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Georgia Permit Practice Test

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Free Georgia DMV practice test with 500 questions written from the official Georgia Drivers Manual, each with an explanation and a handbook page citation. No signup and no ads. The real Georgia exam is a 20 question road sign section with 15 correct to pass, plus 20 knowledge questions with 15 correct to pass. Last reviewed 2026-10-05.

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

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500 free practice questions, with 25 numbered 20 question tests and the full bank to practice, plus a free real-exam simulator that matches the Georgia knowledge test (a 20 question road sign section with 15 correct to pass, plus 20 knowledge questions with 15 correct to pass), a road sign test, and an explanation for every answer. No signup, no paywall, nothing locked. Questions are written from the Georgia Drivers Manual and were last checked against it on October 5, 2026.

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The real Georgia knowledge test is the DMV exam used for a learner permit. This page contains the full free 500 question study bank, with an explanation after each answer. Use the numbered 20 question tests below when you want a fixed study session.

The real Georgia knowledge test: 40 total: two tests of 20 questions each (Road Rules Test and Road Signs Test); passing score 15 out of 20 correct on each test (75% per section) (official source). This practice bank has 500 questions.

Alcohol and DUIEmergenciesLaws and paperworkParkingRight of wayRoad signsSafe drivingSignals and markingsSpeed limits

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Study the handbook, chapter by chapter: 13 short free lessons with the key rules, the exact numbers, and 3 check questions each, all quoted from the Georgia manual.

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This free page contains the full 500 question bank. The numbered tests each contain 20 fixed questions.

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Last verified 2026-10-05 against the Georgia Drivers Manual, which sets the real exam at a 20 question road sign section with 15 correct to pass, plus 20 knowledge questions with 15 correct to pass.

