Georgia Driver’s Education Program

  • May be taken by Teens or Adults

  • Meets Joshua's Law Requirements

  • Georgia DDS Certification #106

  • Private Behind the Wheel Lessons

  • 30-hour Classroom offered on Zoom or In-Person

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Barber's Driving School is licensed by the Georgia Department of Driver Services. Barber’s is a national award-winning locally owned private driver training school.

After 60 years of research and development and with proven techniques, Barber's has engineered the art of collision prevention. We take a holistic approach to driver training, which includes training in all seven dimensions: Legal Knowledge, Mental Skills, Physical Skills, Communication Skills, Social Skills, Financial Awareness, and Planning Skills.

Let Barber's teach you to drive safely and test you for your Georgia Driver's License.

Barber's administers over 1200 adult and teen road tests every year.  You can pass!

Under 18, to get your Driver's License, Joshua's Law requires:

  • the 3o hour driver ed classroom or you have to wait until you are 18 to get your driver's license.
  • if you choose NOT to do the minimum of 6 hours of BTW (Behind-The-Wheel) lessons, you may not test at Barber's for you driver's license.
  • you will need your permit for 1 year and 1 day, Barber's Driver Ed Certificate, your ADAP and Attendance from your high school.

Over 18, to get your Driver's License:

  • you are only required to have a valid U.S. permit.

The 30-hour classroom may be taken on Zoom or In-Person.

2024 Driver's Education Classroom Schedule

AVAILABLE DATESDAYS OF WEEKTIME
November 16, 17, 23, 24(Sat and Sun 2 weekends)9am-5:30pm
November 23-26Thanksgiving (Sat-Tues)9am-5:30pm
December 7, 8, 14, 15(Sat and Sun 2 weekends)9am-5:30pm
December 27-30(Friday-Monday)9am-5:30pm
January 2-5(Thursday-Sunday)9am-5:30pm
January 18, 19, 25, 26 (Sat and Sun 2 weekends)9am-5:30pm
February 1, 8, 15, 22 (4 Saturdays)9am-5:30pm
March 8, 9, 15, 16 (Sat and Sun 2 weekends)9am-5:30pm
(SPRING BREAK 1) March 29 - April 1 (Saturday-Tuesday)9am-5:30pm
(SPRING BREAK 2) April 2-5(Wednesday-Saturday)9am-5:30pm
April 19, 20, 26, 27 (Sat and Sun 2 weekends)9am-5:30pm
May 3, 4, 10, 11 (Sat and Sun 2 weekends)9am-5:30pm

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TEENS (Classroom Required by Joshua's Law)

You may take the classroom portion at the age of 14, the behind the wheel portion at the age 15. No learner’s permit is required to start the class, regardless of the student’s age.

Barber’s 30/6 Teen Driver Education Program satisfies Joshua’s Law. The basic course consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of private (BTW) Behind The Wheel lessons. After the completion of the basic Teen Driver Education 30/6 Course, a Barber’s Driving School Tester can administer the student’s Georgia Road Test for their Class D or C Georgia Driver’s License when he or she is eligible.

The classroom is 30 hours long and held over a 4 day period from 9am-5:30pm with a lunch break from 12:30-1:30.  The classroom may be completed in-person or on zoom.

All (BTW) Behind The Wheel lessons are scheduled by you, through DriveScout, in 3 hour sessions.   After registering the student you will receive a “Welcome to DriveScout” email.  It will contain your username and password to log in.  Please schedule these lessons ASAP as we stay booked up.  You can schedule now for future lessons.  Do not wait until you are ready, because the present times will not be available.  Barber’s will pick up the student and drop off anywhere in Muscogee County and Ft. Benning for the BTW lessons.

After you schedule the driving lessons, call Barber’s to schedule the Road Test.  This must be scheduled no later then Friday the week before they have held their permit for 1 year and 1 day.  On test day, you will bring the student to Barber’s and we will test them in our car, on our course and with our instructor.  You will still need to take the paperwork to the Georgia DDS to have the license issued.  You will need your ADAP and ATTENDANCE form from your high school.  Request these forms two weeks before you plan on taking your road test.

With an insurance savings of 10%-20% per year, most parents will save close to the full basic

driver education program tuition the first couple of years their teenager is added to their policy.

ADULTS (Classroom not required - Your Option)

It’s never too late to learn to drive! Our adult students can range from 18- 100 years old. No matter how old you are, if you can pass the physical, mental and vision requirements to obtain an Alabama or Georgia Driver’s License, we can teach you to drive.

