FAQ

In order to be eligible to take the final exam and receive your official DDS Certificate of Completion, every enrolled student must satisfy all three state-mandated milestones:

Once all module quizzes, unit tests, and the 30-hour requirement are verified, you will be granted access to the final exam. Upon passing, your official Certificate of Completion will be generated and reported according to Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) standards.

Yes, absolutely. Under Georgia Joshua’s Law and DDS administrative rules, every student is legally required to log a minimum of 30 full hours (1,800 minutes) of instructional time in this program.

Our recommendation if you finish reading early: Return to previous modules, review the driver education handbook chapters, and work through workbook review questions. This reinforces safe driving habits while naturally accumulating your required state hours.

To comply with Georgia DDS accreditation requirements, the course includes an intelligent active-reading timer that monitors student engagement across the textbook, workbook, quizzes, and tests:

• Active Pacing: The timer allocates a calibrated reading duration for each page based on word count and media content.
• Inactivity Safeguard: If you remain on a single page past its designated reading duration, the timer automatically pauses. This prevents students from leaving the computer unattended to accumulate passive time.
• Resuming Progress: Once you advance to the next page or interact with the chapter exercises, the timer automatically resumes counting.

You can easily obtain the official Georgia 40-Hour Parent-Teen Driving Guide and accompanying practice log through the following resources:

1. Download Online: You can download and print the complete guide directly from the official Georgia Department of Driver Services portal:
   Georgia DDS Official Manuals & Driving Guides (dds.georgia.gov/manuals)
2. Inside the Course Portal: A downloadable link is provided in your student dashboard resources tab.
3. In-Person: Physical copies are also available at any local Georgia DDS Customer Service Center.

No, you are not required to hire a commercial driving instructor. Georgia DDS allows teens to satisfy the driving component through either of two approved paths:

Either pathway is 100% legal and approved under Joshua’s Law for obtaining your Class D provisional driver’s license at age 16.

Not automatically by itself, but many insurance providers do offer significant discounts!

In Georgia, mandatory state insurance discounts generally require both our 30-hour classroom certificate AND a certificate for 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction from a licensed driving school.

Passed in Georgia to enhance teen safety, Joshua’s Law (O.C.G.A. § 40-5-22) establishes that any teen seeking a Class D driver’s license at age 16 must complete:

• 30 Hours of Classroom/Online Instruction: Satisfied by completing this DDS-approved course.
• 40 Hours of Supervised Driving: With a parent or licensed adult (at least 6 hours must be at night).
• Instructional Permit Retention: Must have held a valid Georgia Instructional Permit (Class CP) for at least 1 year and 1 day with no major traffic violations.

Full details and state documentation requirements can be verified on the official Georgia DDS portal: Georgia Department of Driver Services (dds.georgia.gov) .

All additional Georgia road rules, testing guidelines, identification document checklists, and DDS office appointment schedules can be accessed directly at:

Additionally, specific Georgia statutory requirements, teen curfew rules, passenger restrictions, and zero-tolerance alcohol laws are comprehensively detailed on page 10 of Module 1 in your course learning materials.

Costech Training School / Georgia Driver Education is an authorized, licensed driver training school under Georgia DDS License #DT372.

Our specialized online format was built in direct coordination with Georgia educational standards to fulfill all legal requirements of Joshua’s Law statewide. Your completion certificate is recognized by every DDS Customer Service Center across Georgia.

Here are crucial guidelines to help you sail through the course smoothly and avoid lost study hours:

Yes! You can complete your tuition payment at any time without losing your account:

1. Navigate to the Student Login Portal.
2. Click on the “Payment” button.
3. Enter your assigned Student ID.
4. Select your preferred payment method: Credit/Debit Card (instant activation) or Check/Money Order.

An “ACCESS DENIED” notice is almost always caused by browser cookie restrictions, cached credentials, or third-party ad-blocker/firewall extensions.

If the issue persists, try an alternate browser (such as Chrome or Firefox) or contact our Live Technical Help desk.

Follow these quick instructions for your specific browser:

If you are accessing the course from a school or corporate Wi-Fi network, local firewall policies might block media streams or timer sync requests:

• Home/Private Network: If possible, complete your coursework on a standard home Wi-Fi or cellular hotspot connection to prevent institutional firewall blocks.
• Keyboard Shortcut to Clear Cache: Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + Delete (Mac) to open the browser cache cleaner. Check “Cached images and files” and clear.
• PDF Reader: To view course worksheets and state forms, ensure you have a standard PDF viewer installed, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or your browser’s built-in PDF viewer.