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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
Study this in the handbook: Headlights, seat belts, child seats and phones
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. 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
Study this in the handbook: Move Over law, school buses and emergency vehicles
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
Study this in the handbook: Driver education, knowledge exam and road test
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. 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
Study this in the handbook: Instructional permit and Class D provisional license
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
Study this in the handbook: Move Over law, school buses and emergency vehicles
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
Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and pavement markings
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
Study this in the handbook: Sign shapes and what they mean
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
Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and pavement markings
11. Georgia escape route example at a curve involves studying what?
1. The radio presets
2. The dashboard warning lights only
3. The license plate ahead for entertainment
4. The shoulder and nearby area to determine what to do if an oncoming car crosses to your side
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The shoulder and nearby area to determine what to do if an oncoming car crosses to your side. Georgia makes the escape route concrete at curves: approaching one, look closely at the shoulder and nearby area to determine what you would Full explanation in Test 11
12. Unless a sign posts a different limit, what general maximum speed applies in all other Georgia areas outside urban or residential districts, unpaved county roads, interstates, and multi-lane divided highways?
1. 35 miles per hour in all other areas
2. 65 miles per hour in all other areas
3. 70 miles per hour in all other areas
4. 55 miles per hour in all other areas
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55 miles per hour in all other areas. After the urban or residential district, unpaved county road, interstate, and multi-lane divided highway figures, the general list closes wi Full explanation in Test 12
Study this in the handbook: Parking rules and railroad crossings
13. Must a bicyclist in Georgia stay in a bicycle lane whenever one is present?
1. Yes, bicyclists must remain in a bike lane at all times
2. No, bicyclists are not required to be in a bike lane even when one is present
3. Yes, unless the bicyclist is traveling to school or work
4. No, bicyclists may use only roads without any bike lane
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No, bicyclists are not required to be in a bike lane even when one is present. The manual says bicyclists may use the full lane and are not required to use a bike lane even when one is present. Full explanation in Test 13
Study this in the handbook: Hydroplaning, following distance and sharing the road
14. Who actually completes Georgia voter registration after DDS transmits information?
1. DDS confidentially transmits information to the Secretary of State, and each county voter registrar completes registration and issues the card
2. DDS registers customers directly at the counter
3. The road test examiner issues voter cards
4. County registrars have no role after transmission
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DDS confidentially transmits information to the Secretary of State, and each county voter registrar completes registration and issues the card. Georgia splits voter registration between agencies: DDS does not register customers to vote, but confidentially transmits customer informati Full explanation in Test 14
15. What visible marking does the Georgia manual identify on a Real ID compliant card?
1. A vehicle registration sticker
2. An emissions inspection label
3. A star in the right corner
4. A handwritten renewal date
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A star in the right corner. The Real ID notice identifies a compliant card by a star in the right corner. Full explanation in Test 15
16. A deer is spotted on the road at night in Georgia. What light change helps avoid blinding it?
1. Switch to low beam so as not to blind the deer
2. Switch to high beams and hold them steady
3. Turn all lights off completely
4. Use hazard lights while accelerating
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Switch to low beam so as not to blind the deer. For a deer spotted on the road or roadside at night, the manual directs the driver to slow down immediately, blink the headlights, and switc Full explanation in Test 16
Study this in the handbook: Blowouts, skids and crashes
17. Your roadway merges into other traffic without a stop control. What must you do to merge safely?
1. Always stop at the merge point even when a safe gap is available
2. Adjust speed and vehicle position to merge into the new lane safely
3. Enter at your current speed and expect traffic to move over
4. Sound the horn and merge without changing speed
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Adjust speed and vehicle position to merge into the new lane safely. Where the roadway merges into other traffic without stopping, the manual directs you to adjust speed and vehicle position for a safe merge. Full explanation in Test 17
Study this in the handbook: Right of way, turns and passing
18. Why must a Georgia driver update the DDS record after any address change?
1. Because DDS correspondence will not be forwarded to new addresses by the U.S. Postal Service
2. Because licenses become void the day a driver moves
3. Because mail forwarding charges a state penalty
4. Because DDS sends a new card automatically to the old address
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Because DDS correspondence will not be forwarded to new addresses by the U.S. Postal Service. DDS says its correspondence will not be forwarded to new addresses by the U.S. Postal Service. Full explanation in Test 18
19. What purpose does Georgia state for its Safety Responsibility Law?
1. To fund highway construction statewide
2. To remove irresponsible drivers from Georgia highways and protect insured motorists from uninsured motorists
3. To set speed limits on county roads
4. To register commercial vehicles
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To remove irresponsible drivers from Georgia highways and protect insured motorists from uninsured motorists. The Safety Responsibility Law is intended to remove irresponsible drivers from Georgia highways and protect insured motorists from uninsured Full explanation in Test 19
Study this in the handbook: Points, teen suspensions and revocation
20. Under the manual’s Real ID documentation requirements, how recent must the two documents showing Georgia residence be?
1. Dated any time in the past ten years
2. Dated within the last six months
3. Dated only after the appointment date
