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Georgia Permit Test: How Many Questions and What You Need to Pass

informational·how to guide·Published September 9, 2026

How many questions are on the Georgia permit test, and how many must you get right?

The Georgia permit test (the DDS Knowledge Exam) has two tests, Road Rules and Road Signs, with 20 questions each. You must get at least 15 of 20 right on each test, so you can miss no more than 5 on each. You take it in person at a DDS Customer Service Center, with no appointment, at every center except Jackson.

Where the Georgia permit test facts come from

The two tests, the pass mark, the vision exam, the retest wait and the languages come from the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) page on tests and exams. The test-room rules and the topics come from the DDS Drivers Manual, and the permit fee from the DDS fees and terms page. The walk-in rule, the visit steps and the practice test come from the DDS license FAQs, learner's permit page and practice test page. This guide is current as of 2026. Confirm the rules with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (dds.georgia.gov) before you drive.

Georgia permit test pass mark at a glance

Georgia permit test pass mark at a glance
Part of the Knowledge Exam	What you need
Road Rules Test	At least 15 of 20 questions right
Road Signs Test	At least 15 of 20 questions right
Vision Exam (separate from the Knowledge Exam)	At least 20/60 vision in one eye, with or without corrective lenses, and a 140-degree field of vision

How many questions can you miss on the Georgia permit test?

You can miss up to 5 of the 20 questions on each test, because you need 15 right. The pass mark applies to each test on its own, so a high Road Rules score does not make up for a low Road Signs score. Study the signs as carefully as the rules.

Do you need an appointment for the Georgia permit test?

You go to any Customer Service Center except the Jackson location

Walk in and take the Knowledge Exam. You do not need a reservation, and you can use a center outside your county.

You plan to go to the Jackson location

The Knowledge Exam is not offered there. Pick another Customer Service Center.

You arrive late in the day

For a non-commercial test, you must be on the computer no later than 30 minutes before the center closes. Check the hours on the DDS website before you go.

You have a reading disability

You can ask for an oral test at a Customer Service Center. Visit your local center to schedule an appointment for it, because schedules vary by location.

How to take the Georgia permit test step by step

1
Study the manual
The questions come from topics in the DDS Drivers Manual. Read it and use the free DDS practice test.
2
Go to a Customer Service Center
Submit the License/ID/Permit Form online first, and bring your documents. If you are under 18, bring a parent or guardian, a responsible adult or an authorized driver training instructor to sign the form.
3
Pass the vision exam
DDS tests your vision on a machine at the center. You show your documents and pass the vision exam as part of the same visit.
4
Pay the fee and take the Knowledge Exam
Pay the $10 permit fee before the test begins. Then take the Road Rules Test and the Road Signs Test. You must pass both.

Georgia permit test room rules

Leave pens, pencils, paper and all other items outside the testing area.
Do not bring a cellphone, a text messaging device or any other wireless device into the testing area.
Do not speak to anyone during the test except the examiner.
A rule break is misconduct, and DDS counts the exam session as a failure.

What the Georgia permit test covers and how to study

The Road Rules Test covers driver responsibility, knowledge of laws and safe driving practices for the license class you apply for. The Road Signs Test asks you to identify standard highway signs, signals and markers. For free practice, use the DDS practice test and our free questions. Try the question on what to do at a stop sign and the question on what a yield sign requires. Our practice tests are free and in English only.

What happens if you fail the Georgia permit test?

You fail the Knowledge Exam once

Wait 1 day to retest.

You fail a second time

Wait 7 days to retest.

You plan your retest

Pay the permit fee again before each attempt, because DDS does not refund it. The DDS retest policy says retests need an appointment, so ask your Customer Service Center how to book. The cost and retake guide explains the fees.

What languages is the Georgia permit test in?

DDS says the Road Rules and Road Signs sections of the non-commercial knowledge exams come in 26 languages. The Road Skills Test, the road test you take later, is available only in English. The guide to Georgia permit test languages has more.

Key takeaways

The Georgia Knowledge Exam has two tests, Road Rules and Road Signs. You need at least 15 out of 20 on each test.
Walk in at any Customer Service Center except Jackson, which does not give the exam. Be on the computer no later than 30 minutes before closing.
Leave pens, paper and phones outside. Misconduct counts as a failure.
If you fail, wait 1 day to retest. After a second failure, wait 7 days.
Next step: practice on the free Georgia Class C practice test.

Georgia permit test: common questions

Can you take the Georgia permit test online?

No. You take the Knowledge Exam in person at a DDS Customer Service Center, in the same visit as your documents check and the vision exam. Online, you can prepare with the free DDS practice test and with our free Georgia practice questions.

Can I take the Georgia permit test at any DDS office?

Yes, with one exception. You can visit any Customer Service Center, and it does not have to be in your county. Every center gives the Knowledge Exam except the Jackson location. You do not need a reservation for the exam.

How late can I start the Georgia permit test?

For a non-commercial test, you must be on the computer no later than 30 minutes before the Customer Service Center closes. Check the hours of operation on the DDS website before you visit.

What if I fail the eye test at the permit test?

The vision exam needs at least 20/60 vision in one eye, with or without glasses or contact lenses, and a 140-degree field of vision. If you fail the field vision exam, you must submit a Vision Report Form (DS-MR-274). A licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist completes it.