Governor's Message

Brian Kemp

"I wish you safe passage and encourage you to exercise good judgment, follow driving laws, and prioritize safety for yourself, fellow motorists, and passengers."

Brian P. Kemp

Governor, State of Georgia, georgia.gov

Commissioner's Message

Commissioner Bio Photo

"Operating a commercial vehicle is a tremendous responsibility and requires the development of special skills and the knowledge of numerous safety standards. By obeying all traffic laws and never driving distracted, we can ensure that our roads are safer for CDL drivers and other travelers alike. "

Spencer R. Moore, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Driver Services

Board of Directors

The state of Georgia

Chair

David W. Connell

Vice Chair

Jeff Markey

Secretary

Britt Fleck

Members

Tony Guisasola

Rachel Little

Christie Moore

Bob Pierce

Sheriff Frank Reynolds

Kat Satterfield

Board of Directors' Message

The Department of Driver Services (DDS) Board of Directors would like to remind our customers that driving in Georgia is a privilege that carries many responsibilities. Please be a safe and dependable driver to ensure that this privilege will not be lost. This manual has two main purposes:

  1. to help you qualify for a Georgia commercial driver's license; and
  2. to help you become a safe driver.

This guide is designed to provide you with the information to ob­tain and keep this type of license. Other manuals are available for non-commercial drivers, motorcycle operators, and teens learning to drive.

CDL Road Testing Options

DDS is working toward transitioning to the new Federal Modernized Testing Format at all CDL testing locations statewide.

For the latest information, please visit dds.georgia.gov to select a location and secure a reservation.

Beginning 2023, these DDS Customer Service Center (CSC) locations will be offering the Modernized Skills Test. The Modernized CDL Test Study Guide for this new testing process begins under the heading "Modernized CDL Testing".

Between             Modernized Testing and Original CDL Testing

Forsyth              Modernized Testing and Original CDL Testing

  • All other CSCs will offer the Original CDL Testing but will transition to the Modernized Testing in the future.
  • Customers that begin a skills test and fail a section must retest with the same type test.