Georgia's fee structure works differently than most states: instead of paying a small fee per retake, Georgia charges a single $35 Commercial Application (CAP) fee that covers up to 4 knowledge test attempts. Skills tests are only offered at 10 designated DDS locations statewide — not every DDS office administers road tests. Your CLP and knowledge test scores are both valid for 365 days.
500
Practice Questions
3
Knowledge Modules
80%
Pass Threshold (All Tests)
$35
CAP Fee (4 Attempts)
8 yrs
CDL Validity
Georgia CDL Practice Tests
All three modules required for a Georgia Class A CDL. Take them in order — General Knowledge first, then Air Brakes, then Combination Vehicles.
General Knowledge
Required for all CDL classes. Covers vehicle inspection, cargo, hours of service, hazmat awareness, emergencies, and Georgia-specific rules.
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Air Brakes
Required for any vehicle with air brakes, including air-over-hydraulic systems. Essential for Class A and most Class B CDL jobs.
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Combination Vehicles
Class A CDL requirement. Covers coupling, jackknife prevention, off-tracking, rearward amplification, and Georgia-specific route rules.
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How Georgia CDL Requirements Compare
Georgia's CAP fee system and designated testing locations are genuinely different from most other states.
| Feature | Georgia | Texas | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge test fee structure | $35 CAP fee (covers 4 attempts) | Per-application fee | Included in CDL fee |
| CLP fee | $10 | $25 | $10 |
| CDL renewal period | 8 years | 8 years | 8 years |
| CLP validity | 365 days | 180 days | 2 years from issuance |
| Skills test locations | 10 designated DDS cities only | Texas DPS offices | NY DMV road test sites |
| Military CDL waiver | Even Exchange (knowledge + skills) | Skills test waiver only | Skills test waiver only |
Georgia CDL Study Guides
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How to Get a CDL in Georgia
Full step-by-step process through Georgia DDS
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Skills Test
Georgia CDL Test Locations
The 10 designated DDS skills testing cities
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Costs
CDL Cost in Georgia
The CAP fee system and every cost explained
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Funding
Free CDL Training Georgia
Funding options and the Even Exchange military program
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Medical
DOT Physical Exam Georgia
Medical certification through Georgia DDS
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Drug Testing
CDL Drug Test Georgia
FMCSA Clearinghouse and Georgia CDL holders
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CDL Schools
CDL Trucking Schools Georgia
Programs, costs, and FMCSA verification
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Timeline
How Long Does a Georgia CDL Take?
4–6 weeks typical — full step-by-step timeline
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Test Day
What to Bring to Georgia CDL Test
Full document checklist for both appointments
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Exam Overview
Georgia CDL Test Questions
50 GK, 25 Air Brakes, 20 Combo — what each test covers
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Georgia CDL Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Georgia CDL General Knowledge test?
50 questions. You must answer at least 40 correctly (80%) to pass. The test is administered at a Georgia DDS Customer Service Center.
What is the Georgia CAP fee?
The Commercial Application (CAP) fee is $35 and covers up to 4 knowledge test attempts. If you exhaust all 4 attempts, or let 360 days pass between attempts, you must pay a new $35 CAP fee to continue testing.
Where do I take the Georgia CDL skills test?
Only at designated Georgia DDS testing locations — not every DDS office offers road testing. Designated cities include Albany, Between, Brunswick, Cumming, Dalton, Douglasville, Forsyth, Gainesville, Milledgeville, Rome, and Thomson. Appointments are scheduled by calling (678) 413-8400.
How long is a Georgia CLP valid?
365 days (12 months). Your knowledge test scores are also valid for 365 days — if your CLP expires before you take your skills test, you must start over and retake all knowledge tests.
How much does a CDL cost in Georgia?
Roughly $127 total in government fees: a $35 CAP fee, a $10 CLP fee, a $50 road test fee, and a $32 CDL issuance fee. The CAP fee is waived for veterans with Combat status and for qualifying school bus drivers.
Does Georgia offer a military CDL waiver?
Yes — Georgia's Even Exchange Program is one of the most generous military CDL waivers in the country, exempting qualifying Army, Navy, and Air Force service members from both the knowledge test and the skills test when exchanging a military license for a CDL.
How long is a Georgia CDL valid?
8 years for a standard CDL. The Hazmat endorsement is limited to 5-year validity and requires a new TSA background check at every renewal.
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CDL Endorsements
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