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Georgia permit test two tests, not one

Georgia's permit exam is really two exams: 20 Road Rules questions and 20 Road Signs questions. You must pass each one separately with 15 correct. A perfect rules score won't make up for a weak signs score. Here's how DDS runs it, what Joshua's Law requires next, and 25 practice questions.

Last reviewed October 30, 2026 · Georgia DDS Drivers' Manual (2023–2024 PDF; e-book revised July 2025)

Test 1

Road Rules

20 questions · pass with 15+

Test 2

Road Signs

20 questions · pass with 15+

From the DDS tests and exams page. Both sections are 75% to pass.

Georgia DDS practice test

25 mixed rules and law questions from the manual and DDS pages, scored at Georgia's 75% standard. For the signs section, drill the road signs quiz separately — it's half your exam.

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Georgia DDS permit practice test

Questions
25
To pass
75%
About
17 min

Instant feedback and an explanation after every answer.

Preview the 25 free questions

  1. How many separate knowledge tests does a Georgia Class CP applicant take?

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4

  2. How many correct answers do you need on each 20-question section?

    • 12
    • 14
    • 15
    • 16

  3. What is the minimum age for a Georgia Class CP learner's permit?

    • 14
    • 15
    • 15½
    • 16

  4. What is the Georgia permit fee, paid before each attempt?

    • $5
    • $10
    • $20
    • $32

  5. After your first knowledge test failure, how long do you wait?

    • You can retest the same day
    • 1 day
    • 7 days
    • 30 days

  6. After a second failure, how long do you wait?

    • 1 day
    • 3 days
    • 7 days
    • 14 days

  7. What is the minimum vision in at least one eye for a Georgia permit?

    • 20/40
    • 20/50
    • 20/60
    • 20/70

  8. How old must the supervisor of a CP holder be?

    • 18
    • 19
    • 21
    • 25

  9. How long must you hold a CP permit before getting a Class D license?

    • 6 months
    • 9 months
    • 1 year
    • 1 year and 1 day

  10. How many supervised hours go on the affidavit?

    • 30, including 5 at night
    • 40, including 6 at night
    • 50, including 10 at night
    • 60, including 10 at night

  11. Class D drivers may never drive between:

    • 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
    • Midnight and 5 a.m.
    • Midnight and 6 a.m.
    • 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.

  12. During the first six months with a Class D, who may ride with you?

    • Anyone
    • One friend
    • Immediate family only
    • Three passengers under 21

  13. In months 7–12, how many non-family passengers under 21 are allowed?

    • 0
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3

  14. After one year on a Class D, how many non-family passengers under 21 are allowed?

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • Unlimited

  15. Which Georgia law requires driver education for 16- and 17-year-olds?

    • TADRA
    • Joshua's Law
    • The Hands-Free Act
    • ADAP

  16. At what BAC is a driver under 21 legally under the influence?

    • 0.01
    • 0.02
    • 0.04
    • 0.08

  17. What is the penalty for a first handheld or texting conviction?

    • No points, $25
    • 1 point, up to $50
    • 2 points, $100
    • 3 points, $150

  18. Passing on a two-lane road is prohibited within how far of a railroad crossing?

    • 50 feet
    • 100 feet
    • 200 feet
    • 500 feet

  19. When passing, you must be back in your lane before oncoming traffic is within:

    • 100 feet
    • 200 feet
    • 300 feet
    • 500 feet

  20. Dim your headlights within how far of an approaching vehicle?

    • 200 feet
    • 300 feet
    • 500 feet
    • 1,000 feet

  21. In how many languages is the non-commercial knowledge test offered?

    • 2
    • 12
    • 20
    • 26

  22. Is the Road Skills Test offered in other languages?

    • Yes, Spanish
    • Yes, all 26
    • No, English only
    • Only by request

  23. Which course, along with driver ed, is required before a Class D?

    • TLSAE
    • ADAP/eADAP
    • Impact Texas
    • PIRP

  24. Do you need an appointment for the knowledge exam?

    • Yes, always
    • No
    • Only on Saturdays
    • Only for minors

  25. On the road test, how close to the curb must you parallel park?

    • 6 inches
    • 12 inches
    • Less than 18 inches
    • 24 inches

Walk-in day at a Customer Service Center

  1. Submit the License/ID/Permit Form online before you go. It stays valid for 60 days and includes your full SSN.
  2. Bring one proof of identity and two proofs of Georgia residency from separate sources. Non-citizens also bring proof of lawful status. Under 18, bring proof of school enrollment (form DS-1 or a transcript) and a responsible adult.
  3. No appointment needed, but be on the computer no later than 30 minutes before closing.
  4. Pass the vision exam: at least 20/60 in one eye and a 140° field of vision.
  5. Pay the $10 permit fee. It's paid before every attempt and isn't refunded.
  6. Take both knowledge tests, get your photo taken, and leave with your Class CP.

