Georgia Class B to Class A Upgrade Program

Class B to Class A Upgrade Program for Georgia CDL Applicants

Georgia is one of the South's premier logistics hubs, with the Port of Savannah among the busiest in North America. With port and intermodal freight, automotive distribution, food and poultry processing driving much of the freight in Georgia, the Class B to Class A Upgrade Program material below is the part of the Georgia CDL that those employers screen for first.

The Georgia Class B to A upgrade: Combination Vehicles and Air Brakes knowledge tests at Georgia Department of Driver Services, then a Class A skills test. Since February 2022, ELDT theory and behind-the-wheel training must also be logged with an FMCSA-registered provider before Georgia Department of Driver Services will schedule the test.

Where Georgia drivers use this

• Almost every Class A and Class B vehicle in Georgia; skip this test and your CDL carries an L restriction
• Port and intermodal freight: container drayage between the ports and inland rail yards
• Automotive distribution: just-in-time parts hauling between assembly plants and suppliers
• Food and poultry processing: refrigerated (reefer) loads of produce and food moving to distribution centers and out of state
• Retail distribution: regional and over-the-road distribution runs for grocery, retail, and e-commerce freight

Most Georgia CDL work runs the I-20, I-75, I-85 corridors and the Atlanta area, so the examples in the practice questions lean on the vehicles and loads you will see there.

Testing, appointments, and fees are handled by Georgia Department of Driver Services. See the Georgia CDL classes and Georgia endorsements pages for the full licensing picture.

Common Georgia questions

Is this Class B to Class A Upgrade Program material specific to Georgia?

Yes. The knowledge test content is federal (49 CFR 383), so the questions apply in Georgia, and this page adds Georgia details: where you test (Georgia Department of Driver Services), which Georgia industries use this license, and the Georgia corridors the examples are drawn from.

Where do I take the Class B to Class A Upgrade Program knowledge test in Georgia?

Knowledge tests are given by Georgia Department of Driver Services. Bring your Georgia driver license, proof of residency, and your medical certificate; most Georgia offices require an appointment for CDL testing.

How long do I have to study the Georgia Class B to Class A Upgrade Program material?

Access lasts 120 days from purchase, which is enough to study, take the practice tests, and pass at Georgia Department of Driver Services with time to spare. Retakes in Georgia are allowed after a short wait, so a second attempt is covered too.