Free Georgia DDS Permit Practice Test 2026
Get ready to pass your Georgia DDS written test on the first try. Our free Georgia permit practice tests are based directly on the official Georgia Driver's Handbook and contain the same types of questions you will see on test day. Each test covers traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way rules, safe driving techniques, and Georgia-specific regulations. With 30 correct answers required out of 40 questions (75% passing score), preparation is essential. Start practicing today - unlimited attempts, instant feedback, detailed explanations. In Georgia the written test is given by the Department of Driver Services (DDS), not an office called the DMV; searches for the "Georgia DMV test" mean this test.
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25 questions drawn from the Georgia driver handbook, 75% to pass, with an explanation after every answer. Free, no sign-up - press Start when you are ready. More Georgia tests are listed below.
Georgia DDS Practice Test 1
Questions are shuffled every time and drawn from the Georgia driver handbook. Nothing starts - and no clock runs - until you press the button.
- 25 questions
- 75% to pass (19 correct)
- About 15 minutes
- Explanation after every answer
Ways to practice
Learn with practice tests and flashcards, then take the mock test when you think you are ready.
Also try: the Georgia cheat sheet of rules and numbers, the hardest questions people miss most, or make your own test on the topics you find hard.
Georgia Permit Practice Tests
201 unique questions in the Georgia bank (38 Georgia-specific) - practice until you are confident
More Georgia Practice Tests
Official Georgia Driver's Handbook
The DDS writes every real exam question from this manual - read it alongside your practice tests.
Georgia Permit Practice Test PDF (2026)
Free printable version: 100+ Georgia questions with an answer key and explanations, plus the DDS test facts on the cover. Or print a 40-question test, the length of the real test. All state PDFs →
Georgia Class C Instructional Permit (Class CP) Test: Quick Facts
Verified against Department of Driver Services publications - last reviewed September 2026.
| Official permit name | Class C Instructional Permit (Class CP) |
|---|---|
| Questions on the test | 40 (20 Road Signs + 20 Road Rules) |
| Passing score | At least 15 of 20 on each part (Road Signs and Road Rules) |
| Wrong answers allowed | 5 per Road Signs part, 5 per Road Rules part |
| Minimum age | 15 years old |
| Under-21 alcohol limit | 0.02% BAC or higher |
| Permit / test fee | $10 (paid before every testing attempt; not refunded if any part is failed) |
| Online testing | No - the knowledge test must be taken in person. |
| Driver's education | Required for applicants under 18. |
| Supervised practice | 40 hours incl. 6 at night (required for the Class D license at 16-17, not for the permit) |
| Permit holding period | 1 year and 1 day |
| Testing agency | Department of Driver Services (DDS) |
Sample Georgia Permit Test Questions
Three of the Georgia-specific questions from our bank, with the answer and the rule behind it. The Georgia bank behind the tests above holds 201 unique questions.
1. Under Georgia's Super Speeder law, you are a 'Super Speeder' if you drive at least:
- A. 75 mph on a two-lane road or 85 mph on other roads (correct)
- B. 65 mph on a two-lane road or 75 mph on other roads
- C. 70 mph on a two-lane road or 80 mph on other roads
- D. 80 mph on a two-lane road or 90 mph on other roads
Why: Georgia's Super Speeder law applies at 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or more on other highways.
2. A Georgia 'Super Speeder' conviction adds an extra state fee of:
- A. $200 (correct)
- B. $50
- C. $500
- D. $1,000
Why: Georgia charges an additional $200 Super Speeder fee on top of local fines. Failing to pay it can suspend your license.
3. The Hands-Free Georgia Act makes it illegal to:
- A. Hold or support a phone with your body while driving (correct)
- B. Talk on a phone through a wireless headset or earpiece
- C. Use a phone that is held in a dashboard mount
- D. Listen to music or the radio while you are driving
Why: The Hands-Free Georgia Act prohibits holding or supporting a wireless device while driving. Hands-free use is still allowed.
Georgia Permit Test Study Guide (2026)
A free Georgia DDS written test study guide - updated for 2026, verified against the official Department of Driver Services handbook.
Reviewed by Chad HenryAfter 25 years of teaching driver educationLast reviewed September 2026
Georgia's DDS knowledge exam is two separately scored tests - 20 road-sign questions and 20 road-rule questions - and you must get at least 15 right on each, covering traffic signs, right-of-way, and the Joshua's Law requirements for teen drivers. Before you visit a DDS Customer Service Center to take it - and then tackle Atlanta's interstates - our Georgia practice permit test, drawn from the official Georgia Driver's Manual, gets you exam-ready.
