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. Official source. Page updated 2026-10-16.
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Key Georgia DMV rules and numbers
These are key rules and numbers from the Georgia handbook, a few per topic so they fit on one printed page. We favor rules that state a specific number. Every fact below comes from our free Georgia DMV practice test question bank, which has 500 questions across 9 topics, checked against the Georgia handbook (last verified 2026-09-07).
Speed limits
- The manual lists 35 miles per hour for an unpaved county road unless a different limit is posted. (Handbook, p. 21)
- Georgia assesses a $200 state fee when a driver is convicted of traveling 75 miles per hour or more on a two lane road. (Handbook, p. 21)
- A Super Speeder conviction adds a $200 state fee to any local fine imposed where the offense occurred. (Handbook, p. 21)
- Georgia suspends the permit or license of a driver under 21 convicted of any listed offense for six months on a first conviction and twelve months on a later one. (Handbook, p. 27)
- Georgia's points chart assigns 3 points for speeding 19 to 23 mph over the posted limit. (Handbook, p. 47)
Right of way
- Georgia's manual frames right of way as something to be given, not taken. (Handbook, p. 17)
- When vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time, the driver on the left yields to the vehicle on the right. (Handbook, p. 17)
- Leave enough room ahead of your stopped vehicle for approaching traffic to see the whole crosswalk. (Handbook, p. 19)
- If moving to the shoulder is not possible when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, slow down and move as far to the right of the roadway or lane as you can, and stop. (Handbook, p. 17)
- A driver entering or crossing a highway from an alley, private road, or another highway must stop and yield to all traffic and pedestrians. (Handbook, p. 17)
Alcohol and DUI
- Georgia uses a much lower alcohol threshold for drivers under 21 than for adults. (Handbook, p. 23)
- Georgia lists a six month suspension for a first conviction of the specified offenses involving drivers under 21. (Handbook, p. 27)
- For a Georgia driver under 21, a first DUI suspension is at least 12 months when the BAC was .08 or greater or the driver refused implied consent testing, and no limited driving permit is available. (Handbook, p. 27)
- Georgia describes DUI penalties as severe: fines up to $1,000, jail sentences up to 12 months, and a mandatory suspension of driving privileges. (Handbook, p. 23)
- The teen driving laws section gives a minimum eighteen-month suspension for a second DUI suspension, with ignition interlock permit eligibility after 120 days. (Handbook, p. 27)
Signals and markings
- During reversal of the I-75 South Metro Express Lanes, signs show the lanes are closed. (Handbook, p. 33)
- A flashing red signal requires a complete stop, with movement allowed only after it is safe to proceed. (Handbook, p. 34)
- Georgia's manual treats a steady red light as a command to stop completely before entering either the crosswalk or intersection, then wait for the signal to turn green. (Handbook, p. 34)
- A flashing yellow signal permits movement only with caution, so slow down, evaluate the intersection, and yield when another road user has priority. (Handbook, p. 34)
- In heavy fog, bright headlights can reflect from moisture and create glare, making the road harder to see. (Handbook, p. 38)
Parking
- Georgia lists a location within 75 feet of the spot across the street from a fire station driveway among places where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited. (Handbook, p. 20)
- Georgia lists stopping, standing, or parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing as prohibited. (Handbook, p. 20)
- Georgia forbids parking within 500 feet of fire apparatus stopped in answer to a fire alarm, and forbids following fire apparatus or other emergency vehicles on a call closer than 200 feet. (Handbook, p. 24)
- Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway, stopping, standing, or parking is permitted only momentarily to pick up or drop off passengers. (Handbook, p. 20)
- Georgia says a disabled vehicle should be parked off the highway whenever practical. (Handbook, p. 20)
Safe driving
- In a standard passenger car, the manual says the tires may lose all contact with the road at 55 mph during hydroplaning. (Handbook, p. 38)
- The manual’s general steering guidance places the left hand at 9 o'clock and the right hand at 3 o'clock. (Handbook, p. 38)
- Georgia lists a fine of up to $75 for a first offense involving HOV lane restrictions. (Handbook, p. 40)
- After the first and second six month periods following issuance of a Class D license, only three passengers under 21 who are not members of the driver's immediate family may ride in the vehicle. (Handbook, p. 8)
- Georgia says to dim your headlights when following closely, within 200 feet, behind another vehicle, and when within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle so you do not blind the driver. (Handbook, p. 24)
Road signs
- Georgia places pentagon school zone or school crossing signs not less than 150 feet and not more than 700 feet in advance of the school grounds or crossing. (Handbook, p. 28)
- Georgia bars passing on two lane roads within 100 feet of a railroad crossing and within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel. (Handbook, p. 18)
- The octagon is reserved for the stop message. (Handbook, p. 28)
- A warning sign showing a dip tells the driver that the road surface drops ahead and that caution is needed. (Handbook, p. 30)
- A round sign is used to warn that a railroad crossing is ahead. (Handbook, p. 28)
Laws and paperwork
- Georgia states that the test fee is $10.00 and must be paid prior to testing. (Handbook, p. 8)
- Georgia says that a person may apply for a Class C Instructional Permit upon reaching age 15 or anytime afterward. (Handbook, p. 26)
- The supervising person must meet several conditions at once: at least 21 years old, licensed to drive a Class C vehicle, fit and capable of exercising control, and seated beside the permit driver. (Handbook, p. 8)
- Georgia provides an exception for a 17-year-old who is enlisted in the military: the learner's permit need not be held for one year and one day before the person proceeds toward a Class C license. (Handbook, p. 8)
- Georgia requires a cumulative total of at least 40 hours of other driving experience for the teen licensing requirement, including at least 6 hours at night. (Handbook, p. 4)
Emergencies
- Georgia's Move Over law protects law enforcement officers and other workers stopped on the roadside, and a violation can result in a fine of no more than $500 for a first offense. (Handbook, p. 18)
- Georgia prohibits following an emergency vehicle closer than 200 feet when it is responding with emergency equipment. (Handbook, p. 24)
- Notify the nearest law enforcement agency immediately if anyone is injured or killed, or if property damage exceeds $500.00. (Handbook, p. 50)
- Georgia's Move Over Law requires a lane change into the next lane when safely possible. (Handbook, p. 18)
- Hydroplaning reduces a driver's ability to brake, accelerate, or steer because water separates the tires from the road. (Handbook, p. 38)
Want the reasoning behind these rules? Study the handbook, chapter by chapter, in 13 short lessons quoted from the Georgia manual.
Signs
Sign shape and color carry meaning before you even read the words. A red octagon always means stop, a red-bordered triangle pointing down means yield, and yellow diamonds warn of a hazard ahead. For every sign image used in our practice test, with the exact meaning and explanation, see the full road sign glossary.
Keep studying
This cheat sheet is a summary, not a substitute for practice. Test yourself with the free Georgia DMV practice test, which explains the reasoning behind every answer, or see Georgia DMV facts and fees before test day.