Teens and adults preparing to take the test for a Georgia driver’s permit best study the official state handbook, else they may walk away disappointed.
“There are many scams on the web that offer false hope promising the answers to pass the test,” said Susan Sports, public information officer for the Georgia Department of Driver Services. “We want to be sure everyone is aware that the official DDS website and the DDS 2 Go app are the only places to get the official information.”
Driver Services cautions Georgians to be wary of fake websites and apps claiming to have the “Georgia DMV” test answers or study sheets. It warns many are an attempt to steal personal information or money.
The test for teens 15 and older seeking a permit is divided into two parts, each with 20 questions. Road rules is the topic of the first section and road signs the second.
To pass, an individual must correctly answer 75% of the questions correctly, or at least 15 on each section.
Performance on one of the two tests concerns DDS officials.
“The pass rate for the Signage Portion of the test is 92.06% compared to 68.02% for the Road Rules Portion,” Sports said. “A 68% pass rate could certainly be higher.
“When a teen doesn’t pass any part or both sections of the test they have to return another day and retake. It is typically a…
