GA Permit Practice Test

How to use this GA practice test

1. Take the full practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Georgia Drivers Manual, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at the score your state requires, book the real test.

GA practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9

Printable GA practice test with answer key

First 40 questions from the GA bank

Every question below comes from the Georgia question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. What minimum suspension follows a Georgia driver's refusal to submit to a state-administered chemical test after a suspected DUI arrest?

   1. Thirty days
   2. Six months
   3. At least one year
   4. Only until the court date
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   At least one year. Georgia treats refusal as an independent license consequence. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. What does Georgia say about a prescription medication that impairs a person’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle?

   1. The prescription always permits driving
   2. The medication matters only for commercial drivers
   3. The rule applies only after a crash
   4. Having the prescription is not a defense
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   Having the prescription is not a defense. Georgia states that having a prescription for certain medication is not a defense when the medication impairs a person’s ability to safely o Full explanation in Test 1

3. 3. Which speed can trigger Georgia's Super Speeder fee on a two lane road?

   1. 75 miles per hour or more
   2. 65 miles per hour or more
   3. 70 miles per hour or more
   4. Only 90 miles per hour or more
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   75 miles per hour or more. Georgia assesses a $200 state fee when a driver is convicted of traveling 75 miles per hour or more on a two lane road. Full explanation in Test 1

4. 4. At an uncontrolled Georgia intersection, what principle should guide a driver's right of way decision?

   1. Yield when uncertain because right of way is given, not taken
   2. Accelerate so the first vehicle claims priority
   3. Use the larger vehicle’s size to decide
   4. Assume the vehicle on the wider road always proceeds
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   Yield when uncertain because right of way is given, not taken. Georgia's manual frames right of way as something to be given, not taken. Full explanation in Test 1

5. 5. In what language are Georgia road signs and the actual driving test conducted?

   1. Spanish only
   2. English and Spanish equally
   3. Any language selected by the applicant
   4. English only
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   English only. Georgia conducts road signs testing and the actual driving test in English only. Full explanation in Test 1

6. 6. On a two-lane Georgia road, what does a single solid yellow line on your side of the center line mean?

   1. Passing is prohibited in that zone
   2. Passing is permitted if the road looks empty
   3. Only trucks must remain in their lane
   4. The line marks a bicycle lane
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   Passing is prohibited in that zone. A single solid yellow line on the side nearest your vehicle identifies a no passing zone for your direction. Full explanation in Test 2

7. 7. How far from a railroad crossing is stopping, standing, or parking prohibited?

   1. Within 20 feet
   2. Within 50 feet
   3. Within 75 feet
   4. Within 100 feet
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   Within 50 feet. Georgia lists stopping, standing, or parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing as prohibited. Full explanation in Test 2

8. 8. What is posted on certain Georgia highways?

   1. Automatic passing permissions
   2. Minimum speed limits
   3. Railroad schedules
   4. Vehicle inspection dates
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   Minimum speed limits. Georgia posts minimum speed limits on certain highways. Full explanation in Test 2

9. 9. Which substance category does Georgia include in its impaired-driving rule?

   1. Only illegal recreational drugs
   2. Only medication prescribed by a physician
   3. Certain drugs or other substances that impair safe operation
   4. Caffeine in any amount
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   Certain drugs or other substances that impair safe operation. Georgia includes certain drugs and other substances that impair a person's ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. Full explanation in Test 2

10. 10. What does Georgia's implied consent law require after a lawful arrest for suspected impaired driving?

    1. Submission to state administered chemical testing
    2. Testing only after personal approval at the roadside
    3. Testing only after a separate civil lawsuit
    4. No testing unless the driver has a commercial license
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    Submission to state administered chemical testing. Holding a Georgia driver's license carries an implied agreement to submit to state administered chemical testing when the law's suspected im Full explanation in Test 2

11. 11. For a 17-year-old enlisted in the military, what permit-holding period may be waived before a Class C license is issued?

