DDS Driver's Manual 2023-20

DDS Driver's Manual 2023-2024

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Driver's Manual Contents

Driver's Manual Contents

DDS Mission & Core Values

Our Mission

To provide secure driver and identity c

Our Core Values:
Trusted Service
Ethical Actions
Accountable to All
Motivated to Excellence
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Title VI Policy Statement

The Georgia Department of Driver Ser
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all re
person shall, on the grounds of race, co
Limited English Proficiency (LEP), be
or be otherwise subjected to discrimina
that every effort will be made to ensur
whether or not those programs and act
reasonable steps to provide meaningfu
Proficiency. Finally, DDS agrees to ab
written agreements with any party for
applicable Title VI language as provid
The DDS Title VI Program Coordinato
ensuring compliance with the requirem
Part 21 and 49 C.F.R. Part 303. The Ti
authorized to effectively implement th

DDS Online Services

Be certain to take advantage of DDS O
Customer Service Center.
DDS Online Services enable thousand
DDS website and eliminate a visit to a
customers valuable time and money. D
Internet Services. A $5.00 discount ma
internet.
For more information visit the DDS w

Save Time, Use DDS Online Se

CARD SERVICES:
Submit Proof of Residency and/or
License/ID Renewal or Replaceme
Class D to Class C Upgrade
CDL Self-Certification Medical D
License Status
Suspension or Reinstatement Infor
PAY FEES:
Super Speeder
License Reinstatement
Pending Suspensions
OTHER SERVICES:
Online For-Hire Endorsement App
Skip a Step (Complete Form Onlin
Driving History (MVR)
Motorcycle Safety Training Regist
Reservation Status
DDS Online Services

PLEASE NOTE:
The information contained in this man
Georgia traffic laws. It is intended only
practices, and procedures that you will
this manual is subject to change to com
department’s primary statutory respons
Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) This pu
& Communications Division.

Messages
Messages

Messages
Governor's Message

"I wish you safe passage and enco

laws, and prioritize safety for your
Brian P. Kemp
Governor

Commissioner's Message

"Operating a vehicle is a tremendo

prepared to meet the challenges! P
Traffic Laws, Teen Driving Laws a
never driving distracted, we can en
passengers alike."
Spencer R. Moore
Commissioner
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Board of Directors' Message

Board of Directors

David W. Connell, Chair

Jeff MarKey, Vice Chair
Britt Fleck, Secretary
Tony Guisasola, Member
Rachel Little, Member
Christie Moore, Member
Bob Pierce, Member
Sheriff Frank Reynolds, Member
Kat Satterfield, Member
The Department of Driver Services (D
customers that driving in Georgia is a
safe and dependable driver to ensure th
main purposes:
1. to help you qualify for a Georgia d
2. to help you become a safer driver.
This guide is designed to provide you
license. Other manuals are available fo

AAMVA
AAMVA

American Association of Moto

Our Vision
Safe drivers
Safe vehicles
Secure identities
Saving lives!
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What to Do and Expect When Pulled

(Revised January 2021)

Police officers are responsible for cond
of a traffic violation or a criminal viola
experience for the driver, any passenge
the stop will help ensure your safety an
When you see emergency lights behind
calm and cooperate.
Remember to:
Activate your turn signal and pull
so.
Turn off the engine and any audio
Stay in your vehicle unless directe
Turn on your interior lights if you
may use a spotlight for additional v
Keep your hands on the steering w
Follow all instructions the officer g
The officer may approach either side o
remember to:
Lower the corresponding window
Let the officer know if you have a
Wait for the officer's instructions b
documents.
When conducting the stop, the officer
Show their law enforcement crede
credentials, you may ask to see the
Explain why you were stopped/ask
Ask for your driver's license, proof
are out of your reach, tell the offic
acknowledgement before reaching
In some cases, the officer may:
Ask you to exit the vehicle. In this
in a location as directed by the offi
Impose a sanction such as a warnin
officer will typically explain whate
them to do so.
If you have questions, respectfully ask
decision or course of action, do not pro
may seek to contest the decision in cou
and signature on a traffic ticket is not
traffic ticket may result in your arrest
If you believe the officer acted inappro
may request to speak to a supervisor. T
Following these procedures can help m
involved.
This guidance was approved by the AA
Committees, by the International Asso
of Black Law Enforcement Executives

Section 1: General Licensing Inform

Section 1: General Licensing Informat

Section 1: General Licensing I

This Section Covers

Requirement to Obtain a Georgia D

Applicants under age 18
Previous License, Instructional Per
Vision Requirements
Classes of Licenses
Fees/Forms of Payment
License Restrictions
Expired License
Carrying and Displaying Your Lice
Real ID Documentation Requirem
Requirement to obtain a Georgia Dr

Georgia law requires that any person w

state obtain a Georgia driver's License
person meeting at least one of the follo
to Georgia law (O.C.G.A. §40-5-1):
A person who has a permanent hom
of returning;
A person who accepts employmen
enters his/her children in school;
Any person that has been in the sta

