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Our Programs
All drivers/students ages 18 – 25 are required to present their valid learner's permit to enter the program. This will ensure that the students have studied the driver's manual and are fully aware of all safety issues, requirements on the road, and valuable technical information prior to training behind the wheel, resulting in a higher standard of education for all students.
Additionally, all drivers/students ages 18 - 25 years are required to complete behind the wheel driving where funding was provided or a scholarship was awarded.
Scholarship Program
Basic Program: Behind the Wheel Driving Program
- 2-hour evaluation followed by 2-hour intervals of driving time
- 2-hour pretest and test (if driver is proficient to pass the driving exam at the Department of Driver Services)
Note: Schedules are based on the availability of instructor and student driver.
The number of sessions the student will need will depend on the availability of instructors
and vehicles, value of the scholarship, proficiency of the student driver and location.
Additional funding options may be available for students with disabilities and
learning challenges from our partner organizations by application and availability only.
Driver Referral Program
The Driver Education Foundation of America will assist drivers that have completed training through a DEFA approved driving school to enter eligible work programs and referral systems.
A student interested in a referral for employment with an organization partnering with DEFA will be required to submit an application for a referral or contact DEFA at 678-373-9229 for information.
Driving School partners....
- Driving schools must provide the curriculum and training protocol to be approved by DEFA and meet State requirements for licensing to receive referrals from DEFA.
- Driving schools to complete the required training in compliance with DEFA scholarships