At Barber’s Driving School, you do not need a Learner’s Permit or any experience to start. We have friendly, courteous, and skillfully trained instructors who will make learning to drive a simple and fun experience. Barber’s is licensed in both Alabama and Georgia to conduct driver education courses.

Each year, Barber’s teaches hundreds of adults of all ages to drive safely and helps them to earn their Georgia or Alabama Driver’s License. We offer free pick up and drop off for your behind-the-wheel training in Muscogee County; however, you must provide your own transportation for classroom training, if you chose a combination classroom and behind the wheel package.

Adults can take the full program, which includes the 30 hours

classroom training, or just (BTW) Behind The Wheel lessons.

(BTW) Behind The Wheel Lessons

Barber’s trains 7 days a week (BTW) Behind The Wheel from 8:00am until 8:00pm.  All Behind The Wheel lessons are private with you and the instructor.  Barber’s uses our late-model, fully insured, dual-brake controlled Toyota Corollas.

Behind The Wheel packages start with a minimum of 2 hours and go up in 2-hour increments: the more hours you purchase, the better the price.  Most beginners need on average 8-12 hours.  This heavily depends on whether you have someone to let you practice at home or not.

If you are already driving and only need help with a specific vehicle maneuver like parking, driving on interstate highways, backing, etc., you may purchase as few as 2 hours.

All driving times are by appointment in 2, 3, 4 or even 6-hour sessions.

All (BTW) Behind The Wheel lessons are scheduled by you, through DriveScout, in 3 hour sessions.   After registering the student you will receive a “Welcome to DriveScout” email.  It will contain your username and password to log in.  Please schedule these lessons ASAP as we stay booked up.  You can schedule now for future lessons.  Do not wait until you are ready, because the present times will not be available.  Barber’s will pick up the student and drop off anywhere in Muscogee County and Ft. Benning for the BTW lessons.

