Georgia permit test cheat sheet

Georgia-specific rules from our question bank, condensed to one line each with the handbook page. Read it the night before; don’t use it instead of practicing.

Study sheet for before your test. Notes aren’t allowed in the DMV test room. See the study sheets to print.

Test format
40 questions
Passing score
30 of 40 correct (75%)
Permit and test fees
$10 total
Minimum age for a permit
15 years
Supervised driving
40 hours (6 at night)
Hold your permit
12 months minimum

Permits & licensing

  • In Georgia you can apply for a Class C instructional permit once you reach age 15. p. 27
  • A Class CP holder may drive only when accompanied by someone at least 21 who is licensed to drive a Class C vehicle and is fit to take control. p. 27
  • You can apply for a Class D license once you are 16 and have held a valid instructional permit for one year and one day. p. 28
  • Teens applying for a Class D license must show at least 40 hours of supervised driving, 6 of them at night. p. 6
  • A Class D driver may not drive between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., and the manual says there are no exceptions. p. 28
  • During the first six months of a Class D license, only immediate family members may ride with you. p. 28
  • In the second six months, a Class D driver may carry only one passenger under 21 who is not immediate family. p. 28
  • After the first two six-month periods, a Class D driver may carry up to three passengers under 21 who are not immediate family. p. 28
  • Each part of Georgia's knowledge exam has 20 questions and you need at least 15 right on each part. source
  • After a first failure you can retake the failed portion the next day, but after a second or later failure you must wait 7 days. p. 14
  • The adult who signs a minor's application may, for any reason, revoke the permit or license until the minor turns 18. p. 27

Laws, points & insurance

  • DDS must suspend the license of anyone who accumulates 15 or more points within 24 months. p. 49
  • Drivers under 18 are suspended if they accumulate 4 points within 12 months. p. 49
  • Georgia suspends the license of any driver under 21 who is convicted of any 4-point violation, such as reckless driving. p. 49
  • A Super Speeder conviction adds a $200 state fee in addition to any local fine. p. 22
  • If you were covered by liability insurance at the time of the crash, your insurance carrier can file Form SR-21 with DDS to prevent the suspension. p. 49
  • Aggressive driving means operating a vehicle with the intent to annoy, harass, molest, intimidate, injure or obstruct another person, for example by tailgating or blocking someone from passing. p. 24
  • For drivers under 21, a first conviction for offenses like reckless driving, aggressive driving or racing brings a six-month suspension; a second brings twelve months. p. 28
  • Georgia requires liability insurance of at least $25,000 for injury to one person, $50,000 for all injuries in one incident and $25,000 for property damage, often written 25/50/25. source