Endorsed By Alan Brown – Author of Joshua’s Law

Georgia Open Road is Georgia’s only commercial driving school endorsed by Mr. Alan Brown, author of Joshua’s Law, Founder of The Joshua Brown Foundation, and Joshua’s Dad. Open Road Services is committed to providing students with “21st Century Driver’s Education”.

Open Road Services is the premier driver services company in the Athens area, and the only company in Oconee County, GA. We provide comprehensive driver services that include Driver Training (classroom, behind-the-wheel, and online), Defensive Driving, and Risk Reduction (DUI) courses. Open Road Services is located on Highway 78 in Bogart and is easily accessible from all major highways around Athens. Located within minutes of the Hwy 78/316 interchange, we are convenient to residents of Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Morgan, Oconee, and Walton counties.

Community Events and Presentations

Open Road Services also uses The Drive Square Simulation System to provide community events and presentations on teen driving safety. Since car crashes remain the number one killer of teens, Open Road Services wants to use this technology to educate teens and parents in our area about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving in addition to the need for more intensive driver’s education. Our simulator has been featured on “The Doctors” and “Dr. Oz”. Please click the following link to see a segment of the presentations http://www.drivesquare.com/news/.

For more information on scheduling a presentation, please contact us at info@georgiaopenroad.com or 770-725-2511.

Athens GA DUI Classes and Courses

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious issue. An arrest and/or conviction can have lifelong legal consequences not to mention the emotional and financial turmoil it causes. However, there are resources to aid a person through the complex and often confusing process. “Any person convicted of a DUI in Georgia, or a licensed Georgia driver who gets a DUI in another state, must successfully complete a Department of Drivers Services (DDS) approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and undergo a Clinical Evaluation. If recommended, he/she must also complete a Substance Abuse Treatment Program.” For more information, you can visit the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health DUI Intervention Program.

Many people ask “What is a DUI School?” A DDS-approved DUI School provides the Risk Reduction Program that a person must complete if ordered by the court. The Risk Reduction Program consists of two components: the NEEDS Survey and the Intervention Component (or “DUI class”). The NEEDS Survey is a 130-question survey that each person must complete at least one hour before the start of the Intervention Component. The survey is designed to help the offender understand his/her level of involvement with alcohol and/or drugs and how these substances have impacted his/her life. The Intervention Component consists of a 20-hour therapeutic, research-based education curriculum called Prime For Life. PFL was created by the Prevention Research Institute and is consistently updated by experts in the field of addictions. The class is generally held over one weekend (Fri-Sun OR Sat-Mon) and is designed to help participants evaluate risk-taking behaviors around the use of alcohol and drugs.

It is important to understand that, “in Georgia, a DUI stays on a person’s record for life. The effects can result in possible denial of jobs or restrictions on credit if it goes on the offender’s credit report. In addition, a conviction can cause an increase or cancellation on the individuals car insurance.” For more information about the specific DUI laws in Georgia, you can visit Georgia DUI Laws.

Please contact Open Road Services for a list of approved Clinical Evaluators in the Athens/Oconee area.

The mission of Open Road Services is to provide high quality, convenient and comprehensive driver services focused on increasing the number of safe drivers on the road while graduating new drivers with the necessary knowledge and skills to be responsible and conscientious behind the wheel.

The difference is clear. Open Road Services is poised to be the premier driver services company in the Athens area, and the only company in Oconee County, GA. Its convenient location and professional business appearance and feel set us apart from the other programs in the area. We both hold advanced degrees in counseling and are licensed by the state of Georgia as professional counselors (LPC). We strive to offer services that are ethical and respectful with regard to students’ rights, ideas, and differences. Each course utilizes a technologically advanced  curriculum focused on providing highly engaging and relevant information. Open Road Services has positioned itself as a vital community partner to enhance safe driving on Georgia roads.

Driving Simulation

Open Road Services is excited to offer driving simulation as part of our Driver’s Education courses. We use Drive Square technology to provide additional training on the dangers of texting, cell phone use, impairment, and hazardous weather conditions such as rain, snow, and ice while driving. Simulation provides an opportunity for students to experience how these dangerous situations will affect their driving. Open Road Services uses The Drive Square Simulation System™ because it allows students to drive in virtual space while operating the controls of an actual vehicle. Drive Square creates the most realistic driving experience possible in a safe, controlled environment.

