Georgia Permit Test Passing Score: 15/20 Per Section - Not 75% Overall

You must answer at least 15 out of 20 questions correctly on each section - Road Signs and Road Rules separately - to pass the Georgia permit test.

What score do you need to pass the Georgia DDS permit test?

You must answer at least 15 out of 20 questions correctly on each section - Road Signs and Road Rules separately - to pass the Georgia permit test. This equals a score of 75% or higher on each part. If you miss 6 questions in either section, you will fail the exam. This applies to teen drivers, adult learners, and anyone seeking a Georgia learner's permit.

How Is the Georgia Permit Test Scored?

The Georgia DDS permit test scoring is strict. The test has 40 total questions, split into two 20-question sections. You must pass each section individually; scores are not combined.

• Passing Requirement: 15 correct answers per section.
• Passing Percentage: 75% per section.
• Margin for Error: You can miss only 5 questions per section. A 6th wrong answer causes an automatic fail.

The system uses 'fail-fast' logic. If you get 6 questions wrong in a section, the test ends immediately. You cannot pass with a 70% score in one part, even if you ace the other.

What Counts as a Near-Pass or Failure in Georgia?

These examples show why 15/20 is required on each section.

• 15/20 Road Signs + 15/20 Road Rules = pass.
• 16/20 Road Signs + 14/20 Road Rules = fail.
• 20/20 Road Signs + 14/20 Road Rules = fail because scores are not combined.

If the Macon example is a first standard failure, the normal wait is 1 day, not 7 days. A 7-day wait applies after the second standard failure.

What Happens If You Miss the 15/20 Passing Score?

The passing score stays 15/20 on Road Signs and 15/20 on Road Rules. Retest waiting periods and repeat-attempt fees are separate issues and are covered in the Failed Knowledge Test guide.

How to Reach 15/20 in Both Test Sections

For this page, the key scoring point is simple: prepare to reach at least 15 correct answers in both sections. Document checks, arrival timing, and retest logistics belong in their dedicated Georgia permit guides.

Preparation for the Minimum Score

• Study the official Georgia Driver's Manual.
• Practice Road Signs and Road Rules separately.
• Aim comfortably above 75% in practice so one weak section does not cause a failure.