GA Defensive Driving Course
Overview
The Georgia Defensive Driving course (also called Driver Improvement or Traffic School) is a DDS-approved 6-hour program used for ticket dismissal, point reduction, court requirements, license reinstatement, and insurance discounts. There is no minimum or maximum age. All names refer to the same official DDS curriculum.
What's included
- DDS-approved 6-hour Defensive Driving course
- Reduce up to 7 points from your Georgia record
- Also used for ticket dismissal and insurance discounts
- No age restrictions
- Certificate delivered on completion
- 100% Money-Back Guarantee
Georgia — Frequently asked questions
Who needs Joshua's Law?+
Georgia teens ages 15–17 applying for a Class D license must complete a 30-hour Joshua's Law course.
Is the Georgia written test online?+
No. Georgia requires teens to take the written knowledge test in person at a DDS Customer Service Center.
What driving hours are required in Georgia?+
6 hours with a licensed instructor plus 40 hours with a parent or guardian, and 6 of those 40 hours must be at night.
Will defensive driving reduce points on my Georgia license?+
Yes — completing an approved 6-hour DDS defensive driving course reduces up to 7 points from your driving record (once every 5 years).