Not required to obtain a Georgia Dr

Any employee of the United States

or leased to the United States gove
exemption does not apply if the em
any agency of the United States Go
A nonresident who is at least 16 ye
possession a valid license issued to
any restrictions that would apply to
apply to any person who has an ou
A nonresident who is on active dut
a valid license issued by his or her
or daughter who has a valid license
Any person who is on active duty
his or her immediate possession a
forces of the United States. Howev
more than 45 days from the date o
Any person temporarily driving or
for the purpose of conducting farm
Any member of the reserve compo
operating a motor vehicle owned b
the motor vehicle must be operated
of the reserve components of the a
Any person seeking to obtain a dri
examination to obtain a license. Th
with a valid driver's license and be
agent of the department;
Any migrant farm worker who wo
who possesses a valid driver's licen
Any resident who is 15 years of ag
commercial training vehicle and w
licensed driving instructor. A drivi
person who will be receiving actua
meet the vision requirements listed
manual;
Any person who is operating a per
maintained for the use of personal
highway used by other types of mo
a motorized cart;
A nonresident of Georgia who is a
He or she is at least 16 years o
license issued to him or her in
driving permit if the license is
any restrictions which would a
given to this person; and
He or she is currently enrolled
of enrollment in a school in thi
nonresidents of Georgia for the
and has in his or her possessio
immediately preceding period
Applicants under age 18 - automobil

In addition to the requirements listed u

Driver's License" applicants under 18 y
All applicants under 18 years of ag
present to sign the application and
Completion of Alcohol and Drug A
Satisfaction of school enrollment s
Requirements";
For a Class D license or for a Clas
of completion of a DDS approved
(40) hours of supervised driving, s
concerning these requirements can
Requirements" of this manual or o
Previous Licenses, Instructional Per
In most cases, when applying for renew
permit, or identification card (ID Card
foreign jurisdiction, customers must su
In some cases, surrender of all valid lic
Most non-citizen customers with a val
retain their out of country document up
citizens will not be allowed to retain an
by foreign countries.

Vision Requirements
Customers for initial issuance of a driv
minimum vision requirements. The mi
20/60 in one eye, with or wi1hout corr
140 degrees. If you are unable to pass
Service Center, you will be given a Vis
a licensed optometrist or opthalmologi
evaluated to
determine if you are eligible to obtain
document the need for bioptic lenses fo
If you must wear glasses or contacts to
restriction will be placed on your licen
transaction, you will be required to ind
If your answer differs from the respons
another vision screening or submit a cu
Customers age 64 and over must succe
Customers who have obtained a licens
bioptic lenses restriction must provide
two years.

Section 1 Continued

Section 1 Continued

Classes of Licenses
The issuance of licenses and permits in
various classes are associated with the
that apply to operation of those vehicle
Classes" are the non-commercial class
purpose.
Pursuant to House Bill 136 (2017), thr
Motorcycle Operator's License. Autoc
equipped with a steering wheel and no
involve the use of an autocycle.
Georgia also issues Class A, B, and C
licenses is included in the Georgia Com
Service Centers and on our website.

Non-Commercial Classes
 Class

Non-commercial license for drivers a

C
and who hold a valid Class C equiva
D Provisional license issued to drivers

M License for motorcycle operators.

Non-commercial license for drivers w

E, F
from commercial licensing requirem
CP,
MP, All instructional permits are issued w
EP, FP

Fees/Forms of Payment
The fees for obtaining non-commercia
listed in the table titled "License, Perm
adjusted to reflect the $5.00 discount f
All DDS Customer Service Centers ac
with a bank logo, and Discover and Am
do not accept checks, money orders,

License, permit and ID card holders ar

term. Other changes can also be made
charge. Any subsequent modifications
must be in accordance with the require
A replacement driver's license, permit
modifications or changes) and maybe p
ment license/permit/ID card will expir
replacement is requested within 150 da
the original expiration date for a motor
renewed for a new term at full cost.

License, Permit, and Identification C

T
Driver's License (Class A, B, C, E , F, and
Driver's License (Class E and F) for Volunt
Provisional License (Class D)
Instructional Permit (Class A, B, C, and M)

Replacement Duplicate License/Permit/ID

requested within 150 days of the original da
for a new term at full cost.)

National Guard License

Veteran License (Combat Veteran)
Veteran License (Non-Combat) Class A, B,
Honorary License
Controlled Substance Permit
Habitual Violator Probationary License
Limited Permit
Georgia ID Card
Georgia ID Card for Voting Purposes Only
HVPL/Limited Permit Replacement

Limited Permit Renewal

Veteran ID Card (Combat Veteran)

Veteran ID Card (Non-Combat Veteran)
Handicap ID Card

Address or Name Change

License Restrictions
When issuing a driver's license, DDS i
license, whenever there is good cause,
restrictions imposed will appear on yo
letter "A" will appear in the License R
License Restriction Codes" lists the res
with multiple restriction codes.

