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 your accelerator sticks, the first thing to do is:

A) Honk

B) Shift to neutral and apply brakes

C) Turn off ignition immediately

D) Put car in park

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

A) Carry insurance

B) Wear seat belts

C) Submit to chemical testing

D) Signal turns

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3) Unpaved county roads carry a default limit of:

A) 25 mph

B) 35 mph

C) 55 mph

D) 45 mph

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

A) Only after stopping

B) Without stopping but yield to others

C) While honking

D) With caution sign

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5) Alcohol begins to affect judgment and coordination at:

A) 0.08 % BAC

B) 0.02 % BAC

C) Any measurable BAC

D) 0.04 % BAC

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

A)  Divided highway begins

B)  Two way traffic

C)  T intersection ahead

D)  Y intersection

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

A)  Becomes illegal

B) Improves

C) Decreases

D)  Is unaffected

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

A) Any motorcycle

B) One occupant during rush hour

C) Emergency vehicles only

D) Two or more occupants

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

A) A fine and points

B) No penalty

C) Jail only

D) License revocation

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

A) 200

B) 500

C) 400

D) 300

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

A) While honking

B) During

C) Before

D) After

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12) An orange sign with black letters typically denotes:

A)  Regulatory message

B) Recreation

C)  Motorist services

D)  Construction zone

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

A) 8–10 seconds

B) 3–6 seconds

C) Instantly

D) 1–2 seconds

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

A)  Any age

B)  Two friends

C)  Immediate family only

D)  Minors only

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15) Double solid white lines signify:

A) Traffic flowing opposite directions

B) Parking area

C) Lane change prohibited

D) Passing zone

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

A) Speeding through

B) Using high beams

C) Slowing down

D) Matching their speed indefinitely

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

A) 100

B) 200

C) 300

D) 500

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

A) Suspension only after 0.08 %

B) No penalty

C) Possible DUI

D) Immediate prison

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

A)  Slow down

B)  Obey as a green light

C)  Stop and proceed when clear

D)  Proceed cautiously

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

A) Stop and wait 20 sec

B) Pass at any speed

C) Proceed with caution

D) Honk then pass

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22) Fines for speeding in a work zone are:

A) Unchanged

B) Doubled

C) Tripled

D) Halved

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

A) Two

B) Three

C) One

D) Four

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

A) 100 ft

B) 200 ft

C) 300 ft

D) 400 ft

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25) When skidding on ice you should steer:

A) In any direction

B) Straight

C) Opposite to skid

D) Into skid

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

A) Back up

B) Turn into the left lane of the one way

C) Stop in the intersection

D) Turn into any lane

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27) A driver must yield to pedestrians:

A) Only in marked crosswalks

B) Only when lights indicate

C) At all intersections and crosswalks

D) Never

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

A) Pentagon

B) Square

C) Circle

D) Triangle

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29) The first conviction for texting while driving adds:

A) 1 point

B) 3 points

C) 2 points

D) 0 points

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30) When visibility is limited by fog, use:

A) No lights

B) Low beams

C) Parking lights only

D) High beams

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31) The “No Zone” refers to:

A) Areas where parking is illegal

B) Trucker blind spots

C) School zones

D) Areas with no signals

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

A) 4 hours

B) 2 hours

C) 1 hour

D) 3 hours

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33) A curb painted yellow generally indicates:

A)  Reserved for handicapped

B)  Bus loading zone

C)  No parking zone

D)  Short term parking only

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34) The speed limit in an alley is:

A) 15 mph

B) 20 mph

C) 25 mph

D) 10 mph

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

A) Passing allowed from both sides

B) Passing prohibited both sides

C) Lane reduction

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

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

A) Merge

B)  Lane open

C)  Lane closed

D)  No speed limit

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

A)  Cover brake and be ready to stop

B) Honk

C) Accelerate

D)  Maintain speed

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38) 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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39) When stopped by law enforcement you should:

A) Exit the vehicle

B) Stay in car and keep hands visible

C) Argue about citation

D) Reach for license quickly

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

A)  Bicycle lane

B)  Passing allowed

C)  Lane changing is discouraged

D)  HOV lane begins

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).