GA Driving Instructor study guide
GA Driving Instructor · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Georgia Driver Training School Instructor credential is a state-regulated role tied to the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Driver Training program, one of the DDS Regulated Programs listed alongside ADAP, Driver Improvement, DUI Alcohol or Drug Risk Reduction, Third Party Testing, CDL, and the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program. Per DDS, a Driver Training School provides driver education courses approved by DDS to help individuals meet the requirements for obtaining a Class C motor vehicle license in Georgia. The GA Driving Instructor study guide has 4 sections and about 1,836 words.
01Driver Training School Regulation (Georgia DDS)
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) regulates driver training schools and instructors under O.C.G.A. A driver training school license is not the same as a Driver Improvement Clinic license; a school that wants to offer defensive-driving clinic services must hold the separate clinic authorization.
456 words, about 2 min02Driver Education Curriculum and Instructional Methods
Georgia’s approved teen driver education course is built around DDS course requirements and Joshua’s Law outcomes. The instructional designer starts with the required classroom and behind-the-wheel hours, the risk-prevention content, and the parent-involvement component, then writes measurable objectives.
403 words, about 2 min03Georgia Traffic Laws and Safe Driving Practices
Georgia issues a learner’s permit at 15 after the knowledge and vision tests. A Class D license at 16 requires Joshua’s Law: 40 hours of supervised driving, including 6 at night, plus a DDS-approved driver education course; at 17, the 40 hours are required without the course; at 18, the Joshua’s Law requirements no longer apply.
514 words, about 3 min04In-Car Instruction, Risk Management, and Student Records
Before each lesson, verify the student’s permit or license, parent/guardian consent, and any medical information. Inspect the training vehicle: tires, lights, brakes, fluids, mirrors, and dual-control brake.
463 words, about 2 min