GA Permit Practice Test

How to use this GA practice test

1. Take the 40 question exam-length 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 75 percent or better, 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
10. Test 10

Printable GA practice test with answer key

All 40 questions, GA exam length

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. 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
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   Reading a text based communication. Georgia's hands free rule reaches beyond physically holding a phone. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. What movement is prohibited by a Georgia NO U TURN sign?

   
   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
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   Turning around to go in the opposite direction. The NO U TURN sign prohibits turning around so the vehicle goes in the opposite direction at that intersection. Full explanation in Test 2

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
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   3 times the distance. Georgia's manual says a fully loaded tractor trailer at 55 mph needs 3 times the distance a car needs to stop. Full explanation in Test 3

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
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   30 hours of classroom instruction, or an equivalent online course. Georgia's approved driver education for a Class D license at 16 or 17 includes 30 hours of classroom instruction or an equivalent online cou Full explanation in Test 4

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

   
   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
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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 5

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
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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 6

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
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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 7

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
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   A large X with two R letters. Georgia's pavement marking section explains that when a road is crossed by a railroad, the pavement is usually marked with a large X and two Full explanation in Test 8

9. 9. At this Georgia stop sign, where must the vehicle stop when a marked stop line is present?

   
   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
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   At the marked stop line. An octagonal stop sign requires a complete stop at the marked stop line when one is provided. Full explanation in Test 9

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
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    To accommodate different traffic demands during the day. Georgia describes reversible lane systems as a way for some roadways to accommodate different traffic demands during the day. Full explanation in Test 10

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
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    Move into a lane not adjacent to the bicycle. Georgia recommends moving into a lane that is not adjacent to the bicycle when the existing road and traffic conditions allow it. Full explanation in Test 1

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
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    No, it is unlawful to drive while wearing any device that would impair the ability to hear. Georgia makes it unlawful to operate a motor vehicle while wearing a headphone, headset, or any other device that would impair the driver's Full explanation in Test 2

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
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    Submission to state administered chemical testing. Georgia law requires a driver to submit to state administered chemical tests of blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances to determin Full explanation in Test 3

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

    
    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
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    Conditions that are immediately ahead. Georgia warning signs alert drivers to conditions that are immediately ahead. Full explanation in Test 4

15. 15. What condition is identified by the skidding-car warning sign?

    
    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
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    The roadway can be slippery when wet. The skidding car sign warns that the roadway is slippery when wet, so rain calls for lower speed, greater following space, and smooth steeri Full explanation in Test 5

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
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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 6

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
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    Between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., with no exceptions. Georgia bars a Class D provisional license holder from driving between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Full explanation in Test 7

18. 18. What must a driver do when a pedestrian is in a marked 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
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    Stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has cleared the driver's path. Drivers must stop and stay stopped when pedestrians are in the crosswalk. Full explanation in Test 8

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
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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 9

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
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    English only. Georgia conducts road signs testing and the actual driving test in English only. Full explanation in Test 10

21. 21. What spacing advice does Georgia give for safe driving?

    1. Follow closely so traffic cannot merge
    2. Match the bumper gap of the vehicle behind you
    3. Leave no space when approaching a curve
    4. Keep a safe distance between you and other vehicles
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    Keep a safe distance between you and other vehicles. Georgia safety guidance tells drivers to keep a safe distance between their vehicle and other vehicles. Full explanation in Test 1

22. 22. What penalty can a Georgia littering conviction bring?

    1. A $25 fine only
    2. A written warning
    3. A fine up to $1,000 and up to 12 months in jail
    4. A 30 day license suspension only
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    A fine up to $1,000 and up to 12 months in jail. Georgia's Litter Control Law treats littering as damage to property, and a conviction is a misdemeanor with a fine up to $1,000 and a 12 mon Full explanation in Test 2

23. 23. What action does the Georgia manual recommend when a vehicle starts to hydroplane?

    1. Brake hard while turning sharply
    2. Accelerate until the tires cut through the water
    3. Turn toward the shoulder immediately
    4. Take your foot off the accelerator and let the car slow down
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    Take your foot off the accelerator and let the car slow down. Hydroplaning reduces a driver's ability to brake, accelerate, or steer because water separates the tires from the road. Full explanation in Test 3

24. 24. 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. Only when making a left turn
    2. To pass slower traffic
    3. Never, under any circumstance
    4. Whenever the road is clear
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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 4

25. 25. What does a single solid yellow line mean when it is on the right of a broken yellow line?

    1. Passing is prohibited for traffic traveling beside the solid line
    2. Passing is automatically permitted for both directions
    3. Passing is prohibited in every direction regardless of the other line
    4. The solid line identifies a reversible lane
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    Passing is prohibited for traffic traveling beside the solid line. The solid yellow line applies to the lane on its side and marks a no-passing zone there. Full explanation in Test 5

26. 26. A Georgia driver takes a certified 6-hour defensive driving course after a moving violation citation, before court. What can the court do?

