Category: Georgia

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The Georgia road test (DDS calls it the Road Skills Test) is the driving exam for a Class D provisional license at 16 or 17, or a Class C license at 18 or older. You need a minimum score of 75%. Parallel parking, straight-line backing and a turnabout in a narrow space are all scored. This page explains each task, the vehicle rules, booking and what happens if you fail.

Key facts (as of November 2026)

• Appointment only. Walk-ins and same-day appointments are not available.
• Pass mark: at least 75%.
• Parallel parking space: 22 feet long by 10 feet deep. Finish within 18 inches of the curb.
• Backing: about 50 feet in a straight line, at no more than 10 mph, looking behind you.
• The test is in English only and can be virtual or traditional.
• Retest: next day after a first failure, 7 days after later failures, 30 days if you fail because of a crash or traffic violation.

Book the test and bring the right papers

1. Submit the online License/ID/Permit Form. DDS requires it before every center visit.
2. Schedule through DDS Online Services. You can modify or cancel there with your appointment number and email.
3. Bring a licensed driver aged 21 or older. Only you and that driver may be in the car, with no other children or pets.

Teens also need everything for a Class D: your permit (held 1 year and 1 day), proof of school enrollment, ADAP certificate, driver education certificate and the parent’s 40-hour affidavit. See Class CP and Class D rules. Drivers 18 and over need a valid Georgia learner’s permit and sign the 40-hour affidavit.

Vehicle requirements

• A four-wheel vehicle, which you provide.
• A paper copy of the registration and a current, valid insurance card.
• An unexpired license plate. With a temporary dealer tag, or a car bought within the last 30 days, bring the bill of sale. For a car bought from a private seller rather than a dealer, the bill of sale must be within the last 7 days.
• Rental cars: your name must be on the rental agreement.
• The car must pass a DDS safety inspection before the test.
• If the car has no working turn signals, you must know hand signals.
• Driver assistance tech (parking sensors, lane assist and so on) is allowed, but you must show you can drive without it.

DDS will not test in weather or other conditions it judges unsafe, and it will reschedule.

What is on the Georgia road test?

Task	What the examiner wants
Parallel parking	Park midway between two standards, within 18 inches of the curb
Straight-line backing	About 50 feet, slow (no more than 10 mph), straight and smooth. Turn your head and look back the whole time. Do not touch the boundary lines
Turnabout	Turn around in a narrow space. The manual says a three-point turn. DDS’s test page says two-, three- or five-point turns
Stops at signs and signals	Signal, use the proper lane and stop before the crosswalk. Stay stopped until pedestrians on your side have cleared, and go only when it is safe
Approaching corners	Be in the proper lane and look both ways
Yielding right-of-way	Yield to pedestrians, drivers and cyclists who entered the intersection before you
Turning	Get in the proper lane and signal an adequate distance before the turn
Passing	Check ahead and behind before you pass
Following distance	When the car ahead passes a fixed point, count “one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two”. If you reach the point before you finish, you are too close
Clutch (manual cars)	Shift smoothly and correctly
Posture	Keep both hands on the wheel and your elbow off the window. Do not chat with the examiner

How to parallel park for the Georgia road test

These steps are from Section 5 of the Georgia Driver’s Manual:

1. Signal. Pull up alongside the car (or front standard) ahead of the space, about 2 feet away, door to door.
2. Turn the wheel sharply right and back slowly toward the car behind the space.
3. When your front door passes the back bumper of the car ahead, straighten the wheels and keep backing diagonally in a straight line.
4. When your front bumper clears the car ahead, turn sharply left and back slowly toward the car behind.
5. Stop before touching anything behind you. Shift to drive, turn sharply right and pull toward the center of the space.
6. Check that you are midway between the standards and no more than 18 inches from the curb. Signal again when you pull out.

Practice tip: mark a 22-foot by 10-foot box with cones in an empty parking lot. The Parent/Teen Driving Guide spends sessions 14 to 16 on parking (the guide explained).

Backing and the turnabout

The manual says to check all sides before backing and to look over your right shoulder rather than relying on mirrors. Keep your speed down and steer small. For the turnabout, use the narrowest legal option the examiner asks for, and check traffic both ways before each move.

Virtual or traditional?

In a virtual road test, a DDS examiner watches remotely through a dual-facing camera and a hands-free phone, with your licensed adult aged 21 or older riding as a passenger. In a traditional test, the examiner sits in the passenger seat. DDS’s Virtual Road Test fact sheet calls the virtual test the standard method. See Georgia virtual road test explained.

Students of some DDS-certified driving schools can take the test with their school instead. See taking your Georgia road test at a driving school.

Results and retakes

At the end of a Class C or D test, the examiner will show you your score sheet and discuss it if you want. Pass and you get a temporary license, and the permanent card is mailed to you. If you fail:

Situation	Wait before retesting
First failure	Until the next day
Second or later failure	7 days
Failed because of a crash or traffic violation (ticketed or not)	30 days

Retests need a new appointment and payment of the permit fee. For the usual mistakes, see common reasons people fail the US driving test.

Common questions

Is parallel parking on the Georgia road test?

Yes. It is one of the scored tasks, in a space 22 feet long and 10 feet deep.

What is the passing score?

At least 75%.

Can I use a backup camera?

The car can have driver assistance features, but you must show you can drive without them. Plan to turn your head and look back while backing, as the test requires.

Can my friend ride along?

No. Only you and the licensed driver aged 21 or older may be in the vehicle.

Can I use a rental car?

Yes, if your name is on the rental agreement and the car passes the safety inspection.

Do other states test the same things?

See US road test by state.

Back to the main guide: Learning to drive in Georgia.

Sources

• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Section 3: Testing Information” and “Section 3 Continued”, Georgia Driver’s Manual (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Steps to Parallel Parking” and “Backing Up”, Section 5, Georgia Driver’s Manual (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Test and Exams Information” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Road Test Appointments” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Virtual Road Test: Quick Facts” fact sheet (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Third Party Testing” (dds.georgia.gov)

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The Georgia permit test is the DDS knowledge exam you pass to get a Class CP instructional permit at 15 or older. It has two parts, Road Signs and Road Rules. Each part has 20 questions, and you need 15 correct on each to pass. This page covers the format, fees, languages, retakes and what to study.

Key facts (as of November 2026)

• Two tests: Road Signs (20 questions) and Road Rules (20 questions).
• Pass mark: 15 out of 20 on each, which is 75%.
• Fee: $10, paid before every attempt, with no refund if you fail.
• Walk-in at any DDS Customer Service Center. No appointment is needed.
• You must be on the computer at least 30 minutes before the center closes.
• Retest: next day after a first failure, 7 days after a second or later failure.

How many questions are on the Georgia permit test?

40 in total, in two separately scored tests:

Test	Questions	To pass	What it covers
Road Signs	20	15 correct	Identifying standard highway signs, signals and markers
Road Rules	20	15 correct	Driver responsibility, Georgia traffic laws and safe driving practices

The parts are scored separately. If you fail one part, you retake only that part.

