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) An orange sign with black letters typically denotes:

A)  Construction zone

B) Recreation

C)  Motorist services

D)  Regulatory message

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

A) One

B) Four

C) Two

D) Three

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

A) No penalty

B) Immediate prison

C) Possible DUI

D) Suspension only after 0.08 %

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

A) 12 and 6 o’clock

B) 10 and 2 o’clock

C) 8 and 4 o’clock

D) 9 and 3 o’clock

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

A) Instantly

B) 1–2 seconds

C) 3–6 seconds

D) 8–10 seconds

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

A) 10 mph below traffic speed

B) Same speed as traffic

C) 10 mph above traffic speed

D) Any speed

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7) Double solid white lines signify:

A) Lane change prohibited

B) Traffic flowing opposite directions

C) Parking area

D) Passing zone

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8) The first conviction for texting while driving adds:

A) 2 points

B) 3 points

C) 0 points

D) 1 point

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

A) 500

B) 100

C) 300

D) 200

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

A) Emergency vehicles only

B) Two or more occupants

C) Any motorcycle

D) One occupant during rush hour

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

A) Without stopping but yield to others

B) With caution sign

C) Only after stopping

D) While honking

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

A) Square

B) Pentagon

C) Triangle

D) Circle

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

A)  Slow down

B)  Obey as a green light

C)  Stop and proceed when clear

D)  Proceed cautiously

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

A) 300

B) 400

C) 200

D) 500

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15) A driver must yield to pedestrians:

A) At all intersections and crosswalks

B) Never

C) Only when lights indicate

D) Only in marked crosswalks

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16) When stopped by law enforcement you should:

A) Argue about citation

B) Reach for license quickly

C) Stay in car and keep hands visible

D) Exit the vehicle

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

A)  No speed limit

B)  Lane open

C)  Lane closed

D) Merge

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

A) Turn into the left lane of the one way

B) Stop in the intersection

C) Turn into any lane

D) Back up

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19) Unpaved county roads carry a default limit of:

A) 45 mph

B) 55 mph

C) 35 mph

D) 25 mph

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

A)  Passing allowed

B)  Bicycle lane

C)  Lane changing is discouraged

D)  HOV lane begins

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

A)  Any age

B)  Immediate family only

C)  Two friends

D)  Minors only

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

A)  Divided highway begins

B)  Two way traffic

C)  T intersection ahead

D)  Y intersection

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

A) Honk

B) Turn off ignition immediately

C) Shift to neutral and apply brakes

D) Put car in park

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

A) Accelerate

B)  Cover brake and be ready to stop

C) Honk

D)  Maintain speed

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25) The speed limit in an alley is:

A) 25 mph

B) 15 mph

C) 10 mph

D) 20 mph

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26) Fines for speeding in a work zone are:

A) Unchanged

B) Tripled

C) Halved

D) Doubled

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

A) Signal turns

B) Carry insurance

C) Submit to chemical testing

D) Wear seat belts

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28) Alcohol begins to affect judgment and coordination at:

A) 0.04 % BAC

B) 0.02 % BAC

C) Any measurable BAC

D) 0.08 % BAC

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29) A curb painted yellow generally indicates:

A)  No parking zone

B)  Bus loading zone

C)  Short term parking only

D)  Reserved for handicapped

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

A) 300 ft

B) 200 ft

C) 400 ft

D) 100 ft

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

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

B) Passing allowed from both sides

C) Lane reduction

D) Passing prohibited both sides

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32) When visibility is limited by fog, use:

A) Low beams

B) Parking lights only

C) No lights

D) High beams

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

A) Before

B) During

C) After

D) While honking

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

A) Honk then pass

B) Proceed with caution

C) Stop and wait 20 sec

D) Pass at any speed

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

A) License revocation

B) A fine and points

C) Jail only

D) No penalty

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

A) Matching their speed indefinitely

B) Speeding through

C) Using high beams

D) Slowing down

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

A)  Becomes illegal

B)  Is unaffected

C) Improves

D) Decreases

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38) The “No Zone” refers to:

A) Trucker blind spots

B) Areas where parking is illegal

C) School zones

D) Areas with no signals

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39) When skidding on ice you should steer:

A) In any direction

B) Into skid

C) Straight

D) Opposite to skid

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

A) 1 hour

B) 4 hours

C) 2 hours

D) 3 hours

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).