    1. Dismiss the ticket and refund all fees
    2. Double the points
    3. Reduce the fine by 20 percent and assess no points
    4. Nothing, because the course only counts after conviction
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    Reduce the fine by 20 percent and assess no points. Georgia's points avoidance rule lets a defendant finish a certified 6 hour driver improvement course after a moving violation citation and b Full explanation in Test 6

27. 27. What does Georgia say this driver guide is designed to provide?

    1. Information to obtain and keep this type of license
    2. A replacement for commercial and motorcycle manuals
    3. Only a list of vehicle repair procedures
    4. Permission to ignore posted traffic laws
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    Information to obtain and keep this type of license. Georgia says the guide is designed to provide information needed to obtain and keep the type of license discussed in the manual. Full explanation in Test 7

28. 28. Where does the Georgia manual say to find the recommended tire pressure?

    1. On the tire sidewall
    2. On the registration card
    3. At the gas station
    4. On the sticker in the door jamb of the vehicle
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    On the sticker in the door jamb of the vehicle. Georgia tells drivers to check tire pressure before entering the vehicle, using the recommended psi located in the door jamb of the vehicle, Full explanation in Test 8

29. 29. At what speed may the tires in a standard passenger car lose all contact with the road?

    1. 35 mph
    2. 45 mph
    3. 65 mph
    4. 55 mph
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    55 mph. In a standard passenger car, the manual says the tires may lose all contact with the road at 55 mph during hydroplaning. Full explanation in Test 9

30. 30. 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 10

31. 31. What principle should guide a driver who technically has the right-of-way but sees another road user failing to yield?

    1. Yield if needed to prevent a crash
    2. Use the horn and keep the same path
    3. Insist on proceeding because the law guarantees safety
    4. Accelerate so the other vehicle must stop
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    Yield if needed to prevent a crash. Right-of-way is something to give, not something to force. Full explanation in Test 1

32. 32. How many points does Georgia assess for speeding 19 to 23 mph over the posted limit?

    1. 2 points
    2. 3 points
    3. 4 points
    4. 6 points
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    3 points. Georgia's points chart assigns 3 points for speeding 19 to 23 mph over the posted limit. Full explanation in Test 2

33. 33. When facing a Georgia ONE WAY sign, in which direction may traffic travel?

    
    1. Only when a police officer is present
    2. In either direction outside rush hour
    3. Only toward the nearest shoulder
    4. Only in the direction of the arrow
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    Only in the direction of the arrow. A ONE WAY sign limits travel to the direction shown by its arrow. Full explanation in Test 3

34. 34. Before beginning a pass on a two-lane Georgia road, what must a driver check besides the rear view and side mirrors?

    
    1. Open the door to improve visibility
    2. Turn the head and look back for traffic
    3. Watch only the speedometer
    4. Look at the passenger's feet
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    Turn the head and look back for traffic. Before leaving the lane to pass, the driver must check the rear view and side mirrors, then turn the head and look back to check the blind s Full explanation in Test 4

35. 35. What English ability must Georgia drivers show even when some road rules tests are available in other languages?

    1. Fluency in technical legal English
    2. Ability to read and understand simple English used on highway traffic and directional signs
    3. Ability to speak English without an accent
    4. Ability to read only vehicle repair manuals
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    Ability to read and understand simple English used on highway traffic and directional signs. Georgia says that all drivers must show the ability to read and understand simple English such as the language used in highway traffic and d Full explanation in Test 5

36. 36. Unless otherwise posted, what speed does the Georgia manual list for an unpaved county road?

    1. 25 miles per hour
    2. 35 miles per hour
    3. 55 miles per hour
    4. 70 miles per hour
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    35 miles per hour. The manual lists 35 miles per hour for an unpaved county road unless a different limit is posted. Full explanation in Test 6

37. 37. What does a Georgia warning sign showing a dip in the road tell the driver?

    
    1. The road is closed permanently
    2. The vehicle must stop for ten seconds
    3. A railroad crossing has ended
    4. There is a dip in the road ahead
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    There is a dip in the road ahead. A warning sign showing a dip tells the driver that the road surface drops ahead and that caution is needed. Full explanation in Test 7

38. 38. Under Georgia's Safety Responsibility Law, how soon must you request a hearing after receiving a suspension order?

    1. Within 24 hours
    2. Within 30 days
    3. Within ten days
    4. Within one year
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    Within ten days. When a claim for crash damage is filed against a Georgia driver who failed to satisfy it, the Safety Responsibility Law brings a suspension Full explanation in Test 8

39. 39. 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 9

40. 40. When must a driver give a turn signal?

    1. Only when another vehicle is visible
    2. Only during the final second before turning
    3. Only when turning at a traffic signal
    4. Whenever making a turn to the right or left
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    Whenever making a turn to the right or left. Georgia’s manual requires a signal whenever a vehicle turns right or left, with a continuous signal for enough distance to alert other drive Full explanation in Test 10