What to bring on test day

• The online License/ID/Permit Form, submitted before your visit. DDS keeps it on file for 60 days.
• Identity, lawful presence and two Georgia residency documents. Your full Social Security Number goes on the online form.
• Proof of school enrollment if you are under 18.
• A parent, guardian, responsible adult or authorized driver training instructor to sign for you if you are under 18.
• $10. DDS centers take cash, credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

You also take a vision exam. The standard is 20/60 in at least one eye, with or without glasses, and a 140-degree field of vision. Full document list: Georgia instructional permit at 15.

Test room rules

Breaking any of these counts as misconduct, and the whole session is marked as a fail:

• No pens, pencils, paper or other items in the testing area.
• No cell phones, texting devices or other wireless devices.
• No talking to anyone except the examiner.

What languages is the Georgia knowledge test in?

DDS’s Test and Exams page says both the Road Rules and Road Signs tests are available in 26 languages: English, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, Dari, Farsi, French, German, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Pashto, Portuguese (Brazil), Rohingya, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Wolof and Yoruba.

The online Driver’s Manual still says Road Signs is English only. If you plan to take Road Signs in another language, confirm at your center first. The road test itself is in English only.

Oral exams are available for customers with reading disabilities, and centers can schedule an interpreter for hearing-impaired customers. Ask your local center, as schedules vary.

What to study for the Road Signs test

Section 7 of the Georgia Driver’s Manual is your source. Georgia uses seven basic sign shapes. Learn to recognize each one by shape and color from a distance:

• Octagon: always means stop. Stop at the stop line, or before the crosswalk if there is no line.
• Vertical rectangle: usually regulatory, telling you what you must do.
• Horizontal rectangle: usually a guide sign showing places, directions or information.
• Orange signs with black letters or symbols: work zone warnings.

Also learn the pavement markings: solid yellow line on your side means no passing, the X and two Rs before railroad crossings, and center turn lanes that are for left turns only. The national guides US road signs by shape and color, US pavement markings and traffic signals in the US cover the shared national system.

What to study for the Road Rules test

Questions come from the manual. These Georgia facts are worth memorizing:

Topic	Georgia rule
Permit supervisor	Licensed Class C driver aged 21 or older, in the seat beside you
Class D curfew	No driving 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Default speed limits	30 mph urban or residential, 35 mph unpaved county road, 70 mph rural interstate, 65 mph urban interstate, 55 mph elsewhere
Super Speeder	$200 state fee for 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or more on any road
Railroad crossing stop	No closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail
No passing	Within 100 feet of a railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel
Parking	Not within 15 feet of a hydrant, 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, or 30 feet of a stop sign or signal (momentary pick-up or drop-off only)
Alcohol under 21	0.02 or more counts as under the influence
Teen points	Under 18: suspension for 4 points in 12 months
Phones	No holding or supporting a phone while driving

Right-of-way questions are common: the driver on the left yields at uncontrolled intersections, and the first to arrive goes first at all-way stops. See four-way stops explained.

If you fail

• First failure: wait until the next day to retake the part you failed.
• Second or later failure: wait 7 days.
• Pay the $10 fee again before each attempt.

Common questions

Is the Georgia permit test hard?

You need 75% on each part, so you can miss up to 5 questions per part. Study the manual and use DDS’s free online practice test.

Can I take the Georgia permit test online?

DDS describes the knowledge exam as walk-in at Customer Service Centers. The online option is the practice test only.

Do I need an appointment for the knowledge test?

No. Appointments are needed only for road tests.

Do I need ADAP for my permit?

DDS’s learner’s permit page does not list ADAP. You need the ADAP certificate for your Class D license. See ADAP and eADAP.

What happens after I pass?

You get your photo taken and receive a temporary permit. The permanent card is mailed to you.

How do other states compare?

See US permit test by state.

Back to the main guide: Learning to drive in Georgia.

Sources

• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Section 3: Testing Information”, Georgia Driver’s Manual (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Test and Exams Information” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Get a Learners Permit (Class CP)” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Fees and Terms” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Practice Tests & Guides” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Section 5: Traffic Laws” and “Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings”, Georgia Driver’s Manual (dds.georgia.gov)

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To get a driver’s license in Georgia as a teen, you get a Class CP instructional permit at 15, hold it for one year and one day, then take a road test for a Class D provisional license at 16 or later. At 18 the Class D becomes a full Class C license. This guide maps every step, every rule in the Georgia Driver’s Manual and where to find the detail.

Key facts (as of November 2026)

• Class CP permit: from age 15, $10, valid 2 years.
• Class D provisional license: from 16, after holding the permit 1 year and 1 day. $10 for 5 years.
• Class C full license: from 18. $32 for 8 years.
• Teens under 18 need Joshua’s Law driver education, 40 hours of supervised driving (6 at night), ADAP, proof of school enrollment and a responsible adult to sign.
• Knowledge exam: Road Signs and Road Rules, 20 questions each, 15 correct to pass each part.
• Road test: by appointment only, minimum score 75%.

The three stages of Georgia’s graduated license

Georgia’s graduated licensing comes from the Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA) of 1997. Teens move through three classes:

Stage	Minimum age	What you can do	How you move on
Class CP instructional permit	15	Drive only with a licensed Class C driver aged 21 or older in the seat beside you	Hold it 1 year and 1 day, finish driver ed, ADAP and 40 hours, pass the road test
Class D provisional license	16	Drive alone, but no driving 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. and passenger limits apply	Reach 18 with no major traffic convictions in the previous 12 months
Class C license	18	Full non-commercial license	Not applicable

Full details: Georgia Class CP and Class D license rules.

Step 1: Get your Class CP permit at 15

At a DDS Customer Service Center you show identity, lawful presence and Georgia residency documents, give your Social Security Number, and bring proof of school enrollment if you are under 18. A parent, guardian or responsible adult signs for you. You pass a vision exam (20/60 in at least one eye, with a 140-degree field of vision) and the knowledge exam, then pay the $10 permit fee. DDS asks everyone to submit the online License/ID/Permit Form before visiting.

Documents and supervisor rules: Georgia instructional permit at 15.

Step 2: Pass the knowledge exam

The exam has a Road Signs test and a Road Rules test. Each has 20 questions and you need 15 correct on each. Tests are walk-in, and you must start at least 30 minutes before the center closes. The $10 fee is paid before each attempt and is not refunded if you fail. DDS’s test page lists 26 languages, including English. If you fail, wait until the next day to retake. After a second failure, wait 7 days.

How to prepare: Georgia DDS permit test.

Step 3: Complete Joshua’s Law, ADAP and 40 hours

To get a Class D at 16 or 17 you need:

• A DDS-approved driver education course: 30 hours of classroom or online instruction, plus either 6 hours behind the wheel with a certified instructor or the DDS Parent/Teen Driving Guide.
• At least 40 hours of supervised driving, 6 of them at night. No log is required, but a parent or guardian signs an affidavit at the road test.
• ADAP, the 4-hour Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program. Most teens take it in school, and eADAP is free online for teens who qualify.

