DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSES IN GEORGIA
Choosing a Defensive Driving class to attend can be confusing but there are a few things you should consider so you don’t have to spend your day in an old defensive driving classroom in a bad part of town.
The first thing you should do is verify that the driving school in Georgia you wish to attend is state-certified and that you will receive a certificate of completion from the Department of Driver Services upon completion. Once that is confirmed, double check that you will only be charged $75 for the entire class since the cost is regulated and set by Georgia law. Also understand that all defensive driving classes in Georgia will last a total of 6 hours and can be taken in one full day or two, three hour evening classes. The length of the class is also set by Georgia law.
If you have received a ticket or citation outside the state of Georgia, be sure you speak with the traffic court in the county or state in which you received your ticket in to confirm that it is alright for you to take your driving class in Georgia. Some states have different levels of defensive driving programs for different offenses but Georgia does not.
It is also good to know that defensive driving schools are all privately owned so many have been around for a long time and the facilities do vary from nice to not so nice. It is a good idea to make sure you know the condition of the school before signing up, especially in or around the Atlanta Metro area. You will also find many schools located in older strip malls and sometimes the classrooms can be run down so be careful. There are newer schools to chose from so asking is always a good idea.
Larger schools often require pre-payment and have a no refund policy so try and find a school that does not require you to pre-pay just in case something comes up on the day of the class.
Many people take defensive driving classes because of a recent ticket or court order but the class can be very helpful for teenagers to take as well. Other reasons for attending a defensive driving class in Atlanta is to lower your car insurance payments if you are over 25 years old and have a good driving record or to reduce points on your driving record. This can be done once every 5 years.
A good way to find a driving school in Georgia is to search online or through the department of driver services website. Look for a school that is in your area but keep in mind that a nicer school might just be a few minutes down the road. |
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In The News
DUNWOODY CRIER
January 7, 2009 - Georgia Driving School - A new school in Metro Atlanta, just off Spalding Drive has opened in an professional office park. Built to meet the growing needs of the community, North Metro Traffic School offers weekly classes in a new, spacious facility designed around education and student comfort.
"Our goal is not only to improve the safety on Georgia's highways but also creat one of the finest driving schools in the area," said Sally Updyke, Director of North Metro Traffic School. "By hiring and consulting with some of the top instructors in the State, we feel we have created flexible and informative programs which will set us apart from everyone else."
North Metro Traffic School's objective is to present the required curriculum in an innovative and entertaining manner that will engage students while providing valuable information which can be used in everyday life.
The school provides weekday and weekend classes for clients who have been sited for a variety of traffic violations, many drug and DUI offenses or anyone interested in improving their driving skills. All of North Metro Traffic School's programs are licensed by the Department of Driver Services and regulated by the State of Georgia. |
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Press Releases
ATLANTA DEFENSIVE DRIVING AND DUI SCHOOL COMPLETES EXPANSION TO MEET GROWING DEMAND
Georgia’s Premier Driving School, North Metro Traffic School, Adds Additional
Programs to its 2009 Schedule
ATLANTA, GA - North Metro Traffic School, a state certified defensive driving, DUI and driver’s education school, announced today that it has completed a large expansion project at its Norcross, Georgia, location and this month, will begin offering a variety of new driving and alcohol counseling programs.
Currently teaching DUI risk reduction, defensive driving and 30-hour online Joshua’s Law classes, the Georgia driving school will now incorporate on-site driver’s education, DUI victim impact panels, drug and alcohol counseling along with court ordered evaluations to its list of state approved programs.
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NORTH METRO TRAFFIC SCHOOL ANNOUNCES ITS GRAND OPENING
Atlanta’s Newest Driving School Holds Inaugural Class
ATLANTA, GA - September 2, 2008 - North Metro Traffic School, a State Certified Defensive Driving, DUI and Driver’s Education School, announced today the opening of its first location in Georgia. The new school is located in metro Atlanta, just off Holcomb Bridge Road in an professional office park.
Built to meet the growing needs of the community, North Metro Traffic School offers weekly classes in a new, spacious facility designed around education and student comfort.
“Our goal is not only to improve the safety on Georgia’s highways but also create one of the finest driving schools in the area,” said Sally Updyke, Director, North Metro Traffic School. “By hiring and consulting with some of the top instructors in the State, we feel we have created flexible and informative programs which will set us apart from everyone else.”
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HELPFUL TIPS ON HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT DUI SCHOOL FOR YOU
ATLANTA, GA - November 28, 2008 - If you have been convicted or arrested for a DUI in the State of Georgia, you will most likely be ordered to attend a 20-hour Risk Reduction class, otherwise known as DUI School. The class will be held at a local driving school that is privately owned but overseen and highly regulated by the Georgia Department of Driver Services.
Here are a few things you should know and consider when choosing a school to attend. A State regulated DUI course must only cost a total of $287 and consist of two components, a short pre-class assessment and 20-hours of classroom instruction. Assessments are given prior to class and usually take about 30 minutes to complete. Here students must answer a series of questions regarding his or her involvement with drugs and alcohol. The results of the test will be discussed during an activity in class. Once the assessment is complete, you may then attend the 20-hour course which are usually held over four consecutive days.
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