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Georgia DDS Frequently Asked Questions

Table of Contents

  • After You Have Passed the Driving Exam (or Road Test)
  • Applying for Your Georgia License
  • Preparing For Your GA Driving Exam (Or Road Test)
  • Preparing For Your GA Permit Test
  • Renewing Your GA License
  • Taking your GA Driving Exam (or Road Test)
  • Taking Your GA Permit Test
  • What If I Failed My Road Test?
  • What If I'm Moving to Georgia or Just Visiting?
What happens after I pass my GA road test?

What happens after you pass your GA road test depends on your age.

  • If you're under 18: You'll be granted your Georgia Class D provisional license. You can upgrade this once you turn 18.
  • If you're 18 or older: You're granted your full Georgia Class C license.

Once I get my GA permit, what do I need to do before I can drive with my parents?

Once you get your Georgia driver's permit, you will be able to drive with anyone who is at least 21 years old and fully licensed.

Once I have my permit, who can I drive with?

If you're driving on a GA learner's permit, you'll only be able to travel with passengers who are either immediate family or:

  • At least 21 years old.
  • Licensed to drive a Class C vehicle.
  • Fit and capable of taking control over the vehicle.
  • Sitting in the passenger's seat.

If I'm under 18, are there any limits to my driver's license?

Yes. If you're under 18 years old, you will have to drive on a Class D provisional license. This license comes with restrictions including:

  • No driving between midnight and 5 a.m.
  • Only immediate family members as passengers for the first 6 months.
  • Only one passenger under age 21 for the second 6 months.
    • Does not apply to immediate family members.
  • No more than 3 passengers under age 21 after the first year.
    • Does not apply to immediate family members.

Can I choose where I have my photo taken for my driver's license?

No. Your photo will be taken at whichever GA DDS office you go to when you're issued your permit.

What are the auto insurance requirements for GA drivers?

Georgia requires all motorists to carry liability insurance that covers at least:

  • $25,000 per person for bodily injury.
  • $50,000 per accident.

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How To Get A Georgia Driver’ License

Driving is a fun, convenient, and—in many places—necessary way to get around, but the right to climb behind the wheel is not guaranteed.

In order to legally pilot a vehicle in Georgia, you’ll have to prove to the state that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to safely get around.

The process looks different, depending on how old you are, and the type of vehicle you want to drive. But below are a few of the easiest ways to obtain your Georgia driver’s license.

Georgia Driver’s License (Under 18 Years Old)

If you’re younger than 18 years old, you’ll have to start with a learner’s permit.

You can begin the Georgia learner’s permit process once you turn 15.

Georgia Learner’s Permit

The first step toward getting your GA learner’s permit is scheduling an appointment with the Department of Driver Services (DDS) to take your knowledge test.

The test itself consists of two 20-question sections, about road rules and road signs.

After passing the test, you’ll have to:

  • Provide proof of your:
  • Pass a vision exam.
  • Have a parent, legal guardian, or authorized driving instructor:
  • Have your photo taken.
  • Pay the Georgia learner’s permit fee.

At that point, you’ll be issued your GA learner’s permit. This will ONLY allow you to drive with passengers who are:

  • At least 21 years old.
  • Fully licensed.
  • Physically capable of taking control of the car.
  • Sitting in the passenger’s seat.

You’ll have to practice on your learner’s permit for a minimum of 12 months and 1 day before you can move on to the next step.

Georgia Class D Provisional License

To turn your permit into a provisional license, you’ll first have to complete several educational courses, including:

AND

Once enough time has passed and you’ve completed the courses, you can schedule another appointment, either with the DDS or a certified third-party tester for your driving skills test.

At this appointment, make sure to bring:

  • Your GA learner’s permit.
  • Proof of your:
  • Certificate of your Driver’s Ed course completion.
  • Certificate of your ADAP completion.
  • A parent, legal guardian, or authorized driving instructor to:
  • The Georgia provisional license fee.

Once you pass the test and complete all the paperwork, the state will issue you a provisional license.

This license is valid until you turn 21. Restrictions include:

  • No driving between midnight and 5 a.m.
  • For the first 6 months, driving with immediate family only.
  • For the second 6 months, only one passenger under age 21.
    • Does not apply to immediate family members.
  • After the first year, up to 3 passengers under age 21.
    • Does not apply to immediate family.