More detail: Joshua’s Law explained, the 40 hours and the Parent/Teen Driving Guide and ADAP and eADAP.

Step 4: Take the Georgia road test

Road tests are by appointment only, booked through DDS Online Services, and same-day appointments are not available. You provide a four-wheel vehicle with registration, insurance and a valid plate. It must also pass a DDS safety inspection. The examiner scores parallel parking, about 50 feet of straight-line backing, a turnabout in a narrow space, stops, turns, yielding, passing, following distance and posture. You need at least 75%.

Non-commercial road tests can be virtual, with a licensed adult aged 21 or older in the car. Some certified driving schools can also test their own students.

• Georgia road test: tasks and scoring
• Georgia virtual road test explained
• Taking your Georgia road test at a driving school

Step 5: Drive on a Class D, then upgrade to Class C

Class D rules: no driving between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., with no exceptions. For the first 6 months, only immediate family can ride with you. For the second 6 months, you can carry one non-family passenger under 21. After that, the limit is three. At 18 you can upgrade to Class C if you have no major traffic convictions in the previous 12 months, and DDS lets you do the upgrade through Online Services.

If you are 18 or older

Adults applying for the first time can apply for a Class C straight away: pass the knowledge and road tests and sign an affidavit confirming 40 hours of supervised driving, 6 at night. You can also get a Class CP first to practice. Joshua’s Law and ADAP do not apply at 18.

New to Georgia?

Georgia law requires new residents to get a Georgia license within 30 days of becoming a resident. Teens with a valid out-of-state license or permit are normally eligible for a comparable Georgia credential. See Moving to Georgia: license transfer for adults and teens and the national guide to moving to a new state.

What the Georgia Driver’s Manual covers

The knowledge exam draws on the manual. Here is each section, with the Georgia facts that matter most and where to read more.

Section	Georgia points to know
1 General Licensing Information	30-day residency rule, vision standard, license classes, fees, restriction codes (“A” means no restrictions)
2 Obtaining a License, Permit or ID	CP, Class D and Class C requirements, driver education, REAL ID documents (REAL ID guide)
3 Testing Information	Knowledge exam rules, road test tasks, retest waits
4 Other Services	Renewals, replacements and changes, many available online
5 Traffic Laws	Right-of-way, Move-Over Law, passing, turns, parking, speed, railroad crossings, work zones, hands-free law
6 Teen Driving Laws	TADRA, school enrollment, responsible adult, Joshua’s Law, teen suspensions
7 Signs, Signals and Markings	Seven basic sign shapes, signals, pavement markings, roundabouts
8 Safety Guidelines	Tire pressure, steering, fog, hydroplaning, skids, curves, expressway driving
9 Sharing the Road	Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, trucks, school buses
10 Losing Your Driving Privileges	Suspensions, implied consent, the points system
11 Crashes	What to do after a crash, moving vehicles off the road, deer crashes

Georgia traffic laws learners get tested on

Right-of-way

• At an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
• At an all-way stop, the first to arrive goes first. If two arrive together, yield to the vehicle on your right (four-way stops explained).
• Right on red is allowed after a full stop unless a sign prohibits it. Left on red is allowed only from a one-way street onto a one-way street going left (right on red in the US).
• Pull to the right and stop for emergency vehicles using lights and sirens (move over laws).
• School buses: slow down for flashing yellow lights. Once the red lights and stop signs are out, you must not pass, unless you are on the opposite side of a highway divided by a median (school bus laws).

Speed

Unless signs say otherwise, Georgia’s general limits are 30 mph in urban or residential districts, 35 mph on unpaved county roads, 70 mph on rural interstates, 65 mph on urban interstates and multi-lane divided highways, and 55 mph everywhere else. Under the Super Speeder law, a conviction for 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or more on any road, adds a $200 state fee. See Super Speeder and points for new drivers and speed limits and the basic speed law.

Passing and lanes

Do not pass within 100 feet of a railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel, or when an oncoming car would be within 200 feet before you finish. Georgia’s “Slow Poke” law requires slower drivers to move out of the passing lane when faster traffic approaches.

Parking and railroad crossings

No stopping, standing or parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, or within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign or signal, except momentarily to pick up or drop off passengers. When a crossing signal is flashing or the gates are down, stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail (railroad crossings, US parking rules).

Phones and alcohol

Georgia’s hands-free law bars all drivers from holding or supporting a phone (Hands-Free Georgia Act for teens). Drivers under 21 are considered under the influence at 0.02 blood alcohol or more (zero tolerance laws).

More Georgia rules from Sections 5, 8 and 9

• Seat belts: everyone in the front seat must be belted, and every occupant under 18 must be belted in any seat. Children under 8 ride in a child restraint suited to their height and weight (seat belt and car seat laws).
• Headlights: required from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, whenever it is raining and when visibility is poor. Dip your high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 200 feet of a vehicle you are following.
• Emergency vehicles: do not follow a fire truck answering an alarm closer than 200 feet, and do not park within 500 feet of one that has stopped at a fire.
• Postal and sanitation vehicles showing flashing lights: move to a lane that is not next to them if you safely can. If you cannot, slow to at least 10 mph under the limit or 25 mph, whichever is higher, and be ready to stop.
• Cyclists: leave at least 3 feet when you pass a bicycle.
• School buses: on a two-lane road, a road with a center turn lane, or a four-lane road without a median, traffic in both directions stops. Only on a divided highway with a median may opposite traffic keep going.
• Diverging diamond interchanges: traffic briefly crosses to the left side of the road so you can turn left onto the on-ramp without stopping. Follow the lane markings and signals through the crossover.
• Steering lock: never turn the ignition to lock while the car is moving, because the steering will lock.
• Litter: throwing or leaving litter from a vehicle is a misdemeanor in Georgia, with a fine of up to $1,000, and a judge can order you to pick up litter.

How teens lose their license in Georgia

• Drivers under 21 face a 6-month suspension (12 months for a second conviction) for offenses like hit and run, racing, fleeing police, reckless or aggressive driving, any 4-point offense, or speeding 24 mph or more over the limit.
• Drivers under 18 who reach 4 points in any 12 months are suspended.
• The adult who signed your application can ask DDS to revoke your permit or license at any time before you turn 18.

See points systems and license suspensions.

After a crash in Georgia

Stop in a safe place. Notify police right away if anyone is hurt or killed, or if property damage exceeds $500. Exchange name, address, plate and license numbers with the other driver. On a multilane highway with no apparent serious injury, move the vehicles off the road. More: what to do after a car crash.

Common questions

How old do you have to be to drive alone in Georgia?

16, with a Class D provisional license, after holding a Class CP permit for 1 year and 1 day and meeting Joshua’s Law and ADAP.

Can I skip driver’s ed in Georgia?

Not if you want a license at 16 or 17. DDS says applicants aged 17 on or after July 1, 2021 must meet the same driver education rules as 16-year-olds. At 18 driver ed is not required.

What time is the Class D curfew?

12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., with no exceptions.

How much does a Georgia license cost?

