Georgia Permit Test in Spanish, Korean and 23 Other Languages
In which languages can you take the Georgia permit knowledge exam?
The Georgia permit knowledge exam is offered in 26 languages: English plus 25 others, including Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese and Arabic. The DDS test page says both parts, the Road Rules Test and the Road Signs Test, are available in these languages. You need at least 15 of 20 correct on each part. The road test is available only in English.
Where the Georgia permit test language facts come from
The list of 26 languages, the pass mark, the oral test and the road test language come from the Georgia DDS test and exams page. The interpreter service, the simple English rule and the exam room rules come from the DDS Drivers Manual. The English documents rule and the visit steps come from the DDS learner's permit page. The test locations come from the DDS license FAQs, and the permit fee comes from the DDS fees and terms page. This guide is current as of 2026. Confirm the rules with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (dds.georgia.gov) before you drive.
The 26 languages of the Georgia knowledge exam, A to Z
| A to E | F to J | K to S | T to Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albanian | Farsi | Korean | Turkish |
| Amharic | French | Pashto | Urdu |
| Arabic | German | Portuguese (Brazil) | Vietnamese |
| Burmese | Haitian Creole | Rohingya | Wolof |
| Chinese | Hindi | Russian | Yoruba |
| Dari | Italian | Spanish | - |
| English | Japanese | Swahili | - |
Are both the Road Rules and Road Signs tests in these languages?
Yes. The Georgia knowledge exam has two parts, the Road Rules Test and the Road Signs Test. The DDS test page says both sections of the non-commercial knowledge exams are available in the 26 languages in the table. The non-commercial exams include the exam for the Class CP learner's permit. You need at least 15 of 20 correct on each part. The Road Rules Test covers driver duties, traffic laws and safe driving practices. The Road Signs Test checks that you can identify highway signs, signals and markers.
Which version of the Georgia knowledge exam fits you?
Is the Georgia road test in English?
Yes. The Road Skills Test is available only in English. In the Traditional Road Test, an examiner sits in the passenger seat, gives you instructions and records your score. The test includes tasks such as parallel parking, backing, a turnabout, turns and yielding the right-of-way. Learn the English names of these tasks before test day, so that you understand each instruction. The Georgia road test guide explains the vehicle rules, the tasks and the score.
Do you need to read English road signs to drive in Georgia?
Yes. The DDS Drivers Manual says all drivers must be able to read and understand simple English, such as the words on highway traffic signs and direction signs. You can take the signs test in your language, but on the road you must read the English words on the signs. Learn the common ones first: STOP, YIELD, ONE WAY and SPEED LIMIT. To check one now, try our free question on what a ONE WAY sign means.
How to take the Georgia permit knowledge exam in your language
- 1Practice before you go
Study the DDS Drivers Manual. DDS also has a free sample practice test online for non-commercial licenses and permits.
- 2Gather your documents in English
All documents for the learner's permit must be in English. See what to bring to the DDS for the full list.
- 3Go to a Customer Service Center
You can take the Knowledge Exam at all CSC locations except Jackson, and you do not need a reservation. You take the test on a computer, so be on the computer at least 30 minutes before the CSC closes.
- 4Pay the fee and pass the exams
At the visit you pass a vision exam and the knowledge exam and pay the $10 permit fee. You pay the fee before the test begins. If you fail any part, you get no refund, and you pay the fee again before each new try.
Is our free practice test in English only?
Yes. Our free Georgia practice questions are in English only. They are practice questions, not DDS test questions. Practice in English also helps you learn the English words on road signs and the words for the road test. For example, try our free question on the score you need on each knowledge exam section.
Key takeaways
- The Georgia knowledge exam is offered in 26 languages: English plus 25 others, including Spanish, Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese.
- Both the Road Rules Test and the Road Signs Test are on the DDS language list. You need at least 15 of 20 on each.
- The road test is available only in English, and all drivers must read simple English on road signs.
- Customers with reading disabilities can ask for an oral test, and hearing impaired customers can ask a CSC for an interpreter.
- Next step: practice on the free Georgia Class C practice test.
Georgia permit test languages: common questions
Can I take the Georgia permit test in Spanish?
Yes. Spanish is one of the 26 languages on the DDS list, and both the Road Rules Test and the Road Signs Test are available in it. Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Haitian Creole and 20 other languages are on the list too. The road test after the permit is in English only.
Do I need to know English to get a Georgia driver's license?
You need some English. You can take the knowledge exam in one of 26 languages. But all drivers must be able to read simple English on traffic and direction signs, the road test is available only in English, and the documents for a learner's permit must be in English.
Can a friend or a phone app translate the permit test for me?
No. During the knowledge exam you may not speak to anyone other than the examiner. Cellphones, text messaging devices and other wireless devices are not allowed in the testing area. Choose one of the 26 listed languages instead. Hearing impaired customers can ask their local CSC to schedule an interpreter.
Is the Georgia permit test on a computer or on paper?
The non-commercial knowledge test is on a computer. You must be on the computer no later than 30 minutes before the Customer Service Center closes. If you have a reading disability, you can ask for an oral test instead. Schedules for the oral test vary by location, so contact your local CSC first.
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