4. Undated documents are preferred
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Dated within the last six months. The Real ID documentation list requires two documents showing Georgia residence, such as utility or phone bills, dated within the last six m Full explanation in Test 20
21. After a Georgia crash, how should you warn approaching motorists?
1. Only by standing in the lane and waving traffic down
2. Activate hazard lights if possible and use reflective triangles when available, without jeopardizing your own safety or that of others
3. Only by calling the nearest law enforcement agency
4. By moving every vehicle before warning anyone
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Activate hazard lights if possible and use reflective triangles when available, without jeopardizing your own safety or that of others. Warn approaching motorists if you can do so without jeopardizing your safety or that of others. Full explanation in Test 21
Study this in the handbook: Blowouts, skids and crashes
22. What happens in Georgia if a license number is identical to the holder Social Security number?
1. A randomly generated document number is assigned during issuance or renewal
2. The number stays because matching numbers are easier to track
3. The license is canceled until the holder picks a new number
4. The Social Security number becomes the official document number
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A randomly generated document number is assigned during issuance or renewal. Georgia refuses to issue a credential carrying a Social Security number as its document number. Full explanation in Test 22
23. Besides texting and eating, what does the Georgia manual say can also increase the risk of crashing as a distraction?
1. Using cruise control
2. The presence of passengers and pets
3. Driving with the windows closed
4. Listening to the weather forecast
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The presence of passengers and pets. The manual defines distracted driving as doing another activity while driving, which takes attention from the primary task of driving and in Full explanation in Test 23
24. How can an insured Georgia driver avoid a Safety Responsibility suspension after a crash claim?
1. Have the insurance carrier file Form SR-21 with DDS showing liability coverage at the time of the crash
2. Wait one year without responding
3. Post a personal verbal assurance
4. Surrender the vehicle title
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Have the insurance carrier file Form SR-21 with DDS showing liability coverage at the time of the crash. An insured driver may avoid this suspension by having the insurance carrier file Form SR-21 with DDS if liability insurance covered the driv Full explanation in Test 24
Study this in the handbook: Points, teen suspensions and revocation
25. During Georgia license issuance or renewal, what voluntary contribution amounts support the Georgia Student Finance Authority?
1. $2, $10, or $25
2. Only a flat $5
3. $1, $5, or $10
4. Any amount over $50
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$1, $5, or $10. Georgia turns the licensing counter into a giving point with fixed small options. Full explanation in Test 25
26. 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
Study this in the handbook: Right of way, turns and passing
27. 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
Study this in the handbook: Implied consent and teen DUI suspensions
28. 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
Study this in the handbook: Implied consent and teen DUI suspensions
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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
Study this in the handbook: Driver education, knowledge exam and road test
32. 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
Study this in the handbook: Instructional permit and Class D provisional license
33. 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
Study this in the handbook: Hydroplaning, following distance and sharing the road
34. 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
Study this in the handbook: Move Over law, school buses and emergency vehicles
35. 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
Study this in the handbook: Driver education, knowledge exam and road test
36. According to the Georgia manual, which day is always the busiest at a DDS Customer Service Center?
1. Monday
2. Friday
3. Tuesday
4. Saturday
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Tuesday. In its location information, the manual says to remember that Tuesday is always the busiest day. Full explanation in Test 11
Study this in the handbook: Driver education, knowledge exam and road test
37. For the marriage-license-application route described by DDS, what marriage place and date qualify for selecting a hyphenated surname?
1. After any marriage in any state at any date
2. Marriage in Georgia on or after November 1, 1982
3. Only before a marriage ceremony takes place
4. Only when renewing online from out of state
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Marriage in Georgia on or after November 1, 1982. For this route, the marriage must have occurred in Georgia on or after November 1, 1982. Full explanation in Test 12
38. After a vehicle fails on the tracks at a Georgia railroad crossing, what does the manual say to tell the people you call for help?
1. That the crossing gates are broken
2. That a vehicle is on the tracks
3. That a train has already passed
4. That you are out of fuel
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That a vehicle is on the tracks. The manual's steps for a vehicle that fails on the railroad tracks begin with getting out immediately and moving away, then locating the Eme Full explanation in Test 13
Study this in the handbook: Parking rules and railroad crossings
39. After overtaking a slower car on a Georgia two-lane road, at what point may you move back into the lane you left?
1. Only after you can see the passed car in your rear view mirror
2. As soon as your front bumper clears the passed car
3. After counting three seconds beside the passed car
4. Once the passed driver flashes headlights at you
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Only after you can see the passed car in your rear view mirror. Pass on the left and wait to return right until your vehicle is safely clear of the overtaken vehicle. Full explanation in Test 14
Study this in the handbook: Right of way, turns and passing
40. During late February and early March, why do Georgia deer gather along road shoulders?
1. To avoid all contact with vehicles
2. To feed on new green food available following winter
3. To breed during the fall peak
4. To seek salt left by winter road crews
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To feed on new green food available following winter. Late winter changes what roadside shoulders offer deer in Georgia. Full explanation in Test 15
Study this in the handbook: Blowouts, skids and crashes

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