As of November 2026: permit $10, Class D $10 (5 years), Class C $32 (8 years). DDS says eligible online transactions may get a $5 discount.

Where do I practice for the permit test?

DDS offers a free online practice test, and the Driver’s Manual contains everything on the exam.

Do I need a learner’s permit to take the road test at 18?

DDS’s road test page lists a valid Georgia learner’s permit as a requirement for drivers 18 and over.

Other states and national guides

Compare Georgia with other states: learning to drive in the USA, US graduated licensing compared, US permit test by state and supervised driving hours by state. New drivers should also read car insurance for new drivers.

Sources

• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Georgia Driver’s Manual” online edition, Sections 1 to 11 (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Get a Learners Permit (Class CP)” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Get a Class D Provisional License” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Fees and Terms” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Test and Exams Information” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Road Test Appointments” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Joshua’s Law Requirements” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “ADAP FAQs” (dds.georgia.gov)

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Georgia requires every driver to carry liability insurance of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per incident for injuries, plus $25,000 for property damage (25/50/25). This guide is for new Georgia drivers and parents of teens. It explains what that minimum does and doesn’t cover, the optional coverages worth knowing, and what Georgia law expects you to do after a crash, as of November 2026.

Key facts

• Minimum liability: $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 per incident, $25,000 property damage, according to the Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (OCI).
• Georgia is a tort (at-fault) state. The driver who causes the crash, through their liability insurance, pays for the other side’s injuries and damage.
• Coverage must be continuous on any vehicle with an active registration, and your insurer reports it electronically to the state, according to the Department of Revenue (DOR).
• Report crashes to police immediately when anyone is hurt or killed, or property damage appears to be $500 or more. Failure to report is a 3-point offense.
• Collision and comprehensive are optional under Georgia law, but lenders and leasing companies usually require them.

What Georgia’s 25/50/25 minimum covers

Number	Coverage	What it pays
$25,000	Bodily injury, per person	The most paid for any one person you injure
$50,000	Bodily injury, per incident	The total for everyone you injure in one crash
$25,000	Property damage, per incident	Other people’s cars and property you damage

OCI’s guide points out that the legally required cover only pays for damage you do to others. It does nothing for your own car or your own injuries. Costs above your limits can come back to you. See how Georgia compares in minimum car insurance by state.

Worked example

You hold the minimum and cause a crash. One driver’s injury claim is $32,000 and their car needs $28,000 of repairs. Your policy pays up to $25,000 for the injury and $25,000 for the car. The remaining $7,000 and $3,000 may be claimed from you personally. Your own car’s damage is not covered at all without collision.

Optional coverages in Georgia

• Uninsured motorist: pays you if an uninsured driver causes a crash that damages your car or injures you or your passengers. OCI says you are paid as if the other driver had been covered.
• Collision: pays for damage to your car from hitting another vehicle or object.
• Comprehensive (“other than collision”): theft, vandalism, fire, weather, broken glass and hitting an animal.
• Medical payments: covers injuries to you or your passengers, in amounts you choose.
• Rental reimbursement and towing: optional extras.

OCI notes you can claim under your own physical damage cover even if someone else may have caused the crash.

New and teen drivers: what to know about Georgia insurance

• Good student discounts must be offered. OCI’s guide says insurers are required to offer lower liability, medical and collision rates to drivers who qualify as good students, for example a B average or 3.0 GPA, top 20% of the class, or the Dean’s List or Honor Roll. Other conditions may apply.
• Driver education is on OCI’s list of discounts to ask about.
• Age and gender affect price. OCI says young male drivers generally pay more than young women because of claims statistics.
• Delivery jobs: most personal policies exclude cover when the car is used to carry property for a fee, so check before delivering food or parcels.
• Points raise risk and price. See the Super Speeder law and points for new drivers and the Class CP and Class D rules.
• When to add a teen: each insurer sets its own rule. See adding a teen driver to car insurance.

What to do after a crash in Georgia

1. Stop. Leaving the scene of a crash is a serious offense that counts toward habitual violator status under DDS rules.
2. Check for injuries and call 911 if anyone is hurt.
3. Report it to police. Georgia Code section 40-6-273 requires the driver to notify the local police immediately, by the quickest means, when a crash causes injury or death or apparent property damage of $500 or more. Failure to report is a 3-point violation on the DDS points schedule.
4. Clear the road when it is safe. The DDS points schedule lists “failure to remove vehicle from roadway” (section 40-6-275) as a 3-point violation. If no one is hurt and the cars can be driven, moving them out of the travel lanes is the safer choice.
5. Hit an unattended car or fixed object? You have a legal duty to stop and report it; violating it is a 3-point offense (sections 40-6-271 and 40-6-272).
6. Swap names, insurance companies and policy numbers, and note the other vehicles’ plates and any witnesses.
7. Notify your insurer promptly and keep records of every call.

The full national checklist: what to do after a car crash in the US.

If you can’t pay a claim: Georgia’s Safety Responsibility Law

If you fail to satisfy a damage claim from a crash and a claim is filed against you under the Safety Responsibility Law, DDS will order your license suspended. To avoid it, DDS says you can:

• have your insurer file Form SR-21 with DDS, if you were insured at the time, or
• file a general or conditional release signed by the injured party, or
• post security for the damages, plus proof of financial responsibility (Form SR-22A).

Security is held for at least one year. You can ask for a hearing within 10 days of receiving the suspension order.

Driving uninsured in Georgia

• A lapse brings fines and possibly suspension of the vehicle registration, according to DOR.
• Driving on a suspended, revoked or cancelled registration is a criminal offense and the vehicle may be impounded.
• Limited driving permits are not available after a no-insurance conviction, according to the DDS Drivers Manual.
• Taking a car off the road? DOR says cancel the registration before cancelling the insurance to avoid penalties.

Common questions

Is Georgia a no-fault state?

No. Georgia uses the tort system, where the at-fault driver’s liability insurance pays the other side. OCI lists bodily injury liability, property damage liability and uninsured motorist coverage as the basic coverages sold under a tort system.

Do I need to carry a paper insurance card in Georgia?

Your insurer sends your coverage to the state database electronically. You can check your status with DOR’s online insurance look-up. Carrying proof of insurance in the car is still sensible, for example after a crash or a traffic stop.

Do I have to call the police for a small parking lot bump?

The legal duty to notify police applies to crashes with injury, death or apparent property damage of $500 or more. Repairs often pass $500 quickly, so if in doubt, call.

Can my insurer drop me after one claim?

OCI says that if you have been with your insurer for at least three years, it can’t non-renew you for just one claim, even if the crash was your fault. You can ask the Insurance Commissioner to review a non-renewal in writing within 15 days of the notice.

My lender says I need full coverage. Is that allowed?

Yes. OCI says it is normal for lenders to require comprehensive and collision on a financed car, because the car is their collateral.

Does 25/50/25 cover my teen in my car?

Liability cover protects other people your teen injures, up to the limits. It does not pay for your teen’s injuries; medical payments coverage or health insurance does that.

