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. 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 1

2. 2. How should a driver approach a Georgia yield sign when traffic is approaching closely?

   
   1. Slow down and stop if necessary, then yield
   2. Maintain speed because the sign grants priority
   3. Stop only after entering the intersection
   4. Turn around before reaching the sign
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   Slow down and stop if necessary, then yield. A triangle means yield. The driver slows to a speed reasonable for existing conditions and stops if necessary, then gives right of way to ve Full explanation in Test 2

3. 3. 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 3

4. 4. What should you expect after seeing the traffic-signal warning sign?

   
   1. A street where all lights are out
   2. Traffic signals at an intersection ahead
   3. A police checkpoint with no intersection
   4. A lane reserved for utility vehicles
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   Traffic signals at an intersection ahead. The sign warns that traffic signals are present at an upcoming intersection, giving you time to reduce speed and watch the light. Full explanation in Test 4

5. 5. What may a Georgia warning sign indicate besides a road hazard?

   
   1. A guaranteed passing opportunity
   2. A permanent parking permit area
   3. A required fuel stop
   4. A change in traffic direction
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   A change in traffic direction. Georgia warning signs may indicate a change in traffic direction as well as road hazards or another potentially hazardous situation requirin Full explanation in Test 5

6. 6. 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 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 does the Georgia manual say is most important when there is water on the roadway?

   1. Accelerate to cross the water quickly
   2. Brake hard while turning
   3. Slow down
   4. Move onto the shoulder immediately
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   Slow down. The manual emphasizes slowing down when water is on the roadway because standing water can separate tires from pavement and remove the frict Full explanation in Test 8

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

   1. Blue backgrounds with white markings
   2. Green backgrounds with red markings
   3. Yellow backgrounds with black markings
   4. White backgrounds with orange 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 9

10. 10. How far in advance may a Georgia pentagon school sign be erected?

    1. Within 50 feet only
    2. At least 1,000 feet and no maximum
    3. Only at the school property line
    4. Not less than 150 feet and not more than 700 feet
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    Not less than 150 feet and not more than 700 feet. Georgia places pentagon school zone or school crossing signs not less than 150 feet and not more than 700 feet in advance of the school grou Full explanation in Test 10

11. 11. What does a steady red traffic light require before a driver enters the crosswalk or intersection?

    1. A rolling stop followed by an immediate turn
    2. A complete stop and waiting for green
    3. A stop only when another vehicle is visible
    4. A speed increase to clear the intersection
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    A complete stop and waiting for green. Georgia's manual treats a steady red light as a command to stop completely before entering either the crosswalk or intersection, then wait f Full explanation in Test 1

12. 12. At what accumulation does Georgia suspend a license for points within a 24-month period?

    1. 10 or more points
    2. 4 or more points for every driver
    3. 15 or more points
    4. 24 points exactly
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    15 or more points. Georgia lists suspension for any person who accumulates 15 or more points within 24 months. Full explanation in Test 2

13. 13. 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 3

14. 14. What maximum speed does the pictured Georgia SPEED LIMIT sign communicate?

    
    1. A suggested speed used only during rain
    2. The speed allowed only for commercial vehicles
    3. The minimum speed required in every lane
    4. The maximum speed permitted in that area
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    The maximum speed permitted in that area. A SPEED LIMIT sign communicates the maximum speed permitted in that area. Full explanation in Test 4

15. 15. When a school bus stops to load or unload children, which traffic must stop?

    
    1. Only traffic directly behind the bus
    2. Only traffic traveling toward the front of the bus
    3. No traffic if the bus is on the shoulder
    4. Traffic approaching the bus from either direction, subject to the divided-highway exception
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    Traffic approaching the bus from either direction, subject to the divided-highway exception. A stopped school bus loading or unloading children requires traffic approaching from either direction to stop, except where separate roadway Full explanation in Test 5

16. 16. When must the Georgia Class C Instructional Permit test fee be paid?

    1. Before testing
    2. Only after failing twice
    3. When the vehicle is registered
    4. After the permit expires
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    Before testing. The Georgia manual says the $10 test fee must be paid before testing. If any part of the test is failed, the fee is not refunded. Full explanation in Test 6

17. 17. Where must a Georgia driver stop when a stop line is painted before a stop sign or signal?

    1. At the stop line, not at the actual sign or signal
    2. Just past the stop line for a better view
    3. Anywhere within 20 feet of the sign
    4. At the sign post
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    At the stop line, not at the actual sign or signal. A stop line is usually painted about four feet before the crosswalk, and Georgia drivers must come to a complete stop at the stop line when Full explanation in Test 7

18. 18. At an uncontrolled Georgia intersection, two vehicles arrive together. Which vehicle has priority when one is on your right?

    1. The vehicle on your left
    2. The vehicle on your right
    3. The vehicle traveling faster
    4. The vehicle with more passengers
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    The vehicle on your right. When vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time, the driver on the left yields to the vehicle on the right. Full explanation in Test 8

19. 19. A Georgia driver is eligible for a limited driving permit during a suspension. What is the fee?

    1. $75
    2. $210
    3. $500
    4. $32
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    $32. Georgia may issue a limited driving permit for a fee of $32 during certain suspensions. 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. If a Georgia roadside emergency, sanitation, or utility vehicle is stopped on the shoulder, what must a motorist do when safe?

    1. Maintain speed in the adjacent lane
    2. Stop directly behind the service vehicle
    3. Move to the next lane, or slow below the speed limit and be prepared to stop
    4. Pass on the shoulder without reducing speed
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    Move to the next lane, or slow below the speed limit and be prepared to stop. Georgia's Move Over Law requires a lane change into the next lane when safely possible. Full explanation in Test 1

22. 22. According to Georgia, what do regulatory signs tell drivers?

