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

A)  In heavy traffic

B)  Night driving

C)  Roads are dry

D)  Following motorcycles or in bad weather

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2) When approaching a yield sign you must:

A) Turn

B)  Slow and be prepared to stop

C)  Stop regardless

D)  Speed up

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3) A dashed white lane line indicates:

A)  Passing prohibited

B)  Lane change permitted

C)  No lane change

D)  Center turn lane

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4) When approaching a roundabout, traffic moves:

A)  One way only during rush hour

B) Clockwise

C)  Either direction

D)  Counter clockwise

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5) Yellow broken center lines mean:

A)  Two way traffic, passing permitted

B)  No passing

C)  One way traffic

D)  HOV lane

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6) Railroad cross‑buck signs count as:

A)  Stop signs

B)  Yield signs

C)  Guide signs

D)  Speed limit signs

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

A)  Pull to right and stop

B)  Maintain speed

C)  Stop in lane

D)  Speed ahead

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8) The most common crash on interstates is:

A)  Single car rollover

B)  Rear end collision

C)  Side swipe

D)  Head on collision

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9) When backing, you should:

A)  Look over right shoulder through rear window

B)  Use phone camera

C)  Rely on mirrors only

D)  Open driver door

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

A) Honk

B)  Signs only

C)  Guard’s signal

D)  Traffic signals only

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

A)  Accelerate to freeway speed

B)  Turn on hazard lights

C)  Maintain 25 mph

D)  Stop first

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

A) 100 ft

B) 150 ft

C) 50 ft

D) 200 ft

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13) A double solid yellow centerline means:

A)  One way traffic

B)  Passing prohibited both directions

C)  Passing allowed both directions

D)  Emergency lane

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

A)  Pass quickly

B)  Prepare to stop

C)  Maintain speed

D) Honk

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

A) Gesture

B)  Make eye contact

C)  Avoid eye contact and give space

D)  Race them

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

A)  Hazard lights

B)  Headlights on

C)  Horn every mile

D)  Cruise control

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

A)  Stop immediately

B)  Complete turn if already in intersection

C) Reverse

D)  Speed up

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

A)  Steer smoothly in desired direction

B)  Turn sharply

C)  Brake hard

D) Accelerate

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

A)  The lane closest to centerline in your new direction

B)  Far right lane

C)  Any lane

D) Shoulder

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

A)  Turn off engine at high speed

B)  Jump out

C)  Shift to neutral and brake

D)  Shift to park

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21) Tire blowouts can be avoided by:

A)  Driving faster

B)  Hitting potholes

C)  Keeping tires properly inflated

D)  Using cruise control

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

A)  Both signs and lights

B) Neither

C)  Traffic signs

D)  Traffic lights

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23) During heavy fog you should use:

A)  Flashers only

B)  No lights

C)  High beams

D)  Low beams

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24) Driving with parking lights only is:

A)  Permitted in rain

B)  Required in dawn

C)  Recommended in dusk

D)  Illegal in Georgia

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

A)  Speed up

B)  Move to centerline

C)  Slow down and move to right side

D) Honk

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

A)  Implied consent law

B)  Points system

C)  Slow Poke law

D)  Move Over law

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27) 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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28) To help prevent road rage, you should:

A)  Use horn frequently

B) Tailgate

C)  Gesture angrily

D)  Allow plenty of travel time

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29) A red traffic light means:

A)  Go if clear

B)  Stop completely until green

C)  Yield only

D)  Speed up

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

A)  Stop immediately

B)  Track closed

C)  Proceed with caution and be prepared to stop

D)  Train is coming

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31) A yellow “merge” sign warns that:

A)  Interstate begins

B)  Bridge ahead

C)  Road curves

D)  Lane ends ahead

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32) A red arrow pointing right means:

A)  Right turn allowed

B)  Right turn prohibited until green

C)  Stop sign ahead

D) Yield

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

A)  Pedestrian only

B)  Bus only

C)  Stop line

D) Yield

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

A) 30 mph

B) 45 mph

C) 40 mph

D) 50 mph

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

A) 50

B) 40

C) 20

D) 30

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

A)  Always illegal

B)  Required

C) Legal

D)  Illegal except to avoid crash

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37) Skateboarders in a crosswalk are considered:

A) Vehicles

B) Motorcycles

C) Bicycles

D) Pedestrians

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

A) 30 ft

B) 10 ft

C) One car length

D) 20 ft

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

A)  Commercial drivers only

B)  Motorcyclists only

C)  Drivers under 21 only

D)  All drivers

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

A)  They are speeding

B)  Faster traffic approaches

C)  They are below limit

D)  No traffic ahead

Your score is

Easy	Medium	Hard	Road Sign Tests
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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.