Georgia DDS Written Test - 40 Hard Questions 2026

Georgia DDS Written Test – 40 Hard Questions 2026. 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) 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 already travelling at the posted speed limit under normal roadway conditions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

C) Remaining on a roadway officially closed for construction

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

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

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

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

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

D)  75 mph+ on any road; $100 fee

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

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

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

A) 5

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

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

A)  70 %

B)  75 %

C)  80 %

D)  65 %

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

A)  10 %

B)  25 %

C)  20 %

D)  15 %

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8) How many points are assessed for aggressive driving?

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 6

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

A) 3

B) 2

C) 6

D) 4

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

A)  25 × 12

B)  20 × 8

C)  24 × 10

D)  22 × 10

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

A)  Swerve toward the shoulder to bypass the deer.

B)  Speed up to pass before the deer moves.

C)  Switch to high beams and honk continuously.

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

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

A)  Erase all points and reduce the fine 50 %

B)  Convert any suspension to probation

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

D)  Apply only to speeding citations ≥24 mph over

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

A) 300

B) 150

C) 100

D) 200

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

A)  Adjust lane position away from roadway workers.

B)  Increase speed to clear the zone quickly.

C)  Turn on hazard flashers throughout the zone.

D)  Maintain current lane position near workers.

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15) 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 if speed remains under the limit

B) Prohibited only for commercial vehicles

C) Prohibited at all times as illegal “coasting”

D) Permitted only when traffic is light

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

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

B)  Pays a $250 administrative fee within 10 days

C)  Completes a defensive driving course

D)  Files proof of future financial responsibility only

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

A)  A parking violation only

B)  Expressly prohibited

C)  Allowed when traffic is light

D)  Permitted for HOV vehicles

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

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

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

C)  5 mph below the limit

D)  15 mph below the limit

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

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

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

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

D)  Use premium fuel to reduce emissions.

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

A) 5

B) 6

C) 4

D) 3

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21) 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)  Lane departure crashes

B)  Tire blowouts at high speed

C)  Rear end collisions

D)  Head on collisions on curves

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

A)  A 1 second gap

B)  A 4 second gap

C)  A 2 second gap

D)  A 3 second gap

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23) 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)  10; 60

C)  20; 75

D)  25; 100

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

A) 150

B) 100

C) 250

D) 200

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

A) 8 ft 0 in

B) 9 ft 6 in

C) 9 ft 0 in

D) 8 ft 6 in

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

A) 12 months

B) 18 months

C) 6 months

D) 90 days

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27) 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 7 year old in a parent’s sedan on public roads.

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

D)  An 8 year old weighing 70 lb.

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

A)  82 %

B)  60 %

C)  72 %

D)  50 %

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

A)  State law forbids traversing the dividing section.

B)  Only commercial vehicles may use medians.

C)  The maneuver obstructs emergency lanes.

D)  Median soil damages tires.

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

A)  Allowed below 25 mph

B)  Permitted with seat belts

C)  Allowed only on rural roads

D)  Always prohibited

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

A)  Only if passengers are present.

B)  Without observing any other violation.

C)  Only between dusk and dawn.

D)  Only after another offense is observed.

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

A)  A secondary violation

B)  Illegal and unsafe

C)  Legal below 45 mph

D)  Legal on multilane highways

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

A)  Uniform convoy speeds

B)  Fuel economy optimization

C)  Accurate toll collection

D)  Sufficient space for overtaking vehicles

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36) 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) Warning only

B) $750 fine and 2 points

C) $500 fine and 1 point

D) $1 000 fine and 3 points

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

A) 500 ft

B) 200 ft

C) 400 ft

D) 300 ft

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38) 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)  Vehicle model year

C)  Presence of airbags

D)  Driver age

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

A)  Permissible for emergency vehicles

B)  Permissible with hazard lights

C)  Limited to vehicles under 10 ft in length

D)  Prohibited by law

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40) Maximum statutory penalty for reckless driving can include:

A) $1 500 fine & license revocation

B) $500 fine & 6 months jail

C) $250 fine & 30 days jail

D) $1 000 fine & 12 months jail

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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.