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Your Trusted Driving School in Northwest Georgia
A+ Driving Schools has been a trusted name in driver education since our founding in 1967 by Paul Howell. Today, we continue to uphold the highest standards of excellence under the leadership of Jim and Joe Howell, who have expanded our operations to six locations across northwest Georgia. Our commitment to quality instruction and compliance with state regulations has made us a leader in driver training and safety education. We offer a comprehensive range of programs, including high school driver training, adult driver education, defensive driving courses, and state-mandated DUI classes. Our team brings decades of combined experience in driver safety education, having served on numerous state and national boards. We pioneered virtual learning options to ensure accessibility while maintaining the same rigorous standards as our in-person classes.

Our services meet all Georgia Department of Driver Services requirements, including Joshua's Law compliance for teen drivers. We take pride in our family-owned heritage and community-focused approach to driver education. Our instructors are certified professionals dedicated to promoting road safety through comprehensive training programs. With locations in Rome, Cartersville, Dalton, and other northwest Georgia communities, we serve thousands of drivers annually. Our reputation for excellence is built on over 55 years of consistent service and measurable outcomes in driver education.
Services
High School Driver Training ADAP Program Adult Driver Training Defensive Driving Classes DUI Classes Clinical Evaluations ASAM Level One Treatment Virtual Driver Education
Details
  • Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
  • We've provided driver education since 1967 with three generations of family leadership
  • Our instructors are certified by Georgia Department of Driver Services
  • We operate six convenient locations across northwest Georgia
  • We offer both virtual and in-person training options
  • Our curriculum meets all state regulatory requirements including Joshua's Law
Services
High School Driver Training
Our state-approved teen driver education program meets all Georgia DDS requirements, including Joshua's Law compliance. We offer 30-hour classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Both virtual and in-person options prepare students for safe driving and potential insurance discounts.
Defensive Driving Classes
Certified defensive driving courses help drivers improve road safety skills and may qualify for insurance discounts. Our curriculum covers accident prevention techniques, traffic law review, and risk management strategies for Georgia drivers.
DUI Classes
State-mandated DUI education programs include clinical evaluations and ASAM Level One Treatment. Our certified instructors provide court-approved courses that address alcohol and drug awareness, with flexible scheduling options for participants.
ADAP Program
The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) meets Georgia's requirements for drivers with alcohol-related offenses. Our comprehensive curriculum includes substance abuse education, behavioral assessments, and personalized counseling sessions conducted by licensed professionals.
Virtual Driver Education
Our virtual learning platform offers flexible access to driver education courses while maintaining state-mandated standards. The program includes interactive modules for classroom instruction and coordinated in-person driving sessions when required.
Questions
What driver education options do you offer?
We provide high school driver training, adult driver education, defensive driving courses, DUI programs, and virtual learning options across northwest Georgia.
Are your courses approved by Georgia DDS?
Yes, all our driver education programs meet Georgia Department of Driver Services requirements, including Joshua's Law compliance for teen drivers.
Do you offer virtual classes?
Yes, we offer virtual driver education with interactive modules and coordinated in-person driving sessions when required by state regulations.
What locations do you serve?
We operate six locations in northwest Georgia including Rome, Cartersville, Dalton, Calhoun, and Fort Oglethorpe.