All programs are certified by the State of Georgia and the Department of Driver Services. We are the ONLY comprehensive driver services program in Oconee county, and we have a safe and convenient location to residents of Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Morgan, and Walton Counties.
We also have availablity to pick driver’s education students up from their home, school or work for the behind the wheel training (Oconee Co residents only).

Drivers Education (Drivers Ed)

Our drivers education and drivers ed courses are offered year round and offer flexible scheduling options. Under Joshua’s Law, students who are 16 years old seeking a drivers license must complete a driver education course approved by the Department of Driver Services in order to receive a Class D License. Students must complete 30 hours of classroom or online instruction plus 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Georgia Open Road Driver Services is a license and accredited driver training facility serving Athens, Oconee, and the surrounding areas.

Defensive Driving Courses

Open Road Services has defensive driving courses designed to get the driver back on the road quickly but safely. This course is 6 hours long and concentrates on developing accident avoidance behaviors and safe driving practices. The defensive driving course utilizes curriculum developed by the National Safety Council (NSC). Open Road Services is the only private driving school in the Athens area utilizing this highly regarded curriculum.

Risk Reduction Courses

For drivers charged with a drug offense or DUI that need a risk reduction course, courses will be offered on a weekend or evening schedule. Instruction consists of 20 hours in the classroom. Open Road Services utilizes Prime for Life (PFL), a research-based curriculum that is interactive and engaging. It provides relevant information regarding drug and alcohol use through a realistic viewpoint of engaging in low-risk behaviors. Satisfy your required classes with our risk reduction classes.

DUI School (DUI Classes)

Have you been charged with DUI, and need to take a DUI Class? DUI classes fall under the “risk reduction” courses listed above, but most people don’t know to look for that. We work with you to meet all established class requirements and get you back on the road – with a better understanding of how to make better decisions and the impacts of DUI. Sign up for one of our classes today.

Court Ordered Classes and Courses

For individuals who have been ordered by the court system, a quarterly small group will be offered on an evening schedule. Groups last for 1.5 hours each evening and run for 12 weeks. Participants will receive a workbook and engage in discussions related to the cycle of anger and controlling impulses.

For individuals charged with an alcohol or drug-related offense who need substance abuse education, courses will be offered on a weekend or evening schedule. Instruction consists of 10 hours in the classroom. Open Road Services utilizes Prime for Life (PFL), a research-based curriculum that is interactive and engaging. It provides relevant information regarding drug and alcohol use through a realistic viewpoint of engaging in low-risk behaviors.

A substance abuse evaluation is an assessment conducted by a licensed or certified professional who specializes in chemical / substance abuse and addiction. Individuals seeking a substance abuse evaluation are typically mandated by the court system prior to attending alcohol or drug-related education or treatment. The substance abuse evaluation is not a clinical evaluation and is used to determine the most appropriate level of care needed for each individual.

Online Drivers Education (Drivers Ed)

Did you know you can take an online drivers ed course? It’s true. We have partnered with the driversed.com to offer an online version of the classes we provide. Nothing replaces actual classroom participation, especially when you are talking about driver training, but we understand that sometimes it makes sense to take courses online. You can sign up for an online drivers ed course easily by clicking the link below.

Road Tests

Students can now take the Road Test with Open Road! Take the driving test in our vehicle and at our facility; enjoy a stress-free environment while avoiding long lines at DDS. Before the driving test, students and parents will participate in a pre-conference review of testing expectations. Upon completion, the examiner will provide a post-conference review of test performance. In order to schedule a road test with us, students must take the full 30/6 driver’s education course at Open Road. All coursework and behind-the-wheel driving must be completed prior to scheduling a road test. Cost = $65

Learner’s Permit Test Prep

Open Road is now offering a 2-hour test prep class to students who want to get their Learner’s Permit. Review road rules, signs and markings, and teen driving laws in a fun environment. The test prep class is intended to prepare students for the written examination administered at DDS. Students should be at least 14 years of age to participate; they are required to be 15 years of age to take the written test. Cost = $40

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