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Georgia Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
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Free Georgia DMV practice test with 500 practice questions written from the official Georgia Drivers Manual, each with an explanation and a handbook page citation. No signup and no ads. The Georgia permit test has 40 questions in two 20 question tests, Road Rules and Road Signs, and you need 15 correct (75%) on each test to pass. Page updated 2026-10-16.
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How many questions are on the Georgia permit test?
The Georgia permit test has 40 questions in two 20 question tests, Road Rules and Road Signs, and you need 15 correct (75%) on each test to pass.
See the official source · Checked 2026-10-18 against the official text on file.
How much does the Georgia permit test cost?
$10 Class CP permit fee, paid before each test attempt; no refund if any part is failed
- Learner permit / application fee: $10 (Class CP Learner's Permit, 2-year term)
- Initial driver license fee: $32 for a regular Class C driver license (8-year term); a Class D provisional license is $10 (5-year term)
Source: Georgia Department of Driver Services · Fee source checked 2026-10-05. Our 500-question Georgia practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.
Is the Georgia permit test hard?
Each 20 question part is graded on its own: you can miss up to 5 on Road Rules and up to 5 on Road Signs, but a strong score on one part does not make up for the other.
Every question comes from the Georgia Drivers Manual, so reading it and practicing until you pass consistently is the most direct preparation.
What do I need to bring to the Georgia DMV for a permit?
The official Georgia checklist for a permit has 14 items, covering application, identity, lawful presence, Social Security number, residency, parent or guardian, driver education, fees and vision test.
Who this list covers: First-time regular Class CP learner permit applicants age 15 or older, including ages 15-17 and adults; Georgia REAL ID documentation. Excludes motorcycle, commercial and special age-14 permits.
- Submit the online permit application
- Bring proof of identity and citizenship or lawful status
- Document any legal name changes
- Noncitizens: bring original immigration documents
- Provide your full Social Security number
- If ineligible for an SSN, bring proof of ineligibility
- Bring two Georgia residency proofs
- Under 18: Bring an authorized adult to sign
- Under 18: Bring school enrollment or completion evidence
- Bring payment for the $10 permit fee
- Be ready for the vision examination
- Bring any out-of-state license, permit or ID
- Use documents in English
- Have your photo taken at DDS
Source: official Georgia document list · Checked 2026-10-05. Conditions and exceptions for each item are on the full printable checklist, with a source for every item.
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Before your Georgia knowledge test
Cost details
- The $10 Class CP fee is nonrefundable if you fail and must be paid before each new attempt; the permit term is two years. Official cost source
- The later Class C license costs $32 for eight years; the Class D provisional license costs $10. Official cost source
Before you apply
These notes cover selected application steps. Check the linked official instructions for the full requirements for your situation.
- Complete the License/ID/Permit form before visiting a DDS Customer Service Center. Official application instructions
- Under-18 applicants should arrange the required adult signature and school-enrollment or graduation documentation. Official application instructions
Cost and application notes checked .
Quick facts
Minimum permit age
15 years old
Permit fee
$10 (Class CP Learner's Permit, 2-year term)
Initial license fee
$32 for a regular Class C driver license (8-year term); a Class D provisional license is $10 (5-year term)
Questions on the knowledge test
40 total: two tests of 20 questions each (Road Rules Test and Road Signs Test)
Passing score
15 out of 20 correct on each test (75% per section)
Retake fee
$10 permit fee must be paid again for every testing attempt
What to bring
License ID Permit Form, proof of identity, residential address, citizenship or lawful presence, Social Security number on the form, proof of school enrollment if under 18, and a parent, guardian, responsible adult, or authorized instructor if under 18
Find an office / appointment
Use the DDS location map to find a Customer Service Center; road test appointments are available online.
REAL ID status
REAL ID (gold or black star) requires an in-person Customer Service Center visit with documentation of identity, residential address, full SSN, and citizenship or lawful status.
Motorcycle license
Class M license at 17+; under-18 applicants must meet Joshua's Law driver education requirements.
Commercial license (CDL)
Apply at 18; drivers 18-21 carry a Georgia-only (intrastate) restriction, which is removed at 21 for interstate driving.
Official source: Georgia Department of Driver Services
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) + Department of Revenue MVD site.
Georgia DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee | $10 (Class CP Learner's Permit, 2-year term) | source |
| Initial license fee | $32 for a regular Class C driver license (8-year term); a Class D provisional license is $10 (5-year term) | source |
| Retake fee | $10 permit fee must be paid again for every testing attempt | source |
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What a Georgia driver license covers
Initial license fee: $32 for a regular Class C driver license (8-year term); a Class D provisional license is $10 (5-year term) (official source)
REAL ID status: REAL ID (gold or black star) requires an in-person Customer Service Center visit with documentation of identity, residential address, full SSN, and citizenship or lawful status. (official source)
See a real Georgia license sample on the official DMV site (Georgia Department of Driver Services) →
The gold star marks a REAL ID compliant card. Many states hand you a paper interim license the day you pass and mail the physical card later; the interim paper generally works for driving but not for TSA airport ID. Check the official Georgia DMV site for exact card timelines.
Getting a license in Georgia
Getting your first permit
In Georgia, the minimum permit age is 15 years old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: license ID Permit Form, proof of identity, residential address, citizenship or lawful presence, Social Security number on the form, proof of school enrollment if under 18, and a parent, guardian, responsible adult, or authorized instructor if under 18. Use the DDS location map to find a Customer Service Center; road test appointments are available online.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
REAL ID (gold or black star) requires an in-person Customer Service Center visit with documentation of identity, residential address, full SSN, and citizenship or lawful status. For a motorcycle license: class M license at 17+; under-18 applicants must meet Joshua's Law driver education requirements. For a commercial license (CDL): apply at 18; drivers 18-21 carry a Georgia-only (intrastate) restriction, which is removed at 21 for interstate driving.
The Georgia bank has 500 questions across 9 topics
Test day: what to bring and where to go: a printable Georgia checklist of the documents for the permit test, plus the official office finder and appointment links.
Study the handbook, chapter by chapter: 13 free lessons that boil the Georgia driver manual down to the rules and exact numbers on the test, each quoted with its page.
The Georgia questions learners miss most: ranked from anonymous first-attempt answers on this site, each with the correct answer and its handbook lesson.
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