Back to the full route: learning to drive in Georgia.

Sources

• Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire, “Auto Insurance” and “Guide for Automobile Insurance” (oci.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Revenue, “Vehicle Insurance Requirements” (dor.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Points Schedule” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Drivers Manual, Section 10: Losing Your Driving Privileges” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Transportation, “Statutory Rules” (O.C.G.A. 40-6-273), Crash Reporting Manual (crashmanual.dot.ga.gov)

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For a Georgia Class CP learner’s permit you need one proof of identity, two proofs of Georgia residency, your full Social Security number on the online form and, under 18, proof of school enrollment and a responsible adult to sign. Every Georgia license and permit is built on REAL ID documents, so there’s one list for everyone. This checklist covers exactly which documents DDS accepts and the small rules that get people turned away.

Quick checklist

• Online License/ID/Permit Form submitted (within the last 60 days)
• 1 proof of identity (original or certified)
• Full Social Security number entered on the online form, plus proof if it fails to verify
• 2 proofs of Georgia residency, from different sources
• Name change documents, if your name differs from your identity document
• Under 18: 1 proof of school enrollment
• Under 18: a parent, guardian, responsible adult or authorized instructor, with proof of relationship
• Any out-of-state license, permit or ID to surrender
• Glasses or contacts, and $10

Before anything: the online form

DDS requires the online License/ID/Permit Form before you visit a Customer Service Center. Your full Social Security number goes on it. Your information is kept for 60 days. After that you must submit it again.

Proof of identity (bring 1)

U.S. citizens bring one of these:

• U.S. birth certificate or amended birth certificate: original or certified copy, with a raised seal, issued by a Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Board of Health. U.S. territories and the District of Columbia count.
• Unexpired U.S. passport or passport card.
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240, FS-545 or DS-1350).
• Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570), certified copy.
• Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, N-561), certified copy.

Minors may use a passport. If proof of guardianship is needed, DDS asks for a certified birth certificate or court documents.

Social Security number

You type your full number on the online form, and DDS checks it electronically. You only need a paper proof if the check fails. Then DDS accepts, among others:

• Social Security card (original or copy)
• SSA printout with your name and full number
• W-2, 1099, SSA-1099 or pay stub showing your name and full number
• Federal or state tax return with your name and full number (this also works for dependents, which helps teens)
• Medicare or Medicaid card with your full number

You can cross out account numbers and money figures, as long as your name and number stay readable. If none of these fix the problem, DDS sends you to the Social Security Administration.

Proof of Georgia residency (bring 2)

The two documents must come from separate sources or separate accounts and show your name and current home address. P.O. boxes don’t count. Accepted categories:

Category	Examples	Date rule
Household	Mortgage, signed lease, deed, property tax bill, homeowners insurance	Current or previous calendar year
Rental	Rental contract or rent receipt (including dorms)	Within 6 months
Government	Social Security or benefits documents, tax return or refund check, voter registration card, USPS change of address confirmation, jury summons, DDS correspondence	Current or previous calendar year
Financial	Bank, credit union, investment, credit card or loan statement	Within 6 months
Utility	Water, gas, electricity, cable, internet, phone or garbage bill	Within 6 months
Motor vehicle	Registration, title, insurance policy or card	Current year or within 6 months
Employer	Pay stub, W-2, letter on company letterhead	Current or previous calendar year
School	Transcript or record for the current or prior school year, report card, student loan papers, form DS-1	Current or prior school year
Medical	Health insurance statement, explanation of benefits, medical bill	Current or previous calendar year

Tip for teens: a school record is on the residency list, so a 15-year-old with no bills can often use a report card or form DS-1 plus one more document in their own name, such as a bank statement. A letter on letterhead from a shelter or similar facility, dated within 6 months, counts as stand-alone proof.

Proof of school enrollment (under 18, bring 1)

• A notarized Certificate of School Enrollment form (DDS-1) from your most recent school
• A transcript (doesn’t need to be certified)
• Your most recent progress or grade report
• A current school ID card, or another valid school-issued document
• Home-schooled: a Certificate of Enrollment or a Declaration of Intent to Utilize a Home Study Program filed with the Georgia Department of Education
• Not in school: high school diploma, GED, special diploma, certificate of completion, or proof of enrollment in a GED program or college

The adult who signs (under 18)

A parent or guardian, a responsible adult or an authorized driver training instructor must come with you and sign the form. They must bring paperwork showing their relationship to you. The signer can ask DDS to revoke your permit at any time before you turn 18.

Name changes

If your identity document shows a different name from your current legal name, bring certified documents showing every change. That can be a court order, adoption decree, marriage certificate or divorce decree stating the change, or a U.S. passport in the new name.

Non-U.S. citizens

Bring one identity document and, where required, one lawful status document from DDS’s table. Common pairs:

Identity document	Lawful status document
Unexpired foreign passport with U.S. visa (F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, J-2)	I-20 or DS-2019, plus a valid I-94 or I-797A
Unexpired foreign passport with U.S. visa (A, B, E, H, I, L, O, P, Q, R or S)	Valid I-94 or I-797A
I-551 (green card)	Not required
I-766 with category C08 or temporary protected status	Not required

DDS doesn’t accept translated documents, and it issues the license in the name exactly as it appears on your original immigration documents. Bring original immigration documents for every service. See also getting a US license on a student visa.

Rules that trip people up

• All documents must show your first and last name.
• All documents must be in English.
• Out-of-state license, permit or ID: you surrender it. If it was lost or stolen, bring a driving record (MVR) from that state dated within the last 60 days. The other state can fax it to DDS.
• Residency documents must be from two different sources.

At the center

Show your documents, pass the vision exam, pass the Road Signs and Road Rules knowledge exams, have your photo taken and pay $10. Fees and booking: Georgia license fees and test booking. Practice first: Georgia permit practice test.

Common questions

Do I need my Social Security card?

Not usually. You enter your full number on the online form. Bring the card or another listed proof in case it fails to verify.

Can my parent’s utility bill prove my address?

The residency documents must show your name. Use documents in your own name, such as a school record and a bank statement. Ask DDS what applies if you have none.

Does the school enrollment form have to be notarized?

The DDS-1 form does. A transcript, grade report or school ID card doesn’t need notarizing.

Can I bring photocopies?

Identity documents must be originals or certified copies. A Social Security card can be an original or a copy.

Will my Georgia permit be a REAL ID?

Georgia licenses and IDs issued after 2012 are REAL ID-compliant and carry a star. Only one physical card (license or ID) can have the star. More: REAL ID and your first license.

Who counts as a “responsible adult”?

DDS’s examples include a stepparent, a social worker who has worked with you, a homeless shelter employee where you live, or a certified instructor with notarized authorization.

More: Georgia instructional permit at 15 (rules once you have it), moving to Georgia, and the full learning to drive in Georgia guide. Other states: US first permit documents checklist.