    1. One year and one day
    2. Six months exactly
    3. Ninety days
    4. Two years exactly
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    One year and one day. Georgia provides an exception for a 17-year-old who is enlisted in the military: the learner's permit need not be held for one year and one Full explanation in Test 3

12. 12. How long is a Georgia Class C Instructional Permit valid?

    1. Up to 2 years
    2. Up to 6 months
    3. Until the holder turns 18 only
    4. Exactly 5 years
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    Up to 2 years. A Georgia Class C Instructional Permit is valid for up to two years. Full explanation in Test 3

13. 13. When must a DDS provided affidavit for the teen driving requirement be signed?

    1. Before the applicant turns 15
    2. At the time of road testing
    3. Only after a license suspension
    4. When the vehicle is inspected
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    At the time of road testing. The manual requires a DDS provided affidavit to be signed at the time of road testing to certify that the teen driving requirement has been Full explanation in Test 3

14. 14. How early must Georgia customers begin the written knowledge test before a Customer Service Center closes?

    1. At least 10 minutes before closing
    2. Only after the center closes
    3. At least 30 minutes before closing
    4. Any time during the final minute
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    At least 30 minutes before closing. Georgia advises customers to begin the written knowledge test at least 30 minutes before the Customer Service Center closes so there is enou Full explanation in Test 3

15. 15. When a Georgia railroad crossing requires a stop, how far from the nearest rail must the vehicle stop?

    1. Exactly 10 feet from the rail
    2. At least 100 feet away
    3. Within 15 feet, but never farther than 5 feet
    4. Within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet
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    Within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet. Georgia requires a stopping range of no more than 50 feet and no less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when one of the listed crossing war Full explanation in Test 3

16. 16. What fine can a first violation of Georgia's Move Over law bring?

    1. A fine of $50
    2. No fine, only points
    3. A fine of no more than $500
    4. A fine of $5,000
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    A fine of no more than $500. Georgia's Move Over law protects law enforcement officers and other workers stopped on the roadside, and a violation can result in a fine of Full explanation in Test 4

17. 17. What does a Georgia WRONG WAY sign warn about?

    1. A rough surface is beginning
    2. A truck restriction is ahead
    3. The driver is approaching a one-way highway or ramp incorrectly
    4. A pedestrian refuge is nearby
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    The driver is approaching a one-way highway or ramp incorrectly. The WRONG WAY sign warns that the driver is approaching a one-way highway or ramp from the prohibited direction. Full explanation in Test 4

18. 18. What does a Georgia NO RIGHT TURN sign forbid at an intersection?

    1. Driving straight in the permitted lane
    2. Yielding to a pedestrian
    3. Using the left turn lane
    4. Making a right turn
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    Making a right turn. A NO RIGHT TURN sign forbids the right-turn movement at that intersection. Full explanation in Test 4

19. 19. What does a round Georgia railroad advance warning sign tell a driver to do?

    1. Slow down, look, listen, and prepare to stop
    2. Accelerate to beat the train
    3. Stop only after crossing the tracks
    4. Ignore the sign if no bell is audible
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    Slow down, look, listen, and prepare to stop. The round advance sign appears before a railroad crossing and calls for preparation, not a race. Full explanation in Test 4

20. 20. A stop-sign warning sign means you should:

    1. Accelerate before the stop sign comes into view
    2. Stop only if the vehicle behind you is close
    3. Begin slowing and be prepared to stop ahead
    4. Treat the next intersection as a free-flow area
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    Begin slowing and be prepared to stop ahead. The warning is advance notice of a stop sign, so begin reducing speed and plan where a complete stop will occur. Full explanation in Test 4

21. 21. This Divided Highway Begins sign is ahead on a multi-lane two-way road in Georgia. When may you drive left of the center line?

