An 'escape route' or 'out' is:

Open space you can move into if a hazard appears

An 'Added Lane' sign shows two roads joining side by side. It means:

The joining traffic gets its own lane and does not need to merge

Georgia Permit Test Practice

Georgia's Department of Driver Services (DDS) runs the permit test differently from most states. Instead of one score, the knowledge exam is two separate 20-question sections, Road Signs and Road Rules, and you must get at least 15 right on each one. A great score on rules can't make up for a weak one on signs. Teens can take it at 15 for a Class CP instructional permit, and the permit fee is just $10.

Georgia then asks for patience: you hold the Class CP for at least one year and one day. Before the Class D provisional license at 16, you also complete Joshua's Law driver training and the ADAP alcohol and drug course and log 40 hours of practice, 6 at night. Practicing free on DMV Permit Prep lets you drill signs and rules separately, just like the real exam.

Questions: 40
To pass: 75%
Permit age: 15
Practice: 40 hours, 6 at night

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Georgia permit test sample questions

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1. How long must you hold a Georgia Class CP permit before applying for a Class D provisional license?
2. Georgia Class D drivers may not drive between what hours, with no exceptions?
3. Parking in front of a driveway is:
4. An 'escape route' or 'out' is:
5. An 'Added Lane' sign shows two roads joining side by side. It means:

How to get your learner's permit in Georgia

1Turn 15 and study the Georgia Driver's Manual (free on the DDS site and DDS 2 GO app).
2Get a school enrollment certificate (or proof of diploma/GED) plus identity, residency and Social Security documents.
3Go to a DDS Customer Service Center with a parent, guardian or authorized driver training instructor to sign the application.
4Pass the vision exam and both knowledge test sections (15 of 20 on each).
5Pay the $10 fee to receive your Class CP instructional permit.
6Hold it for one year and a day while completing Joshua's Law training, ADAP and 40 practice hours (6 at night).

Class D provisional drivers can never drive midnight–5 a.m. and have phased passenger limits during the first year. Permit holding period: 1 year and 1 day. Fee: $10 Class CP permit.

The Georgia knowledge test

Two 20-question sections (Road Signs and Road Rules) taken at a DDS Customer Service Center; you need 15 correct on each section, and no appointment is needed for the permit test.

Study tips for Georgia

Practice road signs as their own set: you need 15 of 20 on the signs section alone, regardless of your rules score.
Arrive at least 30 minutes before the Customer Service Center closes, or you may not be allowed to start the test.
Only use the official Georgia Driver's Manual for facts; DDS warns about fake 'answer key' sites.

CDL in Georgia

Georgia CDL applicants pass the general knowledge and endorsement tests at a DDS Customer Service Center to get a Commercial Learner's Permit, must complete federal ELDT before a first Class A or B skills test, and hold the CLP at least 14 days.

Motorcycle in Georgia

Georgia offers a Class MP motorcycle instructional permit after vision and motorcycle knowledge tests; completing a Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program course can waive the DDS road skills test for the Class M license.

Georgia permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Georgia permit test?

There are 40 questions in two sections: 20 on road signs and 20 on road rules. You need at least 15 correct on each section to pass.

How old do you have to be to get a permit in Georgia?

You can apply for a Class CP instructional permit at 15 with a parent or guardian's signature and proof of school enrollment.

How much is a learner's permit in Georgia?

The Class CP permit costs $10, payable by cash or card at a DDS Customer Service Center.

What is Joshua's Law in Georgia?

Joshua's Law requires 16-year-olds to complete approved driver training and 40 hours of supervised driving, including 6 at night, before getting a Class D provisional license.

Official information: Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) . DMV Permit Prep is an independent study tool, not affiliated with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).

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