Georgia

Your written knowledge exam will be administered on the computer at the Georgia Department of Driver Services office.

If you have special needs, such as if you are blind, you can arrange alternate formats with the GA DDS. Make sure the Georgia DDS is aware of any additional help you may need when scheduling your appointment.

You'll have to apply at a participating Department of Department of Driver Services office.

Most offices will process driver's license applications, but not all of them. Make sure to check online for the full list of licensing centers.

You take your Georgia knowledge test at a participating Department of Department of Driver Services office.

Not all GA DDS centers offer knowledge tests. Your best bet is to find an appropriate location online.

You may be eligible for a Georgia limited driving permit if your license was suspended for:

• A first conviction.
• A first or second DUI conviction.
• A first or second points violation.

If your case is applicable, you will receive paperwork from the court which you must bring to your local DDS Customer Service Center.

You can take your driving skills test directly through the GA DDS or at a certified third-party testing center.

You can take the Georgia written exam as many times as you need to, however, you will have to wait to retest.

After your first failure, you'll have to wait at least one day before retaking the test. After any subsequent failure, you'll have to wait 7 days.

Before taking (or retaking!) your Georgia written exam, you might want to try studying with a practice test.

You can renew your Georgia driver's license up to 150 days before it's set to expire.

You can contact the Georgia Department of Department of Driver Services by email, phone, or regular mail. Details can be found on the GA DDS's website.

You can apply for a learner's permit in Georgia when you're 15 years old.

While taking your road test, you'll be judged on your ability to:

• Parallel park.
• Back your car up, smoothly and slowly, for about 50 feet.
• Stop at all the appropriate signs and signals.
• Navigate crosswalks and corners.
• Perform a successful 2-, 3-, or 5-point turn.
• Smoothly shift gears, if driving a manual transmission.
• Successfully yield the right of way, when appropriate.
• Properly turn and use turn signals.
• Safely and properly pass other vehicles.
• Keep a safe distance behind other vehicles.
• Maintain proper driving posture.

The driving instructor may also ask you to perform additional tasks.

When getting your Georgia learner's permit (taking your knowledge exam) if you're under 18, you'll have to bring proof of your:

• Identity.
• Legal residency in the U.S.
• Georgia address.
• School enrollment.

You'll also need a parent, legal guardian, or authorized driving instructor to sign paperwork and bring proof of their relationship to you.

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.

To renew your license in Georgia, you'll need to fill out the state's License/ID/Permit form, which can be done online.

If your address or name has changed since you were last issued your license, you will need to bring proof of your new name and address.

And if you don't currently have a REAL ID (with a gold or black star in the corner of your license), you will also need to bring in proof of your:

• Identity, such as with a birth certificate or passport.
• Social Security number.
• Georgia residency.
  • Two documents are needed.
• Lawful status, if you are not a U.S. citizen.

To get your driver's license in Georgia if you're 18 or older, you'll need to:

• Prove your:
  • Identity.
  • Lawful status in the U.S.
  • Georgia residency.
• Pass a:
  • Vision test.
  • Written knowledge exam.
  • Driving test.
• Pay the appropriate fee.

To get a learner's permit in Georgia, you'll have to pass:

• A vision test.
• The written knowledge exam.

To get your license, you'll have to:

• Successfully complete an Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program.
• Pass your diving skills test.

To earn your permit, you'll have to fill out a license form, which will be provided by the DDS.

If you're under 18, you must also:

• Bring a parent, legal guardian or authorized driving instructor to sign the form.
• Provide proof of completing an Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program.

To earn your Georgia driver's license, you'll have to show the proper identification forms and proof of completing an Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program, pass a vision test, pay the fee, and pass your written and driving exams.

If you're under 18 years old, this will give you a Georgia provisional license. At this point, you'll have to wait until you're 18, when you'll be eligible to upgrade to a full license.

If you're 18 or older, once you've completed the above, you'll be issued your full Georgia driver's license.

To be eligible for a Georgia learner's permit, you must:

• Be at least 15 years old.
• Be able to prove your:
  • Identity.
  • Lawful status in the U.S.
  • Georgia residency.
• Pass a:
  • Vision test.
  • Written knowledge exam.
• Have a parent, legal guardian, or authorized driving instructor accompany you, in order to:
  • Sign paperwork.
  • Provide paperwork proving their relationship to you.

To apply for your learner's permit when you're under 18 years old in Georgia, you'll need:

• Proof of your:
  • Identification.
  • Lawful status in the U.S.
  • Georgia address.
  • School enrollment.
• A parent, legal guardian, or authorized driving instructor to:
  • Sign forms.
  • Bring proof of their relationship to you.

Before applying for your license, you will also need to show proof of successfully completing an Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program.

To apply for a Georgia learner's permit, you'll have to be at least 15 years old.

