Georgia Driver Handbook
This manual is published by GA DDS. Open it on the agency site — that copy is always the current edition.
Published by GA DDS
We do not host a copy of this manual. The button above opens the current edition on the GA DDS website, which is always the authoritative version.
Testing at a Glance for Georgia
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the GA DDS knowledge test.
40
75%
$10
Documents You'll Need When You Take the Georgia Test
Proof of identity (certified birth certificate, U.S. passport, or Certificate of Naturalization), full Social Security number, and two proofs of Georgia residency dated within 6 months. Under-18 applicants must also provide a Certificate of School Enrollment (Form DDS-1).
Georgia-Specific Rules Covered in This Handbook
Rules unique to Georgia that GA DDS weights heavily in the knowledge test — you'll see these in the handbook chapters.
- gavel Joshua's Law: mandatory driver education for 16-17 year olds
- gavel Super Speeder Law: $200 state fee for 75+ mph on 2-lane roads or 85+ mph on any road
- gavel Hands-Free Georgia Act (O.C.G.A. 40-6-241)
- gavel Move Over Law for emergency, utility, and HERO vehicles
- gavel TADRA graduated licensing: nighttime and passenger restrictions
After You Pass: Georgia License Renewal
8 years
$32
Up to 150 days before expiration
More Georgia Driving Resources
Georgia Handbook FAQ
Is this the official Georgia driver handbook?
We do not host a copy of it. GA DDS publishes the official manual on its own website, and the button above opens that edition — always the authoritative one.
What documents does GA DDS require when I show up for the test?
Proof of identity (certified birth certificate, U.S. passport, or Certificate of Naturalization), full Social Security number, and two proofs of Georgia residency dated within 6 months. Under-18 applicants must also provide a Certificate of School Enrollment (Form DDS-1).
How is the Georgia knowledge test administered after I finish reading?
Computer-based knowledge exam at DDS Customer Service Centers.
Do I have to read the whole Georgia handbook to pass the test?
The GA DDS test has 40 questions and you need 30 correct (75%) to pass. All questions come from the handbook, but strategic readers focus on Signs, Right-of-Way, and Signaling first — those chapters carry the most test weight.
How current is this Georgia handbook version?
GA DDS reissues the handbook when state law changes. Because we link straight to the agency, the button above always opens whatever edition is current.
Where do I actually take the Georgia test after reading the handbook?
At any GA DDS location. Use our /dmv-near-me/ga finder for the nearest office with address, hours, and phone.
Is the Georgia driver handbook free to download?
Yes. GA DDS publishes it free as a PDF. If a website is charging to "download" the handbook, it's a scam — the state's official version is always free.
Can I read the Georgia handbook on my phone?
Yes. The GA DDS site serves the manual as a PDF that opens fine on a phone.