Expired License
To renew a driver's license that has be
a driving test, and an exam to test your
meet Real ID documentation requirem
under the heading "Read ID Documen
requirements.
Carrying and Displaying Your Licen

You must have an appropriate driver's

motor vehicle in the State of Georgia.
license/permit to any law enforcement
DDS License Restriction Codes
Code Meaning
A no restrictions
B corrective lenses required
C vehicle mechanical aids required
D prosthetic aids required
E no manual transmission equipped CMV
F right exterior mirror required
G daylight hours only
H employer vehicle only
I left exterior mirror required
J automatic transmission required
K intrastate commerce only
L no air brake equipped CMV
M no class A passenger buses
N no class A or B passenger buses
O no tractor trailer CMV
P no passengers in CMV bus
Q no passengers allowed
R no highway/interstate
S power brakes or steering required
T accompanied by disabled parent
U accompanied by visually impaired parent
V medical variance
W valid farm waiver required
X no cargo in CMV tank vehicle
Y hearing aid required
Z no full air brake
1 biopic lenses required
2 Pursuant to Court Order
3 Ignition Interlock Device restrictions apply
4 HPVL restrictions apply, no interlock
5 business purpose only
6 to and from medical only
7 to and from school only
8 Ignition Interlock required
9 limited permit, no interlock

Section 2: Obtaining a License, Perm

Section 2: Obtaining a License, Permit

Section 2: Obtaining a Licens

This Section Covers

Current Georgia Residents

Class C Instructional Permit (C
Class D Provisional License
Class C License
State ID Card
Other License Types
Commercial Driver's License
Motorcycle Operator's License
Licenses for Veterans of the U.S. A
National Guard License
New Georgia Residents
Current Georgia Residents

Class C lnstructional Permit (CP)

For first-time issuance of a Class C Ins

to obtain a Secure DL/ID if you have n
"Requirement to Obtain to Georgia Dr
Obtaining a Class C Instructional Permit (CP

Upon reaching age 15, or anytime ther

(CP). The following information will h
Service Center:
You will be required to present doc
presence, and Georgia residency as
Requirements" heading.
You must know your Social Securi
a Social Security Number. See the
If you are under age 18, you will b
information under the "School Enr
If you are under age 18, a parent, l
application, thereby giving their co
signs your application may, for any
18;
You will be required to pass a visio
device;
You will be required to pass a know
Please refer to information under t
related to the knowledge exam;
The test fee is $10.00 and must be
refund will be issued. The permit f
Conditions of a Class C Instructional Permit

Once issued a Class C Instructiona

when accompanied by a person at
vehicle, who is fit and capable of e
a seat beside the driver;
Class C Instructional Permits (CP)

Class D Provisional License

For first-time is issuance of a Class D

Secure DL/ID if you have not already
Identification Card for complete requir
Obtaining a Class D Provisional License

Upon reaching the age of 16, and after

one day, you may apply for your Class
The following information will help yo
Center.
You will need to make a road test appo
Test":
You must surrender your Class C I
that you are unable to surrender th
Stolen License Replacement" for d
You will be required to present pro
"School Enrollment Requirements
You must present proof of complet
(ADAP). This program is taught in
information about ADAP, you may
A parent, legal guardian or respons
giving their consent for you to obta
may, for any reason, revoke your l
You must pass a road test designed
vehicle. See the heading "Road Te
You must satisfy the driver educati
Requirements. (NOTE: Teens with
driver's education certificate provi
Military Note

A 17-year-old will be exempt from hol

proof that they are enlisted in the milit
Driver Education Requirements

To obtain a Class D license at the age o

course approved by DDS and the Alco
An approved driver education course c
either 30 hours of classroom instru
course;
AND
6 hours of on-the-road experience
Parent Teen Driving Guide availab
a cumulative total of at least 40 ho
at night. A DDS provided affidavit
this requirement has been met.
NOTE: If the teen obtains the on-the-r
instructor, a separate document affirmi
at the time of the road test.
If you have not completed the driv
license. For information on approv
The Alcohol and Drug Awareness
available online via the DDS webs
Conditions of a Class D Provisional License

A Class D license holder may not d

EXCEPTIONS;
During the first six months followi
the vehicle. 'Immediate family mem
grandparents, siblings and step-sib
driver's residence;
During the second six months follo
who is not a member of the driver'
After the first and second six-mon
who are not members of the driver
A Class D license holder must, for
license, be free from any convictio
suspension of a driver's license.

Section 2 Continued: Class C Licens

Section 2 Continued: Class C License

Class C License

For first-time issuance of a Class C Lic

DL/ID if you have not already done so
Obtain to Georgia Driver's License" fo
Obtaining a Class C License - Exchanging a C

A Class D license holder may apply fo

applicant must have held a valid Class
without having been convicted of any
his/her application. Upon surrender of
the customer is unable to surrender the
the cost of $32 for an 8 year license. N
citizens. See information under the hea
concerning lost licenses and permits.
Obtaining a Class C License - Exchanging a C

A Class C instructional Permit (CP) ho

reached the age of 18.
To obtain a Class C license, you must
Permit (CP) or affirm on your applicat
also pass a road test designed to evalua
information under the heading "Road T
surrender of the Class C Instructional P
unable to surrender the permit, you wi
year license. You must sign an affidavi
supervised road driving which include
heading "Lost or Stolen License Repla
Obtaining a Class C License - Applicant Is N

If you are at least 18 years of age and w

the first time, you have two options:
Immediately apply for a Class C D
requirements listed under the head
and successfully complete the kno
the heading "Section 3: Testing Inf
you have completed 40 hours of su
driving;
Apply for a Class C Instructional P
experience under the supervision o
related to a Class C Instructional P
the heading "Road Test for Class C

