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Alcohol, drugs and fitness
On a ride you keep replaying a work argument in your head. What is the danger?
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Mental distractions pull attention from riding and are as dangerous as visual ones.
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- Signs, signals and markings
- Gear and vehicle control
- Street strategies
- Hazards, stops and curves
- Passengers and group riding
- Alcohol, drugs and fitness
- Three-wheelers and sidecars
Georgia Motorcycle Operators ManualUpdated September 2025checked Page numbers are the printed ones. About page numbers
How the Georgia motorcycle test works
Signs, rules and a riding test
At a DDS center you pass a road signs test, a road rules test and an on-cycle skills test on your own motorcycle, plus a vision test. The skills test has four timed riding exercises. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual p. 4
Or earn a 90-day test waiver
Graduates of the state's Basic RiderCourse or Basic RiderCourse 2 get a 90-day waiver that replaces the knowledge and skills tests at DDS. Training motorcycles and helmets are provided in the basic course.
Permit at 16, license at 17
The motorcycle instructional permit starts at 16 and the Class M license at 17. Riders under 18 also meet Joshua's Law requirements and show proof of school enrollment and an alcohol and drug awareness certificate.
Permit limits
The permit is valid for 6 months and can be renewed only once. Permit riders ride in daylight only, carry no passengers and stay off limited access roads. A knowledge test score counts for one year.
Sources: Georgia DDS: Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) · Georgia DDS: How do I get a Class M motorcycle license? · Georgia DDS: How do I get a motorcycle permit?
Riding in Georgia
Do you have to wear a helmet on a motorcycle in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia requires a DOT-compliant helmet, and eye protection is required too. A windshield doesn't replace a face shield or goggles. p. 21
What equipment must a motorcycle have in Georgia?
Handlebars no more than 25 inches above the seat, a working exhaust with a muffler, passenger footrests if you carry a passenger, turn signals, and a headlight and taillight on at all times. p. 22
Do I need a motorcycle license for a moped in Georgia?
No. A moped (50cc or less) is exempt from registration and licensing, but you must be at least 15 with a valid driver's license or permit, wear a DOT helmet and stay off limited access highways and roads with a minimum speed above 35 mph. Anything 51cc or larger needs a Class M or permit. p. 5
Can motorcycles use HOV and Express Lanes in Georgia?
Motorcycles may use HOV lanes with any number of riders and can use HOT lanes free with a toll-exempt Peach Pass account. They ride the I-85 Express Lanes toll-free but pay a toll on the I-75 South Metro Express Lanes and regular toll roads. p. 32
Rules from the Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual
From the Updated September 2025 edition.
Georgia motorcycle laws
- p. 4How to Obtain Your Class M Motorcycle License
Georgia Class M: you must be at least 17; under 18, a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult signs the license form and the Responsible Adult Affidavit, and you present a Certificate of School Enrollment (DS-1).
- p. 4Class MP – Instructional Permit
The Class MP instructional permit is for learning to ride on public roads and is not a license; applicants pass a vision test and a motorcycle knowledge exam. It is valid for 6 months. You don't need an MP before the Class M exam, but road test reservations are only for MP holders.
Signs, signals and markings
- p. 10Signs, Signals and Road Markings
Georgia law requires all drivers, motorcyclists included, to obey official signs and signals unless a police officer or emergency worker directs otherwise. Georgia uses seven basic sign shapes; know signs by shape and color so you can recognize them from a distance and start reacting.
- p. 15Pedestrian Signals
Pedestrian signals: a walking signal means leave the curb to cross; a steady don't-walk means do not leave the curb; a flashing don't-walk means do not start, but finish crossing if already started.
Gear and vehicle control
- p. 21Helmet Use
Georgia requires a DOT-compliant helmet; a compliant helmet has a label naming the manufacturer and model and reading DOT, FMVSS No. 218, CERTIFIED.
- p. 22Getting to Know Your Motorcycle
Georgia equipment rules in the manual: handlebars no more than 25 inches above the seat; a working exhaust system with a muffler and tailpipe(s); passenger footrests when carrying a passenger; headlight and taillight on at all times; turn signals required.
Street strategies
- p. 25Search
Search behind too: check your mirrors often, especially when stopped at an intersection, before changing lanes and before slowing down; motorcycles have blind spots like cars, so turn your head and look to the side before changing lanes; and check your instruments and gauges regularly.
