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.

Important Note

Motorcycle Permits (MP) are eligible for only ONE renewal, and Motorcycle Knowledge Exam scores are valid for just one year.

If you do not pass the Motorcycle Riders Skills Test within one year, you must retake and pass the Motorcycle Knowledge Exam before scheduling the skills test to earn a Class M license.

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:

Know Before You Go - Please review this checklist of what you need to know before arriving at a DDS Customer Service Center to get your CDL or CLP.

• 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.