Road Test Appointments

Walk-ins are not accepted; you must schedule an appointment and meet the following requirements:

• Fulfill all Class D License requirements—see Class D Provisional License for documents and bring all listed items.
• Be accompanied by a licensed driver aged 21 or older; only the applicant and this driver are allowed in the vehicle.
• No other minors, children, or pets are permitted in the vehicle during the test.

Vehicle Requirements

• Bring a paper copy of the vehicle registration and a current valid insurance card.
• For rental cars, the applicant’s name must be on the rental agreement.
• If the vehicle has temporary tags or was purchased within the last 30 days, provide a bill of sale.
• The vehicle must pass a DDS safety inspection before the test.

Walk-ins are not accepted; you must schedule an appointment and meet the following requirements:

• Hold a valid Georgia Non-Commercial Learner’s Permit.
• Sign an affidavit confirming 40 hours of supervised road driving, including 6 hours at night.
• Pass the Driver’s License knowledge exam.
• Be accompanied by a licensed driver aged 21 or older; only the applicant and this driver are allowed in the vehicle.
• No children or pets are permitted in the vehicle during the test.
• Customers with suspended licenses are not eligible to test.

Vehicle Requirements

• Bring a paper copy of the vehicle registration and a current valid insurance card.
• For rental cars, the applicant’s name must be on the rental agreement.
• If the vehicle has temporary tags or was purchased within the last 30 days, provide a bill of sale.
• The vehicle must pass a DDS safety inspection before the test.

Walk-ins are not accepted; testing is available on limited days and times at DDS Customer Service Centers (see Center Map for locations). Requirements include:

• Hold a valid Georgia Motorcycle Permit (MP); otherwise, you will not be tested.
• Be at least 17 years old.
• Fulfill all Class M License requirements—see Class M Motorcycle License for documents.
• Customers with suspended licenses are not eligible to test.
• Exemption: Completing an approved license waiver motor safety course waives written and skills tests.

Motorcycle Requirements

• Bring motorcycle registration/proof of ownership and valid insurance.
• If the cycle has temporary tags or was purchased within the last 30 days, provide a bill of sale.
• The motorcycle must pass a safety inspection.

Walk-ins are not accepted; all tests are by appointment only at select locations: 

• Albany
• Between
• Brunswick
• Cumming (no Class A CDL)
• Dalton
• Douglasville
• Forsyth
• Gainesville
• Milledgeville
• Rome
• Thomson

Requirements include:

• Complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before testing or adding a Hazmat endorsement for the first time (effective February 7, 2022, for Class A/B CDL, upgrades, or S/P/H endorsements).
• Hold a valid Georgia driver’s license and CDL learner's permit (AP, BP) and maintain the CDL learner’s permit for a minimum of 14 days before taking the skills test.
• Bring a paper copy of the vehicle registration, valid insurance card, and Medical Certificate (if applicable).
• If the vehicle has temporary tags or was purchased within the last 30 days, provide a bill of sale.
• The vehicle must pass a DDS safety inspection.
• Bring a paper copy of the CDL Vehicle Inspection Checklist for the Modernized Road Skills Test.
• Arrive 20 minutes early; late arrivals may lead to rescheduling.
• Customers with suspended licenses are not eligible until reinstatement requirements are met.
• Commercial road tests require a $50 non-transferable fee per attempt, payable in advance (credit cards online; cash at a Customer Service Center with a paper receipt).

Note: A 72-hour notice is required to reschedule or cancel CDL appointments, or the fee is forfeited, and a new $50 fee will be required.