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I learned so much information that has sparked real introspection and reflection -hopefully so much so that will lead to change and better life choices. Jas was my instructor. She was fantastic. She made everyone feel at ease and kept everyone engaged, despite the difficult circumstances that brought us all together. She was a ray of sunshine and made the weekend fly by!Kwatema DoctorKwatema Doctor ★★★★★ It was a pleasure working with Ms. Jas. She was down to earth and allowed each student to be open. She made us feel comfortable about our situations. This class was definitely an eye opener for what I need to do and don’t ,I look forward to using the information I learned in this course to make better decisions when it comes to drugs and alcohol. Thank you for your time.Tabitha PayneTabitha Payne ★★★★★ Ms. Jaz knows how to conduct a class. She keeps it very interesting and keeps the class interested in what she has to say next. Her analogies are on point and said in a descriptive manner. She kept my attention the whole time..Joe SwainJoe Swain ★★★★★ the class was pleasent...it was nice to know if you wanted to share it wasnt judged.. also liked that mrs. jaz would also take part by being a person with the rest of the groupAmy pruittAmy pruitt ★★★★★ Ms. Jas Tarver is such an amazing instructor! She is very knowledgeable about the class. Ms. Jas is very engaging and it was a pleasure to be part of her class!Eddi RodriguezEddi Rodriguez ★★★★★ the weekend class was very convienient due to my work schedule. the class, teacher and classmates were very helpful and informative.Stacy GarnerStacy Garner ★★★★★ I give miss jas a 10 across the board she is the best instructorJustin AbramsJustin Abrams ★★★★☆ My instructor, Mrs. Jas, was incredibly supportive and relatable, making the material not only engaging but also easy to understand. 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I recommend Barber's driving school for anyone that needs to get there 20Hr course doneRhaquin WilliamsRhaquin Williams ★★★★★ Ms. Jas is the besstttt, love her personality and her energy. She made the class really comfortable and helped a lot more than just the class. Thank you!Christopher JohnsonChristopher Johnson ★★★★★ Mrs. Jaz is the best instructor and i would recommend this risk reduction class to anyone who needs it. 10 out of 10Adriene NockAdriene Nock ★★★★★ This course was amazing!!!! 10/10 made friends and great connections madeLaverne LambertLaverne Lambert ★★★★★ WIlson MugoWIlson Mugo ★★★★★ ErielleErielle ★★★★★ Mrs.Mccan is the absolute best!!ariari ★★★★★ Great experience! 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Mrs Tarver was great!Sharon KeySharon Key ★★★★★ If for any reason you find yourself needing to take a driver improvement course, I highly recommend Barber's. Sandi was a great instructor! She made those dreaded 6 hours go by really quickly. I actually learned a few things 😁Amilcar LopezAmilcar Lopez ★★★★★ Jas Tarver was a great instructor! Everyone was able to talk/speak freely.. provided a great environment!Charlie ThompsonCharlie Thompson ★★★★★ Had a great experience and the instructor was awesome!!! Thank you Andre!!!Ofrah ParkerOfrah Parker ★★★★★ Dr. McCann was my teacher for driver's education course and she was fun and made it enjoyable and was a great teacher.Joseph Emmanuel JulienJoseph Emmanuel Julien ★★★★★ Barber’s Driving School is a excellent school, everyone that work there handles their task in a professional manner. 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Will 11/10 recommend Ms. Candice to anyone that needs to take this class!Melinda Tolbert EAMelinda Tolbert EA ★★★★★ I’m very impressed with Barbers. My sons drivers Sylvee and Jerry were very thorough with me and explained their entire driving process. I’ll definitely be booking more driving appointments.Mitun K PatelMitun K Patel ★★★★★ Great staff, very hands on and I definitely recommend this company for those who want to learn how to drive and road test.Jasmine BoydJasmine Boyd ★★★★★ My teacher David is amazingKeitha BuchananKeitha Buchanan ★★★★★ Barbers’s is the best!! I feel everyone should send their kids these wonderful experience.Michelle HeidiMichelle Heidi ★★★★★ My daughter's driving instructor, David was very patient and made her feel comfortable. She was very prepared for her driving test.Scott Susan PrattScott Susan Pratt ★★★★★ The best ever. Mr Keith was really patient and helped my son who has autism obtain his license. He was friendly, professional and my son felt totally comfortable driving. So impressed with friendly staff and how quickly they respond.Cheryl Byrd GrayCheryl Byrd Gray ★★★★★ My son's instructor (I think his name was David) was AWESOME!!
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I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a driving program.
Alisa Miller ManibusanAlisa Miller Manibusan ★★★★★ Barber's Driving School is great! Especially Keith, he is one of the instructors that gives the kids lessons on driving. It was like a 360 from when my son first got his permit to when he completed Barbers. Don't get me wrong he still needed practice but it was amazing at how different he drove after going through the class. Definitely worth the money!Jessica Chapman HendrickJessica Chapman Hendrick ★★★★★ My son has really enjoyed the class and learned a lot. Thank you so much for teaching my son safety while drivingBrandy Finley ParsonsBrandy Finley Parsons ★★★★★ Mr.Gary is awesome! I can't say enough good things about him. He is definitely a confidence builder. My daughter, Heidi was late (20 yrs. old) getting started with driving. Not because she couldn't do it, she just wasn't interested. Her brother got his license when he turned 16. Then, the competition had begun. All of a sudden, she wanted her license yesterday. She wanted to drive! She is more mature and older than her brother. So, she could see the big picture. We were sharing a car. 3 people, 2 different schools and numerous extracurricular activities. She was over thinking everything. Scared to drive, scared to make a mistake, scared we could lose all transportation if she got into a wreck.
Gary, was the answer to my prayers! He worked with her and he was perfect for her learning to drive. I was amazed after the first lesson. He built up her confidence and that changed everything. I knew she could do it, but I had to get her to believe it. Everything I tried wasn't working. Now, she is doing great. I greatly appreciate Mr. Gary, and his patience. With both of us. I was extremely worried. I wanted her to safely learn, but not hurt herself or someone else in the process. He was wonderful. He put my mind at ease and Heidi is driving with confidence. I highly recommend Barbers Driving School and, specifically Mr. Gary, for learning to safely drive. Both of my kids have learned from Barbers! Both, had great teachers and exceptional service!
Thanks again!
Claudette JohnsonClaudette Johnson ★★★★★ My daughter went to driving school here. Mr Kevin was very professional.Damian McCartyDamian McCarty ★★★★★ The best driving school in townNathan KittsNathan Kitts ★★★★★ Jeff KennedyJeff Kennedy ★★★★★ Excellent Driver Training School. Great Staff, Good equipment and the biggest bonus of all was the $250.00 we saved each year on our insuranceLisa Marie WilliamsLisa Marie Williams ★★★★★ Had to take the risk reduction class here and my instructor Rik was an awesome speaker and made our time move right along very smoothly.Never a dull moment, very instructional and have actually learned numerous things that I did not know and I love that.I would DEF refer them to anyone needing to take this class.
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