Georgia Driver's License
Georgia Knowledge Exam β Road Signs test (20 questions, 15/20 to pass) + Road Rules test (20 questions, 15/20 to pass)
π What to Bring
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Proof of identity and date of birth
Certified U.S. birth certificate, valid U.S. passport, or other accepted citizenship/lawful-presence document
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Proof of Social Security Number
Your Social Security card or an official document showing your SSN
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Two proofs of Georgia residency
Utility bill, bank statement, or lease showing your current Georgia street address
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Driver education / responsible-adult affidavit (under 18)
Under Joshua's Law, 16-year-olds must complete an approved driver education course; a responsible adult must sign an affidavit for a minor applicant
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License / permit fee
Fees vary by license class and age β bring an accepted payment method
π How to Schedule
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Create a DDS Online Services account
Manage appointments and many license transactions through the Georgia DDS Online Services portal (dds.georgia.gov).
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Book an appointment at a DDS Customer Service Center
Knowledge exams and road tests are given at DDS Customer Service Centers. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times.
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Bring all required documents
Bring proof of identity, Social Security number, and two proofs of Georgia residency. Vision screening is done on-site.
π‘ Test Day Tips
- β’Georgia's knowledge exam is split into a Road Signs test and a Road Rules test of 20 questions each; you must score 15/20 (75%) on each part.
- β’Under the TADRA graduated-licensing system, teens start with a Class CP instructional permit, then a Class D provisional license before a full Class C.
- β’Joshua's Law requires 16-year-old applicants to complete an approved driver education course before getting a Class D license.
- β’Georgia has zero tolerance for drivers under 21: a BAC of 0.02% or higher triggers a license suspension. The adult limit is 0.08% and 0.04% for commercial drivers.
- β’Under the points system, drivers age 21+ are suspended at 15 points in 24 months; you can reduce up to 7 points with a defensive driving course once every 5 years.
- β’Georgia's Hands-Free Law prohibits holding a phone while driving; the Move-Over law requires moving over or slowing for stopped emergency and utility vehicles.
π Driver Handbook
All practice questions are based on the chapters below. Click any chapter to read it on the official DMV website.
General Licensing Information
Obtaining a License, Permit or Identification Card
Testing Information
Other Services & Information
Traffic Laws
Teen Driving Laws
Signs, Signals & Markings
Safety Guidelines
Sharing the Road
Losing Your Driving Privileges
Crashes
π― Practice by Topic
General Licensing Information
Residency and licensing exemptions, license classes and permits, vision standards, fees and validity periods, restriction codes, and Real ID requirements.
Obtaining a License, Permit or Identification Card
The Class CP permit, the Class D provisional license, passenger and nighttime limits, full Class C, ID cards, and rules for new residents and non-citizens.
Testing Information
Knowledge-exam scheduling and conduct, the Road Signs and Road Rules tests, road-test vehicle requirements and maneuvers, passing score, and retesting waiting periods.
Other Services & Information
Renewal by mail, the Social Security number rule, voter registration, license replacement and acceptable identity documents, address and name changes, Motor Vehicle Reports, and Selective Service.
Traffic Laws
Right-of-way, the Move-Over Law, passing rules, no-parking zones, speed limits and Super Speeder, railroad crossings, DUI limits, headlights, the Slow Poke and Hands-Free laws, seat belts, and child restraints.
Teen Driving Laws
The TADRA graduated-licensing system, Joshua's Law, school-enrollment requirements, the responsible-adult affidavit, and suspensions for under-21 drivers.
Signs, Signals & Markings
Georgia's sign shapes and colors, regulatory/warning/guide signs, traffic signals, lane-control signals, pedestrian signals, pavement markings, and roundabouts.
Safety Guidelines
Pre-drive checks, steering, fog/rain/winter driving, skids and hydroplaning, curves, blow-outs, carbon monoxide, following distance, expressways, HOV/HOT lanes, emergencies, and emissions.
Sharing the Road
Sharing the road with pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, school buses, and large trucks, including crosswalk duties, the 3-foot passing law, and truck No-Zones.
Losing Your Driving Privileges
Cancellation, revocation, suspension, CDL disqualification, the points system, implied consent, habitual violators, limited permits, and commercial disqualifications.
Crashes
What to do at a crash scene: stopping, notifying police, aiding the injured, exchanging information, the Good Samaritan and move-over duties, and avoiding deer collisions.
π Official Resources
Georgia DDS β
Official Georgia Department of Driver Services website
Georgia Driver's Manual (PDF) β
The complete official Georgia Department of Driver Services Driver's Manual
DDS Online Services β
Schedule appointments, renew, and manage your Georgia license online
Get a Georgia Driver's License β
Steps, required documents, and eligibility for a Georgia driver's license