How to Get Your Georgia Learner’s Permit
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk
Methodology & Editorial PolicyHow to study (step by step)
- Start your application
Begin your DDS application and schedule an appointment.
- Bring required documents
- ID
- Social Security
- Georgia residency
- Parental consent if under 18.
- Prep for the tests
Use our free Georgia practice tests, then pass the vision and knowledge exams.
- Get your permit
Photo, fee, and your Class CP permit is issued.
- Drive with a licensed adult 21+ in the front seat
- Follow all learner restrictions.
Practice a few questions daily to pass on the first try.
GA DDS permit test - what to expect
The Georgia permit test has 40 questions. You must get 30 correct (75%) to pass.
- Where: Any Georgia DDS office (find locations)
- Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
- If you fail: Retake the next business day (7 days after a 2nd or later failure).
- Commonly missed: safe following distance (3-second rule), right-of-way at intersections.
