Georgia DDS Written Test - 40 Hard Questions 2025

Georgia DDS Written Test – 40 Hard Questions 2025. The Georgia Driver’s Manual is your bible for this test. It’s boring, sure, but it’s got everything you need. You don’t have to read it cover to cover like a novel.

Skim through and highlight the important stuff—like fines, distances, or what different signs mean. Focus on the sections about rules of the road, traffic signals, and parking. You can download it for free from the Georgia DDS website, so no excuses!

Practice tests are a game-changer. They’re not the exact questions you’ll see on the real thing, but they’re super close. Sites like DMV-written-test.com or Driving-Tests.org offer free Georgia-specific practice tests that closely mimic the actual test.

Take a few every day, and pay attention to the ones you get wrong. Most of these sites explain why the correct answer is right, which helps it stick in your brain. Aim to score at least 80% consistently before you head to the DDS.

Georgia DDS Written Test – 40 Hard Questions

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Georgia DDS Written Test
Total Questions: 40
Language: English
Passing Marks: 80%.
Difficulty Level: Hard

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1) While descending a steep Georgia mountain grade in a manual‑transmission car, the driver shifts to neutral and allows the vehicle to roll. Which best describes this action under state law?

A) Permitted only when traffic is light

B) Prohibited at all times as illegal “coasting”

C) Permitted if speed remains under the limit

D) Prohibited only for commercial vehicles

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2) Georgia’s “Slow Poke” statute lists specific circumstances that excuse a driver from moving out of the left lane when a faster vehicle approaches. Which of the following situations is NOT one of those statutory exceptions?

A) The driver is preparing to make a left turn at an intersection or roadway entrance.

B) The driver is overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction.

C) The driver is already travelling at the posted speed limit under normal roadway conditions.

D) The driver must remain in the lane to avoid a roadway obstruction.

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3) Trailers wider than ___ feet ___ inches are not permitted on Georgia highways.

A) 8 ft 6 in

B) 8 ft 0 in

C) 9 ft 0 in

D) 9 ft 6 in

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4) Maximum statutory penalty for reckless driving can include:

A) $500 fine & 6 months jail

B) $250 fine & 30 days jail

C) $1 500 fine & license revocation

D) $1 000 fine & 12 months jail

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5) At night you must dim high‑beam headlights when an oncoming vehicle is within approximately:

A) 200 ft

B) 300 ft

C) 500 ft

D) 400 ft

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6) Drivers must lower headlights when following another car within approximately:

A) 250

B) 100

C) 200

D) 150

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7) A driver who impedes traffic flow by continuing in the passing lane may face which maximum statutory penalty under Georgia’s “Driving Too Slowly” provisions?

A) $1 000 fine and 3 points

B) $750 fine and 2 points

C) $500 fine and 1 point

D) Warning only

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8) Which of the following is endorsed by Georgia DOT as a key work‑zone driving tip?

A)  Maintain current lane position near workers.

B)  Adjust lane position away from roadway workers.

C)  Increase speed to clear the zone quickly.

D)  Turn on hazard flashers throughout the zone.

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9) Which combination correctly states Georgia’s Super Speeder thresholds and the additional state fee?

A)  75 mph+ on two lane or 85 mph+ on any road; $200 fee

B)  85 mph+ on interstates only; $250 fee

C)  70 mph+ on two lane roads; $150 fee

D)  75 mph+ on any road; $100 fee

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10) Nationwide, about what percentage of work‑zone fatalities involve the general public rather than road workers?

A)  50 %

B)  60 %

C)  82 %

D)  72 %

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11) At night, if a deer is spotted on the roadway, drivers should immediately:

A)  Slow down, blink headlights, and shift to low beam.

B)  Swerve toward the shoulder to bypass the deer.

C)  Switch to high beams and honk continuously.

D)  Speed up to pass before the deer moves.

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12) Operating a vehicle while wearing headphones that block hearing is classified as:

A)  Legal below 45 mph

B)  Illegal and unsafe

C)  Legal on multilane highways

D)  A secondary violation

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13) Possessing an open alcoholic beverage container while driving results in how many driver‑license points?

A) 2

B) 4

C) 3

D) 1

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14) Which preventative measure is specifically recommended to avoid carbon‑monoxide poisoning?

A)  Use premium fuel to reduce emissions.

B)  Never leave the motor running in an enclosed garage.

C)  Leave the heater on while parked with windows closed.

D)  Run the engine with windows open in a garage.

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15) Under a primary law, officers in Georgia may stop and cite belt violators:

A)  Only after another offense is observed.

B)  Only if passengers are present.

C)  Only between dusk and dawn.

D)  Without observing any other violation.

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16) Under normal free‑flow conditions, a DDI can cut evening rush delays by up to:

A)  10 %

B)  20 %

C)  15 %

D)  25 %

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17) Failure to satisfy a crash‑damage claim can trigger license suspension unless the driver:

A)  Completes a defensive driving course

B)  Pays a $250 administrative fee within 10 days

C)  Presents SR 21 proof of valid liability insurance at the time of the crash

D)  Files proof of future financial responsibility only

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18) Georgia illustrates the “one‑thousand‑one, one‑thousand‑two” count for normal conditions. What is the minimum implication of this rule?

