Roadwise States Georgia Driving lessons Class C Instructional Permit (CP) Georgia driving lesson · Getting Licensed
Class C Instructional Permit (CP) A 3-minute lesson from the Georgia course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Read time 3 minutes
Course unit Getting Licensed
Checkpoint questions 6
Source pages 9, 27 The Class C Instructional Permit (CP) is the first stage of Georgia's graduated licensing. It lets you practice driving with an experienced adult beside you. You can apply at 15, and you'll need documents, a vision test and a knowledge exam.
Age 15 Earliest age to apply for a Class C Instructional Permit (CP)
Handbook p. 9 ↗ To get a CP, you must: Meet the Real ID (secure license) requirements if you haven't already Show documents proving identity, U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, and Georgia residency Know your Social Security Number, or prove you aren't eligible for one If under 18: show proof of school enrollment If under 18: have a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult sign the application Pass a vision test, given with a mechanical device Pass a knowledge exam on Road Signs and Road Rules Handbook p. 9 ↗ Know the rule
If you fail any part of the test, the fee is not refunded. You pay it again before each attempt.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ Know the rule
The adult who signs a minor's application may revoke the permit, for any reason, until the minor turns 18.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ A CP holder may drive any Class C vehicle only with a person who is: At least 21 years old Licensed to drive a Class C vehicle Fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle Sitting in the seat beside the driver Handbook p. 9 ↗ Put it into practice
You have your CP, and your 19-year-old licensed sister offers to ride along. That's not allowed, because your supervisor must be at least 21. Your 45-year-old licensed dad in the front passenger seat is fine.
A useful reminder Supervising driver checklist: 21+, Class C license, fit to take control, seated beside you.
Check your understanding Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
At what age can you first apply for a Class C Instructional Permit (CP) in Georgia? 17 15 16 14 Answer: 15
You may apply for a Class C Instructional Permit (CP) upon reaching age 15.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ What is the test fee to take the knowledge and vision exams for a Class C Instructional Permit? $25.00 $10.00 $32.00 $5.00 Answer: $10.00
The CP test fee is $10.00 and must be paid before testing.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ Who may legally accompany a Class C Instructional Permit (CP) holder while driving? A licensed driver at least 18, seated in the back seat Any licensed adult of any age, seated anywhere in the vehicle Anyone with a valid learner's permit A Class C licensee 21+, seated beside you Answer: A Class C licensee 21+, seated beside you
A CP holder may drive only when accompanied by someone at least 21, licensed for a Class C vehicle, and seated beside them.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ How long is a Class C Instructional Permit (CP) valid? Up to 1 year Up to 6 months Up to 5 years Up to 2 years Answer: Up to 2 years
A Class C Instructional Permit (CP) is valid for up to 2 years.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ If you are under 18 and applying for a CP, who may revoke your permit before you turn 18? The parent, guardian, or responsible adult who signed your application, for any reason Only DDS, and only after three violations Only a judge, and only for a traffic conviction No one may revoke it before age 18 Answer: The parent, guardian, or responsible adult who signed your application, for any reason
The adult who signed the application may revoke the permit at any time, for any reason, until the applicant turns 18.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ If you fail part of the CP knowledge exam, you receive a refund for that portion of the test fee. True False Answer: False
No refund is issued if any part of the test is failed, and the fee must be paid again before every retest.
Handbook p. 9 ↗ Previous lesson Real ID, fees and replacement cards Next lesson Getting your Class D provisional license About the source Roadwise’s Georgia course uses the driver handbook edition supplied with this study pack. This lesson cites source pages 9, 27. The linked PDF is a third-party mirror of the handbook, rather than a government-hosted page.
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For current application requirements, fees, appointments, and the format that applies to your age or license type, check Georgia’s DDS. Roadwise provides study material and does not issue permits or licenses.