    1. Whenever the road is clear
    2. To pass slower traffic
    3. Never, under any circumstance
    4. Only when making a left turn
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    Only when making a left turn. On a multi-lane two-way highway you must never drive to the left of the center line except when making a left turn. Full explanation in Test 5

22. 22. What are Georgia warning signs usually marked with?

    1. Blue backgrounds with white markings
    2. Green backgrounds with red markings
    3. White backgrounds with orange markings
    4. Yellow backgrounds with black markings
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    Yellow backgrounds with black markings. Georgia warning signs are usually yellow with black markings, making them easier to recognize before the driver can read every detail. Full explanation in Test 5

23. 23. What must a driver do when facing a flashing yellow traffic signal?

    1. Stop and wait for a solid green light
    2. Accelerate to clear the intersection quickly
    3. Proceed with caution after reducing speed
    4. Turn off the vehicle before entering
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    Proceed with caution after reducing speed. A flashing yellow signal permits movement only with caution, so slow down, evaluate the intersection, and yield when another road user has p Full explanation in Test 5

24. 24. When should a driver dim headlights in heavy fog?

    1. Only after another driver flashes high beams
    2. Only on roads with a posted speed below 35 mph
    3. Never, because high beams improve fog visibility
    4. When bright lights create glare and make seeing harder
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    When bright lights create glare and make seeing harder. In heavy fog, bright headlights can reflect from moisture and create glare, making the road harder to see. Full explanation in Test 5

25. 25. What type of information do Georgia's diamond-shaped warning signs generally provide?

    1. Existing or possible hazards ahead
    2. Mandatory licensing requirements
    3. Directions to fuel and lodging services
    4. Names of county boundaries only
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    Existing or possible hazards ahead. Diamond-shaped warning signs alert drivers to an existing or possible hazard, so their message calls for attention and an adjustment that fi Full explanation in Test 5

26. 26. What do diamond-shaped signs generally warn drivers about?

    1. The exact legal penalty for a traffic violation
    2. The distance to the next fuel station
    3. A mandatory lane reserved for buses
    4. Existing or possible hazards on the roadway or nearby areas
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    Existing or possible hazards on the roadway or nearby areas. A diamond sign is a warning about an existing or possible hazard, so it gives the driver time to recognize a condition and adjust. Full explanation in Test 6

27. 27. What does a triangular traffic sign mean in Georgia?

    1. Stop every time before entering the intersection
    2. Continue at the posted speed without checking traffic
    3. Yield to other traffic after slowing and stop if necessary
    4. The road is entering a school zone
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    Yield to other traffic after slowing and stop if necessary. A triangle is the yield shape. The driver must slow to a reasonable speed for conditions, stop if necessary, and give way to vehicles in the Full explanation in Test 6

28. 28. This round railroad crossing sign is ahead on a Georgia two-lane road. How close to the crossing may you pass another vehicle?

    1. Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of a railroad crossing
    2. Passing is allowed up to the tracks
    3. Passing is prohibited within 500 feet
    4. Passing is allowed if no train is visible
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    Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. Georgia bars passing within 100 feet of a railroad crossing, within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel, and within 100 feet of an inter Full explanation in Test 6

29. 29. When must a driver stop at a railroad crossing?

    1. Only when the driver can see a train on the nearest track
    2. When the crossing signal is flashing or the gates are lowered
    3. Only when a flagman is standing in the travel lane
    4. When the driver is within five feet of the tracks
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    When the crossing signal is flashing or the gates are lowered. Georgia requires a stop when a crossing signal flashes or the gates are lowered, among several other listed conditions. Full explanation in Test 6

30. 30. During the second six months of a Georgia Class D provisional license, how many non-family passengers under 21 may ride along?

    1. None
    2. Three
    3. Only one
    4. Any number
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    Only one. The Class D passenger rule tightens in stages. Full explanation in Test 6

31. 31. What does Georgia law say about littering on public or private property?