Section 2 Continued: Other License

Section 2 Continued: Other License Ty

State ID Card

For first-time issuance of a State ID Ca

DL/ID if you have not already done so
Obtain to Georgia Driver's License" fo
A State of Georgia ID Card may be ob
this card varies depending on the type
An 8-year ID card is $32;
All previous ID cards must be surr
If you no longer have possession o
surrender, you must provide a certi
previous state.
Upon submission of a referral from a D
permitted to obtain an ID card at a cos
A special ID card for persons with perm
a cost of $5.00. A card for persons with
(6) months at a cost of $5.00. This card
services, seating accommodations, and
licensed physician may be required to
to obtain or extend a temporary Handic
meet the qualifications listed under the
Forces and their Spouses" for a veteran
Customers can also have the handicap
identification card. Customers have the
back of their card as well. This inform
A voter registration ID is also available
the ID is needed in order to vote in an
All applicants for ID cards must provid
presence, proof of Social Security Num
proof of Georgia residency. See inform
Requirements" for further information

Other License Types

Commercial Driver's License

Detailed information concerning licens

be found in the Commercial Drivers M
Motorcycle Operator's License

Detailed information concerning licens

be found in the Motorcycle Operators

Licenses for Veterans of the U.S. Arm

Important: Veterans must bring their

a free Veteran's License. If they do not
516) from the State Department of Vet
Applicants must meet the following re
All veterans who are GA citizens,
than dishonorable, are eligible for
The veteran should present their or
Department of Veterans Service to
documentation needed to prove ide
license (see information under the
License" for complete requirement
The State Department of Veterans
Successfully pass a vision test for
obtain any other class of license, y
of license desired.
Honorary License - NO FEE

The spouse of a disabled, honorably se

the unmarried surviving spouse of a de
same license available to the veteran. A
requirements as those required for a ve
death certificate along with the DD-21
Service to obtain a Certificate of Eligib

National Guard License

A free, distinctive, license may be issu

active reserves in good standing who h
A Certificate of Eligibility (DS-318) fo
Commanding Officer and presented to
renewable during the time of service in
a Veteran's License. The form DS-318
National Guard license.

Section 2 Continued: Other License

Section 2 Continued: Other License Ty

New Georgia Residents

General Information
You must apply for a Georgia driver's
resident if you wish to drive upon the h
Licensing Information for more inform
and exemptions for certain individuals
New Georgia Resident Without a Va
Please see the appropriate chapter of th
time in Georgia.
Under 18 – see Teen Licensing Re
18 or Older – See information und
Driver's License" for complete req
Transferring from Another State or

Under Age 18 with valid out of state

If you hold a valid driver's license or in

States or by the District of Columbia, y
license or permit issued by Georgia. A
driver education and ADAP are require

18 or Older with a valid out of state

You must surrender a valid license

or by the District of Columbia (exp
valid driver's license, you must pre
from the state of issuance, dated w
are not required to surrender their
Be at least 18 years of age, or 17 y
Georgia Class C license with no tim
You must know your full Social Se
Security Administration.
Provide proof of identity. For a com
under the heading "Real ID Docum
Provide proof of citizenship or law
the heading "Real ID Documentati
certified copies. Faxed copies will
Provide two documents to prove G
documents, see information under
Pass a vision test.

Transferring a License/Permit/ID Fr

If you do not have the out of count

provide a Motor Vehicle Report/D
30 days, from the country of licens
Most non-citizen customers with a
retain their out of country docume
citizens will not be allowed to reta
them by foreign countries;
Successfully complete the knowled
Present mandatory documents to p
Security Number, and residency. S
Documentation Requirements" for
If under the age of 18, additional r
Driving Licenses for more details
Licenses, permits and IDs issued o
United States are non-transferable.
50 States or District of Columbia m
document in Georgia, including all
Citizens of certain foreign countrie
a list, visit the DDS website.
Danger: All DMVs are Not Alike!
Beware of fake DMV websites that ch
Most customers arrive at these sites by
License Renewal" or similar generic se
Please read the pages of these sites car
that the site is not affiliated with any S
They are privately owned sites that wil
(url). The official state of Georgia web
www.dds.georgia.gov.

Section 3: Testing Information

Section 3: Testing Information

Section 3: Testing Information

This Section Covers
Knowledge Exam
Road Signs
Road Rules
Road Test
Making Road Test Reservation
Road Test for Class C or D
Road Test for Class M
Road Test for Class E and F N
Road Test for Class A, B, and
Results of Pass/Fail

Knowledge Exam
Knowledge exams are given on a walk
statewide. To ensure that an applicant
customers must begin taking the writte
the hours of operation before you visit
We offer special assistance for custom
Please visit your local CSC to schedule
interpreter for the hearing impaired.
The road rules tests are available in so
ability to read and understand simple E
signs. Road signs and the actual
driving test are conducted in English o
These basic rules must be followed wh
You may not bring pens, pencils, p
All cellphones, text messaging dev
the testing area;
You may not speak to anyone durin
Any violation of these rules is consid
administration of the knowledge exam
The questions on the knowledge exam
the following components:

Road Signs

A set of questions on the meaning of st

English only. You will be asked to iden
correctly answer 15 out of 20 question
website.

Road Rules

The road rules test consists of a set of

and safe driving practices applicable to
the class of license for which you are a
questions to pass. You may take a prac

Road Test

Making Road Test Reservations

The Road Skills Test is administered b

our resources and to serve all of our cu
please visit DDS Online Services at th

Advanced Driver Assistance System

Drivers may perform the skills test in v

technology. However, the applicant mu
such technology.

