The Georgia permit test, explained

The short answer

The Georgia knowledge exam has two parts, road signs and road rules, with 20 questions each. You need 15 right on each part. You can get a Class CP learner’s permit from age 15; the permit fee is $10, and teens need proof of school enrollment and an adult’s signature.

Source: Drivers Manual, Georgia Department of Driver Services

Each part of the Georgia test is scored on its own, so a strong score on road rules cannot make up for missing six road signs.

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The Georgia permit test at a glance

Georgia Class CP learner’s permit and knowledge exam
Minimum age15 (DDS)
Number of questionsTwo parts: 20 on road signs and 20 on road rules (Drivers Manual)
Passing score15 of 20 on each part
WhereAny DDS Customer Service Center, walk-in; be at the computer at least 30 minutes before closing (DDS)
Languages26 for the road rules and road signs sections (DDS)
If you failWait 1 day; after a second failure, 7 days. Retests need an appointment and the permit fee again (DDS)
Fee$10 (DDS)

How many questions are on the Georgia permit test?

Forty, in two parts of 20: road signs, and road rules (driver responsibility and the law). You must get at least 15 right on each part (Georgia Drivers Manual). So you can miss up to 5 sign questions and up to 5 rule questions, but a sixth miss on either part fails that part. The test is a walk-in test at any DDS Customer Service Center, and DDS offers a free practice test online.

What to bring

From the DDS learner’s permit page:

  • Documents proving your identity, Georgia residency and Social Security number, all with your first and last name. DDS has a REAL ID document guide.
  • Under 18: proof of school enrollment, such as the notarized Certificate of School Enrollment (DDS-1), a transcript, a progress report or a school ID.
  • Under 18: a parent, guardian, responsible adult or authorized driver training instructor to sign the application. That adult can later ask DDS to revoke the license before you turn 18.
  • The $10 permit fee. You also take a vision exam at the center.

From permit to Class D license in Georgia

Georgia, like every state, uses graduated driver licensing:

  • Hold the Class CP permit for at least 1 year and 1 day before the Class D license (DDS: teen drivers).
  • Drive at least 40 hours with supervision, including 6 at night, and sign the DDS affidavit at the road test (DDS Drivers Manual, section 2). The DDS teen page also lists the Joshua’s Law driver education requirement for drivers aged 16 and 17.
  • Class D license: no driving between midnight and 5 a.m., with no exceptions. Passengers: only immediate family for the first six months, then one passenger under 21 who is not family, and after a year up to three (section 2).

What Drivoku covers for Georgia

Our free permit practice test, the road signs quiz and the questions below cover the road rules and signs that apply in every state, with signs from the national sign manual. They do not cover Georgia’s own laws, which are on the road rules part. Read the Georgia Drivers Manual for those.

Practice five questions every state shares

Five shared road rules

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Question 1 of 5

  1. Signs

    A green rectangular sign has white lettering reading CIVIC CENTER and a white arrow pointing right. What information does it provide?

    • A requirement for every vehicle to turn right
    • A warning that the road bends sharply right
    • Permission to turn right without checking traffic
    • Directions to the civic center Right

    The right answer is D: Directions to the civic center

    WhyGreen guide signs provide direction guidance to destinations.

    Source: MUTCD Section 1D.05 Color Code

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  2. Signs

    A white sign reads DO NOT PASS. What does it mean?

    From above, a white vertical rectangle with black DO NOT PASS lettering stands beside a two-lane road with two solid yellow center lines.
    • Do not overtake other vehicles Right
    • Do not park on the shoulder
    • Do not turn left here
    • Do not follow too closely

    The right answer is A: Do not overtake other vehicles

    WhyDO NOT PASS means you may not overtake another vehicle in that zone.

    Source: MUTCD Section 2B.36 DO NOT PASS Sign (R4-1)

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  3. Pavement markings

    A center lane is bordered by solid and broken yellow lines on each side and shows left-turn arrows. What is it for?

    A center lane with a solid and a broken yellow line on each side and white left-turn arrows pointing in opposite directions
    • Left turns from either direction Right
    • Passing slower traffic on both sides
    • Parking while you run errands
    • Buses and carpools only

    The right answer is A: Left turns from either direction

    WhyA center lane with left-turn arrows is a two-way left-turn lane for turning left from either direction.

    Source: MUTCD Section 3B.05 Pavement Markings for Two-Way Left-Turn Lanes

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  4. Intersections and turns

    You face a steady circular green and plan a permitted left turn. An oncoming car is close enough to conflict with your turn. A pedestrian is also lawfully crossing your turning path. What must happen before you turn?

    • The pedestrian clears your path; the car must yield
    • The oncoming car passes; the pedestrian must wait
    • You signal; the car and pedestrian must then yield
    • You yield until each conflict clears Right

    The right answer is D: You yield until each conflict clears

    WhyOn a circular green, left turns yield to conflicting oncoming vehicles and pedestrians lawfully in the crosswalk.

    Source: MUTCD Section 4A.03 Meanings of Steady Vehicular Signal Indications, UVC § 11-402 Vehicle turning left (model law)

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  5. Alcohol and drugs

    Some medicines you can buy without a prescription can make you drowsy or dizzy. What does this mean for driving?

    • They are safe once you feel awake
    • They can impair your driving Right
    • Only prescription drugs impair driving
    • They only matter at high doses

    The right answer is B: They can impair your driving

    WhySome over-the-counter and prescription medicines cause drowsiness or dizziness and can impair your driving.

    Source: NHTSA: Drug-Impaired Driving, Many Substances Can Impair Driving

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Common questions

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

Up to 5 on each part. Each part has 20 questions, road signs and road rules, and you need 15 right on each.

How much does a Georgia learner’s permit cost?

The DDS permit fee is $10. A retest also needs an appointment and the permit fee again.

How long do you wait after failing the Georgia permit test?

One day after the first failure, and 7 days after the second.

Can a Georgia teen with a Class D license drive at night?

Not between midnight and 5 a.m. DDS says there are no exceptions.

Sources

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  1. Drivers Manual (2023–2024), Georgia Department of Driver Services
  2. Learner’s permit, Georgia Department of Driver Services
  3. Test and exams information, Georgia Department of Driver Services
  4. Teen drivers, Georgia Department of Driver Services
  5. Drivers Manual, section 2: obtaining a license, permit or ID, Georgia Department of Driver Services