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) Before changing lanes you should signal for at least:

A) 200 ft

B) 150 ft

C) 100 ft

D) 50 ft

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2) A red arrow pointing right means:

A)  Right turn prohibited until green

B) Yield

C)  Stop sign ahead

D)  Right turn allowed

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3) When backing, you should:

A)  Open driver door

B)  Use phone camera

C)  Rely on mirrors only

D)  Look over right shoulder through rear window

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

A) 20 ft

B) 30 ft

C) 10 ft

D) One car length

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5) During heavy fog you should use:

A)  High beams

B)  Low beams

C)  Flashers only

D)  No lights

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

A) 30 mph

B) 50 mph

C) 45 mph

D) 40 mph

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

A)  Brake hard

B)  Steer smoothly in desired direction

C)  Turn sharply

D) Accelerate

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

A)  Illegal except to avoid crash

B)  Always illegal

C) Legal

D)  Required

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

A)  Hazard lights

B)  Cruise control

C)  Headlights on

D)  Horn every mile

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

A)  Prepare to stop

B)  Maintain speed

C)  Pass quickly

D) Honk

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11) When approaching a yield sign you must:

A)  Slow and be prepared to stop

B)  Speed up

C)  Stop regardless

D) Turn

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12) Skateboarders in a crosswalk are considered:

A) Vehicles

B) Bicycles

C) Pedestrians

D) Motorcycles

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

A) Honk

B)  Move to centerline

C)  Slow down and move to right side

D)  Speed up

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14) A red traffic light means:

A)  Speed up

B)  Stop completely until green

C)  Yield only

D)  Go if clear

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

A)  Night driving

B)  Following motorcycles or in bad weather

C)  Roads are dry

D)  In heavy traffic

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

A)  Drivers under 21 only

B)  All drivers

C)  Motorcyclists only

D)  Commercial drivers only

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

A)  No penalty

B) Felony

C)  Traffic infraction only

D) Misdemeanor

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

A)  Any lane

B)  Far right lane

C) Shoulder

D)  The lane closest to centerline in your new direction

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

A)  Maintain 25 mph

B)  Stop first

C)  Turn on hazard lights

D)  Accelerate to freeway speed

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20) Yellow broken center lines mean:

A)  One way traffic

B)  Two way traffic, passing permitted

C)  HOV lane

D)  No passing

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21) To help prevent road rage, you should:

A)  Use horn frequently

B)  Gesture angrily

C) Tailgate

D)  Allow plenty of travel time

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22) A dashed white lane line indicates:

A)  Center turn lane

B)  No lane change

C)  Lane change permitted

D)  Passing prohibited

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

A)  Maintain speed

B)  Stop in lane

C)  Pull to right and stop

D)  Speed ahead

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

A)  Traffic lights

B)  Both signs and lights

C)  Traffic signs

D) Neither

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

A) Gesture

B)  Race them

C)  Avoid eye contact and give space

D)  Make eye contact

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

A)  Stop line

B)  Bus only

C) Yield

D)  Pedestrian only

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

A)  Stop immediately

B)  Speed up

C) Reverse

D)  Complete turn if already in intersection

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

A)  Slow Poke law

B)  Move Over law

C)  Points system

D)  Implied consent law

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

A) 20

B) 30

C) 40

D) 50

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31) A double solid yellow centerline means:

A)  Emergency lane

B)  One way traffic

C)  Passing allowed both directions

D)  Passing prohibited both directions

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32) A yellow “merge” sign warns that:

A)  Bridge ahead

B)  Lane ends ahead

C)  Interstate begins

D)  Road curves

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33) The most common crash on interstates is:

A)  Side swipe

B)  Single car rollover

C)  Rear end collision

D)  Head on collision

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

A)  Jump out

B)  Shift to neutral and brake

C)  Turn off engine at high speed

D)  Shift to park

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35) Railroad cross‑buck signs count as:

A)  Yield signs

B)  Speed limit signs

C)  Guide signs

D)  Stop signs

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36) Tire blowouts can be avoided by:

A)  Using cruise control

B)  Hitting potholes

C)  Driving faster

D)  Keeping tires properly inflated

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

A)  Faster traffic approaches

B)  They are below limit

C)  No traffic ahead

D)  They are speeding

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38) When approaching a roundabout, traffic moves:

A) Clockwise

B)  Counter clockwise

C)  Either direction

D)  One way only during rush hour

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

A)  Stop immediately

B)  Proceed with caution and be prepared to stop

C)  Track closed

D)  Train is coming

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

A)  Signs only

B) Honk

C)  Traffic signals only

D)  Guard’s signal

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.