Sources

• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Learners Permit” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “REAL ID” and “Acceptable REAL ID Documents” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Fees and Terms” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Section 2: Obtaining a License, Permit or Identification Card”, Georgia Driver’s Manual (dds.georgia.gov)

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Georgia’s licensing fees are low: $10 for a Class CP learner’s permit, $10 for a Class D provisional license and $32 for a full Class C license. The catch is that the permit fee is charged again every time you sit the knowledge exam. Knowledge exams are walk-in. Road tests are by appointment only, booked through DDS Online Services after you submit the online License/ID/Permit Form. This page is for Georgia teens, parents and first-time adult drivers.

Georgia DDS fees for new drivers (as of November 2026)

Item	Fee	Valid for
Learner’s permit (Class CP)	$10, paid before the test, and again before every attempt	2 years
Provisional license (Class D, ages 16 and 17)	$10	5 years
Regular license (Class C, 18 and older)	$32	8 years
Replacement or duplicate license, permit or ID	$10	Original expiration date
Driving history report (MVR), 3-year	$7	N/A
Driving history report (MVR), 7-year or lifetime	$9	N/A

DDS lists no separate fee for a non-commercial road test. You pay the license fee for the class you’re getting. Every Georgia license issued after 2012 is REAL ID-compliant, so there is no REAL ID surcharge. DDS noted on its fees page that MVR prices changed from July 1, 2026. Check the live figure if you need a report.

Failing costs money at the knowledge stage

The $10 permit fee is not refunded if you fail any part of the test, and you pay it again before each new attempt. Three tries cost $30. That’s why practicing before you go pays off: try the Georgia permit practice test and read the Georgia DDS permit test guide.

Driver education is the big cost

For a Class D under Joshua’s Law, you need an approved 30-hour driver education course plus 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training (or the Parent Teen Driving Guide). DDS says certified courses generally start at around $250. Online classroom courses cost less. See Georgia Joshua’s Law explained.

How to pay at DDS

• Customer Service Centers: cash, credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
• DDS Online Services and the DDS 2 GO app: credit or debit cards only (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express).
• Some eligible transactions done online get a $5 discount.

Booking the Georgia knowledge exam

1. Submit the online License/ID/Permit Form. DDS requires it before any center visit. It stays on file for 60 days, so don’t submit it months early.
2. Gather your documents: Georgia permit documents checklist.
3. Walk in to a Customer Service Center. Start at least 30 minutes before closing, because the knowledge exam isn’t started after that.

How to book a Georgia road test

Road tests are appointment only. DDS doesn’t take walk-ins or offer same-day appointments.

1. Submit the online License/ID/Permit Form (if it’s more than 60 days since your last one).
2. Use DDS’s “Schedule or Modify Appointment” tool to book an automobile road test.
3. Keep your appointment number and the email you used. You need both to change or cancel.

Who can book

Applicant	Main requirements
Teen (under 18)	All Class D requirements: permit held 1 year and 1 day, driver education, ADAP, 40 hours supervised driving (6 at night), school enrollment proof. See Class CP and Class D rules.
18 and older	A valid Georgia learner’s permit, a signed affidavit of 40 hours supervised driving including 6 at night, and a passed knowledge exam

Drivers with a suspended license can’t test.

Virtual or traditional?

DDS offers non-commercial road tests virtually: you drive with a licensed adult 21 or older in the car, using a dual-facing camera and a hands-free device. Read Georgia virtual road test explained.

Testing at a driving school

Some DDS-certified full-service driving schools can give the road test, but only to students who did their 30 and 6 course there. The school sets its own price. See taking your Georgia road test at a driving school.

Changing or canceling your appointment

• Change or cancel online with your appointment number and email.
• The center may reschedule you itself if you don’t meet the requirements or it finds duplicate bookings.
• Testing can be suspended for bad weather, equipment failure or other things outside DDS’s control.
• The 72-hour notice rule on DDS’s road test page is for commercial (CDL) tests, not car tests.

What to bring to the road test

• A licensed driver 21 or older. Only you and that driver may be in the car, with no other children or pets.
• A paper copy of the vehicle registration and a current insurance card.
• Rental car: your name must be on the rental agreement.
• Temporary tags or bought within 30 days: the bill of sale.
• A car that passes the DDS safety inspection before the test.

What’s scored: Georgia road test guide.

If you fail the road test

Attempt	Wait before retest
First fail	Next day
Later fails	7 days
Fail because of a crash or traffic violation	30 days

Book the retest through the same appointment tool. Remember: no same-day appointments. Other states compared: retake waiting periods by state.

Other DDS rules once you hold a permit or license

• Moving house: update your address with DDS within 60 days, online or at a center. Mail from DDS is not forwarded.
• Name change: done in person within 60 days, with a certified marriage document or court order.
• Lost or stolen card: order a replacement online or at a center. A new card number needs a police report showing the card was stolen.
• Away at college or on military duty: some out-of-state students and service members can renew by mail, but that route does not give a REAL ID.
• Voter registration: your application details go to the Secretary of State for voter registration unless you tick the opt-out box. DDS does not register you itself.
• Selective Service: DDS asks men aged 18 whether they have registered and reports the answer.
• Optional extras: you can join the organ donor registry and make small voluntary donations when you apply.

Common questions

How much does it cost to get a license in Georgia at 16?

DDS fees are $10 for the permit (per knowledge exam attempt) and $10 for the Class D. Driver education is extra.

Is there a fee for the Georgia road test?

DDS’s fee table lists no separate non-commercial road test fee. The $50 road test fee on DDS pages is for commercial (CDL) tests.

Can I walk in for a road test in Georgia?

No. Road tests need an appointment, and same-day appointments aren’t offered.

Can I pay by check?

DDS’s fees page lists cash, cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay at centers. Checks and money orders aren’t on the list.

Do I pay again when my Class D turns into a Class C at 18?

Upgrading to a Class C carries the Class C fee of $32 for 8 years. Confirm the exact charge for your upgrade with DDS.

Can I book the road test before my permit is a year old?

You can book through the tool, but you must meet the 1 year and 1 day rule on test day, or DDS can reschedule you.

Main guide: learning to drive in Georgia. Compare states: US license costs by state and how to book a DMV test appointment.

Sources

• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Fees and Terms” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Road Test” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Learners Permit” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “REAL ID” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Test and Exams Information” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Joshua’s Law Requirements” (dds.georgia.gov)

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The Georgia DDS knowledge exam is two separate tests: Road Signs and Road Rules, 20 questions each, and you need 15 correct on each part. This free practice test copies that format, so you can score each part the way DDS does. The questions are original and unofficial, written from the Georgia Driver’s Manual; they are not the DDS question bank.

Key facts about the Georgia permit test

• Two parts, scored separately: Road Signs (20 questions) and Road Rules (20 questions).
• Pass mark: 15 out of 20 on each part (75%). Fail one part and you retake only that part.
• Fee: $10 before each attempt, as of November 2026.
• Retest: the next day after a first failure, 7 days after a second or later failure.

Test day details, languages and documents are in the Georgia DDS permit test guide.

Part 1: Road Signs practice test (20 questions)

Section 7 of the manual covers signs, signals and markings. Score this part on its own: 15 or more is a pass.