Road Test For Class C or D

DDS will only administer a Class C

You must provide the vehicle for th
All road test vehicles must have a
temporary dealership tag, the appli
within the last 30 days (7 days if th
Your non-commercial road test ma

Virtual Road Test

Conducted remotely by an Examiner w

hands-free cellular device. A parent, gu
older must serve as a passenger in the

Section 3 Continued

Section 3 Continued

Traditional Road Test

Conducted by an Examiner who admin
the testing vehicle.
All road test vehicles must be cove
insurance card or Motor Vehicle re
inspection;
If the vehicle is not equipped with
road test using hand signals;
You may take the test in a rental ve
not allow vehicle use for driver tra
following conditions:
You must provide a copy of th
determine if testing is allowed
You must be listed as a driver
You must provide proof of val
The driving test will not be conducted
determined to be unsafe for the driver
impacted customers are rescheduled as
For the driving test you will be expecte
Parallel Parking: Park midway be
inches from the curb. The standard
license test are 22 feet in length by
Straight Line Backing: Back you
of speed (not more than 10 miles p
must turn your head and look behi
be encroached;
Stop for Signs or Traffic Signals:
proper lane; stop before reaching a
pedestrians have cleared the crossw
traveling; move through the interse
Turn About: Turn your car in a na
Use of Clutch: If your car has a m
correctly;
Approaching Intersections and C
directions;
Yielding Right-of-Way: Always y
bicyclists who move into the inters
until they have cleared the intersec
Turning: Move into the proper lan
Passing: Always check in front of
pass without interfering with other
Following: Do not follow other ca
in front of you in order to maintain
or abrupt stops or turns;
Maintaining Good Posture: Keep
elbow on the window and do not a
because he/she will be busy giving
At the end of the Class C/D road test, t
sheet and will provide you an opportun
achieve a minimum score of 75% to pa

Road Test For Class M

You must furnish a motorcycle for the

license examiner before the driving tes
registration/license plate or if equipped
provide the bill of sale for proof of pur
Motorcycle operator testing informatio
is available at all DDS Customer Servi
If you hold a motorcycle permit, you m
at the DDS website.
Motorcycle road tests cannot be condu
driver or examiner, including when it i

Road Test For Class E and F Non-Co

There is no driving test for Classes E &

Application for Issuance of Non-Comm
operate vehicles within the particular c
You must also possess or be eligible to
are available to volunteer firefighters a
Customers who wish to take the non co
Drivers Manual. The Commercial Driv
customers can obtain a hard copy at an

Road Test For Class A, B, and C Co

Commercial vehicle operator's testing

Drivers Manual, which is available at a
website. You may schedule a Commer
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §40-5-25 and DD
license (CDL) Road Skills Test fee is n

Results of Pass/Fail
If you pass all the tests, you will be iss
license/permit will be mailed to you.
If you fail any part of the Class C or D
1st Failure: You must wait until the
2nd or Subsequent Failure: You m
failed.
For CDL Testing information please co

Location Information
For a complete list of customer Service
DDS website or https://dds.georgia.go
Please remember that Tuesday is alwa
the middle of the week during the midd
Section 4: Other Services & Informa

Section 4: Other Services & Informatio

Section 4: Other Services & In

This Section Covers

Renewal for Individuals Temporar

License, Permit, or Identification C
Voter Registration
Lost or Stolen License Replaceme
DDS Online Services
Address Change
Name Change
Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR)
Selective Service Registration
Donations
Renewal for Individuals Temporaril

Renewal by mail is offered for certain

of Georgia at the time renewal of their
completed application and payment of
applicant is eligible to renew in this m
This service is available to the followin
Customers stationed out of state on
living with them;
Full-time students attending schoo
with them;
Customers who are physically inca
Center may be issued an ID Card o
This service is subject to the following
The renewal will be granted for an
holder must appear in person for re
A driver's license that has been exp
mail.
Changes (name, address, etc.) mus
Changes cannot be made using the
Customers who choose to renew their
download the application package and
License, Permit, or Identification Ca

No licenses or identification cards may

the document number. If your license,
Social Security Number, a randomly g
document during the issuance/renewal
to ensure that any companies or entitie
number for tracking or verification pur
change.
Interest in Registering to Vote

DDS does not register customers to vo

information needed to begin the voter
Office (SOS).
Ultimately, each county voter registrar
the issuance of a voter registration card
license/ID issuance application, as req
their information will be used for voter
There is also a clear 'opt-out' box that t
vote or update their information.
Once the information is transmitted to
processing and updating their voter rec
Important Points:
If you do not receive your voter re
registration office to determine the
Choosing this option does not guar
processed in time to meet specific
If you want to register to vote for a
registration office to ensure that yo
to the applicable voter registration
page for information.
Lost or Stolen License Replacement
Customers may apply for a replacemen
Service Center or online. If you choose
process in order to verify identity. If yo
will be required to show proof of ident
Center is $10.00.
The following documents will be acce
license, permit or identification card:
ONE of these documents:
Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
Certificate of Naturalization or Ce
Expired Georgia Driver's License,
U.S. Passport or Passport Card - M
Consular Report of Birth Abroad;
Expired Georgia Interim;
Non U.S. Citizens
Valid foreign passport with val
Valid permanent resident card
Valid employment authorizatio
application to adjust status;
or TWO of these documents (only if
Social Security Card (original or c
Original or Certified Copy of Marr
Previous Year's Income Tax Return
Current Auto, Home, Life or Healt
Current Auto Registration Receipt
Voter Registration Card;
Valid or Expired Military ID Card
Valid Georgia Gun Permit.
TWIC
Check Stub
To change the number on your replace
card, you will be required to present a
your license number and your Social S
same, no police report is required.

