In the state's own words

“A DDS provided affidavit must be signed at the time of road testing to certify that this requirement has been met.”

Georgia Department of Driver Services DDS Drivers Manual page 'Section 2: Obtaining a License, Permit or ID', under the Class D license driver education requirements Read it on dds.georgia.gov

“You must also have completed a cumulative total of at least 40 hours of other driving experience, including at least 6 hours at night.”

Georgia Department of Driver Services DDS Drivers Manual page 'Section 2: Obtaining a License, Permit or ID', under the Class D license driver education requirements Read it on dds.georgia.gov

“No log is required for supervised driving.”

Georgia Department of Driver Services DDS page 'Teen Driving Laws FAQs', question 12, 'What is supervised driving and do I need a log for supervised driving?' Read it on dds.georgia.gov

Checked on the state's own website on October 18, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with your DMV before your appointment.

What this means for you

Georgia says no log is required. The parent swears to the hours on the Driving Experience Affidavit, DDS-7, at the DDS counter when the teen applies. DDS publishes no blank copy to print.

The form

DDS-7

The state publishes no copy to print.

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