South Cherokee Driver Improvement Clinic is licensed by the Georgia Department of Driver Services to conduct the Teenage Driver Education Program.
This program consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of
private, individual behind-the-wheel training.Under current Georgia law, persons under 25 years of age can qualify for an
insurance premium reduction if they complete a qualified driver education
program. Drivers must maintain a clean driving record to continue to receive the
reduction.
Effective January 1, 2001, under Georgia Law code section 48-7-20, if a
dependent minor child of a Georgia taxpayer completes the Teenage Driver
Education Program, the taxpayer is entitled to a tax credit of $150.00.
The 30 hours of classroom instruction will take place over a six week period.
Grades will be based on attitude, participation and achievement in the
classroom.
The 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving instruction will be with a licensed
instructor who will first assess what is needed to pass the State Patrol road
test and to drive safely on streets and highways. Students will get experience on both rural and urban traffic, including expressway conditions and parallel parking.
ADULT DRIVING LESSONS
Driving lessons are set by the hour. A lesson consists of 60 minutes and more
than one lesson may be scheduled at a time. At the first lesson, the instructor
will be instructing and evaluating your driving. At the end of the lesson the
instructor will present a recommendation, allowing you to determine any
additional lessons you may need to pass the State Patrol road test and become a
safe, confident and defensive driver.
A Learner’s Permit is required before beginning th4e behind the wheel training.
