of age. 
• Class D License (Provisional License): It is a driver’s license with certain restrictions. For example, during the first 6 months of holding it, the driver is only allowed to have family members ride in the car with them. 
• Class C License (Full License): A driver’s license without restrictions. You must be 18 to get a Class C License.

The course is 30 hours long, and meets all of the state requirements. 

You will receive an email within one business day after completing and passing the final exam. Please note that delays can occur if incorrect information is entered during registration, such as a misspelled name, incorrect date of birth, or invalid permit number.