As Summer vacation approaches, the Department of Driver Services (DDS) reminds students needing to test for an instructional permit or driver’s license over the long break to obtain a “DDS Certificate of Attendance Form” from their school administration before the end of the school year.  Students planning for an on-the-road test will also need a Georgia Alcohol Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) certificate of completion.

DDS Certificate of Attendance Forms must be signed and notarized from the student’s school and presented at the time of applying for a permit or Class D driver’s license.  Typically, the form is valid for one month.  However, the Certificate of Attendance Forms issued in May 2010 will be accepted until September 30, 2010. 

“DDS does not like to disappoint teens or their parents.  Please review the necessary requirements, and come prepared,” said DDS Commissioner Gregory C. Dozier. 

All applicants under the age of 18 not enrolled in school must provide a GED diploma, high school diploma, or an attendance form from the student’s local Board of Education if enrolled in an approved home school program.

The ADAP course is taught in both public and some private schools typically with the 9th grade Health curriculum. Go to www.dds.ga.gov/adap and click on “ADD-ON Class Schedule” for classes that are taught outside of the public and private school system.

DDS recently launched an electronic option, eADAP, for customer convenience. Go to www.dds.ga.gov and click on “eADAP”. Then read “About eADAP” to see if you qualify to take the course online.   

For complete Georgia driver licensing and testing requirements, please visit www.dds.ga.gov.