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Georgia Practice Permit Test

Planning on driving around beautiful Georgia? Passing your Georgia permit test is the first step in taking that statewide road trip. We know taking your driver’s exam can be tough, so we designed practice tests that will help you succeed and pass your test the first time around.

We designed our Georgia DMV practice test to be just like the questions you’ll encounter on the real thing. There’s even an entire exam devoted to Georgia road signs, so you won’t miss a beat on your driver’s test.

Preparing early is the first step toward success. Answer the questions below to get started.

Georgia DDS Exam – Quick Stats

15

Min Age to Apply

75%

Passing Score

40

# of Questions

Georgia Permit Practice Tests

Take a free Georgia DDS practice test below. We do not require any registration and our tests are 100% free. Take each practice test below and use the answer explanations at the end of each exam to learn more.

Georgia Road Signs

If you want to focus just on road signs, take our Georgia road signs practice test below. You will be quizzed on Georgia road signs that you may see on your actual exam.

About the Georgia Permit Test

The Georgia permit driving test is made up of 40 total questions. Of those 40 questions, individuals will need to answer 30 of those questions correctly to pass the exam. This comes out to a minimum passing score of 75%.

Individuals must be at least 15 years of age to take the Georgia permit test. You can expect to follow these steps before and after taking the Georgia permit test:

  1. Apply for your permit in person
  2. Complete application form
  3. Bring proper documentation
  4. Provide documentation of your secondary school education
  5. Take and pass vision and knowledge tests
  6. Pay the fee ($10)
  7. Get picture taken
  8. Receive your permit

Documentation Required

When applying for your permit at the Georgia DDS, you will need to provide proof of your name, age, and address. Typical documents you can use include:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Passport
  • Social Security Card
  • 1099 Form, W2 Statement or Paystub
  • Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship

Please be sure to check the Official Georgia DDS Site for complete details.

In addition, you will typically need to have a parent or guardian present if you are under the age of 18.

After you receive your learners permit, you will need to complete some general requirements to get your full driver’s license. In the state of Georgia, you will need to complete 30 hours of drivers ed classroom hours and at least 40 hours of supervised driving hours.

Georgia Driving Test FAQs

To obtain a Georgia class C driver’s license, you will need to do the following—provide proof of identity and residency, pay all associated fees, pass a vision, knowledge, and road test, and prove that you are physically capable of operating a motor vehicle (via a doctor’s recommendation).

A full-fledged Class C driver’s license is only issued to Georgia residents age 18 or older.

However, Georgia operates on a graduated licensing system, which means that you can apply for a Class C learner’s permit at age 15 and a class D provisional license at age 16.

In Georgia, identifying documents are arranged into three categories—documents establishing your identity, documents establishing your social security number, and documents establishing your Georgia residency.

If you are a U.S. citizen you will need to provide one document establishing identity, one document confirming your social security number, and two documents establishing your Georgia residency.

Proof of identity documents include a government issued birth certificate, a U.S. passport that is valid, a report that shows birth out of country, a citizenship certificate or naturalization, military discharge papers, or a social security administration statement containing your full name and date of birth.

Proof of social security documents include your social security card (original or copy), a W-2 or 1099 form, a paycheck stub, a tax return (state or federal), a Medicare or Medicaid card, a selective service card, or military discharge papers.

Proof of residency documents include a leasing agreement, a mortgage bill, your homeowner’s insurance policy, a utility bill (no more than six months old), a credit card bill, a bank statement, school records, or medical statements.

To be qualified for a Georgia Class C license you must pass a vision test, a knowledge (written) test, and a road (driving) test.

The knowledge test will test your ability to identify road signs and understand Georgia traffic laws.

During your road test you will be asked to perform maneuvers such as parallel parking, backing up, making a three point turn, passing other vehicles, and obeying traffic signs.

There are no driver’s education requirements for the Class C license, per se; however, most Georgia residents will obtain a Class C license through the graduated licensing system, and there are driver’s education requirements for the Class D provisional license—which immediately precedes the Class C license.

Requirements include enrolling in a Department of Driver Services approved course either in a classroom or virtual setting for at least 30 hours. You will also need at least 6 hours of on-the-road driving experience with a certified driving instructor.

When you have obtained a class C instructional permit, you must only drive when a licensed driver age 21 or older is present.

Holders of a class D provisional license will be able to drive unaccompanied; however, they will not be allowed to drive between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m.

During the first six months of possessing a class D provisional license, only immediate family members will be allowed to ride with the driver.

There are a total of 40 questions on the knowledge portion of the Georgia driver’s test. 20 of these questions will have to do with the identification of traffic signs, and the other 20 will test your knowledge of Georgia traffic laws.

During the road portion of the driving test, you will be asked to successfully execute twelve different maneuvers in your vehicle.

For the knowledge test you will need to get at least 30 out of the 40 questions correct. However, keep in mind that it cannot just be any 30 questions—you need at least 15 correct answers in both sections of the exam.

For the road test, you will need at least a score of 75% to pass.

After your first failed attempt you must wait at least until the next day to retake the portion of the driver’s test that you have failed.

After each subsequent failed attempt you will need to wait at least 7 days before attempting any portion of the driver’s test again.

The best way to prepare for the knowledge portion of the driver’s test is to familiarize yourself with the information provided in the Georgia Driver’s Manual.

This guide is published by the Georgia Department of Driver Services and is available for free to download online.

The fee to take the Georgia driver’s test is $10. If you fail your first attempt, each subsequent attempt will cost another $10 as well.

Requirements for the Class C instructional permit are similar to the requirements for the Class C driver’s license.

You must pass a vision and knowledge test, you must pay all applicable fees, you must provide proof of residency and identity, and you must have consent from your parent or guardian (if you’re under 18 years of age).

You can take both the knowledge and road tests at any Department of Driver Services customer service center. You do not need an appointment to take the knowledge test; however, you must begin taking the exam at least 30 minutes before the center closes.

You will need to schedule an appointment for your road test, and this can be done by phone or in person.

Gianni Evangelisti
Gianni has been working in the test prep industry for 6+ years. Gianni has created test prep materials across multiple different exam categories.