Georgia practice tests
The Georgia knowledge exam is two separately passed tests: a Road Rules test of 20 questions and a Road Signs test of 20 questions, and you need 15 correct on each. Both are walk-in tests at a DDS Customer Service Center, and you can get a Class C instructional permit from age 15. Our free Georgia practice has 6 Road Rules tests and 6 Road Signs tests with pictures, each 20 questions with 15 to pass like the real exam, and every answer is based on the Georgia Drivers Manual.
- 20 questions
- 15 to pass
The test in Georgia
Every figure links to the page it was read from, with the date it was checked. Formats change; the source wins over this table.
| What | Figure | Source · checked |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | Two tests: 20 Road Rules questions and 20 Road Signs questionsThe Road Rules test covers driver responsibility, traffic laws and safe driving practices. The Road Signs test asks you to identify standard highway signs, signals and markers. Our practice has 6 Road Rules tests and 6 Road Signs tests, each 20 questions with 15 to pass. | Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (2023-2024), PDFchecked 2026-11-01 |
| To pass | 15 of 20 on each testEach test is passed separately, so a strong score on one does not make up for a weak score on the other. | Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (2023-2024), PDFchecked 2026-11-01 |
| Time limit | Not statedDDS does not publish a time limit, but you must be on the computer no later than 30 minutes before the Customer Service Center closes. Our sets have no time limit. | Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (2023-2024), PDFchecked 2026-11-01 |
| Appointments | Walk-in, no appointment neededKnowledge exams are given at every DDS Customer Service Center. Customers with reading disabilities can ask for an oral test, and an interpreter can be scheduled for hearing-impaired customers. Pens, paper and phones are not allowed in the testing area, and talking during the test counts as misconduct and a fail. | Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (2023-2024), PDFchecked 2026-11-01 |
| Languages | Road Rules in English and some other languages; Road Signs in EnglishThe 2023-2024 manual says the Road Rules test is offered in some non-English languages, while the Road Signs test and the road test are given in English only, and every driver must be able to read simple English on road signs. The DDS Test and Exams Information page may list more languages, so check it before your visit. | Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (2023-2024), PDFchecked 2026-11-01 |
| Fee | $10 testing fee for each knowledge exam attemptThe fee is paid before the exam and is charged again for each attempt after a fail; it is not refunded. | Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (2023-2024), PDFchecked 2026-11-01 |
| Retakes | Next day after a first fail; 7 days after a second or later failYou retake only the part you failed. | Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (2023-2024), PDFchecked 2026-11-01 |
| Minimum age | 15 for a Class C instructional permit (CP)Under 18, a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult must sign the application and can revoke the permit for any reason until you turn 18. You also need proof of school enrollment and must pass a vision test. | Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (2023-2024), PDFchecked 2026-11-01 |
| Instructional permit rules | Supervisor 21 or older, licensed for a Class C vehicle, in the seat beside youThe supervisor must be fit and capable of taking control of the vehicle. The manual says Class C instructional permits are valid for 2 years. | Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (2023-2024), PDFchecked 2026-11-01 |
| Before the Class D license | Age 16, permit held 1 year and 1 day, 40 hours of supervised driving with 6 at nightJoshua's Law also requires a DDS-approved driver education course (30 hours of classroom or online instruction, plus 6 hours with a certified instructor or the DDS Parent/Teen Driving Guide), and the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP). You must also pass a road test with a score of at least 75 percent. | Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (2023-2024), PDFchecked 2026-11-01 |
