What score do I need to pass the Georgia permit test?

The knowledge exam has a Road Signs test and a Road Rules test. You must answer at least 15 of the 20 questions correctly on each one, so you can miss no more than 5 on either test.

What happens if I fail one part of the knowledge exam?

You retake only the part you failed. After a first failure you must wait until the next day. After a second or later failure you must wait 7 days. The test fee is paid again for each attempt.

How long must I hold my permit before getting a Class D license?

You must be at least 16 and have held your instructional permit for one year and one day. You must also meet Joshua's Law driver education rules, complete 40 hours of supervised driving including 6 at night, finish the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP), and pass a road test.

Can I take the Road Signs test in another language?

No. The DDS gives the Road Signs test and the driving test in English only. The Road Rules test is offered in some other languages.

Are these the real Georgia test questions?

No. Every question here is an original practice question written from Georgia law and the Georgia Drivers' Manual. Use this site to learn the rules, and read the official manual as well.

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Type: State license
Field: Driving
Provider: Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
Sections: Road Signs (20) · Road Rules (20)
Questions · Time: 40 questions · 30 min
Format: 40 multiple choice questions in two tests: 20 on road signs and 20 on road rules. The Georgia DDS does not post a time limit for the knowledge exam, so this practice mock uses 30 minutes. This practice mock uses 4 answer choices per question.
Passing score: You must answer at least 15 of the 20 questions correctly on each test: the Road Signs test and the Road Rules test. A high score on one test does not make up for a low score on the other.
Eligibility: In Georgia you can apply for a Class C instructional permit (Class CP) at age 15. You must pass a vision exam and the knowledge exam. An applicant under 18 must show proof of school enrollment, and a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult must sign the application. Check the Georgia DDS website for the current documents and fees before you go.

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Road Signs20 questions

Unit 1: Sign Shapes, Colors, and Regulatory Signs★★★★★Weight 35%Concepts
Unit 2: Warning, School, Railroad, and Work Zone Signs★★★★★Weight 35%Concepts
Unit 3: Traffic Signals and Pavement Markings★★★★☆Weight 30%Concepts

Road Rules20 questions

Unit 1: Right of Way, Pedestrians, and Emergency Vehicles★★★★★Weight 25%Concepts
Unit 2: Speed, Passing, and Parking★★★★☆Weight 25%Concepts
Unit 3: Safe Driving and Sharing the Road★★★★☆Weight 20%Concepts
Unit 4: Instructional Permit and Teen Licenses (TADRA)★★★☆☆Weight 15%Concepts
Unit 5: DUI, Implied Consent, and Points★★★★☆Weight 15%Concepts

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Study order: Start with the three sign chapters, because the Road Signs test is 20 of the 40 questions and must be passed on its own. Then study Right of Way and Speed, Passing, and Parking, which carry the most weight in the Road Rules test. Finish with Safe Driving, the teen license rules, and the DUI and points chapter.
Topics people often miss: Speed, Passing, and Parking has many numbers that are easy to mix up, such as 15 feet from a fire hydrant, 20 feet from a crosswalk, 30 feet from a stop sign, and 50 feet from a railroad crossing, so keep them in one list. The teen license chapter has ages, hours, a midnight to 5 a.m. limit, and passenger rules that change every six months. In the DUI and points chapter, remember that drivers under 21 have a much lower alcohol limit than adults.
Test day tips: You need 15 correct answers out of 20 on each test, so a strong signs score cannot make up for a weak rules score. The Road Signs test is in English only, so learn sign words like YIELD, WRONG WAY, and DO NOT ENTER by sight. Read every answer choice before you pick one, because wrong choices often differ by a single number or word.

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Half of the exam is the Road Signs test, so sign shapes and colors, warning signs, traffic signals, and pavement lines matter a lot. The Road Rules test covers right of way, school buses and emergency vehicles, Georgia speed limits, passing and parking rules, safe driving, the teen licensing rules (TADRA and Joshua's Law), and DUI and points. The chapters on this site are study groupings, not official test sections.

Start with the three sign chapters, because the Road Signs test must be passed on its own. Then practice right of way and the speed, passing, and parking rules, and finish with the teen license rules and the DUI and points chapter, which are full of numbers. Before test day, take a full 40-question Mock Exam and aim for at least 17 correct in each part.

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About Georgia DMV Permit Test

The Georgia permit test is the DDS knowledge exam you take to get a Class CP instructional permit. It has two parts: a Road Signs test with 20 questions and a Road Rules test with 20 questions. You must answer 15 of 20 correctly on each part. The Road Signs test is given in English only, and the questions come from the Georgia Drivers' Manual.

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Q. What score do I need to pass the Georgia permit test?: The knowledge exam has a Road Signs test and a Road Rules test. You must answer at least 15 of the 20 questions correctly on each one, so you can miss no more than 5 on either test.
Q. What happens if I fail one part of the knowledge exam?: You retake only the part you failed. After a first failure you must wait until the next day. After a second or later failure you must wait 7 days. The test fee is paid again for each attempt.
Q. How long must I hold my permit before getting a Class D license?: You must be at least 16 and have held your instructional permit for one year and one day. You must also meet Joshua's Law driver education rules, complete 40 hours of supervised driving including 6 at night, finish the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP), and pass a road test.
Q. Can I take the Road Signs test in another language?: No. The DDS gives the Road Signs test and the driving test in English only. The Road Rules test is offered in some other languages.
Q. Are these the real Georgia test questions?: No. Every question here is an original practice question written from Georgia law and the Georgia Drivers' Manual. Use this site to learn the rules, and read the official manual as well.

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