Section 4 Continued

Section 4 Continued

DDS Online Services

Save Time, Go Online – Try DDS On

License, Permit, and ID Card Services

Make a road test appointment;

Reinstate your driver's license;
Renew your driver's license, permi
Replace a lost driver's license, perm
Upgrade a Class D license to a Cla
Change your address;
Request an ID card (must have val
Check license status and moving v
Check CDL Self Certification and
Get suspension information.

Other Services Available

Immediately create a secure user a

Conduct multiple services at one ti
View and/or download a copy of y
Request a certified driving history
Pay 'Failure to Appear' fee or reins
Pay 'Super Speeder' fee or reinstate
Take a practice written test for a re
Download the most recent version
Complete and Submit form to DDS
Apply for For-Hire license endorse
Register for a Motorcycle Safety c

Note

Some online services are available if a

requirements (see information under th
details).

Address Change
You must update your record with
correspondence will not be forwar
If you have moved, you must visit
update your mailing and/or residen
address. If you change your addres
address. If you change your addres
USPS.
Name Change

Name changes must be completed

If you change your name by marria
showing the correct name within 6
term will be issued once in a licens
In order to change your name on y
certified copy of a marriage licens
marriage license, state-issued marr
You may change to a hyphenated s
marriage occurred in the State of G
the marriage license application re
presented at the time of the reques
Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR)

MVRs are available in 3-year, 7-year,

report is $8.00. A lifetime report is $8.
the following ways:
1. Via Internet
A non-certified copy of your M
DDS Online Services. Please v
required to create an account if
2. In Person
 A certified copy of your Motor
any DDS Customer Service Ce
If obtaining a motor vehicle re
Completion of the Request
person authorized to receiv
Georgia driver's license nu
The person receiving the r
identification.
3. Via Mail
You can obtain a certified copy
(DDS-18) OR a letter requestin
following:
Your full name as it appear
Driver's license number;
Date of birth; and
Complete mailing address.
Requests may be mailed to: Georgia D
Box 80447, Conyers, Georgia 30013. W
cashier's check, or personal check mad
amount of $6.00 for a 3-year or $8.00
Selective Service Registration

At the time of any license or identifica

18 whether they have registered with t
responses to the U.S. Selective Service
Blindness Donation

When you obtain your driver's license,

voluntary donation of $1 to Georgia's B
which is administered by the Georgia D
vision programs which provide screeni
training for people who have lost visio
voluntary donation will be added to the
Organ and Tissue Donation
The Donate Life Georgia Organ, Tissu
Georgians an easy and user-friendly m
join the registry through the website, w
obtaining/renewing their license or ID
join the Donor Registry by calling Don
577-4273) and requesting a donor regi

Other things to Remember:

Organ donation can occur only afte

only after death has been legally an
Georgia law prohibits the physicia
removal or transplantation of that p
There is no cost to the donor's fam
Also, there is no delay in funeral a
Georgia law requires hospitals to n
donation is possible;
Recipients are selected by urgency
tissue type, regardless of sex, race
More information concerning organ an

GSFA Donation
DDS offers the opportunity to make a
Georgia Student Finance Authority (G
Pursuant to HB 54 (2016), this donatio
post-secondary educational costs of the
paramedics, emergency medical techni
public employer who were permanentl
High-way Emergency Response Opera
of duty are also included.

Section 5: Traffic Laws

Section 5: Traffic Laws

Section 5: Traffic Laws

This Section Covers
Laws Governing Right-of-Way
Georgia's Move-Over Law
Passing
How to Pass on a Two-Lane R
Passing is Prohibited on Two-L
Passing is Permitted When
Passing On The Right
When Someone Passes You
Passing Stopped Cars
Passing Bicyclists
Passing Motorcyclists
Weaving
Turn Signals and Making Turns Sa
Illegal Signals
How To Make A Right Turn
How To Make A Left Turn
Watching for Pedestrians Whe
U-Turns
Making Turns on Multi-Lane H
Stopping, Standing, and Parking
Steps to Parallel Parking
Backing Up
Traveling Speed
Super Speeder
Speed Limits
Driving Too Slowly
Railroad Crossings
Highway Work Zones
Reduce Your Speed
Obey the Signs
Obey Flaggers
Yield to Amber Lights in Work
Adjust Your Lane Position
Yield to Mobile Work Vehicles
Work Zone Driving Tips
Other Laws
Controlled-Access Roadways
Coasting
Driving Under the Influence o
Reckless Driving
Racing
Aggressive Driving
Drag Racing/Reckless Stunt D
Trucks and Vehicles Pulling Tr
Riding in Trailers
Median Strip
Impaired Hearing and Vision
Obstructing the Driver's View
Opening Vehicle Doors
One Way Streets
Stopping
Use Headlights Properly
Night Driving
Georgia's Litter Control Law
Safety Belts
Safety Restraints for Children
Distracted Driving/Following
Texting/Cell Phones/Passing M

3 Most Basic Traffic Laws

The three most basic traffic laws requi
1. Obey traffic control devices (lights
2. Obey the traffic directions of a law
what the traffic control devices tell
3. Never drive on a roadway that has
event, or for any other official reas
Traffic laws are necessary to prevent c
pedestrians, and other users of public h
failure to obey them can result in crash
the laws, you must first know and unde