1. Which shape is used only for STOP signs?

• A. Pentagon
• B. Triangle
• C. Diamond
• D. Octagon

Answer: D. The eight-sided octagon always means stop. Stop at the stop line, or before the crosswalk if there is no line. Manual: Section 7, sign shapes.

2. A red and white triangle pointing downward means:

• A. Stop and wait for a signal
• B. Merge without slowing
• C. Yield the right of way, stopping if necessary
• D. Road narrows ahead

Answer: C. That is the YIELD sign. Slow down and give way to traffic and pedestrians; stop if you need to. Manual: Section 7, regulatory signs.

3. Yellow diamond-shaped signs are used to:

• A. Give directions to cities
• B. Warn of possible hazards or changes in the road ahead
• C. Show speed limits
• D. Mark parking areas

Answer: B. Diamonds warn of curves, merges, crossings and other conditions ahead. Manual: Section 7, warning signs.

4. A five-sided (pentagon) sign means you are near:

• A. A hospital
• B. A state park
• C. A weigh station
• D. A school zone or school crossing

Answer: D. The pentagon shape is reserved for school zone and school crossing signs. Manual: Section 7, sign shapes.

5. A round yellow sign with a large X warns of:

• A. An intersection ahead
• B. A road closure
• C. A four-way stop
• D. A railroad crossing ahead

Answer: D. The round advance warning sign tells you a railroad crossing is ahead. Slow down, look and listen. Manual: Section 7, railroad signs.

6. A pennant-shaped yellow sign on the left side of the road warns of:

• A. A no passing zone
• B. A school bus stop
• C. A sharp curve
• D. A narrow bridge

Answer: A. The sideways pennant marks the start of a no passing zone. It is placed on the left, where a passing driver would look. Manual: Section 7, sign shapes.

7. Orange signs with black letters mean:

• A. Hurricane evacuation route
• B. Truck route
• C. Work zone or road construction ahead
• D. Tourist information

Answer: C. Orange is the work zone color. Slow down, obey flaggers and watch for workers. Manual: Section 7 and Section 5, highway work zones.

8. Vertical white rectangular signs with black lettering usually:

• A. Give directions and distances
• B. Advertise services
• C. Warn of hazards
• D. Tell you what you must or must not do

Answer: D. Vertical rectangles are usually regulatory, such as speed limit signs. You must obey them. Manual: Section 7, sign shapes.

9. Horizontal rectangular signs, usually green, are:

• A. Regulatory signs
• B. Warning signs
• C. School signs
• D. Guide signs that show places, directions or information

Answer: D. Horizontal rectangles are usually guide signs. Green ones give directions and distances. Manual: Section 7, guide signs.

10. A blue sign beside the interstate usually points to:

• A. Gas, food, lodging or other motorist services
• B. A toll road
• C. A historic site
• D. A police checkpoint

Answer: A. Blue guide signs point to services. Brown signs mark recreation and cultural sites. Manual: Section 7, guide signs.

11. A sign shows a left-turn arrow inside a red circle with a red slash. It means:

• A. Left lane ends
• B. Left turn only
• C. No left turn
• D. Left turn ahead

Answer: C. A red circle with a slash prohibits the action shown. Manual: Section 7, regulatory signs.

12. The white X-shaped crossbuck sign marks:

• A. A crossroad with no signals
• B. A closed lane
• C. A railroad crossing, where you yield to trains
• D. A pedestrian crossing

Answer: C. The crossbuck stands at the crossing itself. Trains always have the right of way. Manual: Section 7, railroad signs.

13. Large white letters “X” and “RR” painted on the road mean:

• A. A railroad crossing is ahead
• B. Reduced speed zone
• C. Rest area exit
• D. Do not turn right

Answer: A. The X and two Rs are pavement markings placed before railroad crossings. Manual: Section 7, pavement markings.

14. A flashing red traffic light means:

• A. The light is broken; ignore it
• B. Stop only if a car is coming
• C. Come to a complete stop, then go when it is safe
• D. Slow down and proceed with caution

Answer: C. Treat a flashing red light exactly like a STOP sign. Manual: Section 7, signals.

15. A flashing yellow traffic light means:

• A. Stop and wait
• B. The light is about to turn green
• C. Slow down and proceed with caution
• D. Speed up to clear the intersection

Answer: C. Flashing yellow is a caution signal. You do not have to stop, but slow down and watch for traffic. Manual: Section 7, signals.

16. A steady green arrow pointing left means:

• A. Only buses may turn left
• B. You may turn left; oncoming traffic should be stopped
• C. Left turns are not allowed
• D. You must yield to all oncoming traffic before turning

Answer: B. A green arrow gives a protected turn in the direction shown. Still check for pedestrians and red-light runners. Manual: Section 7, signals.

17. A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means:

• A. Lane ends
• B. Bicycle lane
• C. You may pass when it is clear
• D. Do not pass

Answer: D. A solid yellow line on your side marks a no passing zone for your direction. Manual: Section 7, pavement markings.

18. A center lane marked with solid and broken yellow lines on both sides and turn arrows is used for:

• A. Passing slow vehicles
• B. Left turns only
• C. Emergency vehicles only
• D. Parking

Answer: B. The Georgia manual says center turn lanes are for left turns only, not for passing or travel. Manual: Section 7, pavement markings.

19. A red sign reading WRONG WAY means:

• A. Detour ahead
• B. You are driving against traffic and must turn around safely
• C. Road closed for repairs
• D. One-lane bridge

Answer: B. WRONG WAY and DO NOT ENTER signs mean you have entered a road or ramp against the flow of traffic. Stop and turn around when safe. Manual: Section 7, regulatory signs.

20. A steady yellow traffic light means:

• A. You have a protected turn
• B. The signal is about to turn red
• C. Pedestrians must stop
• D. Go faster

Answer: B. Steady yellow warns that red is next. Stop if you can do so safely. Manual: Section 7, signals.

Part 2: Road Rules practice test (20 questions)

These questions follow the manual’s traffic law, teen driving and safety sections. Again, 15 out of 20 is a pass.

21. Who may supervise a Georgia Class CP permit holder?

• A. Any licensed driver, in any seat
• B. Any passenger aged 16 or older
• C. A licensed Class C driver aged 21 or older, sitting beside the driver
• D. A parent only, even if not licensed

Answer: C. A Class CP holder may drive only with a licensed Class C driver aged 21 or older in the front passenger seat. Manual: Section 2 and Section 6.

22. During which hours may a Georgia Class D driver never drive?

• A. 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• B. 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• C. 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• D. 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Answer: B. Class D holders may not drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m., with no exceptions. Many older sources say 6 a.m.; the manual says 5 a.m. See Georgia Class CP and Class D rules. Manual: Section 6, teen driving laws.

23. During the first 6 months on a Class D license, who may ride with you?

• A. Anyone, if they wear seat belts
• B. Up to three friends
• C. One friend under 21
• D. Only immediate family members

Answer: D. For the first 6 months only immediate family may ride with a Class D driver. Manual: Section 6, teen driving laws.

