Where can I find State of Georgia information for Driver's Licenses? What do I need to obtain a learner's license? What do I need to obtain an operator's license? What are the special rules for drivers who are aged 16 - 18? Where can I take the ADAP course if I can't take it in health class?

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View the Georgia driver's license manual online. (PDF 2.09 mg)

• You must be at least 15 years old.
• You must have a certified copy of your birth certificate.
• You must have a certificate of attendance from your high school. At Jackson County Comprehensive High School you may obtain your certificate by signing up for it in the counseling office one week before you need it. There is no exception made to the one week requirement for any reason whatsoever. If a student does not request the certificate one week before he/she needs it, the student will have to reschedule an appointment or make other arrangements for a later time.
• If students have been suspended for certain reasons, the student will be prohibited from obtaining a learner's license . If a student already has a license, it will be revoked if a student is suspended for these reasons. The reasons are:
  1. Threatening, striking, or causing bodily harm to a teacher or other school personnel.
  2. Possession of sale of drugs or alcohol on school property.
  3. Possession or use of a weapon on school property.
  4. Any sexual offense.
  5. Causing substantial physical or visible bodily harm to or seriously disfiguring another person, including another student.

• If you are under 18, you must have held a learner's license for a year and a day before you can obtain a driver's license.
• After January 1, 2007, if you are under 17, You must have completed a driver education course approved by the Department of Driver Services.
  • The driver's education course consists of two parts - a classroom component and a driving component.
  • Students have some options as to how to complete the two parts. You can find the options and link to downloads of printed materials and guides here

• You must make an appointment with the Georgia State Patrol to take the driving test which is required to obtain the operator's license. Call to make the appointment thirty days before the date that you want to obtain your license. In our area, in all likelihood your appointment will be at least one month from the day you call. The phone numbers to call are:
  • (678) 413-8500 Select Option 3
  • (866) 754-3687 (for those dialing outside metro-Atlanta) Select Option 3. (If you are getting a fast busy signal, please call (678) 413-8500.
  • More information.
• You must have your learner's license with you. If you are over 18 and do not have a learner's license, you must have a certified copy of your birth certificate.
• You must have proof of insurance for the car in which you will be taking the driving test.
• You must have a certificate of attendance from your high school. At Jackson County Comprehensive High School, you must go to the counseling office and sign up for it one week before you need it. (There will be no exceptions for any reason whatsoever to the one week policy.)
• If students have been suspended for certain reasons, the student will be prohibited from obtaining an operator's license. If a student already has a license, it will be revoked if a student is suspended for these reasons. The reasons are:
  1. Threatening, striking, or causing bodily harm to a teacher or other school personnel.
  2. Possession of sale of drugs or alcohol on school property.
  3. Possession or use of a weapon on school property.
  4. Any sexual offense.
  5. Causing substantial physical or visible bodily harm to or seriously disfiguring another person, including another student.
• You must have proof that you have successfully passed the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP). Usually, you take this course during your health class at school. You should have received a card as proof of passing the ADAP course. DO NOT LOSE THIS CARD! If you do not have the card, check with your school as to how to obtain proof of passing the ADAP course.

Holders of the Class D Driver's License must abide by the following laws:

• After obtaining your Class D license, for the first six months you cannot have any passengers other than members of your immediate family in your car.
• After six months, until you are 18, you can have no more than 3 passengers who are not members of your immediate family in your car.
• You cannot drive between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. for any reason.

If for some reason you have not taken the ADAP course in your health class at school, the course is available elsewhere. See the schedule and locations or call 800-245-4410.

Counseling Department
Jackson County Comprehensive High School
1668 Winder Highway
Jefferson, Georgia 30549
Phone: 706-367-5003
Fax: 706-367-7275
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