A)  A 4 second gap

B)  A 1 second gap

C)  A 3 second gap

D)  A 2 second gap

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19) Refusing a state‑administered chemical test for suspected DUI results in a minimum license suspension of:

A) 12 months

B) 18 months

C) 90 days

D) 6 months

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20) The minimum passing score for the Class C/D driving test in Georgia is:

A)  80 %

B)  75 %

C)  65 %

D)  70 %

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21) Crossing an unpaved median to make a U‑turn on a divided highway is unlawful except at an authorized crossover because:

A)  The maneuver obstructs emergency lanes.

B)  State law forbids traversing the dividing section.

C)  Median soil damages tires.

D)  Only commercial vehicles may use medians.

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22) At an active grade crossing displaying flashing signals, Georgia law requires motorists to stop no closer than ___ feet and no farther than ___ feet from the nearest rail.

A)  15; 50

B)  25; 100

C)  10; 60

D)  20; 75

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23) Entering or leaving a controlled‑access highway at an unmarked opening is:

A)  Permitted for HOV vehicles

B)  Allowed when traffic is light

C)  A parking violation only

D)  Expressly prohibited

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24) When approaching a sanitation truck displaying flashing amber lights and unable to change lanes, the law demands you slow to at least:

A)  10 mph below or 25 mph, whichever is greater

B)  20 mph below or 35 mph, whichever is lower

C)  15 mph below the limit

D)  5 mph below the limit

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25) During the skills test, the parallel‑parking box measures roughly ___ feet long by ___ feet deep.

A)  24 × 10

B)  20 × 8

C)  25 × 12

D)  22 × 10

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26) How many points are assessed for aggressive driving?

A) 5

B) 4

C) 6

D) 3

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27) A driver becomes a “Habitual Violator” after ____ convictions of specified major offenses within a five‑year period.

A) 5

B) 3

C) 4

D) 2

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28) Georgia’s primary belt law requires front‑seat occupants to wear lap‑and‑shoulder belts on all public roads regardless of:

A)  Crash statistics

B)  Driver age

C)  Vehicle model year

D)  Presence of airbags

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29) Presenting a 6‑hour driver‑improvement certificate to the court before appearance will:

A)  Convert any suspension to probation

B)  Erase all points and reduce the fine 50 %

C)  Apply only to speeding citations ≥24 mph over

D)  Reduce the fine 20 % and prevent points (once each 5 years)

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30) Georgia forbids “caravanning” by trucks and trailer combinations primarily to ensure:

A)  Fuel economy optimization

B)  Uniform convoy speeds

C)  Sufficient space for overtaking vehicles

D)  Accurate toll collection

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31) Georgia’s manual stresses continuously scanning for an “escape route” because a flashing turn signal does not guarantee a turn. This guidance is mainly aimed at preventing:

A)  Tire blowouts at high speed

B)  Rear end collisions

C)  Head on collisions on curves

D)  Lane departure crashes

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32) Backing up on a reversible express lane while gates are open is:

A)  Limited to vehicles under 10 ft in length

B)  Permissible for emergency vehicles

C)  Permissible with hazard lights

D)  Prohibited by law

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33) Georgia highlights three most‑basic traffic laws every driver must know. Which action below directly violates one of those three?

A) Stopping when an officer waves traffic through a green light

B) Remaining on a roadway officially closed for construction

C) Turning around on a highway that has been closed for a parade

D) Obeying a firefighter’s hand signal instead of a red light

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34) To fight “highway hypnosis” on long expressway trips, the manual advises drivers to:

A)  Shift eye focus among roadway areas and objects.

B)  Close one eye periodically to rest it.

C)  Turn air conditioning to maximum cold.

D)  Focus steadily on the centerline.

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35) The first conviction for holding a phone while driving carries ___ driver‑license point(s) and a fine up to ___ dollars.

A)  1 point; $50

B)  3 points; $150

C)  2 points; $100

D)  2 points; $75

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36) Transporting people inside a moving house trailer on a public roadway is:

A)  Allowed below 25 mph

B)  Permitted with seat belts

C)  Always prohibited

D)  Allowed only on rural roads

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37) For drivers under 18, accumulation of how many points in any 12‑month period mandates license suspension?

A) 3

B) 6

C) 2

D) 4

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38) Following a fire engine responding to an alarm closer than ____ feet is unlawful for non‑emergency traffic.

A) 300

B) 200

C) 100

D) 150

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39) A conviction for reckless driving in Georgia results in ___ points on the driver’s record.

A) 6

B) 5

C) 4

D) 3

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40) Which child must always ride in a federally‑approved child‑safety seat in Georgia?

A)  A 7 year old riding in a taxicab.

B)  A 9 year old under 4 ft 9 in tall.

C)  An 8 year old weighing 70 lb.

D)  A 7 year old in a parent’s sedan on public roads.

Your score is

The test is at the DDS, and you’ll take it on a computer. You can’t use your phone or the manual, so it’s all on you. If you’re nervous, take a deep breath and read each question slowly. Don’t rush—there’s no time limit. If you’re stuck, skip the question and come back to it. You’ll see your score right away, so you’ll know if you passed or need to try again.