    
    1. How to repair a vehicle engine
    2. What they may or may not do
    3. The location of every fuel station
    4. The weather forecast for the roadway
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    What they may or may not do. Georgia defines regulatory signs as instructions about what drivers may or may not do. Full explanation in Test 2

23. 23. 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 3

24. 24. What does a Georgia KEEP RIGHT sign direct motorists to do?

    
    1. Keep to the right of medians or obstructions
    2. Pass every vehicle on the right
    3. Drive only on the shoulder
    4. Use the left lane whenever traffic is light
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    Keep to the right of medians or obstructions. KEEP RIGHT directs traffic to remain to the right of a median or obstruction. Full explanation in Test 4

25. 25. If your vehicle begins to skid, what should you do first?

    1. Press the brake pedal as hard as possible
    2. Ease your foot off the accelerator
    3. Accelerate to force the tires to regain grip
    4. Turn the steering wheel sharply away from the skid
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    Ease your foot off the accelerator. The first response to a skid is to ease off the accelerator, which removes power that can keep the tires from regaining grip. Full explanation in Test 5

26. 26. How much supervised driving experience must a Georgia teen complete for the Class D licensing requirements?

    1. At least 20 hours, including 2 hours at night
    2. At least 60 hours, all during daylight
    3. At least 40 hours, including at least 6 hours at night
    4. At least 30 hours with no night requirement
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    At least 40 hours, including at least 6 hours at night. Georgia requires a cumulative total of at least 40 hours of other driving experience for the teen licensing requirement, including at least Full explanation in Test 6

27. 27. 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 7

28. 28. 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 8

29. 29. 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 9

30. 30. A limited driving permit holder in Georgia is convicted of a moving violation. What happens?

    1. Nothing, the permit stays valid
    2. The permit is revoked and the underlying suspension is extended by 6 months
    3. The permit is extended by 6 months
    4. Only a $50 fine applies
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    The permit is revoked and the underlying suspension is extended by 6 months. If a Georgia limited driving permit holder is convicted of violating a law or ordinance on vehicle movement, or of breaking the permit's con Full explanation in Test 10

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

    1. When the crossing signal is flashing or the gates are lowered
    2. Only when the driver can see a train on the nearest track
    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 1

32. 32. If a vehicle becomes disabled on a Georgia highway, what should the driver do when possible?

    1. Park off the highway, leaving free passage and a clear view for 200 feet in each direction
    2. Leave the vehicle in the travel lane with hazard lights on
    3. Park on the shoulder with no need to preserve visibility
    4. Move the vehicle into the nearest intersection
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    Park off the highway, leaving free passage and a clear view for 200 feet in each direction. Georgia says a disabled vehicle should be parked off the highway whenever practical. Full explanation in Test 2

33. 33. What does a round traffic sign tell a Georgia driver to expect?

    1. A school crossing ahead
    2. A no passing zone beginning
    3. A one-way roadway
    4. A railroad crossing ahead
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    A railroad crossing ahead. A round sign is used to warn that a railroad crossing is ahead. Full explanation in Test 3

34. 34. Where is passing prohibited near a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel on a Georgia two-lane road?

    1. Within 25 feet
    2. Within 100 feet
    3. Within 50 feet
    4. Within 200 feet
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    Within 100 feet. Georgia prohibits passing within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel on a two-lane road. Full explanation in Test 4

35. 35. During the first six months after a Georgia Class D license is issued, who may ride with the teen driver?

    1. Only immediate family members
    2. Any passengers, as long as each has a seat belt
    3. One friend under 21
    4. Up to three friends under 21
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    Only immediate family members. For the first six months after a Class D license is issued, only immediate family members may ride with the teen: parents and step-parents, Full explanation in Test 5

36. 36. 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 6

37. 37. What must a Georgia Class D license holder show for the 12 months before applying for a full Class C license?

    1. A perfect school attendance record
    2. No convictions for major traffic violations that carry a mandatory suspension
    3. 100 more hours of logged driving
    4. A second road test passed within 30 days
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    No convictions for major traffic violations that carry a mandatory suspension. Georgia requires a Class D holder to be free, for the 12 months before applying for a Class C license, of convictions for major traffic viol Full explanation in Test 7

38. 38. How should a driver interpret a yellow advisory speed sign placed near a curve?

    1. As a new maximum speed that replaces the regulatory sign
    2. As the minimum speed required on the curve
    3. As guidance for a safer speed through the curve
    4. As a direction to stop before turning
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    As guidance for a safer speed through the curve. An advisory speed sign identifies a speed at which the curve can be traveled more safely, usually below the posted maximum. Full explanation in Test 8

39. 39. What should a driver do after reaching a railroad crossing where a train is approaching?

    1. Cross quickly before the locomotive arrives
    2. Drive around any lowered gate
    3. Stop and wait for the train to pass
    4. Continue because the crossing has no signal
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    Stop and wait for the train to pass. A visible approaching train is enough reason to stop. Full explanation in Test 9

40. 40. After entering an intersection to make a left turn, may you change lanes?

    1. Yes, but only after sounding the horn
    2. Yes, if the lane beside you is empty
    3. No, you must stay in your lane through the turn
    4. Only if the traffic signal turns yellow
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    No, you must stay in your lane through the turn. Once a driver has entered an intersection to make a left turn, the manual says lane changes are not allowed. Full explanation in Test 10