Section 5 Continued

Section 5 Continued

Laws Governing Right-of-Way

Right-of-way is a phrase used to descr
change lanes within a roadway, make a
make any other traffic related moveme
Vehicle drivers (including bicyclists) a
to right-of-way, and remember that rig
be instances in which you as a driver o
else, even though the other person doe
those instances, the right-of-way shoul
The following is a list of the most com
in real life:
When traveling on a roadway that
stop sign, but other traffic is not, y
right-of-way to any other vehicle o
intersection as to make it dangerou
At intersections where there are no
vehicles come to the intersection a
yield to the driver of the vehicle on
At a four-way intersection where a
to pedestrians; otherwise the vehic
arrive, first to proceed order." If tw
same time, yield to any vehicles on
Important points to rememb
Take your turn when it com
traffic;
If another driver tries to ta
other driver proceed. It mi
Care, courtesy and commo
When making a left turn at an inte
way to all traffic coming from the
When approaching a yield sign, slo
necessary, stop and only proceed w
When the roadway you are travelin
adjust your speed and vehicle posi
traffic from another roadway is me
change lanes away from the mergi
away from the merging traffic, adj
traffic to merge;
At intersections with traffic contro
approaching traffic before entering
If you are about to enter or cross a
must stop and yield the right-of-wa
on the roadway or sidewalk you ar
If emergency vehicles are using th
maneuver your vehicle out of their
shoulder of the road, or if that is no
you can, and stop. You should alw
motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrian
blocks an intersection or otherwise
necessary turn;
Yield to all highway maintenance
Unless a sign posted at that interse
turn on red" at an intersection cont
after making a complete stop, yield
determination that you can safely c
Unless a sign posted at that interse
turn on red" from the left lane of a
moves toward the driver's left. You
yielding to all traffic and stopping
can safely complete the turn;
When a school bus is preparing to
activate flashing yellow lights. Wh
approaching the school bus should
pay special attention to children w
the flashing lights have turned red
bus, it is unlawful for any vehicle t
unloading passengers. On a highw
side from the stopped school bus a
attentive for children walking alon

Passing

How To Pass On A Two-Lane Road

Wait for a passing zone to begin. A

the center line of the roadway. If th
passing zone. Look ahead along th
and if there is traffic approaching f
and space to execute your passing
lane before the passing zone ends,
traffic is within 200 feet of your ve
Before leaving your lane to begin p
your head and look back to check
Activate your left turn signal as yo
Pass on the left and do not return t
overtaken vehicle. Wait until you c
mirror;
Activate your right turn signal befo
off once you have returned to the r

Passing is prohibited on two-lane roa

In area marked by a solid yellow li

sign, or double yellow lines;
Within 100 feet of a railroad crossi
Within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduc
When a car approaching from the o
200 feet of your vehicle prior to th
On a hill or curve where it is not p
enough to be a hazard;
On the shoulder of the road;
When a school bus is stopped to lo

Passing is Permitted When:

Lawfully overtaking and passing a

An obstruction makes it necessary
yielding to oncoming traffic;
A roadway includes two or more m
A roadway with more than one lan
way highway, you must never driv
do so by traffic control signals or s
or driveway.

Section 5: Turning Signals & Paralle

Section 5: Turning Signals & Parallel P

Turn Signals and Making Turns Saf

Turn movements by motor vehicles are

violation. Drivers must know and unde

Caption
Stop

Caption
Right Turn

Caption
Left Turn
A turn signal must be given whenever
continuous turn signal for an adequate
decide to make a turn at the "last minu
you and other drivers.

Illegal Signals

It is against the law to flash turn signal

rear.

How To Make A Right Turn

Using appropriate signals, and giv

activate your right turn signal;
Approach the intersection in the ri
edge of the roadway;
If there is a bicycle lane on the roa
traveling straight through the inter
Make the turn in such a way as to
turned and avoid entering any othe
street you are turning from, compl
corresponding lane on the street yo

How To Make A Left Turn

Using appropriate signals, and giv

activate your left turn signal;
Move into the far left lane of the d
lane if one is provided;
Keep your wheels straight until yo
Yield the right-of-way to all vehicl
opposite direction, and pedestrians
When safe to do so, and when traff
vehicle ends up in the lane closest
street you turned onto, or closest to
If there are multiple turning lanes o
that your vehicle ends up in the co
Once you have entered an intersec
intersection;
You must stop and remain stopped
turning onto until they have cleare

Watching for Pedestrians When Ma

At most intersections where there is a

corresponds to the green light of the ro
are authorized to turn, pedestrians are
at the same time. Therefore, before ma
pedestrians in the crosswalk of the roa
lanes of traffic upon which you are tra

U-Turns

Do not make a U-turn on a curve or ne

approaching from either direction. Do

Making Turns on Multi-Lane Highw

On a multi-lane, two-way highway, yo

when making a left turn. If traffic cont
the turn when authorized to do so by th
you must always yield to oncoming tra
driveway, sidewalk, or alley you are tu
Stopping, Standing, and Parking

It is against the law to park on a highw

practical effort to park off the highway
200 feet in each direction.

