Checked against official Georgia sources on Oct 7, 2026
Georgia CDL practice test
Every state needs at least 80% on each CDL written test, and Georgia follows the same federal rule. Below are the fees, ages and rules we checked against the official Georgia source, and a free practice test.
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Georgia CDL facts
| What | What Georgia says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CLP fee | $10 | Official page |
| CLP validity | 365 days (for permits issued on or after July 1, 2021) | Official page |
| CDL fee (Class A, B, C) | $32, valid 8 years | Official page |
| CDL application fee (CAP) | $35, valid for 4 test attempts | Official page |
| Knowledge test fee | $10 paid before the exams. If you fail, DDS keeps it as a testing fee. If you pass, it pays for the permit. | Official page |
| Road skills test fee | $50 for each testing attempt | Official page |
| Endorsement fee | $5 each (except Hazmat when added at first issue) | Official page |
| For-hire endorsement fee | $15 | Official page |
| Hazmat CDL validity | 5 years from the Threat Assessment date | Official page |
| Knowledge test retest wait | 2 days after the first failure and any later failure | Official page |
| Skills test retest wait | 2 days after the first failure and any later failure | Official page |
| New CAP needed | After 4 failed attempts, or if 360 or more days pass between attempts, you need a new CAP and a new $35 fee | Official page |
| Minimum age | 18. Ages 18 to 21 are limited to Georgia only (intrastate). The limit can be removed at age 21 at any Customer Service Center. | Official page |
| Online knowledge testing | Not confirmed. The knowledge exam is taken at a DDS Customer Service Center. Only the pre-visit information form is online. | Official page |
| Knowledge exam cutoff time | CDL knowledge exams must begin at least 45 minutes before the Customer Service Center closes | Official page |
| Passing score, all CDL knowledge tests | 80% | Official page |
| CLP skills test wait | A CLP holder cannot take the CDL skills test in the first 14 days after the CLP is first issued | Official page |
Fees and rules change. Confirm on the official Georgia CDL page before you go. Read the official Georgia CDL manual.
CDL test formats
We show the national defaults for question counts and time limits. Check the official Georgia manual for anything that differs.
| Test | Questions | To pass | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 50 | 40 (80%) | About 60 minutes |
| Air Brakes | 25 | 20 (80%) | 25 to 30 minutes |
| Combination Vehicles | 20 (25 questions in some states) | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Hazardous Materials | 30 | 24 (80%) | 30 to 40 minutes |
| Tanker | 20 | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Passenger | 20 | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| School Bus | 20 (25 questions in some states) | 16 (80%) | About 25 minutes |
| Doubles/Triples | 20 | 16 (80%) | About 20 minutes |
Practice any of them: all CDL practice tests.