Georgia permit test facts
The format of the DDS knowledge test and where each fact comes from.
| Fact | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Official test | Knowledge Exam (Road Signs + Road Rules) | dds.georgia.gov Agency website · Test and Exams Information, Knowledge Exam · checked November 1, 2026 |
| Number of questions | 40 questions | Same source as above |
| Passing score | 30 of 40 correct (75%) | Same source as above |
| Graded sections | Road signs: at least 15 of 20; Road rules: at least 15 of 20 | Same source as above |
| Minimum age for a permit | You must be at least 15 years old to apply for a Georgia learner's permit (Class CP). | dds.georgia.gov Agency website · How Do I Get a Learners Permit (Class CP)?, section 'Meet the Basic Requirements' · checked November 1, 2026 |
| Permit fee | Georgia's Class CP learner's permit costs $10, paid before the test begins. The fee is not refunded if you fail, and it must be paid again before every testing attempt. | dds.georgia.gov Agency website · Fees and Terms (Georgia DDS, modified 2026-07-01), Non-Commercial License Fees > Regular Licenses and Permits table, row 'Learner's Permit (Class CP)' · checked November 1, 2026 |
| What to bring | Bring proof of identity, 2 proofs of Georgia residency, and proof of citizenship or lawful presence; give your full SSN on the online License/ID/Permit Form. Under 18: proof of school enrollment and a parent, guardian or other authorized adult to sign the form. | dds.georgia.gov Agency website · How Do I Get a Learners Permit (Class CP)?, sections 'Gather the Required Documents' (A. Identifying Documentation, B. Proof of School Enrollment) and 'Visit A Customer Service Center' · checked November 1, 2026 |
| Test languages | Georgia DDS lists 26 languages for the non-commercial knowledge exam, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole and Arabic. | dds.georgia.gov Agency website · Test and Exams Information (Georgia DDS, modified 2025-07-28), Examination Information > Knowledge Exam > 'Available Languages' · checked November 1, 2026 |
| If you fail | If you fail the knowledge exam in Georgia, you must wait 1 day to retest; after a second failure, the wait is 7 days. Each retest requires paying the permit fee again. | dds.georgia.gov Agency website · Test and Exams Information (Georgia DDS, modified 2025-07-28), section 'Retesting Policy' · checked November 1, 2026 |
| Handbook to study | Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, downloaded November 1, 2026 | dds.georgia.gov Official handbook · checked November 1, 2026 |
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Georgia permit test?
The Georgia knowledge exam (road signs + road rules) has 40 questions. You need 30 of 40 correct (75%) to pass.
What score do you need to pass the Georgia permit test?
30 of 40 correct (75%). Each graded section must also be passed on its own: road signs 15 of 20, road rules 15 of 20.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Georgia?
You must be at least 15 years old to apply for a Georgia learner's permit (Class CP).
How much does a Georgia learner's permit cost?
Georgia's Class CP learner's permit costs $10, paid before the test begins. The fee is not refunded if you fail, and it must be paid again before every testing attempt.
What do you need to bring for the Georgia permit test?
Bring proof of identity, 2 proofs of Georgia residency, and proof of citizenship or lawful presence; give your full SSN on the online License/ID/Permit Form. Under 18: proof of school enrollment and a parent, guardian or other authorized adult to sign the form.
What languages can you take the Georgia permit test in?
Georgia DDS lists 26 languages for the non-commercial knowledge exam, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole and Arabic.
How soon can you retake the Georgia permit test if you fail?
If you fail the knowledge exam in Georgia, you must wait 1 day to retest; after a second failure, the wait is 7 days. Each retest requires paying the permit fee again.
Which handbook should you study for the Georgia permit test?
The Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024 (downloaded November 1, 2026), published by the Georgia Department of Driver Services.
Fees and document rules change more often than the test itself. Check the DDS website before you go.
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