24. In the second 6 months on a Class D license, how many passengers under 21 who are not immediate family may ride with you?

• A. Three
• B. One
• C. None
• D. Two

Answer: B. Months 7 to 12 allow one non-family passenger under 21. After 12 months the limit is three. Manual: Section 6, teen driving laws.

25. A Georgia driver under 21 is considered under the influence at a blood alcohol level of:

• A. 0.02 or more
• B. 0.05 or more
• C. 0.08 or more
• D. 0.10 or more

Answer: A. The limit for drivers under 21 is 0.02, far below the 0.08 adult limit. In practice, do not drink at all before driving. Manual: Section 5, other laws, and Section 10.

26. A Georgia driver under 18 is suspended after collecting how many points in 12 months?

• A. 4
• B. 6
• C. 10
• D. 15

Answer: A. Under 18, 4 points in any 12 months leads to suspension. See Georgia Super Speeder law and points for new drivers. Manual: Section 10.

27. Unless signs say otherwise, the speed limit in an urban or residential district in Georgia is:

• A. 25 mph
• B. 30 mph
• C. 35 mph
• D. 45 mph

Answer: B. Georgia’s default limits are 30 mph urban or residential, 35 mph on an unpaved county road, 70 mph on a rural interstate, 65 mph on an urban interstate and 55 mph elsewhere. Manual: Section 5, speed limits.

28. Under Georgia’s Super Speeder law, a $200 state fee applies to anyone convicted of driving at:

• A. 65 mph or more on any road
• B. 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or more on any road
• C. 80 mph or more on an interstate only
• D. 20 mph over any limit

Answer: B. The Super Speeder fee is added on top of the local fine. Manual: Section 5, Super Speeder.

29. When you must stop at a railroad crossing in Georgia, stop:

• A. Right on the tracks so you can see better
• B. At least 100 feet from the nearest rail
• C. Wherever the car ahead stops
• D. No closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail

Answer: D. Stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail. Never stop on the tracks. Manual: Section 5, railroad crossings.

30. On a two-lane road in Georgia, passing is not allowed within how many feet of a railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel?

• A. 50 feet
• B. 100 feet
• C. 200 feet
• D. 500 feet

Answer: B. Georgia prohibits passing on two-lane roads within 100 feet of a railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel. Manual: Section 5, passing.

31. How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Georgia?

• A. No closer than 10 feet
• B. No closer than 15 feet
• C. No closer than 30 feet
• D. No closer than 5 feet

Answer: B. Do not park within 15 feet of a hydrant, 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, or 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic signal. Manual: Section 5, stopping, standing and parking.

32. You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?

• A. 10 feet
• B. 15 feet
• C. 20 feet
• D. 30 feet

Answer: D. The Georgia limit is 30 feet from a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal at the roadside. Manual: Section 5, stopping, standing and parking.

33. Two vehicles arrive at the same time at an intersection with no signs or signals. Who must yield?

• A. The driver on the right
• B. The driver going faster
• C. The driver on the left
• D. Neither; both may go

Answer: C. The manual says the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. Manual: Section 5, right of way.

34. When turning left at an intersection, you must yield to:

• A. Vehicles and bicycles coming from the opposite direction, and pedestrians crossing
• B. No one, if you signaled
• C. Only trucks
• D. Only vehicles behind you

Answer: A. Left-turning drivers yield to oncoming vehicles, including bicycles, and to pedestrians in the crosswalks. Manual: Section 5, how to make a left turn.

35. Under the Hands-Free Georgia Act, while driving you may not:

• A. Listen to the radio
• B. Use a phone mounted in a holder
• C. Hold or support a phone with any part of your body
• D. Use a wireless headset

Answer: C. Georgia drivers may not hold or support a phone for any reason. Mounted devices and hands-free use are allowed. See the Hands-Free Georgia Act for teens. Manual: Section 5, other laws.

36. Georgia law requires your headlights to be on:

• A. Only on interstates
• B. Only when fog is heavy
• C. From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, and whenever it is raining
• D. Only after midnight

Answer: C. Headlights are required from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, any time it rains and whenever visibility is limited. Manual: Section 5, headlights.

37. You should switch to low beams when an oncoming vehicle is within:

• A. 100 feet
• B. 200 feet
• C. 500 feet
• D. 1,000 feet

Answer: C. Dim your lights within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle and within 200 feet when following another vehicle. Manual: Section 5, headlights.

38. A school bus on the other side of a highway divided by a median has stopped with red lights flashing and its stop arm out. In Georgia you:

• A. Must stop
• B. Must pull onto the median
• C. Are not required to stop, but should watch for children
• D. Must stop and wait for a police officer

Answer: C. On a highway divided by a median, traffic on the opposite side does not have to stop. Traffic behind the bus, and traffic on undivided roads, must stop. Manual: Section 5, school buses.

39. Who must wear a seat belt in a passenger vehicle in Georgia?

• A. No one on roads under 35 mph
• B. Everyone in the front seat, plus every occupant under 18 in any seat
• C. Only passengers under 8
• D. Only the driver

Answer: B. All front-seat occupants must be belted, and every occupant under 18 must use a seat belt wherever they sit. Manual: Section 5, safety belts.

40. You see a school bus ahead with flashing yellow lights. This means:

• A. The bus is about to stop to load or unload children; slow down and prepare to stop
• B. The bus is broken down
• C. You may pass quickly before it stops
• D. The bus has finished its route

Answer: A. Flashing yellow lights come on before the bus stops. Once the lights turn red and the stop arm extends, passing is unlawful. Manual: Section 5, school buses.

Scoring your two parts

Part	Questions	Pass on the real standard
Road Signs (1 to 20)	20	15 or more correct
Road Rules (21 to 40)	20	15 or more correct

A pass on one part and a fail on the other is common. If you missed more than 5 on Road Signs, drill shapes and colors with US road signs by shape and color and pavement markings. If Road Rules let you down, the numbers are usually the problem: curfew hours, passenger limits, the 15 to 50 foot railroad rule and parking distances.

Common questions

Are these the real Georgia DDS questions?

No. They are original, unofficial questions written from the Georgia Driver’s Manual. DDS also publishes its own free online practice test, which is worth using alongside this one.

How many questions can I miss on the Georgia permit test?

5 on each part. You need 15 of 20 on Road Signs and 15 of 20 on Road Rules.

If I fail one part, do I retake both?

No. The parts are scored separately, so you retake only the part you failed, after the retest wait.

Can I take the Georgia permit test online?

The knowledge exam is walk-in at DDS Customer Service Centers. Online practice tests are for study only.

What age can I take the Georgia permit test?

15. The Class CP permit is available from 15. See learning to drive in Georgia for every step after the permit.

Where are practice tests for other states?

See US permit practice tests by state.

Sources

• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Georgia Driver’s Manual”, Sections 3, 5, 6, 7 and 10 (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Test and Exams Information” (dds.georgia.gov)
• Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Fees and Terms” (dds.georgia.gov)