Drivers Education Program

30-Hours Virtual Classroom & 6-Hours Behind-the-Wheel Training

Learning to drive is a major milestone in life. Young or inexperienced drivers need to learn safe driving techniques.  The program offered by Savannah Technical College meets Joshua’s Law options that include 30 hours of classroom instruction and six additional hours of drive time with an instructor. Most insurance companies also give a reduction (approx. 10%) on insurance premiums upon successful completion.

Savannah Technical College provides a (DDS-approved) Driver’s Education program in cooperation with the Georgia Driver’s Education Commission (GDEC). Participants must attend all class dates for the full class periods. If seeking a certificate of completion for 30 hours of classroom and six hours of driving, participants must also complete all six (6) hours of behind-the-wheel driving.

On This Page

On the webpage below, you will find information about:

• Savannah Technical College’s Driver’s Education Program, including:
  • 30-Hours classroom training
  • 6-Hours behind-the-wheel training
• Upcoming Driver’s Education Classes
• How To Register for Savannah Tech’s Driver’s Education Program.

To learn more about the Driver’s Education Scholarship Program or to see some of our most Frequently Asked Questions, please click on the buttons below.

30- Hour Classroom Instruction

The 30-hour classroom instruction is now available in a mix of live, online instruction, and self-study. This means part of the lecture training is live, via an online meeting platform called Blackboard (similar to Zoom). Students will be able to have live interaction with the instructor. Students will also be required to complete their self-study work.

This lecture component consists of instruction on the following topics:

• Managing Risk When Driving
• Understanding Vehicle Space Needs, Natural Laws, and Balance
• Starting, Steering, and Stopping the Vehicle
• Traffic Control Devices & Traffic Laws
• Managing Risk: Vision & Perception, Time & Space
• Sharing the Road with Others
• Getting Acquainted with the Vehicle You Will Drive
• The Effects of Distractions, Drowsiness, and Emotions on Driving
• Adverse Driving Conditions and Emergencies
• The Effects of Alcohol and other Drugs on Driving
• Basic Maneuvers in a Low-Risk Environment

 Course Textbook: “How to Drive” -The Beginning Driver’s Manual

What To Expect In The Behind-The-Wheel Driving Lessons

Course Requirements

Learner’s Permit, Attendance, Passing Score

Students attending the Driver’s Education Program are required to provide a Valid Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License Required. Attendance is also required for all classroom and behind-the-wheel driving lessons. A passing grade of 70% is required for the classroom training.

Cost & Payment Options

Cost: $350 (Includes Classroom & Behind-the-wheel)
Payment Options:  We accept all credit/debit cards.
Scholarships are available to those that qualify, click here for more information.

Refund Policy

You can request a refund up to three (3) days before the start of a course via email at abrantley@savannahtech.edu. If it is past the three-day window, the only option available is to transfer to a new session. Once a course begins a refund is no longer possible.

Upcoming Sessions

Below you will see the sessions that are currently available for our Driver’s Education Program. These classes currently meet via a web-meeting platform similar to Zoom, called Blackboard Collaborate. Please review the dates and times to see what works best for your schedule. Attendance to all days of the scheduled course is required.