Home » Barber’s Defensive Driving / Driver Improvement Program (GA DDS Certified and Approved)

Barber's Georgia DDS Certified and Approved #707

Defensive Driving Course and Driver Improvement Program

You may attend our 1-day classes on Zoom or In-Person

You can only attend our 2-night class on Zoom

The Georgia Department of Driver Services ( GA DDS) regulates the Georgia DDS Certified Driver Improvement Program also known as the Georgia DDS Certified Defensive Driving Program.

This is a 6-hour Defensive Driving course designed to teach drivers about safe driving attitudes and behaviors. You may attend Barber's GA DDS Certified and Approved Defensive Driving courses on Zoom or In-Person at our Columbus, GA location.

Sign up at least 20 minutes before the class starts. Limited seats are available so we suggest you sign up a day or 2 in advance.

Zoom certificates issued are the same as In-Person certificates issued.

Zoom students will be emailed their certificates at completion.

The Georgia DDS Certified Defensive Driving/

Georgia DDS Certified Driver Improvement

courses may be taken:

if Court Ordered by a Judge or needed for your Lawyer $95.00

Choose Court/Probation Requirement at Registration

for pending Traffic Tickets and Court Dates $95.00

(check with the clerk of court to see if the judge will accept)

Choose Court/Probation Requirement at Registration

for Point Count Reduction on a Georgia License $95.00

(removes up to 7 points off your GA MVR once every 5 years)

This is not for court, this is for the Georgia DDS

Choose Point Count Reduction at Registration

for Georgia Driver’s License Reinstatement $95.00

(non alcohol or drug related suspensions)

Choose Georgia License Reinstatement at Registration

for Point Count Accumulation $95.00

15 points in 2 years, suspends your Georgia license over 21

4 points in 1 traffic stop, suspends your Georgia license under 21

4 points in 1 year, suspends your Georgia license under 18

Choose Georgia License Reinstatement at Registration

a Hit and Run, Leaving The Scene or No Insurance $95.00

Choose Georgia License Reinstatement at Registration

an Insurance Discount and Personal Education $95.00

Choose Insurance Discount at Registration

Register here for GA DDS Approved Defensive Driving Class

Student Name(Required)

First Last

Student Date of Birth

Student Cell Phone Number(Required)

Student Email(Required)

Home Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Driver License or ID Number

Driver License State

Choose your class dates and reason for attending below and how you want to attend on zoom or in-person below

GA DDS Approved Course Needed(Required)

Defensive Driving/ Driver Improvement Program -

Choose Class Dates:(Required)

Reason for Attending Defensive Driving(Required)

Zoom or In Person(Required)

We teach the same class on Zoom as In-Person. Most people attend on Zoom. Our physical location is in Columbus, GA . You are more than welcome to attend in-person at our Columbus location.

Consent

I, the undersigned student, agree to complete the above course, consisting of 1 class for 6 hours each, totaling 6 hours of instruction by the above-name driver improvement clinic. It is understood that this Clinic is certified by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) in accordance with Georgia Law Title §40-5-80 (DRIVER IMPROVEMENT ACT) and the rules and regulations adopted there under and that each instructor is certified by the DDS. This course is approved by the DDS. The student’s successful completion of the above-named course requires each of the following: 1. Attendance at all classes sober and free from illicit drugs. 2. Attendance on time for all sessions. 3. Reasonable attentiveness and participation in all classes. 4. Attendance at all sessions unless medically excused. 5. All sessions must be completed within 60 days. 6. Successfully passing a written or oral examination with a grade of at least 70. This driver improvement clinic will not refund any tuition or part of tuition if the Clinic is ready, willing, and able to fulfill its part of this contract. I understand that if I fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement, I am in breach of contract and the school will not be under any obligation to fulfill the terms of this contract, and may, at its option, terminate this agreement immediately. It is agreed that an owner, instructor, or employee of this Clinic shall not give the impression to a student that upon completion of their instruction this Clinic will guarantee the securing of a driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. However, immediately upon the student’s successful completion of the course as described above, the Clinic agrees to provide certification of said completion to the student. This Clinic has and will maintain for the protection of the contractual rights of the student a performance bond in the principal sum of ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars for the students to be written by a company authorized to do business in the state of Georgia. This agreement constitutes the contract between the above-named driver improvement clinic and the above-named student and no verbal statements will be recognized.

Signature(Required)

Payment Information

The total amount shown below will be charged to the Credit Card that you provide.

Total

Credit Card(Required)

Payment processed via Stripe.

Card Details

Cardholder Name

Unique Contract Number

* IF you hit the submit button and it spins....call 706-561-2509, email [email protected] or check your bank account to see if your payment went through. Don't hit submit again. ****

Georgia's Point System Explanation, Laws and Point Count Chart

Points and Points Reduction

Point System

Points are added to your license upon conviction of certain violations. The Georgia Point System ranges from 2 to 6 points.