| Class D provisional license restrictions | No driving from midnight to 5 a.m., no exceptionsFirst 6 months: only immediate family members as passengers. Second 6 months: no more than one passenger under 21 who is not immediate family. After a year: no more than three passengers under 21 who are not immediate family. You can move to a full Class C license at 18 if you have no major traffic violation convictions in the previous 12 months. | Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (2023-2024), PDFchecked 2026-11-01 |
| Fee: first license | $10 for a Class D license; $32 for an 8-year Class C licenseFrom the fee table in the 2023-2024 manual: Class D provisional license (5 years) $10; Class C license (8 years) $32. | Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (2023-2024), PDFchecked 2026-11-01 |
| What to bring | Proof of identity, your Social Security number, two proofs of Georgia residencyUnder 18, also bring a Certificate of School Enrollment (or another accepted school document) and a parent, guardian or responsible adult to sign. All customers must submit the online License/ID/Permit Form before visiting a center. | Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (2023-2024), PDFchecked 2026-11-01 |
| Vision | 20/60 in one eye and a 140-degree field of visionWith or without corrective lenses. If you fail the screening, an eye doctor completes a Vision Report Form for DDS to review. | Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (2023-2024), PDFchecked 2026-11-01 |
| Manual | Georgia Drivers Manual, 2023-2024 editionDDS also offers a free online practice test. Our questions are our own, written from the manual's rules. | Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (2023-2024), PDFchecked 2026-11-01 |
Full tests
- Test 120 questions · untimed · pass 15difficulty 1 of 12
- Test 220 questions · untimed · pass 15difficulty 2 of 12
- Test 320 questions · untimed · pass 15difficulty 3 of 12
- Test 420 questions · untimed · pass 15difficulty 4 of 12
- Test 520 questions · untimed · pass 15difficulty 5 of 12
- Test 620 questions · untimed · pass 15difficulty 6 of 12
- Test 720 questions · untimed · pass 15difficulty 1 of 12
- Test 820 questions · untimed · pass 15difficulty 2 of 12
- Test 920 questions · untimed · pass 15difficulty 3 of 12
- Test 1020 questions · untimed · pass 15difficulty 4 of 12
- Test 1120 questions · untimed · pass 15difficulty 5 of 12
- Test 1220 questions · untimed · pass 15difficulty 6 of 12
Handbook chapters
- Chapter 1: Getting your permit and licenseWho needs a Georgia license, license classes, vision rules, the two-part knowledge exam, the road test, documents, fees and retake waits.
- Chapter 2: Right-of-way and passingGeorgia's three most basic traffic laws, who yields at intersections, emergency vehicles, school buses, the Move Over Law, passing rules on two-lane roads and the Slow Poke Law.
- Chapter 3: Turns, parking, speed and railroad crossingsHow to turn right and left in Georgia, U-turns, where you may not stop or park, parallel parking, backing, speed limits, Super Speeder fees, railroad crossings and work zones.
- Chapter 4: Other laws: DUI, phones, belts and headlightsGeorgia laws on controlled-access roads, coasting, DUI limits, reckless and aggressive driving, trailers, headphones, headlights, seat belts, child restraints, distracted driving, the Hands-Free law and littering.
- Chapter 5: Teen driving lawsGeorgia's graduated licensing under TADRA and Joshua's Law: the Class CP permit, the Class D provisional license and its passenger and curfew limits, school enrollment, responsible adults and teen suspensions.
- Chapter 6: Signs, signals and pavement markingsThe seven sign shapes Georgia uses, regulatory, warning, guide, construction and service signs, traffic and lane signals, pedestrian signals and hybrid beacons, pavement markings, turn lanes, bike lanes and roundabouts.
- Chapter 7: Safety guidelinesGeorgia advice on tires, steering grip, fog, hydroplaning, skids, curves, leaving the road, blowouts, winter driving, carbon monoxide, following distance, stopping distance, expressways, gores, HOV lanes and roadside emergencies.
- Chapter 8: Sharing the roadGeorgia rules for pedestrians and crosswalks, blind pedestrians, passing bicyclists, motorcycles, school buses and large trucks, including the No-Zones.
- Chapter 9: Losing your driving privileges and crashesGeorgia suspensions, revocations and cancellations, implied consent, the points system and points reduction, the Safety Responsibility Law, limited permits, and what to do after a crash or a deer collision.