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) The speed limit in an alley is:

A) 20 mph

B) 25 mph

C) 15 mph

D) 10 mph

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2) An orange sign with black letters typically denotes:

A)  Construction zone

B)  Motorist services

C) Recreation

D)  Regulatory message

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

A) Same speed as traffic

B) 10 mph above traffic speed

C) 10 mph below traffic speed

D) Any speed

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4) 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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5) 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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6) When skidding on ice you should steer:

A) In any direction

B) Straight

C) Opposite to skid

D) Into skid

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

A) Before

B) During

C) After

D) While honking

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

A)  Lane open

B) Merge

C)  Lane closed

D)  No speed limit

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9) 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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10) Fines for speeding in a work zone are:

A) Doubled

B) Unchanged

C) Tripled

D) Halved

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

A) Emergency vehicles only

B) Any motorcycle

C) One occupant during rush hour

D) Two or more occupants

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

A)  Bicycle lane

B)  Passing allowed

C)  Lane changing is discouraged

D)  HOV lane begins

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

A) 300

B) 200

C) 100

D) 500

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14) Alcohol begins to affect judgment and coordination at:

A) 0.04 % BAC

B) 0.08 % BAC

C) 0.02 % BAC

D) Any measurable BAC

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

A) Turn off ignition immediately

B) Put car in park

C) Shift to neutral and apply brakes

D) Honk

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16) A driver must yield to pedestrians:

A) Only when lights indicate

B) At all intersections and crosswalks

C) Only in marked crosswalks

D) Never

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17) A curb painted yellow generally indicates:

A)  Short term parking only

B)  Bus loading zone

C)  Reserved for handicapped

D)  No parking zone

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

A) 200 ft

B) 400 ft

C) 100 ft

D) 300 ft

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

A)  Becomes illegal

B)  Is unaffected

C) Decreases

D) Improves

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20) 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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21) When you see a flashing red traffic signal you must:

A)  Stop and proceed when clear

B)  Proceed cautiously

C)  Obey as a green light

D)  Slow down

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22) When visibility is limited by fog, use:

A) Parking lights only

B) High beams

C) Low beams

D) No lights

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

A) A fine and points

B) No penalty

C) Jail only

D) License revocation

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

A)  Cover brake and be ready to stop

B)  Maintain speed

C) Honk

D) Accelerate

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

A) 500

B) 400

C) 300

D) 200

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

A) 8 and 4 o’clock

B) 12 and 6 o’clock

C) 9 and 3 o’clock

D) 10 and 2 o’clock

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

A) Proceed with caution

B) Honk then pass

C) Stop and wait 20 sec

D) Pass at any speed

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29) 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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30) Unpaved county roads carry a default limit of:

A) 45 mph

B) 25 mph

C) 55 mph

D) 35 mph

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

A) 3 hours

B) 4 hours

C) 2 hours

D) 1 hour

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32) The first conviction for texting while driving adds:

A) 1 point

B) 2 points

C) 3 points

D) 0 points

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

A)  Immediate family only

B)  Two friends

C)  Any age

D)  Minors only

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

A)  Two way traffic

B)  T intersection ahead

C)  Y intersection

D)  Divided highway begins

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

A) Lane reduction

B) Passing prohibited both sides

C) Passing allowed from both sides

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

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

A) Stop in the intersection

B) Turn into any lane

C) Turn into the left lane of the one way

D) Back up

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38) Double solid white lines signify:

A) Lane change prohibited

B) Traffic flowing opposite directions

C) Passing zone

D) Parking area

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

A) Submit to chemical testing

B) Signal turns

C) Carry insurance

D) Wear seat belts

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

A) Triangle

B) Pentagon

C) Square

D) Circle

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).