Georgia Department of Driver Services Permit Practice Test 2026

Georgia Department of Driver Services Permit Practice Test 2026. Thinking about getting your learner’s permit in Georgia? Cool. But first, you’ve gotta deal with the Georgia DDS permit practice test. No worries though—this ain’t rocket science. You need to know what to expect, how to prep, and how not to screw it up.

It’s a warm-up for the real learner’s permit test. The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) lets you practice before taking the real deal. The test shows if you’re ready to hit the road (well, with supervision) and if you know the basics—like signs, signals, and what not to do behind the wheel.

It’s a sneak peek at what the actual test will look like. If you can pass the practice one, you’re probably ready. Each part has 20 questions, and you gotta score at least 15 right on both to pass. That’s 30 correct answers total out of 40 questions. Not bad, right?

Georgia Department of Driver Services Permit Practice Test

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Georgia Department of Driver Services Permit Practice Test
Total Questions: 40
Language: English
Passing Marks: 80%.
Difficulty Level: Medium

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1) Drivers may not park within ___ feet of a stop sign.

A) 50

B) 20

C) 40

D) 30

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2) During heavy fog you should use:

A)  High beams

B)  Flashers only

C)  No lights

D)  Low beams

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3) A yellow “merge” sign warns that:

A)  Road curves

B)  Bridge ahead

C)  Interstate begins

D)  Lane ends ahead

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4) Driving off the pavement to pass on the right is:

A)  Illegal except to avoid crash

B) Legal

C)  Required

D)  Always illegal

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5) The proper response to a stuck accelerator is to:

A)  Jump out

B)  Shift to neutral and brake

C)  Shift to park

D)  Turn off engine at high speed

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6) A dashed white lane line indicates:

A)  Center turn lane

B)  Passing prohibited

C)  No lane change

D)  Lane change permitted

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7) To help prevent road rage, you should:

A)  Gesture angrily

B) Tailgate

C)  Use horn frequently

D)  Allow plenty of travel time

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8) The most common crash on interstates is:

A)  Rear end collision

B)  Side swipe

C)  Single car rollover

D)  Head on collision

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9) When turning left from a two‑way street into another two‑way street, finish the turn in:

A) Shoulder

B)  Any lane

C)  Far right lane

D)  The lane closest to centerline in your new direction

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10) When approaching a yield sign you must:

A)  Slow and be prepared to stop

B) Turn

C)  Speed up

D)  Stop regardless

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11) When a traffic light turns yellow during a left turn, you should:

A) Reverse

B)  Stop immediately

C)  Speed up

D)  Complete turn if already in intersection

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12) Skateboarders in a crosswalk are considered:

A) Motorcycles

B) Bicycles

C) Pedestrians

D) Vehicles

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13) The best way to handle angry drivers is to:

A)  Race them

B)  Make eye contact

C)  Avoid eye contact and give space

D) Gesture

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14) On a two‑lane road, when a bus flashes yellow warning lights, you should:

A) Honk

B)  Pass quickly

C)  Maintain speed

D)  Prepare to stop

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15) When an emergency vehicle using siren and flashing lights approaches, you must:

A)  Speed ahead

B)  Maintain speed

C)  Pull to right and stop

D)  Stop in lane

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16) The “No‑Zone” directly in front of a large truck extends about:

A) 30 ft

B) One car length

C) 10 ft

D) 20 ft

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17) Before changing lanes you should signal for at least:

A) 200 ft

B) 150 ft

C) 50 ft

D) 100 ft

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18) A white line across a road at an intersection means:

A)  Bus only

B)  Stop line

C)  Pedestrian only

D) Yield

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19) When entering a freeway from an acceleration lane, you should:

A)  Accelerate to freeway speed

B)  Maintain 25 mph

C)  Turn on hazard lights

D)  Stop first

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20) A traffic‑control officer’s signal overrides:

A)  Traffic lights

B)  Traffic signs

C) Neither

D)  Both signs and lights

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21) If weather requires the continuous use of windshield wipers, Georgia law also requires:

A)  Hazard lights

B)  Headlights on

C)  Cruise control

D)  Horn every mile

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22) When approaching a roundabout, traffic moves:

A)  Counter clockwise

B)  One way only during rush hour

C) Clockwise

D)  Either direction

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23) A BAC of 0.08 % is considered DUI for:

A)  All drivers

B)  Motorcyclists only

C)  Drivers under 21 only

D)  Commercial drivers only

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24) The minimum speed on a Georgia interstate under ideal conditions is typically:

A) 40 mph

B) 50 mph

C) 30 mph

D) 45 mph

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25) If you lose traction on a slick road, you should:

A) Accelerate

B)  Brake hard

C)  Steer smoothly in desired direction

D)  Turn sharply

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26) Railroad cross‑buck signs count as:

A)  Stop signs

B)  Yield signs

C)  Speed limit signs

D)  Guide signs

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27) Tire blowouts can be avoided by:

A)  Keeping tires properly inflated

B)  Hitting potholes

C)  Using cruise control

D)  Driving faster

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28) Leaving the scene of a crash involving injuries is punishable as:

A)  No penalty

B) Misdemeanor

C)  Traffic infraction only

D) Felony

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29) Driving with parking lights only is:

A)  Recommended in dusk

B)  Required in dawn

C)  Permitted in rain

D)  Illegal in Georgia

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30) Yellow broken center lines mean:

A)  Two way traffic, passing permitted

B)  One way traffic

C)  HOV lane

D)  No passing

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31) The “three‑second rule” should be increased to four seconds when:

A)  Night driving

B)  In heavy traffic

C)  Following motorcycles or in bad weather

D)  Roads are dry

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32) A flashing yellow light at a railroad crossing indicates:

A)  Train is coming

B)  Track closed

C)  Stop immediately

D)  Proceed with caution and be prepared to stop

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33) A red traffic light means:

A)  Speed up

B)  Go if clear

C)  Yield only

D)  Stop completely until green

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34) The Georgia Slow‑Poke law requires drivers in the left lane to move right if:

A)  No traffic ahead

B)  They are speeding

C)  They are below limit

D)  Faster traffic approaches

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35) A double solid yellow centerline means:

A)  Passing prohibited both directions

B)  Emergency lane

C)  Passing allowed both directions

D)  One way traffic

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36) If a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction and breaks suddenly, you should:

A)  Slow down and move to right side

B)  Speed up

C)  Move to centerline

D) Honk

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37) When backing, you should:

A)  Rely on mirrors only

B)  Look over right shoulder through rear window

C)  Use phone camera

D)  Open driver door

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38) A red arrow pointing right means:

A)  Right turn prohibited until green

B)  Right turn allowed

C)  Stop sign ahead

D) Yield

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39) A driver’s license may be suspended for refusal to submit to a chemical test under:

A)  Points system

B)  Implied consent law

C)  Slow Poke law

D)  Move Over law

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40) When you come to a school crossing with crossing guard present, you must obey:

A)  Traffic signals only

B)  Guard’s signal

C)  Signs only

D) Honk

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

Georgia Driver’s Manual (Free) – Don’t ignore this. It has everything you need. Don’t just skim it—go through it like you’re learning to survive traffic. Online Practice Tests – DDS has official ones. You can also find free tests on other websites. The more you practice, the less you’ll freak out on test day.