Georgia requirements
Georgia learner's permit and first-license requirements
A Georgia Class CP learner's permit is available from age 15 after meeting the document, school-enrollment, vision and knowledge-test requirements. Teen drivers then move through Georgia's Class D provisional-license process before a full Class C license.
- 15minimum Class CP age
- Vision + knowledgepermit tests
- 1 year + 1 dayteen permit holding period
The Georgia first-license path
- Study the current Georgia Driver's Manual.
- Complete the online License/ID/Permit Form before visiting a Customer Service Center.
- Bring the required identity, Social Security, Georgia-residency and school-enrollment documents that apply to you.
- Pass the vision exam and both knowledge-test sections.
- Practice under the Class CP supervision rules and complete the age-specific training requirements.
- Schedule and pass the road test when eligible, then receive the applicable Class D or Class C license.
Class CP permit from age 15
DDS allows a Class CP instructional permit from age 15. While driving on the permit, you must be accompanied by a licensed Class C driver age 21 or older who is fit to take control and seated beside you.
Teen drivers have additional requirements
A teen applying for a Class D provisional license must generally hold the permit for one year and one day, satisfy Joshua's Law driver-education requirements, complete supervised driving, meet school and ADAP requirements, and pass the road test.
Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
- Georgia DDS — Learner's Permit
- Georgia DDS — Joshua's Law Requirements
- Georgia DDS — Class D Provisional License
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