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

A) Instantly

B) 3–6 seconds

C) 1–2 seconds

D) 8–10 seconds

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

A) Only after stopping

B) While honking

C) With caution sign

D) Without stopping but yield to others

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

A) 2 hours

B) 3 hours

C) 1 hour

D) 4 hours

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4) When stopped by law enforcement you should:

A) Reach for license quickly

B) Argue about citation

C) Exit the vehicle

D) Stay in car and keep hands visible

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

A) Circle

B) Pentagon

C) Square

D) Triangle

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

A) Emergency vehicles only

B) Two or more occupants

C) One occupant during rush hour

D) Any motorcycle

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

A)  Obey as a green light

B)  Proceed cautiously

C)  Slow down

D)  Stop and proceed when clear

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9) 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) 9 and 3 o’clock

D) 10 and 2 o’clock

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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) A driver must yield to pedestrians:

A) Only in marked crosswalks

B) Never

C) At all intersections and crosswalks

D) Only when lights indicate

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

A) 200

B) 300

C) 500

D) 400

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

A) 100

B) 200

C) 500

D) 300

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

A)  Lane changing is discouraged

B)  Bicycle lane

C)  HOV lane begins

D)  Passing allowed

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16) Fines for speeding in a work zone are:

A) Tripled

B) Unchanged

C) Doubled

D) Halved

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

A) 400 ft

B) 300 ft

C) 200 ft

D) 100 ft

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

A)  Lane closed

B)  Lane open

C)  No speed limit

D) Merge

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

A) No penalty

B) Possible DUI

C) Suspension only after 0.08 %

D) Immediate prison

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20) When visibility is limited by fog, use:

A) No lights

B) High beams

C) Low beams

D) Parking lights only

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21) Alcohol begins to affect judgment and coordination at:

A) 0.02 % BAC

B) 0.08 % BAC

C) Any measurable BAC

D) 0.04 % BAC

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

A) Submit to chemical testing

B) Wear seat belts

C) Signal turns

D) Carry insurance

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

A) Passing allowed from both sides

B) Lane reduction

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

D) Passing prohibited both sides

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24) A curb painted yellow generally indicates:

A)  No parking zone

B)  Short term parking only

C)  Reserved for handicapped

D)  Bus loading zone

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

A) While honking

B) After

C) During

D) Before

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

A) A fine and points

B) License revocation

C) No penalty

D) Jail only

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27) The speed limit in an alley is:

A) 15 mph

B) 25 mph

C) 20 mph

D) 10 mph

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

A) Pass at any speed

B) Stop and wait 20 sec

C) Honk then pass

D) Proceed with caution

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29) Unpaved county roads carry a default limit of:

A) 25 mph

B) 45 mph

C) 35 mph

D) 55 mph

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

A) Speeding through

B) Matching their speed indefinitely

C) Using high beams

D) Slowing down

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

A)  Becomes illegal

B)  Is unaffected

C) Decreases

D) Improves

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

A)  Cover brake and be ready to stop

B) Accelerate

C) Honk

D)  Maintain speed

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33) 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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34) When skidding on ice you should steer:

A) Into skid

B) Straight

C) Opposite to skid

D) In any direction

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35) The first conviction for texting while driving adds:

A) 1 point

B) 2 points

C) 3 points

D) 0 points

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

A) Back up

B) Turn into any lane

C) Stop in the intersection

D) Turn into the left lane of the one way

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

A)  Two friends

B)  Immediate family only

C)  Any age

D)  Minors only

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

A) Two

B) Four

C) Three

D) One

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39) Double solid white lines signify:

A) Parking area

B) Lane change prohibited

C) Traffic flowing opposite directions

D) Passing zone

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40) An orange sign with black letters typically denotes:

A) Recreation

B)  Construction zone

C)  Motorist services

D)  Regulatory message

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).