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Georgia’s virtual road test (VRT) is a DDS road skills test where the examiner watches you drive remotely, through a dual-facing camera and a hands-free phone, instead of sitting in your car. A licensed adult aged 21 or older rides with you as the passenger. DDS describes it as its standard method for non-commercial drivers. Here is who can take it, what to bring and how it works.
Key facts (as of November 2026)
- For non-commercial road tests: Class D for teens and Class C for adults.
- The examiner observes remotely via a dual-facing camera with live, two-way communication.
- Your passenger must be a parent, guardian or other responsible adult, at least 21, with a valid driver’s license and a cell phone.
- Appointment only, booked through DDS Online Services. No same-day appointments.
- DDS reports 166,658 virtual road testers from January 1, 2022 to June 1, 2025, with a 92% pass rate.
How does the Georgia virtual road test work?
- Submit the online License/ID/Permit Form, then book your road test appointment in DDS Online Services.
- Arrive with your adult passenger and vehicle. The vehicle needs a paper copy of the registration, a current insurance card and an unexpired plate. It must pass a DDS safety inspection.
- The camera and phone link you to the examiner. DDS’s fact sheet says you only need to bring a licensed driver aged 21 or older, a cell phone, and confidence.
- Drive the test. The examiner gives instructions and scores you remotely while your adult rides as the passenger.
Under-18 applicants still need every Class D document on test day: permit, school enrollment proof, ADAP certificate, driver education certificate and the parent’s 40-hour affidavit. See Class CP and Class D rules.
Who can ride with you on a virtual road test?
- A parent, guardian or other responsible adult who is at least 21 and holds a valid driver’s license.
- No one else. DDS’s road test page says only the applicant and that driver may be in the vehicle, with no other minors, children or pets.
What you are scored on
DDS publishes one task list for the Class C and D road skills test:
- Parallel parking midway between two standards, within 18 inches of the curb (space 22 feet by 10 feet)
- Straight-line backing for about 50 feet, looking back the whole time
- A turnabout in a narrow space
- Stopping for signs and signals, approaching corners, yielding, turning, passing and following distance
- Posture: both hands on the wheel
DDS states the 75% minimum score in its description of the traditional, in-car test. It does not give a separate virtual pass mark. Confirm with DDS when you book if that matters to you. The task-by-task guide is in Georgia road test: parallel parking, three-point turn and scoring.
Virtual vs traditional road test in Georgia
| Virtual | Traditional | |
|---|---|---|
| Where the examiner is | Remote, watching via a dual-facing camera | In your passenger seat |
| Who rides with you | Your licensed adult, 21 or older | The examiner |
| Communication | Hands-free cell phone, live two-way | In person |
| Vehicle rules | Same: registration, insurance, valid plate, safety inspection | Same |
What DDS’s figures say
DDS’s Virtual Road Test fact sheet reports a 92% pass rate for 166,658 tests taken from January 1, 2022 to June 1, 2025. It also reports that, after passing, virtual testers had fewer convictions than traditional testers: 24 vs 27 per 100 drivers. Customers told DDS they felt less anxious driving with someone they know.
A high pass rate does not make the test easy. Practice every task, especially parallel parking and backing. The usual failure points are in common reasons people fail the US driving test.
Common questions
Is the Georgia road test virtual now?
DDS’s fact sheet calls the virtual road test the standard method for non-commercial drivers. DDS also still describes a traditional test with the examiner in the car.
Can my older brother be my passenger?
Yes, if he is at least 21 and holds a valid driver’s license.
Do I need my own phone?
Your adult passenger needs a cell phone for two-way communication with the examiner.
Can I take a virtual test for a motorcycle or CDL?
No. DDS offers the virtual format for non-commercial road tests. Motorcycle and CDL skills tests have their own rules.
What if it rains?
DDS may suspend testing for bad weather, equipment failure or other conditions it cannot control, and will reschedule.
Can I test with my driving school instead?
Some certified schools can test their own students. See taking your Georgia road test at a driving school.
Compare with other states: 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, “Road Test Appointments” (dds.georgia.gov)
- Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Test and Exams Information” (dds.georgia.gov)
- Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Virtual Road Test: Quick Facts” fact sheet (dds.georgia.gov)
- Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Get a Class D Provisional License” (dds.georgia.gov)