Georgia DDS Permit Practice Test

The Georgia DDS knowledge test has 40 questions; to pass you need 15 correct answers out of 20 on each part (75%). Practice free with questions based on the official Georgia driver handbook, with every answer explained.

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Georgia permit test at a glance

Agency	Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
Test questions	40
Passing score	15 correct answers out of 20 on each part (75%)
Minimum permit age	15 years old
Permit holding period	1 year and 1 day
Supervised driving	40 hours, including 6 at night, certified at the time of the license application
Provisional license from	age 16
Full license	at 18
Test languages	The road rules test is offered in English and several other languages, including Spanish; DDS gives the road signs test in English only.
Official handbook	Georgia Drivers Manual

Try 5 Georgia permit test questions

How many questions are on the Georgia DDS knowledge test? 30 / 50 / 40 / 60. Answer: 40. The knowledge exam has two parts: a 20-question road rules test and a 20-question road signs test. To pass: 15 correct answers out of 20 on each part (75%).
In Georgia, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over? 0.02% / 0.05% / 0.08% / 0.10%. Answer: 0.08%. As in almost every state, the limit in Georgia is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over; 0.04% for commercial drivers, and zero tolerance under 21.
A flashing red traffic light means: Slow down / Stop, then go when safe / Stop and wait for green / The light is broken, ignore it. Answer: Stop, then go when safe. Treat a flashing red light like a STOP sign: stop completely, then proceed when the way is clear.
When is it legal to drive faster than the posted speed limit? When passing / When traffic is light / Never / On an empty highway at night. Answer: Never. The posted limit is the maximum in ideal conditions. You must drive slower when weather, traffic or visibility require it (the basic speed law).
What does a red octagonal sign mean? Yield / Stop completely / Slow down / No entry. Answer: Stop completely. The eight-sided red sign is always STOP. Stop completely at the stop line, before the crosswalk or before entering the intersection, then go when it is safe.

How the Georgia DDS permit test works

The Georgia knowledge test (the learner's permit test) has 40 multiple-choice questions, and to pass you need 15 correct answers out of 20 on each part (75%). Every question comes from the official DDS handbook, the Georgia Drivers Manual.

The knowledge exam has two parts: a 20-question road rules test and a 20-question road signs test.

Taken on a walk-in basis at a DDS Customer Service Center; you must start the test at least 30 minutes before the center closes.

After a first failure you can retake the failed part the next day; after a second or later failure you must wait seven days.

The road rules test is offered in English and several other languages, including Spanish; DDS gives the road signs test in English only.

Georgia learner's permit requirements

In Georgia you can apply for a learner's permit at 15. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

Under Joshua's Law, a Class D license at 16 requires a DDS-approved driver education course (30 hours of classroom or online instruction plus 6 hours behind the wheel with an instructor, or the DDS Parent/Teen Driving Guide). All 16- and 17-year-olds must also complete the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP).

Before the road test, teen drivers must hold the permit for at least 1 year and 1 day. Supervised driving required: 40 hours, including 6 at night, certified at the time of the license application.

Proof of identity and date of birth (such as a birth certificate or passport).
Your Social Security number, if you have one.
Proof of Georgia residency.
A vision screening and the knowledge test.

The DDS publishes the exact document list: check it before your appointment, especially if you want a REAL ID-compliant card.

Georgia graduated driver licensing (GDL)

After the learner stage and the road test, teens can get a provisional (intermediate) license from age 16.

Class D drivers may not drive from midnight to 5 a.m., with no exceptions. For the first 6 months only immediate family may ride along; for the next 6 months, no more than one non-family passenger under 21; after that, no more than three.

Restrictions end and you hold a full, unrestricted license at 18, provided your record stays clean.

Georgia rules worth knowing for the test

Signs and most rules are the same nationwide, but each state has its own laws — and the DDS test asks about them.

Georgia's Hands-Free law bars every driver, of any age, from holding or supporting a phone while driving; texting is not allowed even with a hands-free device, though voice-to-text is.
Permit holders may drive only with a licensed Class C driver who is at least 21 sitting beside them.
Class D limits follow the license, not your age: they stay in place until you upgrade to a Class C license, which you can request online starting on your 18th birthday.

What the Georgia knowledge test covers

Topics follow the chapters of the DDS handbook. These are the ones asked most often:

Road signs by shape and color (federal MUTCD standard): see the road signs guide.
Right-of-way at 4-way stops, left turns, crosswalks and for emergency vehicles: right-of-way rules.
Speed limits in mph and the 3-second following rule: speed guide.
Alcohol and drugs: the 0.08% BAC limit, zero tolerance under 21 and implied consent.
Traffic signals and pavement markings, parking, passing, and sharing the road with cyclists, motorcycles and trucks.

How to study for the Georgia permit test

Read the official DDS handbook once cover to cover, then take practice tests by topic to find your weak spots. Once you consistently score above 90%, take a full timed mock exam.

Drill the numbers — ages, distances, speed and BAC limits — they are the most-missed questions. More tips in how to pass the permit test.

How to get your learner's permit in Georgia

Check the minimum age In Georgia, you can apply for a learner's permit at 15.
Complete the required course Under Joshua's Law, a Class D license at 16 requires a DDS-approved driver education course (30 hours of classroom or online instruction plus 6 hours behind the wheel with an instructor, or the DDS Parent/Teen Driving Guide). All 16- and 17-year-olds must also complete the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP).
Study the handbook and practice Read the official DDS handbook and take practice tests until you pass comfortably.
Gather your documents Proof of identity, Social Security number and Georgia residency; parental consent if under 18.
Pass the vision and knowledge tests To pass you need 15 correct answers out of 20 on each part (75%).
Drive supervised Hold the permit for at least 1 year and 1 day. Supervised driving: 40 hours, including 6 at night, certified at the time of the license application.
Take the road test From age 16 you can get a provisional license.

Georgia permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Georgia permit test?

The Georgia knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions. The knowledge exam has two parts: a 20-question road rules test and a 20-question road signs test.

What score do you need to pass the Georgia permit test?

You need 15 correct answers out of 20 on each part (75%).

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Georgia?

You can apply at 15. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

How long do you have to hold your permit in Georgia?

At least 1 year and 1 day for teen drivers. Supervised driving required: 40 hours, including 6 at night, certified at the time of the license application.

Can I take the Georgia permit test in Spanish?