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1 GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF DRIVER Services . 2016. 40-HOUR . PARENT/TEEN . DRIVING GUIDE. R EVI S E D 1/1/2016. With support from Scan this cover with the Layar App to access mobile content. FREE AAA Membership for your teen with a learner's permit.*. AAA has been an advocate of safe driving for more than 100 years. We care about new, inexperienced drivers who may be particularly vulnerable to challenges on the road. That's why we're offering AAA Members a free membership for their teen with a learner's permit. Plus, lots of great resources that can help them navigate the road ahead.

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3 CONTENTS. GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE. DDS Customer Service Centers 2 STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR DDS Commissioner and ATLANTA, GA 30334 Board Messages 3 My OFFICE Fellow STATE OF GEORGIA Georgians, OF THE GOVERNOR Acknowledgements 4 ATLANTA, GA 30334 Since 2011, Georgia has experienced growth in a number of areas, including population. In Introduction 6 fact, we've moved from the tenth most populous state in the nation to the eighth, meaning more vehicles and people on our roads than ever before. Our highway system is a gateway for Sessions 1 & 2 10 businesses across the country.

4 Trucks hauling freight from Georgia on these highways are able to reach 80 percent of the population Sessions 3-5 12 within two days. Because of our infrastructure system, Georgia has been called the Super Hub of the Southeast.. Sessions 6 & 7 14 The safety of our drivers and the effective transportation of goods are vital to ensuring Georgia remains a great place to live and work. I. Sessions 8-10 16 encourage all Georgia motorists to practice safe and cautious driving habits daily. In order to keep Georgia's roads and highways safe, Sessions 11-13 18 motorists and their passengers should always practice wearing a seat belt, obey the speed limit, refrain from texting while driving and Sessions 14-16 20 never drive under the influence.

5 The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is working hard Sessions 17-18 22 to issue licenses, identification cards, and safety documents in an efficient and friendly manner. Employees at DDS have adopted several technology improvements, and with implementing these Sessions 19-21 24 technologies we hope to make your time spent at DDS an enjoyable one. I encourage you to become more familiar with highway safety Sections 22-24 26 rules so we can keep our motorists and you safe. Thank you for taking these measures to make Georgia's roads and Sessions 25-28 28 highways a safer place to travel.

6 Sessions 29-30 30 Sincerely, Sessions 31-40 31 Nathan Deal PARENT/TEEN Driving Agreement 32 Governor DDS INTERNET Services . Be certain to take advantage of DDS Internet Services and avoid an unnecessary trip to a customer service center. teens under 18 years of age are first issued a restricted Class D license which imposes passenger and curfew . CARD Services . Submit Proof of Reside restrictions. Upon reaching 18 years of age, these drivers are eligible to exchange the Class D restricted license . Address Change License/ID Renew ncy and/or Social Security al or Replacement for a Class C unrestricted license.

7 DDS mails a postcard reminder to those eligible teens to notify them of the . Class D to C Upgra CDL Self-Certifica de tion Medical Docum License Status ents Internet service. After requesting a license upgrade online, the replacement license is mailed to the residence and Suspension or Reinst atement Information arrives within 3 weeks. Super Speeder PAY FEES. License Reinst atement Pending Suspe DDS' Online Services enable thousands of Georgia drivers to conduct many transactions via and nsions OTHER. eliminate a visit to a DDS Customer Service Center (CSC).

8 This saves customers valuable time and money. DDS .. Online For-Hire Endor Services . Pre-Apply Online sement Application . does not charge an additional fee for choosing Internet Services . A $ discount may apply for eligible license Driving History (MVR). Motorcycle Safety Training Reservation Status types that are renewed on the internet. DDS-2203-P (3/2015). For more information visit the DDS website at: and like DDS on Facebook! This manual is produced by the Regulatory Compliance Division of Georgia Department of Driver Services .

9 The information contained in this manual is not intended to be an official legal reference to the Georgia traffic laws. It is intended only to explain, in everyday language, those laws, driving practices, and procedures that you will use most often. It should be noted that the material in this manual is subject to change to comply with amended State and Federal legislation. The department's primary statutory responsibilities are set forth in Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated ( ). 1. DDS CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTERS.

10 This section contains the cities and addresses of all DDS Customer Service Centers (CSCs) in Georgia. Our Customer Contact Center can answer any questions you have concerning Georgia driver's licenses. To reach our Customer Contact Center, please call (678) 413-8400. Visit the DDS. website at for additional information. City Address City Address Albany 2062 Newton Road Helena 351 8th Street Americus 1601 North Martin Luther King Blvd Hinesville 2301 Airport Road Athens 1505 US Highway 29 N Jackson 149 Riverview Park Road Atlanta 400 Whitehall Street, SW Kennesaw 3690 Old 41 Hwy NW.