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How do I apply for a CDL in Georgia? Georgia
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Applying for a CDL in Georgia
The Georgia (GA) Department of Driver Services (DDS) issues each commercial drivers license (CDL) in the state. If you are between 18 and 21 years old and want to be a CDL driver, GA will issue you a restricted CDL. After you turn 21 years of age visit a DDS office to receive an unrestricted commercial license.Process to Receive a Georgia Commercial Driver License
To receive a GA CDL:
- Study the GA CDL manual. Copies of the manual are available at the DDS office. You can also download a manual from the DDS website. Look under “Commercial Driving.”
- Take the written permit examination (it costs $10 to take this CDL test).
- Pay the $35 license fee.
- Pass a medical examination (ask your physician to complete the GA “Medical Examination Report”).
- Submit completed medical examination report to the DDS.
- Dial (678) 413-8500 to schedule your road test after you pass the written examination.
- If you will transport hazardous materials, have your fingerprints taken and complete a background investigation. You will also complete the Drivers License Hazardous Materials Application.
Georgia Commercial Driver License Tests
Written examinations are taken Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. No appointment is necessary to take the written examination. You must score at least 80% to pass the test so that you can get your CDL.
You will need to make an appointment to take the road rest. It cost $50 to take the road test.
Consider enrolling in a DDS-approved CDL training school (they are listed at the DDS website) to improve your commercial driving skills and increase your chances of passing both the written and road tests and help you with whichever CDL class you’re aiming for.
CDL practice tests (written and road) are offered at many schools. You can also take a CDL practice test with a friend based on material in the CDL manual.
Areas covered on the written and road tests include:
- Crossing railroad tracks.
- Transporting hazardous materials.
- Driving at night and inclement weather (i.e. fog, snow).
- Braking and parking.
- Steering and shifting.
Retaking Written and Road Georgia Commercial Driver License Examinations
Waiting periods are built into written and road tests re-take opportunities. The waiting periods are as follows:
- Fail written or/and road test first time: One day wait to retake the test.
- Second time fail written or/and road test: Wait one week to retake test.
- Third time fail written or/and road test: Wait 30 days to retake test.
- Fourth time fail written or/and road test: Restart entire application process, including paying fees again.
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