Effective January 1st, 2009 we are lowering our rates for the Drivers Education and Drive Only programs. As you know, in the summer of 2008 we had record high gas prices and we raised our fees to compensate for that. Now, gas prices are lower and we hope they will stay that way. Pruitt’s is going to do our best to maintain these lower fees for all of 2009.

Our State Certified, 36 HR program, consists of 30 hrs classroom instruction plus 6hrs one on one driving with one of our instructors. The program and all instructors are State Certified. The cost of this program is ($450.00). The split program for the Forsyth County School system or for completion of the internet program will be ($350.00), which is for the 6hrs of driving to complete the Joshua’s Law requirements. The Forsyth County School system charges a $100.00 lab fee for the classroom portion so the total fees are the same, whether you do it all here or the split program. However, the fee for the Internet program from our web site is $85.00, which is a savings of $15.00.

Here are some value packages to consider.

The 36-hour program: Includes Classroom plus 6 hours behind the wheel training for ($450.00) and is all you need to cover Joshua’s Law.

The 30 plus 10: Includes Classroom plus 10 hours behind the wheel training for ($610.00) = $100.00 in Savings.

Best Value The 30 plus 20: Includes Classroom plus 20 hours behind the wheel training for (1200.00) = $235.00 in Savings. (Includes $75.00 state road test).

The 30 plus 40: Includes Classroom plus 40 hours behind the wheel training for ($2300.00) = $435.00 in Savings. (Includes $75.00 state road test).

Savings are based on our standard rate of $65.00 per hour for driving instruction.

*** For the 30 plus 20 and the 30 plus 40 programs, we will include a state road test, which is $75.00 for no additional cost!!!

          Please read item # 3 concerning Joshua's Law

1. Tony Pruitt owner with a 13 year background in Safety and safe driving techniques Member of the National Safety Council since 1999. If you have any questions please give us a call
2. What is a "30 and 6" driver's education course?
   • A 30 and 6 driver's education course is a course that consist of at least 30 hours of classroom training on the rules of the road and other related matters and 6 hours of behind the wheel training, where the student is driving the vehicle while an approved instructor observes and coaches the student’s driving performance. Insurance companies require teen drivers to complete a 30 and 6 course before offering any premium discounts.
     
     
3. What is Joshua's Law?
   • Senate Bill 226 also known as "Joshua's Law" was passed during the 2005 General Assembly. Beginning January 1, 2007, all 16 year-olds applying for a Class D driver’s license must complete an approved driver education course and complete a total of 40 hours of supervised driving, 6 hours of which must be at night, with a parent or guardian’s sworn verification that these requirements have been met. Any Georgia resident who has not completed an approved driver education course must be at least 17 years old to be eligible for a Class D driver's license. He or she must have completed a total of at least 40 hours of supervised driving, including at least 6 hours at night. The same verification in writing by a parent or guardian is required.
     
     
4. What is a Certificate of Completion?
   • A Certificate of Completion is a DDS prescribed certificate providing written proof that the student has successfully completed a driver education course. Before taking a driver education course be sure to ask if they issue a Certificate of Completion for 30 classroom hours and 6 behind the wheel training. Insurance companies and the DDS will require a copy of the Certificate of Completion.
     
     
5. Can you earn a tax credit for taking a driver education courses?
   • Yes, parents or guardians are eligible for a tax credit in an amount up to a $150.00 if their dependent minor child successfully completes a course through a private driver education school that is licensed with the DDS. A copy of the Certificate of Completion and proof of the fees paid for the course will be required to qualify for the credit. The amount of the credit is equal to $150.00 or the actual amount paid, whichever is less. Courses taken at private or public high schools do not qualify for this credit. Check with the Department of Revenue for more information.
     
     
6. How do I know if a driver's education school has been approved by the DDS?
   • Click here for a list of approved driver education schools.

All class times for the weekend Drivers Ed classes are as follows
Saturday class time is 9:00am to 3:00pm
Sunday class times are 1:30pm to 5:30pm
All classes during the school year are held on
Saturday & Sunday
Remember ADAP is now part of every class at no charge.

September Session 2008
	Class dates are:		6 & 7		13 & 14		20 & 21
October Session 2008
	Class dates are:		4 & 5		11 & 12		18 & 19
November Session 2008
	Class dates are:		1 & 2		8 & 9		15 & 16
December Session 2008
	Class dates are:		6 & 7		13 & 14		20 & 21
January Session 2009
	Class dates are:		3 & 4		10 & 11		17 & 18
February Session 2009
	Class dates are:		7 & 8		14 & 15		21 & 22
March Session 2009
	Class dates are:		7 & 8		14 & 15		21 & 22
April Session 2009
	Class dates are:		6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 (spring break)
May Session 2009
	Class dates are:		2 & 3		9 & 10		16 & 17

June, July, and August 2009
Summer Classes for June, July, and August of 2009 are as follows: All classes will begin on Monday and go through Friday. Class times will be from 9am until 3pm each day Monday through Friday. Three classes will be held in June and July and one class in August.

June 1,2,3,4,5,   June 15,16,17,18,19   June/July 29,30,01,02,03

July 13,14,15,16,17   July 27,28,29,30,31