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All sessions are EASTERN TIME.  Please carefully read the details and FAQ below about your class.
 

Learn more about what you must do to be prepared for your upcoming class below: 

Preparing for Driver Education
 

The Driver’s Ed classroom consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction and meets Joshua’s Law requirements.

  • It may be taken on Zoom or In-Person
  • You can always change your selection, even once the class has started
  • Class Times are 9am-5:30pm for 4 days
  • Lunch Break is 12:30pm-1:30pm
  • If you signed up for the class and the behind the wheel lessons, one certificate will be issued upon completion of both

If you signed up for Behind The Wheel hours:

  • You will receive a “Welcome to DriveScout” email with your username and password
  • Login to Drivescout and schedule the student’s driving lessons
  • Try to schedule with the same instructor, if possible
  • We pick up and take home in Columbus
  • You must call to schedule your road test (no later than a week in advance)

Attending Driver’s Ed classroom on Zoom: 

You can use a cell phone, computer, tablet or any other device that lets you download the zoom app., has a web cam and audio capability (microphone and speaker).

  • Watch a quick zoom tutorial
  • Please email a good, up-close picture of the front of the student’s permit to barbersdriving@gmail.com
  • You must have your video and audio turned on at all times, except during breaks, with your face visible
  • You will not receive credit for the class if you can’t be seen and heard
  •  You will receive your zoom link on the Friday before class starts
  • It will be emailed to the student and parent’s email
  •  The email will provide a direct link to the zoom meeting and a passcode
  • If you start on zoom and decide to switch to In-Person, no problem, just come on in at your regular time

  

Attending Driver’s Ed classroom In-Person: 

Show up at 3709 Gentian Blvd. (Across the street from SkyZone) at 8:45am

  • Please be on time with drop off and pickup
  • Please bring pen, paper and permit (if you have one)
  • Lunch break 12:30-1:30
    • Students can bring a packed lunch
    • We have a Chinese and a Pizza restaurant in our complex
    • Students can walk the bike trail to Burger King, if parents are okay with this 
    • Parents can pick the student up or bring lunch to them
  • If you miss a class, you must call us to reschedule the missed day(s)
  •  Notify thr classroom instructor if you know in advance you will have to miss.

Preparing for Defensive Driving/Driver Improvement
 

Defensive Driving is 6 hours long with a 1 hour lunch or dinner break after 3 hours of attendance.

 

  • This class is for NON-ALCOHOL and DRUG related offenses
  • Arrive or Log-In On TIME (EASTERN TIME)
  • If you miss your scheduled class, you will not lose your money 
  • Call or email us to make arrangements for a future date

Attending on Zoom: 

You can use a cell phone, computer, tablet or any other device that lets you download the zoom app., has a web cam and audio capability (microphone and speaker).

  • Watch a quick zoom tutorial
  • You must have your video and audio turned on at all times, except during breaks, with your face visible
  • You will not receive credit for the class if you can’t be seen and heard
  •  You will be emailed a zoom link the day before class starts
  •  The email will provide a direct link to the zoom meeting and a passcode to enter
  • If you start on zoom and decide to switch to In-Person, no problem, just come at your scheduled time
  • Your certificate will be emailed to you the following morning

 

Attending In-Person: 

Show up at 3709 Gentian Blvd. (Across the street from SkyZone)  

  • Please arrive 10 minutes before class starts
  • Please bring pen and paper
  • Lunch or Dinner Break
    • Students can bring a packed lunch.
    • We have a Chinese and a Pizza restaurant in our complex
    • You are free to leave for 1 hour (Be back on time!)
  • Your certificate will be given to you at the end of class

Preparing for Driver Evaluation
 Call Barber’s at 706-561-2509 to schedule your  Driver Evaluation.
Preparing for Road Test (TESTING DAY INSTRUCTIONS)
 

You must now call Barber’s at 706-561-2509 and schedule your appointment.

You need a ride to Barber’s Driving School @ 3709 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA  31907 for your road test. 

Please be on time for your appointment!

  • You will need to bring your permit.
  • You will test in our car, on our course and with our instructor

If over 18 :

  • For the Georgia DDS you will need:
    • Permit
    • Road Test Certificate
    • $32

If under 18 :

  • You need a parent or legal guardian on your testing day to sign Barber’s paperwork.
  • For the Georgia DDS you will need:
    • Permit
    • Parent and $10
    • Your high school attendance and ADAP Certificate (Done in your health class)
    • Barber’s 30/6 certificate (Joshua’s Law)
    • Road Test Certificate

You can go to the Georgia DDS on the same day to get your license once you pass your road test.

However, within 1 year, you must take our paperwork to any Georgia DDS location that issues first licenses. 

They will take your picture and give you your driver’s license.

You are not a licensed driver until you go to the Georgia DDS.