Georgia Driver's License Written Test Answers 2026

Georgia Driver’s License Written Test Answers 2026. If you’re going for your learner’s permit (Class D) or your first driver’s license (Class C), this test is for you. Teens as young as 15 can take it for a permit, but adults new to driving or new to Georgia might need to take it too. If you’re transferring a license from another state, you might skip it, but check with the DDS just in case.

The best way to get ready is to study the Georgia Driver’s Manual. It’s like the Bible for this test—everything you need is in there. You can grab a free copy online at the DDS website or pick one up at a DDS office.

Georgia Driver’s License Written Test Answers

Pay attention to chapters about traffic laws, signs, and safe driving tips. Skip the boring parts about vehicle registration unless you’re curious. Memorize the shapes and colors. For example, a triangle with a red border means “yield,” and a white rectangle is usually a speed limit sign.

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Georgia Knowledge Test
Total Questions: 40
Language: English
Passing Marks: 80%.
Difficulty Level: Medium

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1) If tire pressure is too low, fuel economy:

A)  Is unaffected

B) Decreases

C)  Becomes illegal

D) Improves

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2) When you see a flashing red traffic signal you must:

A)  Proceed cautiously

B)  Stop and proceed when clear

C)  Obey as a green light

D)  Slow down

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3) When skidding on ice you should steer:

A) Straight

B) Into skid

C) Opposite to skid

D) In any direction

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4) A steady yellow light warns that the signal will change to red in:

A) 1–2 seconds

B) Instantly

C) 3–6 seconds

D) 8–10 seconds

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5) A GA Class D driver in the first 6 months may have passengers who are:

A)  Immediate family only

B)  Any age

C)  Two friends

D)  Minors only

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6) When visibility is limited by fog, use:

A) High beams

B) Parking lights only

C) No lights

D) Low beams

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7) When merging onto an interstate, you should reach:

A) Any speed

B) Same speed as traffic

C) 10 mph below traffic speed

D) 10 mph above traffic speed

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8) When stopped by law enforcement you should:

A) Exit the vehicle

B) Reach for license quickly

C) Argue about citation

D) Stay in car and keep hands visible

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9) Alcohol begins to affect judgment and coordination at:

A) Any measurable BAC

B) 0.02 % BAC

C) 0.04 % BAC

D) 0.08 % BAC

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10) A green arrow means you may proceed in the direction of the arrow:

A) While honking

B) Only after stopping

C) With caution sign

D) Without stopping but yield to others

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11) Before turning left from a two‑way street into a one‑way street, you must:

A) Stop in the intersection

B) Back up

C) Turn into the left lane of the one way

D) Turn into any lane

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12) Double solid white lines signify:

A) Passing zone

B) Lane change prohibited

C) Traffic flowing opposite directions

D) Parking area

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13) The first conviction for texting while driving adds:

A) 1 point

B) 2 points

C) 0 points

D) 3 points

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14) For every 10 mph of speed, keep at least ___ car lengths behind the vehicle ahead.

A) Three

B) Two

C) Four

D) One

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15) If your accelerator sticks, the first thing to do is:

A) Shift to neutral and apply brakes

B) Put car in park

C) Turn off ignition immediately

D) Honk

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16) When entering a curve, slow down ____ entering the curve.

A) During

B) While honking

C) Before

D) After

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17) It is illegal to follow emergency vehicles closer than:

A) 300 ft

B) 400 ft

C) 100 ft

D) 200 ft

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18) A driver must yield to pedestrians:

A) Never

B) Only when lights indicate

C) Only in marked crosswalks

D) At all intersections and crosswalks

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19) Georgia’s “Implied Consent” law means drivers must:

A) Signal turns

B) Carry insurance

C) Submit to chemical testing

D) Wear seat belts

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20) The speed limit in an alley is:

A) 20 mph

B) 25 mph

C) 10 mph

D) 15 mph

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21) A BAC of 0.02 % for drivers under 21 results in:

