Sample License Rules questions
How soon after becoming a Georgia resident must you get a Georgia license or permit if you want to drive here?
Within 30 days Within 90 days Within one year Show the answer
Within 30 days
Georgia gives new residents 30 days to get a Georgia license or permit.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 1: General Licensing Information, Requirement to Obtain a Georgia Driver's License
What must you do with your Georgia license or permit while you are driving?
Have it with you Keep it on file with your insurer Leave it at home for safety Show the answer
Have it with you
You must have it in your possession and show it to a law enforcement officer who asks for it.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 1: General Licensing Information, Carrying and Displaying Your License
Who must sit beside you when you drive on a Georgia Class C instructional permit?
A licensed Class C driver aged 21 or older Any licensed driver aged 18 or older Any passenger aged 16 or older Show the answer
A licensed Class C driver aged 21 or older
The person beside you must be at least 21, hold a license for Class C vehicles, and be fit and able to take control.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 2: Obtaining a License, Permit or Identification Card, Conditions of a Class C Instructional Permit
Under Georgia's Class D rules, which of these passengers counts as immediate family?
A classmate from the driver's school A neighbor from next door A person who lives at the driver's home Show the answer
A person who lives at the driver's home
Besides close relatives, Georgia counts any other person who lives at the driver's residence.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 2: Obtaining a License, Permit or Identification Card, Conditions of a Class D Provisional License
How long must you wait after a second failure of the Georgia knowledge exam?
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7 days
A second or later failure means a 7-day wait before you can retake that part.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 3: Testing Information, Results of Pass/Fail
Of the driving experience hours a Georgia teen needs for a Class D license, what is the minimum at night?
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6 hours
At least 6 of the 40 required hours must be driven at night.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 2: Obtaining a License, Permit or Identification Card, Driver Education Requirements
What must a Georgia Class D driver avoid in the 12 months before applying for a Class C license?
Any trip after 9:00 p.m. Any trip outside the home county A major traffic violation conviction Show the answer
A major traffic violation conviction
A conviction for a major traffic violation that brings a mandatory suspension in those 12 months blocks the upgrade.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 2: Obtaining a License, Permit or Identification Card, Obtaining a Class C License
In the first six months after a Georgia Class D license is issued, who may ride with the driver?
One friend under 21 Up to three friends under 21 Only immediate family members Show the answer
Only immediate family members
For the first six months, passengers are limited to the driver's immediate family.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 2: Obtaining a License, Permit or Identification Card, Conditions of a Class D Provisional License
What is the minimum total of other driving experience a Georgia teen must log before getting a Class D license?
40 hours 100 hours 10 hours Show the answer
40 hours
Georgia requires at least 40 hours of other driving experience on top of driver education.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 2: Obtaining a License, Permit or Identification Card, Driver Education Requirements
During the second six months of a Georgia Class D license, how many non-family passengers under 21 may ride along?
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One
In the second six months, the limit is one passenger under 21 from outside the immediate family.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 2: Obtaining a License, Permit or Identification Card, Conditions of a Class D Provisional License
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We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Georgia Drivers' Manual (2023-2024 PDF; online version last changed 2026-07-20 edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.
