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SECTION 3 : TESTING INFORMATION

• Passing: Always check in front of and be- Road Test For Class E and Results of Pass/Fail
hind your vehicle to make sure you can safely F Non-Commercial If you pass all the tests, you will be issued
pass without interfering with other traffic; There is no driving test for Classes E & F a temporary license/permit. Your
Non-Commercial; however, you must present
• Following: Do not follow other cars too an Application for Issuance of Non- permanent license/permit will be mailed
closely. Follow at a safe distance from the Commercial E/F License (DS-36), establishing to you
vehicle in front of you in order to maintain your ability to operate vehicles within the
control of the vehicle in case of any emer- particular class, and pass a knowledge test for
gency situation or abrupt stops or turns; that particular class. You must also possess or If you fail any part of the knowledge or
road test, and it is your:
• Maintaining Good Posture: Keep both be eligible to obtain a Class C Driver's License.
hands on the steering wheel. Do not rest your Class E & F licenses are available to volunteer
elbow on the window and do not attempt to firefighters at no charge. •1st Failure: You must wait until the
Customers who wish to take the non com-
carry on a conversation with the examiner mercial Class E/F exam should study the next day before retaking the portion you
because he/she will be busy giving instruc- Commercial Drivers Manual. The Commer-cial have failed.
tions and recording your score. Drivers Manual can be located online at •2nd or Subsequent Failure: You must
At the end of the Class C/D road test, the dds.georgia.gov or customers can obtain a hard wait 7 days before retaking the portion
license examiner will gladly show you your copy at any DDS Customer Service Center. you have failed.
score sheet and will provide you an opportunity
to discuss the results if you wish to do so. You Road Test For Class A, B,
must achieve a minimum score of 75% to pass. and C Commercial
Commercial vehicle operator’s testing informa-
Road Test For Class M tion is covered in the Georgia Commercial Drivers
You must furnish a motorcycle for the test and Manual, which is available at all DDS Customer
pass a safety inspection of the motorcycle by the Service Centers and online at dds.georgia.gov.
license examiner before the driving test is given. You may schedule a Commercial skills test ap-
All road test vehicles must have a valid registra- pointment Online at www.dds.georgia.gov.
tion/license plate or if equipped with a temporary Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §40-5-25 and DDS Rule
dealership tag, the applicant must provide the bill 1-1-.09(7), the $50.00 Commercial Driver’s
of sale for proof of purchase within the last 30 days. cense (CDL) Road Skills Test fee is now
required for each testing attempt.
Motorcycle operator testing information is
covered in the Motorcycle Operators Manual,
which is available at all DDS Customer Service Location Information
Centers and online at dds.georgia.gov.
For a complete list of customer Service Centers
If you hold a motorcycle permit, you may and their hours of operation, please visit the
schedule a motorcycle skills test appointment
online at dds.georgia.gov. DDS website at dds.georgia.gov or https://
dds.georgia.gov/locations/customer-service-
Motorcycle road tests cannot be conducted center.
when the weather conditions make it unsafe
for the driver or examiner, including when it is
raining or when the pavement is damp. Please remember that Tuesday is always the
busiest day and the best time to visit in person is the
middle of the week during the middle of the day.

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