At that point, you can schedule an appointment with your closest GA DDS office, and bring:

• Proof of your:
  • Identity.
  • Lawful status in the U.S.
  • Georgia address.
  • School enrollment.

If you're under 18, you'll also have to be accompanied by a parent, guardian or authorized driving instructor who must bring paperwork proving their relationship to you.

At this appointment, you'll also have to:

• Pass a vision test.
• Take and pass your written exam.
  • You might find it helpful to practice ahead of time.
• Have your photo taken.
• Pay the permit fee.

Once the tests are passed, fee is paid, and paperwork gone through, you'll be issued your Georgia driver's permit.

To apply for a Georgia learner's permit, you must be at least 15 years old.

The vehicle you take your test in must:

• Be covered by liability insurance.
• Have up-to-date registration and license plates.
• Have passed a safety inspection.
  • If the car does not have turn signals, you must prove you can pass with hand signals.

If your car still has temporary license tags, you must also provide:

• Proof of purchase within the last 30 days.

OR

• Proof of purchase within 7 days, if purchased through a third party.

It's also possible to take your GA driving skills test in a rented car, as long as you:

• Provide a copy of the rental contract.
• Are listed as a driver on the rental contract.
• Show proof of valid insurance on the vehicle.

The Georgia written permit test consists of 40 multiple-choice questions that will quiz you on:

• Driver responsibilities.
• Driving laws.
• Safe driving practices.
• The meaning of different signs and signals.
• The identification of different signs and signals.

Although you can retake the test, this costs time and money, so it's a good idea to practice beforehand.

The Georgia written knowledge exam has 40 questions, split into two sections of 20. You can miss up to 5 questions in each section.

The Georgia written driver's exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, grouped into two categories: Road rules and road signs.

On the road rules portion, you'll be expected to know about:

• Driver responsibilities.
• Driving laws.
• Safe driving practices.

On the road signs portion of the test, you'll be asked:

• The meaning of different signs and signals.
• To identify different signs and signals.

All questions will be sourced directly from the Georgia Driver's Manual, though you may also want to study with a free practice test.

The Georgia Department of Department of Driver Services allows you to schedule exams online or over the phone.

If using a third-party facility, you will have to schedule your test separately.

The biggest tip is to practice – and remain calm. The more relaxed you are, the easier it will be to drive.

It's also possible to fail your driving exam before you even get into the car. You'll have to make sure your vehicle is safe, and has:

• Up-to-date liability insurance and registration. (You'll need to show proof of this.)
• Proof of sale within the last 30 days, if the vehicle has temporary tags.
• Passed a state inspection.

The Georgia Driver's Manual is available online. You can also ask your local GA DDS office for a copy.

Some GADDS locations are open on Saturdays, but not all. You'll have to check online when scheduling an appointment.

Since you won't yet be legally allowed to drive by yourself before getting your permit, you'll need to arrive at your Georgia permit test appointment with apassenger who has their license and is at least 21 years old.

Reading the Georgia Driver's Manual is the best idea to learn the information.

You can also find a number of practice tests online.

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.

Most people can renew their Georgia driver's license online. Some people are eligible to renew through the mail.

You can also renew your license in person at the GA DDS if you schedule an appointment.

In Georgia, you must be at least:

• 15 years old to apply for your permit.
• 16 years old to apply for a Georgia Class D provisional license.
• 18 years old to apply for a Class C full license.

In Georgia, passing the state's written knowledge exam will earn you a learner's permit.

You'll then have to:

• Practice on your permit for at least 12 months and 1 day.
• Wait until you're at least 16 years old.
• Complete an Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program, if you're under 18.

At this point, you can schedule an appointment with the GA DDS to take your driving test. Once passed, you'll be issued your license.

In Georgia, anyone driving on their learner's permit must be accompanied by a passenger who has their license and is at least 21 years old.

If your license was suspended, but you still need to drive, you can apply for a limited driving permit.

If you're under 18, to apply for your Georgia license, you'll need to:

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Have had your permit for at least 12 months and 1 day.
• Pass the driving skills test.
• Provide proof of attending an Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program.
• Pay the appropriate fee.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll have to show proof of completing an Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program before you can be issued your Class D provisional license.

Otherwise, driver's education is not required to earn a Georgia driver's license.

If you're relocating to Georgia from out-of-state, you have 60 days to switch over your license.

If you're over 18, you'll need to bring proof of your:

• Identification.
• Lawful status in the U.S.
• Georgia address.

If you're driving on a learner's permit in Georgia, you will ONLY be able to drive with someone who is:

• 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 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 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.

Once you earn your Class D provisional license, restrictions include:

• 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.

If you have no intention of permanently relocating to Georgia, there's no limit on how long you can drive on your out-of-state license, as long as the license is valid and in good standing.

