Yes, it is our understanding that since your son has held his Georgia learner's permit for over the required one (1) year time requirement and is already 18 years of age that he can apply for a Class C driver's license instead of the Class D intermediate license he would have had to apply for if he was under the age of 18.

The Georgia Driver's Manual notes that a Class CP Instructional permit holder may apply for a Class C license only if he or she has reached the age of 18.Then to obtain a Class C license, you must surrender your Class CP Instructional Permit. You must also pass a road test designed to evaluate your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Upon surrender of the Class CP Instructional Permit or completion of a Lost License Affidavit if unable to surrender the permit, the applicant will be issued a Class C license at the cost of $20 for a 5 year license or $35 for a 10 year license. You must verify that you have completed 40 hours of supervised road driving which includes six hours of night driving.

If you are at least 18 years of age and would like to apply for a driver’s license the GA Department of Drivers Services (DDS) reiterates that you can immediately apply for a Class C driver’s license. If you meet the eligibility requirements listed in the GA driver’s handbook and successfully complete the knowledge and road test examinations, one will be issued to you. Additionally, you will be required to sign an affidavit that you have completed 40 hours of supervised road driving which includes six hours of night driving.

You or your son can contact the GA DDS for more information on what he will be required to do in order to get his Class C driver's license. He then can come here and get cheap student car insurance information