    1. Only littering on interstates is illegal
    2. It is unlawful to dump, deposit, throw, or leave litter on any public or private property or waters
    3. It is legal on private property with permission
    4. It is legal from a moving vehicle
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    It is unlawful to dump, deposit, throw, or leave litter on any public or private property or waters. Georgia spends thousands of dollars cleaning litter from its streets and highways, and it is unlawful to dump, deposit, throw or leave litte Full explanation in Test 7

32. 32. Which sign shape means yield in Georgia?

    1. Triangle
    2. Octagon
    3. Pentagon
    4. Circle
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    Triangle. The triangle is Georgia's yield shape. It tells the driver to slow to a reasonable speed for existing conditions and stop if necessary befor Full explanation in Test 7

33. 33. At a stop sign, where should a driver stop if there is no marked stop line?

    1. After entering the intersection
    2. Beside the nearest parked vehicle
    3. Before the crosswalk on the driver's side
    4. At the far side of the cross street
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    Before the crosswalk on the driver's side. A stop sign requires a complete stop. The marked stop line is the first stopping point. Full explanation in Test 7

34. 34. At what type of intersection does the left-yields-to-right rule apply?

    1. Any intersection where one driver is turning left
    2. Only a four-way stop with all drivers stopped
    3. Only a highway entrance controlled by a ramp meter
    4. An intersection with no stop, yield, or other traffic signals
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    An intersection with no stop, yield, or other traffic signals. Georgia applies the left-yields-to-right rule at intersections where there are no stop signs, yield signs, or other traffic signals. Full explanation in Test 7

35. 35. A warning sign says a school zone is ahead. What driving adjustment should follow?

    1. Prepare for the reduced school-zone speed when the yellow lights flash
    2. Maintain the highway speed until a child enters the lane
    3. Use high beams to make children easier to see
    4. Stop immediately beside the warning sign
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    Prepare for the reduced school-zone speed when the yellow lights flash. The school warning prepares the driver for a reduced speed limit that takes effect when the yellow lights are flashing. Full explanation in Test 7

36. 36. What does a round road sign warn a driver about?

    1. A school crossing
    2. A reduced speed zone
    3. A one-way road
    4. An approaching railroad crossing
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    An approaching railroad crossing. The round sign shape means a railroad crossing is ahead. Full explanation in Test 8

37. 37. What does a triangular yield sign require before a driver enters the intersection?

    1. Stop for exactly five seconds at the sign
    2. Accelerate to enter before approaching vehicles
    3. Slow to a reasonable speed and yield to traffic with priority
    4. Yield only to vehicles turning left
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    Slow to a reasonable speed and yield to traffic with priority. A triangle means yield. The driver slows to a reasonable speed for existing conditions and stops if necessary, then yields to vehicles alrea Full explanation in Test 8

38. 38. What should a driver do when fog makes visibility poor?

    1. Reduce speed and dim the headlights
    2. Use bright high beams to illuminate more fog
    3. Turn on parking lights and continue at normal speed
    4. Follow the vehicle ahead more closely
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    Reduce speed and dim the headlights. Fog reduces the distance a driver can see and makes bright beams reflect glare back toward the vehicle. Full explanation in Test 8

39. 39. When a traffic signal is not functioning at all, how should drivers treat the intersection?

    1. As if a stop sign is posted for all directions
    2. As an uncontrolled intersection with no yielding rule
    3. As a green signal for the main road
    4. As a pedestrian-only crossing
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    As if a stop sign is posted for all directions. A completely nonfunctioning traffic signal requires every driver to treat the intersection as if a stop sign were posted for all directions. Full explanation in Test 8

40. 40. Which behavior does the manual identify as an example of aggressive driving?

    1. Allowing another driver to pass safely
    2. Blocking other drivers from passing or changing lanes
    3. Maintaining a safe following distance
    4. Yielding when required
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    Blocking other drivers from passing or changing lanes. The Georgia manual lists blocking other drivers from passing or changing lanes as an example of aggressive driving, along with conduct such Full explanation in Test 8