Georgia (GA) CDL Practice Tests

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Georgia CDL Practice Tests: General Knowledge, Combination Vehicle & Air Brakes

Drivers preparing for the Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam should focus on three core practice tests. These cover the primary written exams required by the state of Georgia:

• General Knowledge CDL Practice Test
• Combination Vehicle CDL Practice Test
• Air Brakes CDL Practice Test

Using multiple practice tests helps reinforce key concepts found on the official Georgia CDL knowledge exams.

Preparing for the Georgia CDL Exam

Commercial driver licensing standards are established at the federal level by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), but CDL testing and licensing are administered by each state.

In Georgia, CDL testing materials and licensing are managed by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). The DDS publishes the official CDL manual used for all written and skills testing:

• Georgia Commercial Driver’s License Manual

The Georgia CDL manual applies to all commercial license classes, including:

• Class A CDL
• Class B CDL
• Class C CDL

Georgia CDL Eligibility Requirements

Age Requirements:
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to operate commercially within Georgia (intrastate).
Drivers must be 21 or older to operate interstate or transport hazardous materials.

Valid Georgia Driver’s License

A valid Georgia non-commercial driver’s license is required before applying for a CDL.

Medical Certification

All CDL applicants must pass a DOT physical examination conducted by a certified medical examiner listed on the National Registry.

Find a Certified DOT Medical Examiner

CDL Knowledge Tests and Endorsements

Georgia CDL applicants must pass written knowledge exams covering general CDL topics, air brakes (if applicable), and any required endorsements.

Common CDL endorsements include:

• Hazardous Materials (H)
• Tank Vehicles (N)
• Passenger (P)
• School Bus (S)

Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)

Federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements apply to many Georgia CDL applicants. ELDT includes both classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training completed through an FMCSA-registered provider.

ELDT is required for:

• First-time CDL applicants
• Drivers upgrading from Class B to Class A
• Applicants adding H, P, or S endorsements

View the FMCSA Training Provider Registry

Background Check and Documentation

Certain endorsements, including Hazardous Materials, require a federal background check. Applicants must also provide documentation verifying identity, Georgia residency, and lawful U.S. presence.

Georgia CDL Application Process

CDL applications must be completed in person at a Georgia DDS Customer Service Center.

View Step-by-Step Georgia CDL Application Instructions

Georgia CDL Fees

Georgia CDL Fees

Commercial Driver’s License fees in Georgia are set by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). Costs may vary depending on license class, testing requirements, and endorsements.

• Commercial Learner Permit (CLP): $10 (valid for 12 months)
• CDL License (Class A, B, or C): $32 (8-year license)
• Commercial Application / Processing Fee: $35
• CDL Skills Test: $50 per attempt

Additional fees may apply for endorsement exams, such as Hazardous Materials, Passenger, or School Bus. All fees are subject to change and should be confirmed through Georgia DDS prior to applying.

View Official Georgia CDL Fees