How to Get Your Georgia Learners Permit

Everything you need — requirements, exam prep, free practice test, and Joshua's Law info.

Steps to Get Your Georgia Permit

Getting your Georgia learners permit is straightforward. Here's exactly what you need to do, step by step.

1

Meet the Age Requirement

You must be at least 15 years old to apply for a Georgia learners permit (Class CP).

2

Gather Your Documents

Proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), 2 proofs of GA residency, Social Security card, and a completed DDS application. Parent/guardian signature if under 18.

3

Visit a DDS Office

Go to any Georgia DDS Customer Service Center. You'll take a vision test and the knowledge exam. The permit fee is $10. No appointment needed at most locations.

4

Pass the Knowledge Exam

The exam has 40 multiple-choice questions on road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving. You need at least 30 correct (75%) to pass.

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After you get your learners permit, Georgia law requires teens to complete a 30-hour DDS-approved driver education course before getting a Class D license. Our online Joshua's Law course makes it easy — complete it from any device, at your own pace.

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What's on the Georgia Permit Test?

The Georgia DDS knowledge exam has 40 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 30 correct (75%) to pass. Here's what the exam covers:

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Road Signs

Regulatory, warning, and guide signs — shapes, colors, and meanings.

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Traffic Laws

Speed limits, right of way, lane usage, and intersection rules.

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Safe Driving

Following distance, passing, merging, highway driving, and hazard awareness.

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Special Conditions

Night driving, fog, rain, school zones, emergency vehicles, and work zones.

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Georgia DUI Laws

BAC limits, implied consent, zero-tolerance for under 21, and penalties.

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Licensing Rules

Graduated licensing, permit restrictions, Joshua's Law requirements, and seat belt laws.

The best way to prepare? Study the Georgia Driver's Manual and take our free practice test below.

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Test your knowledge with 25 multiple-choice questions similar to the ones on the real DDS exam. Instant feedback on every answer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Georgia permit exam and getting your license.

The Georgia DDS knowledge exam has 40 questions. You must answer at least 30 correctly (75%) to pass. Questions cover road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving practices. You can take the test at any Georgia DDS Customer Service Center.

Bring proof of identity (birth certificate, passport, or permanent resident card), proof of Social Security number (SSN card or W-2), two proofs of Georgia residency (utility bill, bank statement, school record), and a completed DDS application form. If you're under 18, a parent or guardian must accompany you and sign the application. The permit fee is $10.

Joshua's Law requires Georgia teens aged 15–17 to complete a 30-hour DDS-approved driver education course before obtaining a Class D intermediate license. The course covers traffic laws, defensive driving, and road safety. It can be completed 100% online through Awesome Driving School for just $39.95.

No, the official Georgia DDS knowledge exam must be taken in person at a DDS Customer Service Center. However, you can prepare by taking our free practice test above, and you can complete the required Joshua's Law driver education course online.

Under Georgia's graduated licensing system, you must hold your learners permit for at least 12 months and log at least 40 hours of supervised driving (including 6 hours at night) before you can apply for a Class D intermediate license. You must also be at least 16 years old and have completed Joshua's Law.

Georgia DDS Customer Service Centers are located throughout the state. You can find your nearest location and check wait times at dds.georgia.gov. Most locations accept walk-ins for the knowledge exam, but you can also schedule an appointment online.

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