The knowledge test trips up many first-time applicants. Here's exactly what to study and how to walk in prepared.
The Georgia DDS knowledge test is 40 questions total — 20 road signs + 20 road rules, scored independently. You must score at least 75% on EACH section — 15 correct out of 20 per section — meaning you can miss up to 5 on each section and still pass.
Retake policy: 1st failure of a section = wait 1 day before retaking that section. 2nd or later failure = wait 7 days. The $10 test fee is paid before every attempt and is non-refundable (Section 3, Results of Pass/Fail).
Where & how: Knowledge exams are walk-in at any DDS Customer Service Center statewide. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. Oral exams and interpreter services are available for applicants with reading disabilities or hearing impairment — schedule those in advance. No cell phones or wireless devices are permitted in the testing area.
Under-18 prerequisites: Applicants under 18 must complete the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) before testing. For a Class D Provisional License at 16 or 17, applicants must also complete Joshua's Law (30 hrs classroom + 6 hrs on-road with certified instructor OR Parent/Teen Driving Guide; PLUS 40 hours of supervised driving, 6 at night).
Legal BAC in Georgia: 0.08% for drivers 21+, 0.02% for drivers under 21 (Zero Tolerance), and 0.04% for CDL. A DUI conviction can apply at any BAC if impairment from alcohol, drugs, or any other substance is shown (Section 5).
1st DUI: fine up to $1,000, jail up to 12 months, and mandatory suspension of driving privileges. Refusal under Implied Consent = minimum 1-year suspension. 3 DUI/major convictions in 5 years = Habitual Violator revocation (Section 5, Section 10).
Class C Instructional Permit (CP) at age 15 (supervisor 21+ in front seat); hold 1 year + 1 day. Class D at age 16 (after Joshua's Law): 12 AM – 5 AM curfew NO EXCEPTIONS; passenger ladder 0 / 1 / 3 at 6-month milestones; must stay free of major traffic convictions for 12 months preceding Class C application.
Georgia teaches the 2-second rule: pick a fixed reference point; when the vehicle ahead passes it, count "one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two." If you pass before finishing, you're too close. Increase to 3–4 seconds behind motorcycles and in bad weather, heavy traffic, or at night (Section 8).
Georgia: 30 mph urban/residential · 35 mph unpaved county · 55 mph all other · 65 mph urban interstate / multi-lane divided · 70 mph rural interstate. School zones: obey posted sign. Unique: Super Speeder — 75+ on 2-lane or 85+ any road = $200 state fee (Section 5).
Georgia requires a continuous turn signal for an adequate distance before turning. Right on red: permitted after a complete stop unless posted otherwise. Left on red: only from a one-way onto a one-way where traffic moves toward the driver's left (Section 5).
Stop in both directions when a school bus has flashing red lights and the stop arm is out. Exception: on a divided highway with a median separator, only same-direction traffic must stop. Penalty: up to $1,000, 6 points, mandatory court. Under-21 conviction = license suspension (Section 9).
Required 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, during rain, and whenever visibility is limited. Dim high beams within 500 ft of oncoming traffic and within 200 ft when following. Reduce to low beams when visibility drops below 200 ft (Section 5).
15 ft hydrant · 20 ft crosswalk / fire station driveway (75 ft opposite) · 30 ft stop sign / signal / yield · 50 ft railroad crossing. Parallel park: no more than 18 inches from the curb — DDS road test uses a 22-ft × 10-ft test box (Section 5).
Every child under 8 must be in a child passenger restraint system meeting FMVSS 213, appropriate for height and weight. Safety belts required for all front-seat passengers and every occupant under 18. Georgia is primary enforcement — officers may stop for this violation alone (Section 5).
Georgia requires 75% on EACH section — 15 of 20 on road signs AND 15 of 20 on road rules. Aim for 90%+ on every practice run before heading to the DDS Customer Service Center.
Memorize BAC limits, distances, signal distance, following distances, and suspension periods. These specific numbers appear on virtually every Georgia test.
The Weak Spots mode saves every question you got wrong. Replay it until you're hitting 90%+ before going to the DDS office.
Download the Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024) at https://dds.georgia.gov/. Every question comes directly from this manual.
Super Speeder — unique to Georgia. Driving 75+ mph on a 2-lane road or 85+ mph on any road adds a $200 state fee on top of any local speeding fine. Failure to pay triggers license suspension plus a $50 reinstatement fee.
Sign questions are visual — shape, color, and meaning all matter. Use the Road Signs Quiz mode to practice all signs before test day.
Questions based on the official Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024). Free, no signup required.
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