Georgia Driver's License
Georgia Knowledge Exam — Road Signs test (20 questions, 15/20 to pass) + Road Rules test (20 questions, 15/20 to pass)
📋 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 — bring an accepted payment method
📅 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.
💡 Test Day Tips
- •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.
- •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.
- •Joshua's Law requires 16-year-old applicants to complete an approved driver education course before getting a Class D license.
- •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.
- •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.
- •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.
📚 Driver Handbook
All practice questions are based on the chapters below. Click any chapter to read it on the official DMV website.
🎯 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.
🔗 Official Resources
Georgia DDS ↗
Official Georgia Department of Driver Services website
Georgia Driver's Manual (PDF) ↗
The complete official Georgia Department of Driver Services Driver's Manual
DDS Online Services ↗
Schedule appointments, renew, and manage your Georgia license online
Get a Georgia Driver's License ↗
Steps, required documents, and eligibility for a Georgia driver's license