Georgia supervised driving: 40 hours — see the conditions below.

Everything a Georgia parent needs in one place — supervised-practice guidance, night-driving rules, permit age, and what the written test looks like — plus a free log that keeps practice organized.

What Georgia actually requires

Requirements summarized from the official Georgia driver handbook.

The Georgia graduated licensing path

  1. Class CP instruction permit — from age 15

    Requirements: Pass the knowledge and vision tests. Log 40 supervised hours, including 6 at night.

    Restrictions: A licensed driver 21+ must be in the front passenger seat. No wireless devices.

  2. Class D provisional license — from age 16

    Requirements: Hold the permit 12 months and 1 day violation-free, complete the 40 logged hours (and Joshua's Law driver education), and pass the road test.

    Restrictions: No driving midnight-6 a.m. First 6 months: no non-family passengers under 21; next 6 months: no more than one.

  3. Class C full license — from age 18

    Requirements: At 18 with a clean record for the previous 12 months.

    Restrictions: None specific to age.

Georgia laws your teen will be tested on

Georgia seat belt rule

In Georgia every occupant of a passenger vehicle under 18 must be belted, and anyone in the front seat must be secured by a lap and shoulder belt. That applies on every trip, no matter how short.

Georgia speed and Super Speeder law

Georgia posts maximum limits and lowers them in school and construction zones, and driving too slowly to keep up with traffic is also illegal. A conviction for 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph anywhere, adds a state Super Speeder fee on top of local fines.

Georgia alcohol and Hands-Free law

A driver under 21 in Georgia is considered under the influence at 0.02 grams BAC - about one drink. Georgia's Hands-Free Law also bars holding or supporting a phone with any part of your body; use a mount, headphones, or a wireless device instead.

Georgia Move Over & Emergency Scenes

When approaching an emergency, sanitation, or utility service vehicle parked on the shoulder, move over to the next lane if safely possible. If you cannot move over, slow down below the speed limit and be prepared to stop.

Georgia school bus stopping rules

In Georgia you must stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, and you may not move again until the arm is withdrawn and the bus resumes motion. On a two-lane road, traffic in both directions must stop. On a divided highway with a median or unpaved separation, only traffic traveling in the same direction as the bus must stop; oncoming traffic on the other side of the median may proceed with caution. A center turn lane does not count as a divider, so drivers on both sides must stop.

A real Georgia practice question

What colors are construction and maintenance warning signs?

Construction and maintenance warning signs have an orange background with black markings.

Georgia driving practice questions, answered

How many supervised driving hours does Georgia require?
Georgia requires 40 hours (6 at night), plus required driver education: 30 classroom hours and either 6 instructor hours or 40 parent-taught hours, including 6 at night.
Does Georgia require night driving hours?
Yes — 6 of the supervised hours must be at night. The NextDriver log splits minutes into day and night using 12 a.m.–6 a.m. local time. Check Georgia's own definition of night driving.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Georgia?
A Georgia learner's permit can be issued starting at age 15.
How many questions are on the Georgia written test?
The Georgia knowledge exam has 40 questions; you need 30 correct (75%) to pass.
Does NextDriver Prep have Georgia practice questions?
Yes — 58 practice questions written from the official Georgia driver handbook, with explanations for every answer.
How should we track supervised driving?
Log each drive the same day it happens. NextDriver Prep's free log records date, duration, day/night split, and conditions, and totals progress toward Georgia's supervised-practice requirement.
Is the Georgia driving log free?
Yes. The supervised driving log is free forever, with no card required. The Family Plan adds lessons, coaching scripts, hazard training, and Kai the AI co-pilot.
Does NextDriver Prep submit our log to the state?
No. NextDriver Prep helps your family track and organize practice. The Georgia licensing agency decides permit and license eligibility.
What restrictions apply during the Class CP instruction permit stage in Georgia?
A licensed driver 21+ must be in the front passenger seat. No wireless devices.
What restrictions apply during the Class D provisional license stage in Georgia?
No driving midnight-6 a.m. First 6 months: no non-family passengers under 21; next 6 months: no more than one.
What restrictions apply during the Class C full license stage in Georgia?
None specific to age.

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