"Our goal

is to increase the likelihood that everyone that earns a Georgia driver's

license, especially teenage drivers, can demonstrate good and safe driving

skills in a real life traffic situation," said DMVS Commissioner

Tim Burgess.

Another new

policy aimed at reducing the wait time at driver's license customer service

centers is a statewide appointment-only system for those with learner's

licenses needing to take the on-the-road test. This new program will primarily

affect young drivers with their learner's permit who are getting their

permanent regular (Class D) license for the first time. These teens are

required to bring a parent or guardian with them who must typically take

time from their busy schedules. This appointment system will allow those

who need to take the road test and their families to plan their time more

accurately and be less inconvenienced. Up until now, this reservation

system had only been available in the metro Atlanta area.

The central

reservation system will be open from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through

Friday. Appointments will be scheduled for weekdays, including Saturday,

during business hours and can be made up to 30 days in advance. The telephone

number customers must call to make an appointment in the metro Atlanta

area is 678-413-8500 and (866) 754-3687 (a toll-free call) throughout

the rest of the state.