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Automotive & MechanicsGeorgia Knowledge Test and License Steps
Twenty flashcards on the Georgia written tests, the vision exam and the steps from permit to license.
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- Which two tests make up Georgia's knowledge exam?
- The Road Rules Test and the Road Signs Test.
- What score passes each knowledge test?
- 15 out of 20.
- Do you need an appointment for the knowledge exam?
- No, no appointment is needed.
- How late can you start a non-commercial knowledge test?
- You must be on the computer no later than 30 minutes before the center closes (45 for CDL).
- In how many languages are the non-commercial Road Rules and Road Signs sections offered?
- 26 languages.
- What does the Road Rules Test cover?
- Driver responsibility, knowledge of laws and safe driving practices for your license class.
- What does the Road Signs Test cover?
- Identifying standard highway signs, signals and markers.
- What option exists for people with reading disabilities?
- They can ask for an oral test at a Customer Service Center.
- What may not enter the testing area?
- Pens, pencils, paper or other items, and phones or any wireless device; you may talk only to the examiner.
- What happens if there is misconduct during the knowledge exam?
- The exam session counts as a failure.
- What vision does Georgia require?
- At least 20/60 in one eye (with or without corrective lenses) and a 140-degree field of vision.
- What if you fail the field vision exam?
- Submit a Vision Report Form (DS-MR-274) completed by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist.
- How can you practice for free?
- With the free online Practice Test; everything you need is in the Drivers Manual.
- At what age can you apply for a Class C instructional permit?
- At age 15 or anytime after.
- Who must ride with a permit holder?
- A person at least 21, licensed for Class C, fit to take control and seated beside the driver.
- How long is a Class C instructional permit valid?
- 2 years.
- When can you apply for a Class D provisional license?
- At age 16, after holding a valid instructional permit for one year and one day.
- What driver education does Joshua's Law require at 16 or 17?
- 30 hours of classroom or an equivalent online course, plus 6 hours with a certified instructor or the Parent/Teen Driving Guide.
- How much supervised driving must you log?
- At least 40 hours, including at least 6 hours at night.
- When may a Class D holder not drive?
- Between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., with no exceptions.
Official sources
Georgia Department of Driver Services
Test and Exams Information
Georgia Department of Driver Services
Georgia Drivers' Manual (online edition)
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