Georgia Class C (Full) License

Once you turn 18, you’ll be eligible to upgrade your provisional license.

You can complete the process by:

OR

Georgia Driver’s License (Age 18 or Older)

If you’re 18 or older and applying for your first Georgia license, the process is a bit streamlined.

You won’t have to first get your permit, and can begin the process right away by scheduling an appointment with the Georgia DDS. It’s possible to take both your knowledge test and road skills test at this appointment.

At the appointment, after passing the tests, you’ll also have to:

  • Provide proof of your:
    • Identity.
    • Georgia address.
    • Lawful status in the United States.
  • Pass a vision test.
  • Have your photo taken.
  • Pay the appropriate fee.

You’ll then be issued your Georgia Class C driver’s license. There are no restrictions.

Transferring an Out-of-State License to Georgia

Transferring your out-of-state license is easy in Georgia.

Simply schedule an appointment with the GA DDS and:

  • Surrender your old license.
  • Pass a vision exam.
  • Have your photo taken.
  • Pay the appropriate fee.

You’ll then be issued your Georgia driver’s license.

Georgia DDS Motorcycle Permit & License Info

Georgia Motorcycle License

You need to be at least 17 years old in order to apply for a GA motorcycle license.

There are two different routes to apply for a motorcycle license in Georgia. You can either:

  • Successfully complete a Motorcycle Safety Program Course.
  • Apply directly with the GA DDS.

Each process looks a bit different.

Motorcycle Safety Program Course

To obtain your GA motorcycle license through a safety program course, you’ll have to enroll in either a:

Successfully completing the course will earn you a 90-day motorcycle test waiver.

Take this certificate to your closest DDS office, along with:

  • Your current, valid Georgia driver’s license (if applicable).
  • Proof of your:
    • Identity.
    • Lawful status in the U.S.
    • Georgia residency.
  • The motorcycle license fee.

You’ll then be issued your Georgia motorcycle license.

Through the GA Department of Driver Services

To apply for your Georgia motorcycle license directly through the DDS, you’ll have to take both of your exams through the state agency.

At your first DDS appointment, you’ll need to:

  • Pass the knowledge exam.
  • Pass the vision exam.

You’ll also need to bring:

Your current, valid Georgia license, if applicable.

  • Proof of your:
    • Identity.
    • Lawful status in the U.S.
    • Georgia residency.
  • The GA motorcycle permit fee.

This will earn you a Georgia motorcycle permit. You are not allowed to take any passengers while riding on your permit, and can drive in daylight hours only.

Then, when you feel ready, schedule a second appointment with the DDS to take your road skills exam. At this appointment, make sure to bring:

  • Your GA driver’s license, if applicable.
  • Your Georgia motorcycle permit.
  • Proof of your:
    • Identity.
    • Lawful status in the U.S.
    • Georgia residency.
  • The GA motorcycle license fee.

The state will then issue your motorcycle license, and the permit restrictions will be lifted.

Georgia CDL Requirements

Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

To be eligible for your Georgia commercial driver’s license (CDL), you’ll have to:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have your valid GA driver’s license.

Once those requirements are met, the first step is obtaining your commercial learner’s permit (CLP).

Georgia Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)

In order to get your Georgia CLP, you’ll have to schedule an appointment with the DDS to take your knowledge test.

At this appointment, you’ll need to:

  • Pass your:
    • Knowledge exam.
    • Eye exam.

You’ll also need to bring:

After completing all the above, you’ll be issued your GA commercial learner’s permit. You must practice on this for 14 days before you can take your road test.

Georgia Commercial Driver’s License

The final step in the process is taking your road test.

Schedule an appointment with a participating DDS site, and bring:

  • Your CLP.
  • Your current, valid Georgia driver’s license.
  • The GA CDL fee.

After passing the test, handing in the paperwork, and paying the fee, you’ll be issued your Georgia commercial driver’s permit.

Georgia DDS Handbooks

Georgia CDL Handbook

Georgia CDL Handbook

Georgia CDL Handbook
Georgia Driver's License Handbook

Georgia Driver's License Handbook

Georgia Driver's License Handbook
Georgia Motorcycle Handbook

Georgia Motorcycle Handbook

Georgia Motorcycle Handbook