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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.

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  1. 1. Under Georgia's Hands Free Law, which activity is prohibited while operating a motor vehicle?

    1. Adjusting a side mirror before moving
    2. Listening to a navigation prompt
    3. Reading a text based communication
    4. Looking at the speedometer
  2. 2. What movement is prohibited by a Georgia NO U TURN sign?

    U-shaped arrow crossed by red slash
    1. Turning right at the next intersection
    2. Changing lanes on a multilane road
    3. Turning around to go in the opposite direction
    4. Stopping for a pedestrian
  3. 3. According to the Georgia manual, how far does a fully loaded tractor trailer at 55 mph need to stop compared with a car?

    1. The same distance
    2. Half the distance
    3. 3 times the distance
    4. 10 times the distance
  4. 4. How much classroom instruction does a Georgia approved driver education course require for a 16 or 17 year old?

    1. 8 hours
    2. 24 hours
    3. 30 hours of classroom instruction, or an equivalent online course
    4. 50 hours
  5. 5. A stop-sign warning sign means you should:

    Yellow sign showing a small STOP sign and arrow
    1. Accelerate before the stop sign comes into view
    2. Begin slowing and be prepared to stop ahead
    3. Stop only if the vehicle behind you is close
    4. Treat the next intersection as a free-flow area
  6. 6. 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
  7. 7. What fine can a first violation of Georgia's Move Over law bring?

    1. A fine of no more than $500
    2. No fine, only points
    3. A fine of $50
    4. A fine of $5,000
  8. 8. What pavement marking usually appears on a Georgia road approaching a railroad crossing?

    1. A white diamond symbol
    2. A large X with two R letters
    3. Yellow diagonal striping across both lanes
    4. A painted bicycle symbol
  9. 9. At this Georgia stop sign, where must the vehicle stop when a marked stop line is present?

    Red octagon STOP sign
    1. Past the crosswalk in the intersection
    2. Beside the sign post only
    3. At the marked stop line
    4. After entering the nearest travel lane
  10. 10. Why are reversible lane systems used on some Georgia roadways?

    1. To accommodate different traffic demands during the day
    2. To reserve every lane for stopped vehicles
    3. To make all lanes travel in one direction permanently
    4. To eliminate the need for lane-use signs
  11. 11. If possible, what lane change should a driver make when passing a bicycle?

    1. Move into a lane not adjacent to the bicycle
    2. Drive beside the bicycle in the same lane
    3. Use the shoulder as the passing lane
    4. Sound the horn and keep the same lane position
  12. 12. May a Georgia driver wear headphones or a headset while driving?

    1. Yes, in one ear
    2. No, it is unlawful to drive while wearing any device that would impair the ability to hear
    3. Yes, if the volume is low
    4. Yes, for phone calls only
  13. 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?

    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
  14. 14. What do Georgia warning signs alert drivers to?

    Yellow curved-arrow sign
    1. Conditions that are immediately ahead
    2. Only destinations beyond the next town
    3. The location of every legal parking space
    4. A guarantee that the road is free of hazards
  15. 15. What condition is identified by the skidding-car warning sign?

    Yellow sign with skidding car
    1. The road is reserved for racing vehicles
    2. A gravel surface begins immediately
    3. All vehicles must use tire chains
    4. The roadway can be slippery when wet
  16. 16. 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
  17. 17. During which hours may a Georgia Class D provisional license holder never drive?

    1. Between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., except for work
    2. Between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., except with a parent
    3. Between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., with no exceptions
    4. Between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except for school events
  18. 18. What must a driver do when a pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk?

    An intersection with marked crosswalks. A pedestrian is walking across the street in the crosswalk in front of your car. Your car, blue, is heading north and approaching the crosswalk.
    1. Sound the horn and continue at the posted speed
    2. Pass the pedestrian by crossing the center line
    3. Yield only if the pedestrian is running
    4. Stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has cleared the driver's path
  19. 19. What does Georgia law say about littering on public or private property?

    1. It is unlawful to dump, deposit, throw, or leave litter on any public or private property or waters
    2. Only littering on interstates is illegal
    3. It is legal on private property with permission
    4. It is legal from a moving vehicle
  20. 20. 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

Answer key

  1. 1. C
  2. 2. C
  3. 3. C
  4. 4. C
  5. 5. B
  6. 6. A
  7. 7. A
  8. 8. B
  9. 9. C
  10. 10. A
  11. 11. A
  12. 12. B
  13. 13. A
  14. 14. A
  15. 15. D
  16. 16. C
  17. 17. C
  18. 18. D
  19. 19. A
  20. 20. D
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