Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
Georgia Permit Test (2026)
Study for the official DDS Knowledge Exam (comprising the Road Rules Test and the Road Signs Test) with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.
Georgia permit test: quick facts
- Questions on the exam
- 40
- Passing score
- 30 of 40 correct (75%)
- Minimum permit age
- 15
- Fee
- Class CP instructional permit: $10.00, valid 2 years. The $10 permit fee is paid before the knowledge exam begins, is non-refundable if you fail, and must be paid again before every retest. Class D provisional license: $10 (5-year term); Class C license: $32 (8-year term).
- If you fail
- The Knowledge Exam is scored per section: you need at least 15 of 20 on the Road Rules Test and 15 of 20 on the Road Signs Test. After a first failure you must wait 1 day to retest; after a second failure, 7 days. Retests require an appointment and payment of the permit fee each time (cash or card only, no refunds).
- Online testing
- In person only
- Languages
- Non-commercial knowledge exams are offered in 26 languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and others; oral tests are available for customers with reading disabilities. The road skills test is given in English only.
How it works
Step 1
Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.
Step 2
Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.
Step 3
Repeat with Test 2 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.
Free Georgia practice tests
Georgia Practice Test 1
30 questions — signs, rules, and state law
Georgia Practice Test 2
30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1
Georgia Road Signs Test
25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals
New-driver rules in Georgia
Georgia licenses teens through TADRA, a three-step graduated program: a Class CP instructional permit at 15, a Class D provisional license at 16-17 after holding the permit 12 months and a day, and a full Class C license at 18. Joshua's Law requires drivers under 18 to complete a state-approved driver education course (minimum 30 hours of classroom instruction plus behind-the-wheel training) and 40 hours of supervised driving, 6 of them at night. Class D holders may not drive between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m., carry only immediate family as passengers for the first six months, then one non-family passenger under 21 for the next six months, and no more than three thereafter.
Verified 2026-08-18 · Source: DDS
Georgia permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Georgia permit test?
The official Georgia Knowledge Exam (comprising the Road Rules Test and the Road Signs Test) has 40 questions, according to the DDS (verified 2026-08-18).
What score do you need to pass the Georgia permit test?
You must answer 30 of 40 questions correctly (75%) to pass the Georgia Knowledge Exam (comprising the Road Rules Test and the Road Signs Test).
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Georgia?
You can apply for a learner's permit in Georgia at 15, according to the DDS (verified 2026-08-18).
How much does the Georgia permit cost?
Class CP instructional permit: $10.00, valid 2 years. The $10 permit fee is paid before the knowledge exam begins, is non-refundable if you fail, and must be paid again before every retest. Class D provisional license: $10 (5-year term); Class C license: $32 (8-year term). — as listed by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), verified 2026-08-18. Always confirm current fees on the official site.
What happens if you fail the Georgia permit test?
The Knowledge Exam is scored per section: you need at least 15 of 20 on the Road Rules Test and 15 of 20 on the Road Signs Test. After a first failure you must wait 1 day to retest; after a second failure, 7 days. Retests require an appointment and payment of the permit fee each time (cash or card only, no refunds). (per the DDS, verified 2026-08-18).
Can you take the Georgia permit test online?
No. The Georgia Knowledge Exam (comprising the Road Rules Test and the Road Signs Test) is administered in person through the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), not online.
What languages is the Georgia permit test offered in?
Non-commercial knowledge exams are offered in 26 languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and others; oral tests are available for customers with reading disabilities. The road skills test is given in English only. (per the DDS, verified 2026-08-18).
Who runs the permit test in Georgia?
Driver licensing in Georgia is handled by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). The official site is https://dds.georgia.gov/.