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) A driver must yield to pedestrians:

A) Only when lights indicate

B) Only in marked crosswalks

C) Never

D) At all intersections and crosswalks

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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) Three

D) Two

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3) When visibility is limited by fog, use:

A) Parking lights only

B) Low beams

C) High beams

D) No lights

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4) Unpaved county roads carry a default limit of:

A) 35 mph

B) 55 mph

C) 25 mph

D) 45 mph

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

A) Stop and wait 20 sec

B) Honk then pass

C) Pass at any speed

D) Proceed with caution

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

A) Carry insurance

B) Signal turns

C) Wear seat belts

D) Submit to chemical testing

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

A) Pentagon

B) Square

C) Circle

D) Triangle

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

A) 400 ft

B) 200 ft

C) 100 ft

D) 300 ft

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

A) Two or more occupants

B) Emergency vehicles only

C) One occupant during rush hour

D) Any motorcycle

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10) The “No Zone” refers to:

A) Areas where parking is illegal

B) Areas with no signals

C) School zones

D) Trucker blind spots

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

A) A fine and points

B) Jail only

C) No penalty

D) License revocation

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

A) 2 hours

B) 4 hours

C) 1 hour

D) 3 hours

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13) An orange sign with black letters typically denotes:

A)  Regulatory message

B)  Motorist services

C)  Construction zone

D) Recreation

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

A) Before

B) While honking

C) During

D) After

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

A)  Stop and proceed when clear

B)  Obey as a green light

C)  Slow down

D)  Proceed cautiously

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

A) 9 and 3 o’clock

B) 12 and 6 o’clock

C) 10 and 2 o’clock

D) 8 and 4 o’clock

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17) When skidding on ice you should steer:

A) Opposite to skid

B) Into skid

C) Straight

D) In any direction

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

A) Accelerate

B)  Maintain speed

C) Honk

D)  Cover brake and be ready to stop

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19) A curb painted yellow generally indicates:

A)  Bus loading zone

B)  Reserved for handicapped

C)  Short term parking only

D)  No parking zone

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

A) 200

B) 100

C) 500

D) 300

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

A) Same speed as traffic

B) Any speed

C) 10 mph below traffic speed

D) 10 mph above traffic speed

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

A) Matching their speed indefinitely

B) Slowing down

C) Speeding through

D) Using high beams

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

A)  Bicycle lane

B)  Lane changing is discouraged

C)  HOV lane begins

D)  Passing allowed

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24) When stopped by law enforcement you should:

A) Reach for license quickly

B) Exit the vehicle

C) Argue about citation

D) Stay in car and keep hands visible

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

A)  Lane closed

B) Merge

C)  Lane open

D)  No speed limit

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

A) 400

B) 200

C) 300

D) 500

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

A) Decreases

B)  Is unaffected

C)  Becomes illegal

D) Improves

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28) Fines for speeding in a work zone are:

A) Doubled

B) Tripled

C) Unchanged

D) Halved

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29) Alcohol begins to affect judgment and coordination at:

A) 0.08 % BAC

B) Any measurable BAC

C) 0.04 % BAC

D) 0.02 % BAC

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

A)  Y intersection

B)  T intersection ahead

C)  Divided highway begins

D)  Two way traffic

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31) Double solid white lines signify:

A) Parking area

B) Passing zone

C) Traffic flowing opposite directions

D) Lane change prohibited

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

A) Turn off ignition immediately

B) Shift to neutral and apply brakes

C) Honk

D) Put car in park

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

A) Lane reduction

B) Passing allowed from both sides

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

D) Passing prohibited both sides

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

A) Back up

B) Stop in the intersection

C) Turn into the left lane of the one way

D) Turn into any lane

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

A) Immediate prison

B) Possible DUI

C) Suspension only after 0.08 %

D) No penalty

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

A) Only after stopping

B) Without stopping but yield to others

C) With caution sign

D) While honking

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37) The speed limit in an alley is:

A) 10 mph

B) 20 mph

C) 25 mph

D) 15 mph

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

A) 3–6 seconds

B) 8–10 seconds

C) 1–2 seconds

D) Instantly

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39) The first conviction for texting while driving adds:

A) 3 points

B) 2 points

C) 1 point

D) 0 points

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

A)  Immediate family only

B)  Minors only

C)  Any age

D)  Two friends

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).