Programs

The DUI “Risk Reduction” programs educate drivers of the risks of abusing drugs and alcohol while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. These programs deliver the research-backed intervention offenders need to stop participating in high-risk behavior on the roadways.

Bicycle safety, on and off of roadways, has always been an important part of traffic safety. Over the years, the popularity of commuter and recreational cycling has grown, creating a need for improved education for both drivers and cyclists.

Driver Rehabilitation and Modified Vehicle programs allow new drivers with disabilities, or experienced drivers who now require vehicle modifications, to have the opportunity to learn how to use the equipment and vehicle modifications in a safe manner. This training is completed under the supervision of a knowledgeable driving instructor. For more information, visit the CODE-CCDE […]

Seniors and older drivers can maintain their independence, access to work, healthcare and family through older driver evaluations and education programs. These programs can include learning to overcome issues with mobility or reaction time in a comprehensive, supervised re-training program.  For more information, visit the CODE-CCDE website

Commercial driver education includes training for commercial transport, trucking, hazardous material transport or high passenger count vehicles through highly specialized programs.

Corporations statewide have a need for safe, educated drivers who understand both state law and their company’s policies for driving on the roadways. Corporate driver safety programs are used by companies with fleets of vehicles large and small to minimize the costs to their company in time, liability, repairs or lives.

Driver improvement programs are an important component of ongoing driver safety education in the State of Georgia. Utilized by insurance companies and courts alike, drive improvement educates licensed drivers about the principles of defensive driving, and acts as a corrective educational program for drivers who have received tickets or violated driving laws.

Driver’s education programs are used statewide to educate new drivers, both teens and adults, on the laws that govern our roadways, the driving theory and driving methods required to stay safe on the road, and the essential in-vehicle, hands-on education with instructors.

Great News for New Georgia Drivers! Did you know that you can now take an on-site Road Test at any GDSA-approved driving school? There are a few stipulations (see below), but your options are greater than ever before to avoid the madness at the DDS and get your driver’s license quickly. If you have completed […]

Improving the quality of instructor knowledge and training industry-wide will make programs more successful in their communities and improve public perception of driver training state-wide. This is an easy way to improve the value of your education and services without spending more on equipment or technology.

Motorcycle safety is as critical to the safety of the roadways as any other type of transportation. A rate of 27% of motorcycle fatalities involve a driver who does not have a valid driver’s license, nearly twice that of passenger vehicles. The GDSA is committed to outreach, education and improved access to training for motorcyclists […]

Vehicles and their safety features are changing rapidly and the appropriate and safe use of that technology is an important part of driver safety. Hands free controls, automated parking systems, and other beneficial technologies require education and training for consumers to have full use, and control, of their vehicles on the roadways.

As roads become more congested, and the spaces in which we drive regularly become more and more complex, pedestrians and passengers have quickly become instrumental to the safe operation of motor vehicles on the roadways. At the same time, pedestrian and passenger education is at an all time low, putting many communities under a “red […]