Georgia DDS Written Test Practice 2026

Georgia DDS Written Test Practice 2026. So, you’re getting ready to take the Georgia DDS written test? No stress! This test is just a step to getting your learner’s permit or driver’s license, and with a bit of prep, you’ll be good to go.

The Georgia DDS written test checks if you know the rules of the road, traffic signs, and safe driving basics. It’s not there to trick you—it’s to make sure you’re ready to hit the road without causing chaos. The test has 40 questions, split into two parts:

20 questions on road rules: Think stuff like who goes first at a four-way stop or what to do when an emergency vehicle is flashing its lights.
20 questions on road signs: You’ll need to know what those shapes and colors mean, like a red octagon screaming “STOP” or a yellow diamond warning you about a curve ahead.

You need to get at least 15 right in each section to pass. That’s a 75% score per part, so you can miss a few and still be fine.

Georgia DDS Written Test Practice

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

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1) If your wheels run off the pavement, you should:

A)  Ease off gas, hold steering wheel firmly, and return when safe

B)  Brake hard

C)  Steer sharply onto the road

D) Accelerate

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2) The “Move‑Over” law applies to stopped tow trucks displaying flashing:

A)  Blue lights

B)  White lights

C)  Amber lights

D)  Red lights

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3) Hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as:

A) 30 mph

B) 45 mph

C) 40 mph

D) 35 mph

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4) At an intersection with a stop line only, a driver must stop before the line even if the cross‑street traffic signal is green.

A) True

B) False

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5) The legal limit for BAC for drivers 21 and older is:

A)  0.08 %

B)  0.06 %

C)  0.02 %

D)  0.04 %

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6) In Georgia a round, yellow sign with a black “X” indicates:

A)  No passing

B)  Railroad crossing

C)  Hospital zone

D)  School zone

7 / 40

7) A single conviction for traveling 24 mph or more over the limit will suspend the license of a driver:

A)  Under 25

B)  Under 21

C)  Any age

D)  Under 18

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8) A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection tells you to:

A)  Stop completely

B)  Proceed with caution

C)  Speed up to clear

D)  Yield to right turns only

9 / 40

9) Blind pedestrians carry canes colored:

A) Blue

B) Black

C) Yellow

D) White

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10) On a two‑lane road you may legally pass another vehicle on the right only when that vehicle:

A)  Signals a left turn and there is sufficient pavement

B)  Approaches a railroad crossing

C)  Slows below 15 mph

D)  Is in a no passing zone

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11) The statutory speed limit in an urban residential district, unless otherwise posted, is:

A) 35 mph

B) 25 mph

C) 40 mph

D) 30 mph

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12) On wet roads, the safest following distance is:

A) 2 seconds

B) 5 seconds

C) 4 seconds

D) 3 seconds

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13) A “No Passing Zone” pennant is located on the ____ side of the road.

A) Left

B) Right

C) Either

D) Center

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14) Tire blowouts are most likely to occur when tires are:

A)  Over inflated

B) New

C)  Properly inflated

D)  Under inflated

15 / 40

15) A driver must dim high‑beam headlights when following another vehicle within:

A) 200 ft

B) 500 ft

C) 300 ft

D) 100 ft

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16) When traffic signals are out of order, you should treat the intersection as:

A)  A green light

B)  A yield sign

C)  A four way stop

D) Uncontrolled

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17) You should activate your turn signal at least ___ feet before your turn.

A) 200

B) 150

C) 100

D) 50

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18) At a four‑way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the ____ yields.

A) Right

B) Left

C)  Faster side

D)  Narrow lane

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19) The Georgia Open‑Container law applies to which roadway type?

A)  County roads only

B)  All public roads

C)  State highways only

D)  Private driveways

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20) The best way to handle a skid is to:

A)  Steer into the skid and ease off gas

B) Accelerate

C)  Brake firmly

D)  Use parking brake

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21) You may turn right on red after stopping unless:

A)  Traffic is light

B)  The light flashes

C)  A “No Turn on Red” sign is present

D)  Pedestrians wait

22 / 40

22) A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

A)  No passing is allowed

B)  Lane ends

C)  Road narrows ahead

D)  You may pass cautiously

23 / 40

23) Using the “three‑second rule” helps drivers:

A)  Merge quickly

B)  Turn safely

C)  Determine safe following distance

D)  Park faster

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24) When parking downhill with a curb, wheels should be turned:

A)  Any direction

B)  Straight ahead

C)  Away from the curb

D)  Toward the curb

25 / 40

25) The speed limit in all school zones is:

A)  As posted

B) 15 mph

C) 20 mph

D) 25 mph

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26) Georgia’s “Hands‑Free” law prohibits touching a phone to dial while driving unless the driver is:

A)  Reporting an emergency

B) Using speaker mode

C)  Stopped at a red light

D)  Under 18

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27) When parallel parking, your car should be within ___ inches of the curb.

A) 12

B) 18

C) 24

D) 6

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28) A 7‑year‑old who is 4 ft 10 in tall may legally ride using:

A)  A rear facing seat

B)  No restraint

C)  A booster seat

D)  Only a seat belt

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29) When driving behind a motorcyclist, you should allow a following distance of at least:

A) 4 seconds

B) 2 seconds

C) 1 second

D) 3 seconds

30 / 40

30) The fine for a first seat‑belt violation for adults is:

A) $50

B) $35

C) $25

D) $15

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31) Georgia requires headlights to be on from a half‑hour after sunset to:

A) Sunrise

B)  Whenever raining only

C)  One hour after sunrise

D)  A half hour before sunrise

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32) A Class C learner’s permit (CP) is valid for up to:

A) 6 months

B) 18 months

C) 12 months

D) 24 months

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33) The center lane marked by inside broken yellow lines and outside solid yellow lines is reserved for:

A)  Passing fast traffic

B) Bicycles

C)  Emergency vehicles

D)  Left turns only

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34) A solid white line at the right edge of the roadway indicates:

A)  Edge of pavement

B)  No parking zone

C)  Lane ends

D)  Turn lane begins

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35) You are required to notify DDS of an address change within:

A) 60 days

B) 45 days

C) 30 days

D) 7 days

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36) On multi‑lane roads, slower traffic should:

A)  Use the right lane

B)  Use the left lane

C)  Use the center lane

D)  Stay in any lane

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37) The minimum passing score on the Georgia road test is:

A)  65 %

B)  75 %

C)  80 %

D)  70 %

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38) Before entering a roundabout, you must:

A)  Signal left

B)  Take right of way

C)  Stop completely

D)  Yield to traffic already in the circle

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39) After exiting an interstate, you begin braking:

A)  Only on the shoulder

B)  In the deceleration lane

C)  On the main lanes

D)  After the exit ramp ends

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40) A pentagon‑shaped sign warns of:

A)  No passing

B)  School zone or crossing

C) Yield

D) Railroad

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

How do I study?

Get the Georgia Driver’s Manual – It’s free and online. You don’t have to read it all in one go. Just go section by section.
Practice tests – These are a game-changer. Tons of sites have mock tests. The more you do, the more confident you get.
Use flashcards for signs – Shapes and colors are easy to mix up. Flashcards help.

What if I fail?

No biggie. Everyone messes up sometimes. If you fail, you’ll have to wait at least 1 day before you try again. But if you keep failing, the wait time goes up. So don’t rush in unprepared to “see what it’s like.”