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Practice Test - Department of Driver Services
Practice Test - Department of Driver Services
When applying for a GA driver's license or instructional permit, most first-time applicants must
take and successfully pass a road signs test and road rules general knowledge test. All
information necessary to pass the test is included in the driver's manual. You can test your
knowledge with Department of Driver Services' practice test. This practice test will provide you
with an idea of the type of questions that will be asked.
Question #1
When driving at night, you should dim your headlights when:
Approaching an intersection
Question #2
The Hands Free GA Law pertains to which of the following:
Older Drivers
Question #3
Georgia's Move-Over Law requires drivers to:
Move over at least one lane away from an emergency vehicle that is stationary, or if unable
to move over, slow down below the speed limit.
Question #4
If you are involved in a crash, one of the immediate requirements is to:
Question #5
What should you do when you see a flashing yellow traffic signal at the next intersection?
Question #6
Where does the licensed driver riding with a permit holder need to ride in the vehicle?
Question #7
You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must:
Blow your horn to make the motorcycle move onto the shoulder so that you can pass.
Stay in the right lane as much as possible, because the motorcycle is small and doesn't use
all of the lane.
Have your vehicle entirely into the left lane before and during the pass.
Question #8
All children ages 8 up to 18 are required to ride:
Question #9
Streets and highways are most slippery:
Question #10
Driving requires your full attention:
True
False
Question #11
It is more dangerous to drive at night than in daytime, because:
Question #12
The minimum speed on Georgia interstates is:
40 MPH
65 MPH
55 MPH
Question #13
A double yellow line in the center of a highway means:
Passing is prohibited.
Question #14
You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. You should:
Release the gas pedal and turn the front wheels slightly to the left to edge the car back on
the pavement.
Hold the steering wheel firmly; release the gas pedal; and gently apply the brakes.
Apply the brakes and turn the front wheels sharply to the left.
Question #15
If a driver is convicted of violating the Hands Free GA Law, they will:
Question #16
Does Georgia Law require you to stop before turning right on a red light?
Yes. You must come to full stop and yield to all vehicles and pedestrians on the cross street.
Question #17
A flashing yellow light at an intersection means:
Question #18
When entering an expressway, your car's speed should:
Question #19
In heavy fog:
Question #20
If, while driving, a tire suddenly blows out, you should:
grasp the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator.
brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway.
Question #21
You are stopped at an intersection and the traffic light changes to green. You should:
go ahead only after you are sure that all cross traffic and pedestrians have cleared the
intersection.
Question #22
If you are convicted of operating a vehicle while under the influence alcohol or drugs:
You will be permitted to drive only in emergencies.
Question #23
Georgia law requires you to yield to all highway maintenance vehicles and workers in a
construction zone.
True.
False.
Question #24
The proper arm signal for slowing or stopping is:
Question #25
A school bus with its flashing red signals on has stopped on a non-divided highway; you must:
stop until the signal lights are no longer flashing and all passengers have cleared the
roadway.
slow down when approaching from the front, and proceed with caution.
Question #26
When approaching an intersection for a left turn, you should approach the intersection:
Super Speeder.
Improper exhaust.
Question #28
When driving at night you may use your parking lights instead of headlights:
True.
False.
Question #29
Motorcycles are smaller than cars. This makes them:
Less Stable.
Faster
Question #30
The Georgia Move-Over law requires motorist to:
Question #31
The Georgia Implied Consent Law means:
you must sign a statement that you will not drive a motor vehicle after drinking more than
three drinks.
you are required to submit to tests of your blood, breath, urine or other bodily substances to
determine if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
you consent to have a blood sample taken if an officer stops you for driving recklessly.
Question #32
What signal should you give before changing lanes in traffic?
Left or right turn signal, depending on whether you wish to change left or right.
Question #33
When driving into fog you should:
Question #34
When approaching an intersection where a 'Yield' sign has been placed facing you, you must:
Question #35
A person’s commits the offense of aggressive driving when he or she:
Is the passenger in a motor vehicle where the driver has the intent to annoy, harass, molest,
intimidate, injure or obstruct another person.
Operates any motor vehicle with the intent to annoy, harass, molest, intimidate, injure or
obstruct another person.
Operates any motor vehicle with the intent to help someone else.
Question #36
If you have to stop on the shoulder of a freeway because of an emergency, you should:
activate your hazard lights, raise the hood to indicate difficulty.
stand behind your car to warn traffic that you have stopped.
Question #37
If the signal light changes from green to yellow as you enter the intersection, you should:
slow down and exercise caution before proceeding through the intersection.
Question #38
Bicyclists should use their arms to signal to other motorists when they are going to make a turn,
or when they are slowing or stopping.
False.
True.
Question #39
A solid yellow line on your right side of the center line, means:
reduce speed.
do not pass.
Question #40
When is it legal to back up on an expressway:
never.
in an emergency.
Question #41
At a railroad crossing, where the crossing gates have been lowered:
you must stop and remain stopped until the gates are raised and all tracks are cleared.
you may go around the gates, if you do not see a train coming.
you must stop first, and then you may proceed around the gates if you don't see a train
coming.
Question #42
When does the law require your headlights to be turned on?
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise. Or during other periods of low visibility.
Question #43
Without exception, never drive a vehicle through, around, or under any railroad gate or barrier.
False.
True.
Question #44
Before moving your vehicle into traffic from a parked position, you should:
signal other traffic and then pull out into the street.
Question #45
What is the most common type of collision between cars and motorcycles?
Question #46
Who is responsible for littering from a motor vehicle?
The occupants of the vehicle.
Question #47
What should you do when you approach a flashing red light?
Slow down.
Stop.
Question #48
The Hands Free GA Law makes it illegal to do the following, while operating a motor vehicle in
GA:
Question #49
The distance it takes you to stop your vehicle depends on:
reaction of the driver, vehicle condition, wind direction, and road conditions.
Question #50
The shoulder belt should be worn behind your back or under your arm.
False.
True.
ROAD SIGNS SECTION
Question #51
What does this road sign mean:
Always stop.
Question #52
What does this road sign mean:
Question #53
What does this road sign mean:
Winding Road.
Loose Gravel.
Question #54
What does this road sign mean:
Question #55
What does this road sign mean:
Falling rocks.
Trucks use second gear.
Steep Hill.