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TRAINING PROGRAMS: • Class A CDL Training • Class B CDL Training • Refresher Programs • Corporate & Custom Training www.gda.edu • Driver Evaluations TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS VECTORBUTTONS.COM CONYERS/ATLANTA: (770) 918-8501 #1019 COLUMBUS: (706) 507-4429 #1020 WIOA Approved ∙ VA GI Bill Approved ∙ CVTA Member ∙ Special Financial Loans Proud Member 2019-2020 COMMERCIAL DRIVERS MANUAL GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF DRIVER SERVICES DDS MISSION & CORE VALUES Our Mission CONTENTS To provide secure driver and identity credentials to our customers with excellence and respect. 4 Introduction Our Core Values: Driving Safely 16 • Trusted Service • Ethical Actions Transporting Cargo Safely 42 • Accountable to All Transporting Passengers Safely 44 • Motivated to Excellence #AchievingNewHeightsin2019 Air Brakes 47 Title VI Policy Statement Combination Vehicles 53 The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is committed to compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related nondiscrimination au- Doubles and Triples 63 thorities. DDS assures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, low-income, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise Tank Vehicles 66 subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. DDS further assures that every effort will be made to ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities, whether or not those programs and activities are federally funded. Hazardous Materials 68 In addition, DDS will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency. Finally, DDS agrees to School Bus 80 abide by the Title VI Program Assurances and to ensure that written agree- ments with any party for federally funded programs or services will include the applicable Title VI language as provided in the Title VI Program Assurances. Pre-trip Inspection 86 The DDS Title VI Program Coordinator is responsible for oversight of the Title VI Program and ensuring compliance with the requirements provided in 49 Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test 93 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R) Part 21 and 49 C.F.R. Part 303. The Title VI Program Coordinator and all Division Directors are authorized to effectively On-Road Driving 94 implement the Title VI Program on behalf of the Department. DDS ONLINE SERVICES CARD SERVICES •Submit Proof of Residency and/or Social Security •Address Change Be certain to take advantage of DDS Online Services and avoid an unnecessary trip to a •License/ID Renewal or Replacement •Class D to Class C Upgrade Customer Service Center. •CDL Self-Certification Medical Documents •License Status DDS Online Services enable thousands of Georgia drivers to conduct many transactions via •Suspension or Reinstatement Information PAY FEES dds.georgia.gov and eliminate a visit to a DDS Customer Service Center (CSC). This saves cus- •Super Speeder tomers valuable time and money. DDS does not charge an additional fee for choosing Internet •License Reinstatement •Pending Suspensions Services. A $5.00 discount may apply for eligible license types that are renewed on the internet. OTHER SERVICES •Online For-Hire Endorsement Application •Skip a Step! (Complete Form Online) •Driving History (MVR) •Motorcycle Safety Training Registration •Make Road Test Appointment For more information visit the DDS website at: •Reservation Status dds.georgia.gov and like DDS on Facebook! DDS-2203-P (3/2017) This manual is produced by the Governmental Affairs and Communications Division of Georgia Department of Driver Services. This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under Cooperative Agreement No. DTFH61-97-X-00017. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. All rights reservedThis material has been created for and provided to State Driver License Agencies (SDLAs) by AAMVA for the purpose of educating Driver License applicants (Commercial or Non-Commercial). Permission to reproduce, use, distribute or sell this material has been granted to SDLAs only. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without express written permission from the author / publisher. Any unauthorized reprint, use, distribution or sale of this material is prohibited. 1 DDS CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTERS DDS Customer City Address Service Centers This section contains the cities Albany 2062 Newton Road and addresses of the DDS Cus- Between 1010 Heritage Pkwy. tomer Service Centers (CSCs) that Brunswick 134 Jack Hartman Blvd. offer CDL testing in Georgia. Our Customer Contact Center at (678) Cumming (Class B only) 400 Aquatic Circle 413-8400 can answer any questions Dalton 235 Wagner Road you have and assist with schedul- ing your required road test ap- Gainesville 1010 Aviation Blvd. pointment. Jackson 1578 Highway 16 West Williamstown, MA | Birmingham, AL Milledgeville 200 Carl Vinson Road Thomson 172 Bob Kirk Road Rome 3390 Martha Berry Hwy About This Guide DDS Issues Secure ID Driver’s Licenses & ID Cards If you currently hold a valid Georgia Driver’s License/ This high-quality guide is offered to you ID, it will be replaced with a Secure ID Driver’s License/ID at your next renewal or license reinstatement. by the Georgia Department of Driver If you currently do not hold a valid Georgia Driver’s Li- Services through its unique partnership cense/ID, you will be issued a Secure ID Driver’s License/ with J.F. Griffin Publishing, LLC. ID when you make application. Beginning October 1, 2020, The revenue generated through ad sales you will need a Secure ID (with a star in the upper right corner) to fly within the U.S., or to enter Federal facilities significantly lowers production costs and or nuclear power plants. Learn more at www.dhs.gov. generates savings. These savings translate To obtain your Secure ID Driver’s License or ID Card, into additional funds for other important you will need to provide the following to DDS: agency programs. • Original or certified copy of your Birth Cer- • Two documents showing your Residential If you have any feedback or are inter- tificate (or other accepted identity document) Address ested in advertising, please contact us at 413.884.1001 or at www.JFGriffin.com • A document showing your full Social Secu- • Documents supporting legal name changes rity Number Graphic Design: Jon Gulley, Dane Fay, John Corey, SKIP A STEP! For BeFer Service @ dds.georgia.gov ! Evelyn Haddad, Chris Sobolowski Fill out your form. Any$me. Anywhere. Any device. Our SKIP A STEP service allows you to fill out the form for your Driver’s License, Permit or ID card before visi?ng any of our Customer Service Centers. SKIP A STEP >> NOW This guide is also FASTER ·∙ SECURE ·∙ CONVENIENT ·∙ 24/7 available online at Please remember to bring your parent or guardian and proof of school enrollment when you come in for your visit. 2 2019-2020 GEORGIA COMMERCIAL DRIVERS MANUAL MESSAGES GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE “I wish you safe passage and encourage you to exercise good judgment, follow driving laws, and prioritize safety for yourself, fellow motorists, and passengers.” Brian P. Kemp Governor GEORGIA.GOV COMMISSIONER’S MESSAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MESSAGE “Operating a commercial vehicle Board of Directors is a tremendous responsibility and requires the development of spe- David W. Connell Jim Cole - Member cial skills and the knowledge of Chair Wallace Coopwood - Member numerous safety standards. By Jeff Markey Britt Fleck – Member obeying all traffic laws and never Vice Chair driving distracted, we can ensure Rachel Little – Member Jeff Wigington that our roads are safer for CDL Hubert Parker – Member drivers and other travelers alike. ” Secretary Bob Pierce - Member Spencer R. Moore Commissioner The Department of Driver Services (DDS) Board of Directors would like to remind our customers that driving in Georgia is a privilege that carries many responsibilities. Please be a safe and dependable driver to ensure that this privilege will not be lost. This manual has two main purposes: (1) to help you qualify for a Georgia commercial driver’s license; and (2) to help you become a safe driver. This guide is designed to provide you with the information to ob- tain and keep this type of license. Other manuals are