"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.