Stopping, Standing or Parking is not

time:

On the street side of any parked ve

On a sidewalk;
Within an intersection;
On a crosswalk;
Between a safety zone and the adja
Alongside or opposite any street ex
parking would obstruct traffic;
Upon a bridge or overpass, or with
On any railroad tracks;
On a controlled access roadway;
In the area between roadways on a
At any place marked by a no-parki

Stopping, Standing or Parking is per

passengers under the following cond

In front of a public or private drive

Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an
Within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield
Within 20 feet of a fire station driv
Within 75 feet of the spot across th
Within 50 feet of a railroad crossin
At any place where official signs p
Steps to Parallel Parking

When attempting to parallel park, driv

you are approximately even with the c
from the other car – door to door).

Caption
Parallel Parking Diagram
Turn your wheels sharply to the rig
wish to use;
As your front door passes the back
quickly straighten your wheels and
line;
When your front bumper is comple
sharply to the left and back slowly
Stop before making contact with th
sharply to the right and pull toward
Always give the appropriate turn s
when you exit from a parallel park

Section 5 Continued: Keep Right Ex

Section 5 Continued: Keep Right Exce

Keep Right, Except to Pass

The "Slow Poke" Law (House Bill 4

Slower drivers must move out of the p

allow faster-moving traffic to proceed.
move from the lane when faster traffic
When traffic conditions make it ne
When inclement weather, obstructi
lane;
When compliance with a law of th
necessary to drive in the passing la
When your vehicle must be driven
When it is necessary to pay a toll o
Authorized emergency vehicles en
Vehicles engaged in highway main

Backing Up
Before backing, check all sides of
turn your head and look over your
mirrors;
For buses and large vehicles, the d
observe and direct while backing t

Traveling Speed

Super Speeder

Any driver convicted of speeding 75 m

more on any road in Georgia, will be a
to any local fines imposed in the jurisd
the state fee on time will result in a lic
Speed Limits

Maximum traveling speeds are determ

unless otherwise posted:
30 miles per hour in any urban or r
35 miles per hour on an unpaved c
70 miles per hour on a rural interst
65 miles per hour on an urban inte
55 miles per hour in all other areas
These are only general rules. Local jur
the Georgia Department of Public Safe
local conditions, whether temporary or
Always watch for speed limit signs w
construction zones may be posted for l
for a short period of time. It is importa
ensure that when you approach a speed
sufficient time to adjust your speed acc

Driving Too Slowly

Drivers are prohibited from driving a m

normal and reasonable movement of tr
operation. On road with two or more la
in the passing lane if that driver is bein
of speed from behind. Penalties includ
When there are two or more lanes for t
should use the right lane except when
dangerous because it impedes the regu
certain highways. If you are unable to
route.
Railroad Crossings

You must always stop within 50 feet, b

crossing when any of the following ap
The signal is flashing;
The crossing gates are lowered;
A flagman is giving a signal;
A train is approaching so closely a
A train gives a warning signal and
crossing;
A stop sign is posted.
Under no circumstances should a moto
while the gate is lowered. After stoppi
crossing warning signals stop flashing,

7 Steps for Safety at Highway-Rail G

1. Approach with care.

2. Prepare to stop.
3. Look both ways and listen carefull
4. If it won't fit, don't commit. Do no
through without stopping!
5. Look again.
6. Cross tracks with care.
7. Keep going once you start.
If your vehicle stalls on the tracks, do
Get out immediately
Move away
Locate Emergency Notification Sy
information.
Call for help! Tell them a vehicle i

Highway Work Zones

In an effort to minimize inconvenience

conducts most road construction and m
traffic hazard to drivers and their passe
Over half of all fatal injuries to road w
a third of these by vehicles intruding in
lost their lives in work zones. Howeve
zone crashes than GDOT workers. The
nationwide.
Highway work zones are defined as po
reconstruction, or maintenance work is
near the roadway. This definition also
utility maintenance, snow removal, and
up according to the type of road and th
markings, and flaggers are used to dire
detours. Motorists are responsible for k
attention and driving cautiously and co
crashes while driving through a work z

Obey the Signs

Warning signs in work zones have an o

used with other traffic control devices
and to protect drivers, their passengers

Reduce Your Speed

For safety reasons, the speed limit in m

reduced in a work zone, drivers should
which they are traveling, but be more c
presence of workers.
Advisory speed limits are used to iden
zone. These black and orange signs are
reduction requirements will be indicate
Motorists who disobey regulatory spee
misdemeanor of a high and aggravated
$100.00 nor more than $2,000.00, or b
both.

Obey Flaggers

Flaggers are people used to direct traff

flagger has the same authority as a reg
directions.

Yield to Amber Lights in Work Zone

Work vehicles and heavy equipment w

must yield the right-of-way to these ve
zone where vehicles have amber lights

Adjust Your Lane Position

Travel lanes are likely to be closed in w

progresses. Sometimes, workers must
When lanes are closed or narrowed, or
change lanes away from them if possib
give added distance between your vehi
for you, your passengers and the work

Yield to Mobile Work Vehicles

Some road work can be performed wit

maintenance, debris removal, paint stri
work accomplished while moving in tr
have flashing amber lights and may ha
The vehicles may also display signs fo
conditions.
These vehicles usually work at very slo
occasionally be stationary in the road w
yield the right-of-way to these work ve
vehicles.

Caption
Common signs seen in and around wor

Work Zone Driving Tips