Georgia Driver's Handbook and Study Guide
Last verified: 2026-03
Here is everything you need to study the Georgia DDS Driver's Manual in Georgia. This guide links to the official handbook and breaks down the chapters and most-tested topics so you can prepare for your permit test.
Most-Tested Topics for Your Permit Test
Focus your study time on these topics. They appear most often on the Georgia permit knowledge test.
- Traffic signs and signals
- Right-of-way rules
- Speed limits
- Parking rules
- DUI/DWI laws
What Is in the Georgia DDS Driver's Manual
Traffic Signs and Signals
Covers the meaning of regulatory, warning, and guide signs, plus traffic signal rules and flashing light procedures.
Right-of-Way Rules
Explains who goes first at intersections, crosswalks, roundabouts, and when merging onto highways.
Safe Driving Practices
Covers following distance, lane changes, passing, scanning for hazards, and driving in bad weather.
Parking Rules
Describes legal and illegal parking situations, parallel parking steps, and curb color meanings.
Alcohol and Drug Laws
Explains Georgia DUI laws, BAC limits, implied consent, and penalties for impaired driving.
Sharing the Road
Addresses safe driving around pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, large trucks, and school buses.
Georgia-Specific Information
Georgia's knowledge test has 40 questions (20 road signs + 20 road rules) and requires a 75% passing score on each section. Georgia uses the Department of Driver Services (DDS) instead of a traditional DMV. Joshua's Law requires teen drivers under 18 to complete a 30-hour driver education course and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can read the Georgia DDS Driver's Manual online.
- Traffic signs and signals
- Right-of-way rules
- Speed limits
- Parking rules
- DUI/DWI laws
The Georgia DDS Driver's Manual covers 6 chapters, from traffic signs and right-of-way rules to safe driving practices and state-specific laws.
Ready to Apply for Your Learner's Permit?
Once you have studied the handbook, the next step is applying for your permit at the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).
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Complete a state-approved driving course from home on your own schedule. Same certifications, same insurance discounts.
View Online CoursesThis information is based on Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) guidelines. Handbook content can change. Visit the official Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) website for the most current driver's handbook.