Georgia Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info Minimum Age for Instructional Permit 15 years Instructional Permit Holding Period12 months plus 1 day Minimum amount of supervised driving 40 hours including 6 at night Minimum Age for Driver License16 years (Minors are issued a Class D Provisional License) Road Test Yes Unsupervised driving rulesInstructional Permit holders must always be accompanied by a licensed supervising driver who's at least 21 years old . Class D license holders may drive unsupervised, but are not allowed to drive at all between 12 midnight and 6am (no exceptions) Passenger rules Minor drivers with a Class D License may not drive with any non-family passengers for the first six (6) months. During the second six (6) months, they may drive with only one (1) non-family passenger who is younger than 21 years old. After 12 months, they may drive with three (3) non-family passengers in the vehicle who are less than 21 years in age.

How To Get Your

Georgia License Step-by-Step:


Obtain driver education certificate by taking our Georgia DDS approved course.


Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam using our practice tests


Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)


Take the Learner Permit Written Exam


Practice driving with your learner permit


Take the Driving Exam