A) Possible DUI

B) Immediate prison

C) No penalty

D) Suspension only after 0.08 %

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22) At a stale green light (solid green for a while) you should:

A)  Maintain speed

B)  Cover brake and be ready to stop

C) Accelerate

D) Honk

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23) The “slow‑moving vehicle” emblem is shaped like a:

A) Triangle

B) Square

C) Pentagon

D) Circle

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24) An orange sign with black letters typically denotes:

A)  Motorist services

B)  Construction zone

C)  Regulatory message

D) Recreation

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25) The “No Zone” refers to:

A) Areas with no signals

B) Areas where parking is illegal

C) School zones

D) Trucker blind spots

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26) A yellow diamond sign with a black arrow pointing both left and right signals:

A)  Two way traffic

B)  Divided highway begins

C)  Y intersection

D)  T intersection ahead

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27) Unpaved county roads carry a default limit of:

A) 55 mph

B) 25 mph

C) 45 mph

D) 35 mph

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28) School buses must stop at all railroad crossings; after they move, other traffic may:

A) Stop and wait 20 sec

B) Honk then pass

C) Proceed with caution

D) Pass at any speed

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29) You should avoid driving in another vehicle’s blind spot by:

A) Slowing down

B) Using high beams

C) Matching their speed indefinitely

D) Speeding through

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30) GA law requires bicyclists to have a white headlight visible for ___ feet at night.

A) 500

B) 300

C) 200

D) 100

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31) To prevent fatigue on long trips, drivers should stop at least every:

A) 2 hours

B) 3 hours

C) 4 hours

D) 1 hour

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32) A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line means:

A) Passing prohibited both sides

B) Lane reduction

C) Passing allowed only from the side with the broken line

D) Passing allowed from both sides

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33) A reversible lane is controlled by overhead signals; a red “X” means:

A)  Lane closed

B)  No speed limit

C) Merge

D)  Lane open

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34) The safest hand position on the steering wheel for an air‑bag‑equipped car is:

A) 12 and 6 o’clock

B) 8 and 4 o’clock

C) 9 and 3 o’clock

D) 10 and 2 o’clock

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35) A delimited HOV lane may be used by a vehicle with:

A) Emergency vehicles only

B) One occupant during rush hour

C) Any motorcycle

D) Two or more occupants

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36) A curb painted yellow generally indicates:

A)  No parking zone

B)  Bus loading zone

C)  Reserved for handicapped

D)  Short term parking only

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37) Fines for speeding in a work zone are:

A) Tripled

B) Halved

C) Unchanged

D) Doubled

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38) Driving too slowly on a two‑lane highway may result in:

A) License revocation

B) No penalty

C) Jail only

D) A fine and points

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39) On multilane roads a solid white line between lanes means:

A)  Lane changing is discouraged

B)  Passing allowed

C)  HOV lane begins

D)  Bicycle lane

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40) Headlights must be turned on when visibility is reduced to ___ feet or less.

A) 300

B) 500

C) 400

D) 200

Your score is

Easy	Medium	Hard	Road Sign Tests
GA DMV Test 1	GA DMV Test 1	GA DMV Test 1	Shape and Color
GA DMV Test 2	GA DMV Test 2	GA DMV Test 2	Regulatory Signs
GA DMV Test 3	GA DMV Test 3	GA DMV Test 3	Warning Signs
GA DMV Test 4	GA DMV Test 4	GA DMV Test 4	Other Road Signs

The questions are multiple-choice, so you’re picking from four options. Some are super obvious, like “What does a red light mean?” Others might make you think, like figuring out the right-of-way in a tricky intersection. If you studied the manual, you’ll spot the answers pretty easily.

The test itself is part of your permit/license fee. So when you apply, it’s usually around $10 for the permit. No hidden costs—unless you keep failing and retaking it (yikes).