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The Georgia DDS has approved the NEEDS Assessment Component for use in Georgia. It is a copyrighted product of ADE, Inc. It is a 130-question comprehensive screening instrument. It evaluates the extent of an individual’s alcohol and drug use and its impact on driving. You may complete the assessment remotely using your smartphone or computer or in our office
The Georgia DDS has approved the Prime for Life Intervention Component as the sole curriculum
for use in Georgia. This is a copyrighted product of Prevention Research Institute, Inc.
Melton’s Driver Improvement Schools have been approved by the Georgia Department of Driver Services to instruct the 20-hour DUI/ Risk Reduction class since 1997. A full list of approved programs can be found at dds.ga.gov .
You must complete the entire program without being late. You may make up missed sessions with an approved written excuse. Generally, refunds are not allowed.
Yes. The remote certificate of completion is no different that the in-person certificate.
We do not charge for replacement certificates. Many schools charge $20.
The cost of a DUI, Alcohol, or Drug Use Risk Reduction course is set by Georgia law. The total cost of the course is $360.00. This includes the Assessment Component ($100.00), the Intervention Component ($235.00), and a workbook ($25.00).
Yes. The Georgia Department of Driver Services sets the following rules, which will be enforced throughout the program:
• Students must ensure that their technology/device (internet, power, data, etc.) is sufficient to complete all course requirements.
• Students must ensure that they have downloaded the appropriate platform and can access it before the start of the course
• Students must be visible on camera for all sessions. They must be appropriately dressed - breaks are not included. Audio alone is not acceptable (no still photos, screenshots, or views of the ceiling, etc.).
• Only students who have contracted for the course can attend (no children, no roommates, etc. –exceptions may be made due to accommodations for illiterate or disabled students).
• Students must ensure that their backgrounds are appropriate (no pictures of illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, partially dressed individuals, items that may be considered offensive, etc.).
• Students must be logged in on time and cannot leave early.
• Students must be in a seated position away from distractions (lying in bed is not permitted, working, shopping, cooking, babysitting, talking to others, etc.).
• Students cannot operate a motor vehicle while attending class.
• Students should mute their phones/microphones when not speaking.
• Students cannot record sessions.
• Students cannot drink alcoholic beverages, vape, or use tobacco products during sessions.
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