What is the required age for a driver to be eligible for a full driver's license in Georgia?

In Georgia, the required age for a driver to be eligible for a full, unrestricted driver's license is indeed 18 years old. However, individuals who are 17 years old can qualify under specific conditions after having held an intermediate license for a certain amount of time.

To clarify further, a person must first obtain a learner's permit at 15 years old and then progress to an intermediate license, which can be obtained at age 16 after meeting the necessary driving requirements. While a 17-year-old may be able to obtain a license after the necessary experience, the full, unrestricted license is officially granted at 18, given the completion of the provisional licensing period and without any violations.

Thus, while 17 years old is significant in the licensing process, it is not the age when a full license can be granted unconditionally. The distinction in age eligibility clearly maps out the path for young drivers in Georgia's licensing hierarchy, including the conditions that must be met at each stage.