If you're in the state for a temporary living situation, including for school or seasonal housing rentals, you do not need a Georgia license and should be able to drive on your out-of-state license.

(If you do plan on relocating to Georgia, however, you have 60 days after you move to switch your license.)

If you failed your GA road test, you'll have the chance to reschedule and try again.

In the meantime don't panic, practice!

If you don't pass your written test in Georgia, you will not be issued your permit. You must retake and pass the written test in order to move on.

Taking a free practice test may be a helpful way to make sure you pass next time!

How long you have to wait depends on how many times and why you failed the test.

The first time you fail a Georgia driving exam, you'll be able to retest as early as the next day. After that, you'll have to wait:

• 7 days before you can retake the test.

OR

• 30 days if you fail your road skills test because of a traffic violation or accident.

Currently, the cost of driving permits and licenses in Georgia are:

• $32 for a Class C driver's license.
• $10 for a Class D (provisional) license.
• $10 for a learner's permit.

Fees are subject to change, so it's best to check directly with the Georgia Department of Department of Driver Services for the most up-to-date information.

Currently, the cost of driving permits and licenses in Georgia are:

• $32 for a Class C driver's license.
• $10 for a Class D (provisional) license.
• $10 for a learner's permit.

Fees are subject to change, so it's best to check directly with the Georgia Department of Department of Driver Services for the most up-to-date information.

Currently, it costs $32 to renew your Georgia license. If you renew online, you'll be eligible for a $5 discount.

Fees are subject to change. It's best to check directly with the GA DDS for the most up-to-date information.

Before you can get your GA learner's permit, you must be at least 15 years old.

At the same appointment you take your written test, you'll also have to bring:

• Proof of your:
  • Identity.
  • Lawful status in the U.S.
  • Georgia address.
  • School enrollment, if you're under 18 years old.
• A parent, legal guardian or authorized driving instructor, if you're under 18 years old.
• The learner's permit fee.

As long as your license is valid and in good standing (that is, not expired, revoked or suspended), knowledge and road tests are waived. You will simply need to bring the proper ID documents, pass a vision test, and pay a transfer fee to obtain your Georgia license.

If your license is not valid, you will need to reapply for your license through the Georgia Department of Driver Services.

Appropriate documents depend on whether you're a:

• U.S. citizen.
• Immigrant/permanent resident.
• Non-immigrant.

Some common forms of ID include a:

• U.S. birth certificate or passport.
• Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship.
• Valid alien registration card.

More information can be found through the Georgia DDS.

Yes. The GA Department of Driver Services allows some residents to renew their licenses by mail. See the DDS website for more information.

Yes, every question on the test is multiple choice.

Yes.

The first time you fail, you can take the test as early as the next day. For any subsequent failures, you'll have to wait 7 days before you can retake the test.

(In the meantime, it might help to study with a free practice test!)

Yes. You'll have to pass a vision test at the same appointment as your written exam in order to get your permit.

Yes. You may drive in Georgia on your out-of-state driver's permit, however you will still have to obey all the related rules and restrictions of your home state.

Yes. You can schedule your Georgia knowledge test online.

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.

Yes. Georgia driver's licenses can be renewed online, as long as they're a REAL ID and the license holder is younger than 64 years old.

Yes, you should bring a parent, legal guardian, or licensed driver 21 years old or older with you to your test.

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

No. There is no requirement to pass a drug test before being issued your Georgia driving permit.

No. The Georgia written exam is not open book, which is why it's especially important to study or take a practice test beforehand.

No. Once you pass the written exam, you'll be eligible to take the GA road test.

No. A medical physical exam is not required to get a regular Georgia driver's license.

No. You can get your Georgia learner's permit without enrolling in a driver's education course.

However, if you are under 18 years old, you must bring proof of completing an Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program before you can get your license.

No. The only other person in the car with you at the time of the test will be the instructor. However, if you are driving to the test on your learner's permit, you will need to be accompanied by a licensed passenger who is at least 21 years old.

It depends. Georgia residents who are 64 years old or older must pass an eye exam to renew their license. Otherwise, no exam will be given.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll have to have your permit for at least 12 months and 1 day before you can take your road test.

If you're 18 years old or older, you can schedule your road test as soon as you successfully pass your written exam.

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

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

There are 40 total questions on the Georgia permit exam, all of which are multiple choice.

Questions are grouped into two sections: Road rules, and road signs.

The Georgia written exam consists of two sections, each with 20 questions. You can only get 5 questions in each section wrong in order to still pass.

The biggest mistake people make is taking the test for granted.

While it's not necessarily designed to be tricky, it can be difficult if you don't study the laws. Make sure to give yourself enough time to study the Georgia Driver's Manual and take some free practice tests in order to give yourself the best chance possible for passing.