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

1 / 40

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

A)  A four way stop

B)  A yield sign

C)  A green light

D) Uncontrolled

2 / 40

2) 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

3 / 40

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

A) $35

B) $50

C) $15

D) $25

4 / 40

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

A)  Pedestrians wait

B)  The light flashes

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

D)  Traffic is light

5 / 40

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

A)  Under 18

B)  Under 21

C)  Under 25

D)  Any age

6 / 40

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

A)  Under inflated

B)  Over inflated

C)  Properly inflated

D) New

7 / 40

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

A)  Determine safe following distance

B)  Merge quickly

C)  Park faster

D)  Turn safely

8 / 40

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

A)  Away from the curb

B)  Any direction

C)  Straight ahead

D)  Toward the curb

9 / 40

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

A)  80 %

B)  65 %

C)  75 %

D)  70 %

10 / 40

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

A) 300 ft

B) 500 ft

C) 200 ft

D) 100 ft

11 / 40

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

A)  Railroad crossing

B)  Hospital zone

C)  No passing

D)  School zone

12 / 40

12) 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) False

B) True

13 / 40

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

A) 24 months

B) 18 months

C) 12 months

D) 6 months

14 / 40

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

A) 6

B) 18

C) 12

D) 24

15 / 40

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

A)  County roads only

B)  Private driveways

C)  All public roads

D)  State highways only

16 / 40

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

A)  Narrow lane

B) Left

C)  Faster side

D) Right

17 / 40

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

A)  Stopped at a red light

B)  Under 18

C) Using speaker mode

D)  Reporting an emergency

18 / 40

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

A)  No parking zone

B)  Lane ends

C)  Turn lane begins

D)  Edge of pavement

19 / 40

19) After exiting an interstate, you begin braking:

A)  On the main lanes

B)  Only on the shoulder

C)  After the exit ramp ends

D)  In the deceleration lane

20 / 40

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

A)  Only a seat belt

B)  A rear facing seat

C)  No restraint

D)  A booster seat

21 / 40

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

A) 30 days

B) 45 days

C) 60 days

D) 7 days

22 / 40

22) A pentagon‑shaped sign warns of:

A) Railroad

B) Yield

C)  School zone or crossing

D)  No passing

23 / 40

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

A) 2 seconds

B) 3 seconds

C) 4 seconds

D) 5 seconds

24 / 40

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

A)  Yield to right turns only

B)  Proceed with caution

C)  Stop completely

D)  Speed up to clear

25 / 40

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

A)  Whenever raining only

B)  One hour after sunrise

C)  A half hour before sunrise

D) Sunrise

26 / 40

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

A)  Stay in any lane

B)  Use the center lane

C)  Use the right lane

D)  Use the left lane

27 / 40

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

A) 1 second

B) 4 seconds

C) 3 seconds

D) 2 seconds

28 / 40

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

A)  Left turns only

B) Bicycles

C)  Emergency vehicles

D)  Passing fast traffic

29 / 40

29) Hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as:

A) 30 mph

B) 40 mph

C) 35 mph

D) 45 mph

30 / 40

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

A) Center

B) Right

C) Left

D) Either

31 / 40

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

A)  0.04 %

B)  0.02 %

C)  0.06 %

D)  0.08 %

32 / 40

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

A)  No passing is allowed

B)  You may pass cautiously

C)  Lane ends

D)  Road narrows ahead

33 / 40

33) Before entering a roundabout, you must:

A)  Take right of way

B)  Yield to traffic already in the circle

C)  Signal left

D)  Stop completely

34 / 40

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

A) 50

B) 150

C) 100

D) 200

35 / 40

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

A) 30 mph

B) 25 mph

C) 35 mph

D) 40 mph

36 / 40

36) Blind pedestrians carry canes colored:

A) Blue

B) White

C) Yellow

D) Black

37 / 40

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

A) Accelerate

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

C)  Brake hard

D)  Steer sharply onto the road

38 / 40

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

A)  Is in a no passing zone

B)  Approaches a railroad crossing

C)  Slows below 15 mph

D)  Signals a left turn and there is sufficient pavement

39 / 40

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

A)  Red lights

B)  Amber lights

C)  White lights

D)  Blue lights

40 / 40

40) The speed limit in all school zones is:

A) 25 mph

B) 15 mph

C) 20 mph

D)  As posted

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.”