If it doesn't go well

AttemptThen waitCost
First failure1 day$10 again
Second failure7 days$10 again

26 languages, plus oral

EnglishAlbanianAmharicArabicBurmeseChineseDariFarsiFrenchGermanHaitian CreoleHindiItalianJapaneseKoreanPashtoPortuguese (Brazil)RohingyaRussianSpanishSwahiliTurkishUrduVietnameseWolofYoruba

An oral version is available too. The road skills test, though, is English only.

Life on a Class CP

Your supervisor must be 21+, licensed for Class C, fit to take control, and sitting beside you. The permit is valid for up to two years. You'll need it for one year and one day with no major violations before you can move up. Seventeen-year-olds who have enlisted in the military are exempt from that wait (form DS-517).

The Class D checklist (TADRA)

  • Age 16, and the CP held a year and a day
  • Joshua's Law driver education (for ages 16–17)
  • ADAP or eADAP alcohol and drug awareness certificate
  • An affidavit of 40 supervised hours, 6 at night
  • The road test: parallel park less than 18 inches from the curb. The traditional road test is passed at 75%. DDS also offers a Virtual Road Test option with an adult 21+ in the car.

Passengers grow over the first year

Months 1–6

Immediate family only

Months 7–12

One non-family passenger under 21

After year one

Up to three non-family passengers under 21

And at every stage: no driving midnight–5 a.m., no exceptions.

Georgia laws with numbers attached

  • Hands-free law: no writing, sending or reading texts, or watching or recording video. 1 point and up to $50 the first time, then 2/$100, then 3/$150.
  • Under 21: under the influence at 0.02 (adults 0.08). A teen DUI at .02–under .08 means at least a six-month suspension. Teens are also suspended for 4-point offenses such as passing a school bus illegally, passing on a hill or curve, or speeding 24+ mph over.
  • Passing: never within 100 feet of a railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel. Be back in your lane before oncoming traffic is within 200 feet.
  • Headlights: dim within 500 feet of oncoming traffic, and use low beams when following within 200 feet.
  • Parking: no parking within 75 feet of the spot across from a fire station driveway.
  • School zones: pentagon signs appear 150–700 feet before the school.
  • Emergency vehicles: pull to the right and stop. Move over or slow down for stopped emergency, sanitation and utility vehicles.

Caveats: the downloadable manual is labeled 2023–2024, and our section references are approximate. We couldn't confirm Georgia's default speed limits or whether an official at-home permit test exists. DDS offers a free online practice test at online.dds.ga.gov.

Bordering states

Compare Florida's 50-question exam, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Georgia DDS permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Georgia permit test?

40, in two separate tests: Road Rules (20 questions) and Road Signs (20 questions). You need at least 15 correct on each one.

What happens if I fail the Georgia DDS permit test?

After a first failure you wait one day. After a second failure you wait seven days. Every attempt requires paying the $10 permit fee again.

Do I need an appointment for the Georgia knowledge test?

No. Walk in, but you must be on the testing computer at least 30 minutes before the Customer Service Center closes. Submit the License/ID/Permit Form online first; it's valid for 60 days.

How old do you have to be to get a permit in Georgia?

15, for a Class CP permit. You must hold it one year and one day before a Class D license at 16.

Can I take the Georgia permit test in Spanish?

Yes. DDS offers the non-commercial knowledge test in 26 languages, including Spanish, Haitian Creole, Burmese, Rohingya and Swahili. An oral test is also available. The road skills test is English only.

What is Joshua's Law?

Georgia's requirement that 16- and 17-year-olds complete approved driver education before a Class D license, along with the ADAP/eADAP alcohol and drug awareness course and supervised hours.

Keep studying

Sources: DDS tests and exams, DDS learner's permit, DDS Class D, Drivers' Manual 2023–2024. Independent study site; not affiliated with Georgia DDS.