Printable GA Permit Practice Test
20 questions in the real GA exam format, 75 percent (15 of 20) to pass. Answer key on the last page. Last verified 2026-09-05 against the official Georgia driver manual.
1. Under Georgia's Hands Free Law, which activity is prohibited while operating a motor vehicle?
- Adjusting a side mirror before moving
- Listening to a navigation prompt
- Reading a text based communication
- Looking at the speedometer
2. What movement is prohibited by a Georgia NO U TURN sign?
- Turning right at the next intersection
- Changing lanes on a multilane road
- Turning around to go in the opposite direction
- Stopping for a pedestrian
3. According to the Georgia manual, how far does a fully loaded tractor trailer at 55 mph need to stop compared with a car?
- The same distance
- Half the distance
- 3 times the distance
- 10 times the distance
4. How much classroom instruction does a Georgia approved driver education course require for a 16 or 17 year old?
- 8 hours
- 24 hours
- 30 hours of classroom instruction, or an equivalent online course
- 50 hours
5. A stop-sign warning sign means you should:
- Accelerate before the stop sign comes into view
- Begin slowing and be prepared to stop ahead
- Stop only if the vehicle behind you is close
- Treat the next intersection as a free-flow area
6. How long is a Georgia Class C Instructional Permit valid?
- Up to 2 years
- Up to 6 months
- Until the holder turns 18 only
- Exactly 5 years
7. What fine can a first violation of Georgia's Move Over law bring?
- A fine of no more than $500
- No fine, only points
- A fine of $50
- A fine of $5,000
8. What pavement marking usually appears on a Georgia road approaching a railroad crossing?
- A white diamond symbol
- A large X with two R letters
- Yellow diagonal striping across both lanes
- A painted bicycle symbol
9. At this Georgia stop sign, where must the vehicle stop when a marked stop line is present?
- Past the crosswalk in the intersection
- Beside the sign post only
- At the marked stop line
- After entering the nearest travel lane
10. Why are reversible lane systems used on some Georgia roadways?
- To accommodate different traffic demands during the day
- To reserve every lane for stopped vehicles
- To make all lanes travel in one direction permanently
- To eliminate the need for lane-use signs
11. If possible, what lane change should a driver make when passing a bicycle?
- Move into a lane not adjacent to the bicycle
- Drive beside the bicycle in the same lane
- Use the shoulder as the passing lane
- Sound the horn and keep the same lane position
12. May a Georgia driver wear headphones or a headset while driving?
- Yes, in one ear
- No, it is unlawful to drive while wearing any device that would impair the ability to hear
- Yes, if the volume is low
- Yes, for phone calls only
13. What does Georgia law require of a driver when state chemical testing is requested to determine whether the driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
- Submission to state administered chemical testing
- Testing only after personal approval at the roadside
- Testing only after a separate civil lawsuit
- No testing unless the driver has a commercial license
14. What do Georgia warning signs alert drivers to?
- Conditions that are immediately ahead
- Only destinations beyond the next town
- The location of every legal parking space
- A guarantee that the road is free of hazards
15. What condition is identified by the skidding-car warning sign?
- The road is reserved for racing vehicles
- A gravel surface begins immediately
- All vehicles must use tire chains
- The roadway can be slippery when wet
16. How early must Georgia customers begin the written knowledge test before a Customer Service Center closes?
- At least 10 minutes before closing
- Only after the center closes
- At least 30 minutes before closing
- Any time during the final minute
17. During which hours may a Georgia Class D provisional license holder never drive?
- Between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., except for work
- Between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., except with a parent
- Between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., with no exceptions
- Between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except for school events
18. What must a driver do when a pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk?
- Sound the horn and continue at the posted speed
- Pass the pedestrian by crossing the center line
- Yield only if the pedestrian is running
- Stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has cleared the driver's path
19. What does Georgia law say about littering on public or private property?
- It is unlawful to dump, deposit, throw, or leave litter on any public or private property or waters
- Only littering on interstates is illegal
- It is legal on private property with permission
- It is legal from a moving vehicle
20. In what language are Georgia road signs and the actual driving test conducted?
- Spanish only
- English and Spanish equally
- Any language selected by the applicant
- English only
Answer key
- 1. C
- 2. C
- 3. C
- 4. C
- 5. B
- 6. A
- 7. A
- 8. B
- 9. C
- 10. A
- 11. A
- 12. B
- 13. A
- 14. A
- 15. D
- 16. C
- 17. C
- 18. D
- 19. A
- 20. D
