The Georgia road test
A plain-language guide, checked against the Georgia Department of Driver Services (GA DDS): who the test is for, what to bring, how it is scored, and what a retake really costs.
The rule that decides your path
The Georgia road test, also called the behind-the-wheel or driving skills test, is the final exam the GA DDS gives before it issues a driver's license. New drivers can take the Georgia driving test at 16, after logging 40 hours of supervised driving. The drive includes parallel parking.
Georgia sets a specific pre-license education step every new driver has to clear. The 40 supervised hours and the Class D Provisional license apply to drivers under 18.
Below you'll find the full Georgia road test requirements: who qualifies, what to bring, how examiners score the drive, and the retake rules if you don't pass the first time. On our Driving Index, Georgia's written knowledge test ranks 51st-hardest of 51.
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Supervised hours before the Georgia road test
These are hours you spend driving with a licensed adult, usually a parent, before you can take the test. Keep a log as you go, on paper or in an app, because the state can ask to see it. Practice in a mix of conditions, day and night, highways and quiet streets, rain and clear weather, and get the night hours in early, since those are the ones most people leave to the last minute.
What to bring to the Georgia road test
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Your vehicle must have
Who comes with you. A licensed driver 21 or older. Only you and this driver may be in the car, no minors, children, or pets. A virtual road test also needs a licensed adult 21 or older.
If you fail the Georgia road test
Here's how a retake works in Georgia: 1 day after the first failure, 7 days after the second, and 30 days if there was an accident or violation during the test. A retest requires an appointment plus the permit fee (Class CP is $10)
Beyond any fee, a retry usually means another day off work or school, another ride to the office, and another car to borrow, so failing costs far more than it looks on paper.
Passing on the first try is the cheapest way through. A first license runs $32 for a regular 8-year license; the Class D Provisional license is $10.
How the Georgia road test is scored
You need a minimum score of 75% to pass.
Georgia doesn't publish a point system or a set passing score, so the examiner simply judges whether you drive safely and follow the rules. In general, you fail for dangerous driving, breaking a traffic law, causing a crash, or not following the examiner's directions. Small mistakes add up too, so drive smoothly and predictably.
Before the road test
Pass the Georgia written test on your first try
Nearby road-test guides.
Six more states, neighbours first, then the closest matches on test difficulty.
Test specifications, fees and laws change. This guide was last verified July 2026; always confirm current requirements with the GA DDS (dds.georgia.gov) before booking a test. DMV IQ is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any state DMV, DPS, MVD, or BMV.
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Sources for this guide (6 official GA DDS pages)
- Eligibility: https://dds.georgia.gov/teen-drivers/teen-driving-laws-faqs
- What to bring: https://dds.georgia.gov/testing-and-training/road-test
- Test format: https://dds.georgia.gov/section-3-continued
- Scoring: https://dds.georgia.gov/section-3-continued
- Retakes: https://dds.georgia.gov/testing-and-training/test-and-exams-information
- Fees: https://dds.georgia.gov/fees-and-terms
- Handbook (2023-2024 (spans into 2024)): https://dds.georgia.gov/dds-drivers-manual-2023-2024
Current as of 2026-07-16. Official Georgia sources only; anything the state does not publish is left out rather than guessed.