How many points will suspend your license?

A driver with 15 points in a 24 month period will have their license suspended. Licensed Georgia residents may request that the Georgia Department of Driver Services reduce the number of points assessed against their Georgia driver's license.
Under 18, 4 points in 1 year.
Under 21, 4 points in 1 traffic stop.

Points Reduction

How do I reduce points on my Georgia driver's license?
- Up to 7 points can be reduced once every 5 years. In accordance with rule O.C.G.A §40-5-86.
- To qualify for a Points Reduction, you must successfully complete a Georgia DDS Certified Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course. Once you complete the Georgia DDS Certified Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course:
  - Bring the original certificate of completion to a DDS Customer Service Center
  - or you can request a Defensive Driving Points reduction by Mail. Mail the original certificate of completion to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, P. O. Box 80447, Conyers, Georgia 30013.
- For a list of Georgia Certified Defensive Driving schools visit Certified Driver Improvement Schools

When are points not added?

You will not receive points for the following:
- Speeding convictions less than 15 miles-per-hour over the posted speed limit
- Convictions of driving "Too Fast for Conditions"
- If you are a Non-Georgia Resident

Is your license suspended?

Create an Online Services account or download the DDS 2 GO Mobile App to check your license status, to check the number of points on your license, or to reinstate.

Barber's Driving School, Inc.

5.0

Based on 1515 reviews

See all reviews Write a review

Young Jeno

1701411609

Five stars all the way best instructor too shout out Mark !!!!

Jesse N

1701394130

THE CLASS FLEW BYE!!I honestly thought this course will be a boring waste of 6hrs; however, Sandi made the class super enjoyable, understandable, and easy to follow. Time went by fast! Hopefully, I will never have to do the course again. Thanks for the knowledge Sandi McCann!

Mariah Holts

1701393886

the class was awesome! Thanks miss Macann.

Shelomith Mays

1701393865

Great Class!! The instructor was funny and well engaged in teaching the course. i enjoyed the class a lot and I learned some new things. Great job Mrs. McCann!!!

Timmy Henry

1701393835

Great school awesome teacher

Shania D

1701393643

Dr. Mccann was great! Made it very easy & informative. I love her.

Vincent Houston

1701392561

Dr. Sandi McCan is a very friendly and helpful instructor!

Limah Nikki

1701383770

Andre was amazing teacher and he made everyone feel comfortable with being them .. would definitely recommend this to anyone

Heather Kase

1701383667

Our instructor, Andre, was intelligent, charismatic and professional. His personal stories gave us all so much to relate with and the take aways will last a lifetime.

leonard lexion

1701383643

Excellent driving school. I highly recommend this place especially if the class is taught by Andre.

Josh Booth

1701383554

Came in thinking I would dread this course but our instructor, Andre, made everything very engaging and informative. I really learned a lot. 10/10 recommend.

Matthew Montgomery

1701383535

It was a great class Mr.Andre is very responsive and nice to the class. Answered all questions I would give him 2 thumbs up !!!

Ernest BONGOCERO4LIFE Hooks

1701383492

This course was 1st rate. Mr. Andre was beyond knowledgeable and kept challenging me to critically think of my past choices that could have resulted in much worse than just a DUI.This course demonstrates that NO ONE is exempt from addiction and that WE ALL can benefit from the self awareness that this course has brought me.I really think that Barber's risk assessment program SHOULD be a requirement to obtain a license to drive in Georgia.It speaks for itself and it is clear to me that ALL drivers and families will walk away empowered to make better life decisions, in general.Keep up the good work!!!

Sierra Ray

1701383382

Instructor was well rounded, kept our attention and was able to explain the program in a real world examples to where everyone would understand. He was quick to answer questions, while also asking us questions to feel more opened with the class.

Alexia Stearns

1701383376

Mr.Andre did a great job with the class. He made sure to conduct the class so we were engaged and addressed things in a way to make us think and self reflect. I recommend the course for anyone and everyone. After all, knowledge is power.

Register here for GA DDS Approved Defensive Driving Class

Choose your class dates and reason for attending below and how you want to attend on zoom or in-person below

Payment Information

*** IF you hit the submit button and it spins....call 706-561-2509, email [email protected] or check your bank account to see if your payment went through. Don't hit submit again. ******

Georgia's Point System Explanation, Laws and Point Count Chart

Points and Points Reduction

Point System

How many points will suspend your license?

Points Reduction

How do I reduce points on my Georgia driver's license?

When are points not added?

Is your license suspended?

* IF you hit the submit button and it spins....call 706-561-2509, email [email protected] or check your bank account to see if your payment went through. Don't hit submit again. ****