- p. 25Evaluate
Evaluate: once you spot hazards, quickly decide whether they could affect you, ask "what if?", think how hazards can combine, plan to reduce the risk and keep the time and space you need.
Hazards, stops and curves
- p. 31Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS)
With ABS, apply maximum pressure to both brakes as quickly and firmly as you can and keep holding it through any pulsation until you stop; most systems prevent lock-up only in a straight line and may not prevent it while leaned over in a curve.
- p. 31Stopping Quickly
To stop quickly, apply controlled pressure to both brakes at the same time without locking either wheel: squeeze the front lever and press the rear pedal together, don't apply maximum pressure all at once, and gradually increase front brake pressure as weight shifts to the front tire.
Passengers and group riding
- p. 34Passing in a Group
When your group is being passed by another vehicle, each rider keeps their lane position.
- p. 34Carrying Passengers and Cargo
To carry a passenger the motorcycle needs a seat big enough for both, with the passenger behind you, as far forward as possible (never in front of you, whatever their age); footrests for the passenger; and a secure hand strap or solid handholds (or they hold your waist, hips or belt).
Georgia motorcycle license questions and answers
12 questionsThe knowledge test
Which tests do I need for a Georgia motorcycle license?
A road signs test, a road rules test and an on-cycle riding test, plus a vision test (which can be skipped if you passed one within the year for another license). A 90-day test waiver from the Basic RiderCourse or Basic RiderCourse 2 replaces the motorcycle tests. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual p. 4
What does this Georgia motorcycle practice test cover?
The Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual: licensing and the skills test, signs, signals and road markings, alcohol and Georgia DUI law, gear and helmets, vehicle control, street strategies, roadway management, special situations, passengers and group riding, rider fitness, and three-wheelers, trikes and sidecars. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual p. 4
How long does my Georgia motorcycle knowledge test score count?
One year. If you don't pass the Motorcycle Rider Skills Test within a year, you take the knowledge exam again before you can schedule the skills test.
If I fail a Georgia motorcycle test, when can I try again?
Wait 1 day after a failed knowledge exam or skills test, and 7 days after a second failure. A skills test failed because of a crash or traffic violation means a 30-day wait. Retests need an appointment and the permit fee.
What score do I need to pass the Georgia motorcycle permit test?
You need 15 of the 20 questions right (75%). Always confirm the current test with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). Compare every state
How many questions can I miss on the Georgia motorcycle permit test?
You can miss up to 5 of the 20 questions: you need 15 right (75%) to pass.
Getting your Class M
How old do you have to be to ride a motorcycle in Georgia?
16 for a motorcycle instructional permit and 17 for a Class M license. Under 18, a parent, guardian or responsible adult signs for you, you show proof of school enrollment and you meet Joshua's Law requirements.
What are the rules for riding on a Georgia motorcycle permit?
Daylight hours only, no passengers, no limited access roadways, and the safety equipment the law requires, including a DOT helmet. The permit is valid for 6 months and can be renewed only once. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual p. 4
Can a rider course replace the DDS motorcycle tests?
Yes. Graduates of the Basic RiderCourse or Basic RiderCourse 2 earn a 90-day Motorcycle License Test Waiver that skips the knowledge and skills tests (not the vision test or fees). To graduate you attend every session, score 80% or better on the written evaluation and pass the on-cycle evaluation.
Can military members get a Georgia motorcycle test waiver?
Yes. Military members and dependents send the military waiver application, a copy of their course completion card, their Georgia driver's license and their military ID or DD214. Once the 90-day waiver is on their record they visit a DDS center within 90 days for the Class M. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual p. 9
Can I take the Georgia skills test on a three-wheeler?
Yes. The Rider Skills Test has a three-wheel version, and certified schools that teach the Three Wheel Training Course can issue a 90-day test waiver. An autocycle, a three-wheeler with a steering wheel, can't be used for the test and counts as Class C. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual p. 5
How much does a Georgia motorcycle permit and license cost?
Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) lists the current fees for the motorcycle permit, tests and license on its official fee page. The permit fee is paid before the knowledge test, again for each try, and is not refunded if you fail.
Sources: Georgia DDS: Test and Exams Information · Georgia DDS: How do I get a Class M motorcycle license? · Georgia DDS: Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) · Georgia DDS: Fees and Terms