Georgia's knowledge exam has two parts, signs and rules, with 20 questions each, and you need 15 of 20 on each part. You can get a permit at 15. Rules and fees change, so as of 2026 treat this guide as a starting point and confirm everything on the official site. The official source is the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) and its Drivers' Manual.
Age and supervision
The minimum age for a permit is 15. Your supervisor must hold a Class C license and be at least 21.
How the exam works
The exam has two parts. One covers road signs and the other covers rules, each with 20 questions. You need 15 of 20 correct, or 75 percent, on both parts. Doing well on one part does not make up for the other.
The permit timeline
You hold the permit for 1 year and 1 day before moving to a Class D license. The Class D curfew is midnight to 5 am, with passenger limits during the first year.
Joshua's Law
- 30 hours of classroom or online instruction
- 6 hours behind the wheel with a professional
- 40 supervised hours, including 6 at night
Check DDS for the full details and who must meet them.
Fines and laws in the manual
- Super Speeder fee: $200 for 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or more on any road.
- Hands-free law: 1 point and up to $50 for a first offense, 2 points and $100 for a second, and 3 points and $150 for a third.
- Parking: 15 feet from a hydrant, 20 feet from a crosswalk, 30 feet from a stop sign, and 50 feet from a railroad crossing.
Because you need to pass both parts, split your study time evenly. Do a sign quiz one day and a rules quiz the next.
Study approach
Georgia's two-part format rewards balance. Many students find signs easy and rules harder. Track your scores on each type so you know which part needs more work.
A simple study plan
- Read the Georgia Drivers' Manual in short sessions, one chapter at a time.
- Learn road signs by shape and color, then by meaning.
- Take practice tests and explain every wrong answer out loud.
- Repeat your weak topics, such as right of way or parking distances.
- Sleep well the night before and bring your documents.
Confirm fees, documents and testing options with Georgia DDS at dds.georgia.gov.
Tips for parents and guardians
Parents can make a big difference without taking over. Sit down with your teen once a week and ask them to explain a rule in their own words. If they can teach it back to you, they probably know it.
Look at the practice driving log together, plan a mix of daytime, night and bad weather drives, and keep the first drives in quiet places such as empty parking lots or calm neighborhood streets. Stay patient. Everyone is nervous at the start.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Studying only signs and skipping the numbers and rules.
- Using a manual from a different state.
- Waiting until the night before to study.
- Rushing through questions without reading every answer.
- Forgetting to check the document list for your GA visit.
On test day
Arrive early, bring everything on the official list, and take a few slow breaths before you begin. Read each question twice. If a question is confusing, move on to the next one if the test allows it and come back later. Staying calm is part of passing.
DMVZone practice questions are for study only. They are not the real test questions, but they help you practice the kinds of topics the test covers.