What to Expect on the Georgia Permit Test
The Department of Driver Services (DDS) requires every new driver to pass a written knowledge test before being issued a learner's permit. In Georgia the exam has 40 multiple-choice questions; to pass you need at least 15 of 20 on each part (Road Signs and Road Rules). You must be at least 15 years old to apply. Every question is drawn from the official Georgia driver's handbook, so the topics on our practice tests match exactly what the DDS asks.
Topics Covered on the GA Written Test
- Traffic Laws (Rules of the Road): State-specific rules of the road, including right-of-way, lane changing, and intersection rules
- Road Signs: Recognition and meaning of all standard road signs - warning, regulatory, and informational
- Speed Limits: Default speed limits, school zones, work zones, and highway speeds
- Safe Driving: Following distance, blind spots, defensive driving, and weather conditions
- Alcohol & Drugs: DUI laws, BAC limits, and consequences of impaired driving
- Parking Rules: Legal and illegal parking situations, curb colors, and distances
How to Prepare for the Georgia Permit Test
The strongest preparation pairs a read-through of the official Georgia Driver's Handbook with repeated practice tests that surface your weak spots. The DDS writes its test from that handbook, so the rules you practise here are the rules you will be asked about. A sensible target: score at least 80% on several fresh practice tests in a row - and read the explanation on every miss - before you book your appointment.
Official Georgia DDS Information
For official test requirements, locations, and fees, visit the Department of Driver Services website. You can also read the official Georgia driver's handbook free of charge - every question on our practice tests traces back to it.
Georgia Permit Test - Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Georgia DDS written test?
The Georgia DDS written knowledge test has 40 questions. To pass you need at least 15 of 20 on each part (Road Signs and Road Rules).
What is the phone rule for new drivers in Georgia?
Hands-free law: never hold or support a phone with any part of your body while driving. The Hands-Free Georgia Act prohibits holding or supporting a wireless device while driving. Hands-free use is still allowed. (p.26, 'Hands Free Georgia Law (HB 673)')
When are new drivers in Georgia not allowed to drive?
Class D curfew: no driving from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., no exceptions. Class D drivers (ages 16 and 17) may not drive from midnight to 5:00 a.m., and the manual lists no exceptions to this rule. (p.8 (PDF p.9), Conditions of a Class D Provisional License)
What is the blood alcohol limit for drivers under 21 in Georgia?
A driver under 21 in Georgia violates the zero-tolerance law at a BAC of 0.02% or higher - far below the 0.08% adult limit.
How many questions can you miss on the Georgia permit test?
The Georgia test is scored in separate parts, so the limit applies to each part: you can miss at most 5 of the 20 Road Signs questions and 5 of the 20 Road Rules questions. Missing more than that on either part fails the test, even if your combined score is high.
What is the Georgia learner's permit officially called?
Georgia issues the Class C Instructional Permit (Class CP). It is the first stage of the state's licensing process for new drivers.
How much does the Georgia permit cost?
The published fee is $10 (paid before every testing attempt; not refunded if any part is failed). Fees change from time to time, so confirm the current amount on the Department of Driver Services website before your visit.
Can I take the Georgia permit test online?
No - the knowledge test must be taken in person.
Is driver's education required for a Georgia permit?
Required for applicants under 18.
How long do I have to hold my Georgia permit?
Minimum holding period: 1 year and 1 day. Required supervised practice: 40 hours incl. 6 at night (required for the Class D license at 16-17, not for the permit).
Sources & Methodology
Every Georgia question on this page is written from the official Georgia driver handbook, and the facts in the table above are checked against Department of Driver Services publications. Last reviewed: September 2026. Every question shows its own source under the explanation; all corrections are listed in our corrections log.
Chad Henry – Reviewer
After 25 years of teaching driver education
Chad Henry has taught driver education for 25 years and reviews every state's practice questions, quick facts and study guides against the official driver handbook and agency publications before they are published.
Last reviewed: September 2026
- https://dds.georgia.gov/document/document/ga-drivers-manual-2023-2024/download
- https://dds.georgia.gov/
- https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenses-ids-and-permits/new-license-id-or-permit/how-do-i-learners-permit
- https://dds.georgia.gov/testing-and-training/test-and-exams-information
- https://dds.georgia.gov/section-3-testing-information
- https://dds.georgia.gov/section-2-obtaining-license-permit-or-id
- https://dds.georgia.gov/fees-and-terms
- https://dds.georgia.gov/joshuas-law-requirements
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