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Learning to drive is a major milestone in a teenager's life. It's important for young or inexperienced drivers to learn safe driving techniques. There are four different ways Joshua’s Law can be satisfied for teenagers to meet the requirements for a Class D license. The program offered by South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) meets the option that includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 additional hours of drive time with an instructor. SGTC provides a (DDS approved) Driver’s Education program in cooperation with the Georgia Driver’s Education Commission (GDEC).
To join a class, a student must be between the ages of 15 to 18. Students who are 18 are allowed to take the course if they are currently enrolled in high school or have graduated from high school within the last six months prior to the beginning date of the class. We do not offer adult driving lessons or classes.
Step-by-step instructions on how to register for Driver's Education classes:
Students ages 15-17 with a Georgia learner’s permit are encouraged to apply for the grant scholarship (value of $375.00). Scholarships are not awarded by SGTC and therefore, SGTC will not be able to check the status of scholarship applications. GDEC operates the scholarship program so any scholarship inquiries will need to be directed to GDEC. Program eligibility information can be found by clicking here. STEP 1: READ all information below before choosing your preferred class. Please see the class schedule below, along with the deadline dates for applying for scholarships.- Students MUST attend ALL scheduled class sessions to total 30 hours. NO absences allowed.
- Students MUST complete 6 hours of in-car driving. (Prior driving experience is required to help the student receive the maximum benefit from the driving sessions.)
- Driving sessions are scheduled during the weekdays after school, on weekdays when school is not in session, and all day on weekends.
- A valid Georgia learner’s permit is required to participate.
- Space is limited and classes are filled on a first come basis to those submitting all required information.
- Class dates and times are subject to change.
Driver’s Education Schedule
Cordele Campus
June 3 - 7, 2024
Class will meet from 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Please apply for a scholarship by May 31, 2024.
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Americus Campus
Please check this website for the next class on or after June 14, 2024
South Georgia Technical College is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the SACS. A Unit of the Technical College System for Georgia, Equal Opportunity Institution. The South Georgia Technical College Driver's Education program is sponsored by the Georgia Driver's Education Commission (GDEC).