Georgia Driver's License Written Test Answers 2026

Georgia Driver’s License Written Test Answers 2026. If you’re going for your learner’s permit (Class D) or your first driver’s license (Class C), this test is for you. Teens as young as 15 can take it for a permit, but adults new to driving or new to Georgia might need to take it too. If you’re transferring a license from another state, you might skip it, but check with the DDS just in case.

The best way to get ready is to study the Georgia Driver’s Manual. It’s like the Bible for this test—everything you need is in there. You can grab a free copy online at the DDS website or pick one up at a DDS office.

Georgia Driver’s License Written Test Answers

Pay attention to chapters about traffic laws, signs, and safe driving tips. Skip the boring parts about vehicle registration unless you’re curious. Memorize the shapes and colors. For example, a triangle with a red border means “yield,” and a white rectangle is usually a speed limit sign.

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

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1) Fines for speeding in a work zone are:

A) Doubled

B) Unchanged

C) Halved

D) Tripled

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2) For every 10 mph of speed, keep at least ___ car lengths behind the vehicle ahead.

A) Two

B) One

C) Four

D) Three

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3) A driver must yield to pedestrians:

A) Only when lights indicate

B) Never

C) At all intersections and crosswalks

D) Only in marked crosswalks

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4) When stopped by law enforcement you should:

A) Reach for license quickly

B) Argue about citation

C) Stay in car and keep hands visible

D) Exit the vehicle

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5) A reversible lane is controlled by overhead signals; a red “X” means:

A)  Lane open

B)  Lane closed

C)  No speed limit

D) Merge

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6) Double solid white lines signify:

A) Traffic flowing opposite directions

B) Passing zone

C) Parking area

D) Lane change prohibited

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7) Driving too slowly on a two‑lane highway may result in:

A) No penalty

B) License revocation

C) Jail only

D) A fine and points

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8) Before turning left from a two‑way street into a one‑way street, you must:

A) Turn into any lane

B) Turn into the left lane of the one way

C) Back up

D) Stop in the intersection

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9) A yellow diamond sign with a black arrow pointing both left and right signals:

A)  Divided highway begins

B)  Y intersection

C)  T intersection ahead

D)  Two way traffic

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10) GA law requires bicyclists to have a white headlight visible for ___ feet at night.

A) 100

B) 300

C) 200

D) 500

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11) School buses must stop at all railroad crossings; after they move, other traffic may:

A) Proceed with caution

B) Pass at any speed

C) Honk then pass

D) Stop and wait 20 sec

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12) If your accelerator sticks, the first thing to do is:

A) Shift to neutral and apply brakes

B) Honk

C) Turn off ignition immediately

D) Put car in park

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13) When visibility is limited by fog, use:

A) High beams

B) Low beams

C) No lights

D) Parking lights only

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14) A green arrow means you may proceed in the direction of the arrow:

A) While honking

B) Only after stopping

C) Without stopping but yield to others

D) With caution sign

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15) A delimited HOV lane may be used by a vehicle with:

A) Two or more occupants

B) Emergency vehicles only

C) Any motorcycle

D) One occupant during rush hour

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16) The safest hand position on the steering wheel for an air‑bag‑equipped car is:

A) 12 and 6 o’clock

B) 8 and 4 o’clock

C) 10 and 2 o’clock

D) 9 and 3 o’clock

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17) Headlights must be turned on when visibility is reduced to ___ feet or less.

A) 500

B) 200

C) 400

D) 300

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18) To prevent fatigue on long trips, drivers should stop at least every:

A) 3 hours

B) 1 hour

C) 4 hours

D) 2 hours

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19) A BAC of 0.02 % for drivers under 21 results in:

A) Suspension only after 0.08 %

B) Immediate prison

C) No penalty

D) Possible DUI

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20) On multilane roads a solid white line between lanes means:

A)  Bicycle lane

B)  Passing allowed

C)  HOV lane begins

D)  Lane changing is discouraged

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21) The speed limit in an alley is:

A) 10 mph

B) 25 mph

C) 20 mph

D) 15 mph

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22) An orange sign with black letters typically denotes:

A)  Regulatory message

B) Recreation

C)  Motorist services

D)  Construction zone

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23) The “slow‑moving vehicle” emblem is shaped like a:

A) Triangle

B) Pentagon

C) Square

D) Circle

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24) It is illegal to follow emergency vehicles closer than:

A) 300 ft

B) 400 ft

C) 100 ft

D) 200 ft

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25) When merging onto an interstate, you should reach:

A) 10 mph above traffic speed

B) Same speed as traffic

C) Any speed

D) 10 mph below traffic speed

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26) When you see a flashing red traffic signal you must:

A)  Slow down

B)  Obey as a green light

C)  Proceed cautiously

D)  Stop and proceed when clear

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27) Georgia’s “Implied Consent” law means drivers must:

A) Submit to chemical testing

B) Carry insurance

C) Wear seat belts

D) Signal turns

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28) A GA Class D driver in the first 6 months may have passengers who are:

A)  Any age

B)  Minors only

C)  Two friends

D)  Immediate family only

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29) At a stale green light (solid green for a while) you should:

A) Honk

B)  Maintain speed

C) Accelerate

D)  Cover brake and be ready to stop

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30) A curb painted yellow generally indicates:

A)  No parking zone

B)  Reserved for handicapped

C)  Bus loading zone

D)  Short term parking only

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31) When skidding on ice you should steer:

A) In any direction

B) Straight

C) Into skid

D) Opposite to skid

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32) The first conviction for texting while driving adds:

A) 1 point

B) 3 points

C) 0 points

D) 2 points

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33) Unpaved county roads carry a default limit of:

A) 45 mph

B) 35 mph

C) 55 mph

D) 25 mph

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34) The “No Zone” refers to:

A) Trucker blind spots

B) Areas with no signals

C) Areas where parking is illegal

D) School zones

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35) If tire pressure is too low, fuel economy:

A)  Is unaffected

B)  Becomes illegal

C) Decreases

D) Improves

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36) Alcohol begins to affect judgment and coordination at:

A) Any measurable BAC

B) 0.08 % BAC

C) 0.04 % BAC

D) 0.02 % BAC

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37) A steady yellow light warns that the signal will change to red in:

A) 3–6 seconds

B) 1–2 seconds

C) Instantly

D) 8–10 seconds

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38) You should avoid driving in another vehicle’s blind spot by:

A) Slowing down

B) Speeding through

C) Matching their speed indefinitely

D) Using high beams

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39) When entering a curve, slow down ____ entering the curve.

A) During

B) Before

C) After

D) While honking

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40) A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line means:

A) Lane reduction

B) Passing prohibited both sides

C) Passing allowed only from the side with the broken line

D) Passing allowed from both sides

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

The questions are multiple-choice, so you’re picking from four options. Some are super obvious, like “What does a red light mean?” Others might make you think, like figuring out the right-of-way in a tricky intersection. If you studied the manual, you’ll spot the answers pretty easily.

The test itself is part of your permit/license fee. So when you apply, it’s usually around $10 for the permit. No hidden costs—unless you keep failing and retaking it (yikes).