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Driver ImPROVEMENT

Driver ImPROVEMENT. State of Georgia - Session 1 . Instructor & housekeeping. Instructor name class Times & Lunch Restrooms Location Emergency Exits locations Cell Phone Policy Other information. What are we going to do today?. Registration Introduction Six sessions

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Driver ImPROVEMENT

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  1. Driver ImPROVEMENT State of Georgia - Session 1

  2. Instructor & housekeeping • Instructor name • class Times & Lunch • Restrooms Location • Emergency Exits locations • Cell Phone Policy • Other information

  3. What are we going to do today? • Registration • Introduction • Six sessions • Final Quiz – 20 Questions • Print Certificates & Go Home

  4. Successful Completion • Cannot arrive late or leave early • Complete all time requirements – six hours • Must be attentive – No sleeping • Respectful of others- Following instructors directions • Sober & Drug free • 70% on final exam

  5. Course intent • Provide basic information on licensing & driving skills • Not legal advice • material may be incomplete /abbreviated due to time restraints • Course authors, presenters and instructors are held harmless in any and all claims and actions resulting from participation in this course. • Additional resources at end of presentations

  6. Reasons to be here • Possible Point avoidance / fine reduction • Court ordered • License was suspended or revoked • I need a course to reduce my insurance • I have accumulated points on my license • My employer requires driver training

  7. Session 1 – My Georgia License • Who Needs one? • Which License do I need? • How can I lose my privilege? • Resources

  8. Which license do I need - depends • Age • Experience level • What would you like to drive

  9. Which License do I Need • C Non-commercial license for drivers age 18 and older • D drivers ages 16 and 17 • M motorcycle operators. • A/B Commercial Licensing • E, F drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles and who are exempt from commercial licensing requirements. instructional permits the class designation followed by the letter “P”

  10. Who needs a license • within 30 days of becoming a resident. • Anyone meeting 2 of the following requirements: • permanent home in Georgia • accepts employment or • engages in any trade or occupation in Georgia or • enters his/her children in school. • Any person that has been in the state for 30 days or more. Full Listing with exceptions available @ http://www.dds.ga.gov/

  11. Driving is a privilege Driving Is a Privilege that carries responsibilities… Including… • Dangerous or Negligent that privilege can be taken away • license / Permit • Mandatory insurance requirements • Vehicle registration • Adherence to traffic / Safety laws

  12. Ways to lose your privilege • Suspension • Revocation • Cancellation

  13. Suspension all driving privileges are temporarily withdrawn • for a specific period of time • until requirements have been completed • Defensive Driving • Reinstatement Fees • Fines

  14. Mandatory Suspension • Homicide by vehicle. • Serious injury by vehicle. • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used. • fleeing or attempting to elude an officer. • Applying for or using Fraudulent or fictitious license/ID card

  15. Mandatory Suspensions … • Hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident. • Racing. • Driving with a revoked, canceled, or suspended registration • Felony forgery related to an identification document. • Driving without insurance. • Driving while license is suspended, revoked, or canceled. • Any violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act. • Accumulation 15 or more points

  16. Point System

  17. Point System

  18. Under 21 Suspensions • Reckless driving. • Aggressive driving. • Attempting to Purchase or purchasing an alcoholic beverage. • possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle. • Using fake id to buy alcoholic beverages. • Using someone else's id to buy alcoholic beverage.

  19. Under 21 Suspensions • Speeding 24 mph or more over the speed limit. • Unlawful passing of a school bus. • Improper passing on a hill or a curve. • Any 4-point offense. • Four or more points in 12 months prior to age 18. • School attendance or conduct violations (under age 18).

  20. Other Suspensions ( non Conviction ) • Refusal to take a chemical test for intoxication. • Failure to appear in court or respond to a citation. • Child Support. • Super Speeder fee. • Safety responsibility. • Medical revocation. • School attendance (under age 18). • Parent requested revocation (under age 18).

  21. Revocation driving privileges are terminated and withdrawn for a period of time prescribed by a formal action of the Department

  22. Mandatory revocations • Conviction of three of the mandatory suspensions within 5 years • Refusing to submit for re examination • Sufficient evidence of incompetence or unfitness to drive

  23. Revocations • Refusal to submit to a re-examination • Skills or knowledge • sufficient evidence that you are incompetent or unfit to drive • disease, • mental or physical disability • alcohol or drug addiction.

  24. Cancellation • fails to give the required/ correct information • otherwise ineligible after application has been made. • may reapply for a license once the requirements have been satisfied

  25. Information & Resources • Local DDs Location • Customer Service Telephone 678-413-8400 • WWW.dds.ga.gov • Check License Status • Find DDS Locations • Obtain copy of your driving record (fees may apply) • Listing of approved providers

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