Georgia DDS Driver Tests & Permit Practice Tests
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#1. When must you use your headlights?
By law, you must use your headlights between one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. You must also use your headlights at any time when it is raining. When there is not sufficient visibility to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of 500 feet ahead, you must also turn on your headlights.
#2. If there is heavy fog, you should:
If possible, avoid driving in heavy fog. Do not drive with parking or hazard lights on.
#3. It can be dangerous to leave a motor running in a garage because of:
Don’t leave the car motor running in a garage. Cars produce carbon monoxide, a deadly odorless and colorless gas. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are sudden weariness, yawning, dizziness, and nausea.
#4. When two vehicles from different directions arrive at the same time at a four-way stop, which should have the right-of-way?
At a four-way intersection where all drivers are faced with stop signs, all drivers must yield to pedestrians. Otherwise the vehicles should proceed through the intersection in a first to arrive, first to proceed order. If two vehicles reach the intersection at approximately the same time, yield to any vehicles on your right.
Remember, there may be instances in which you as a driver or pedestrian have the legal right-of-way over someone else, even though the other person does not realize it and is not obeying the rules of the road. In those instances, the right-of-way should be yielded in order to prevent a crash.
#5. The driver in front of you signals (left arm extended horizontally out of an open window ):
Left turn – left arm extended horizontally out of an open window .
#6. Georgia's basic speed rule means that you:
The basic speed rule means that you must not drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard for the actual and potential hazards than existing. 40-6-181
#7. When you hear the sound of a bell and see flashing red lights at a railroad crossing, you should:
You must always stop within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet, from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing when any of the following apply:
- The signal is flashing.
- The crossing gates are lowered.
- A flagman is giving a signal.
- A train is approaching so closely as to create an immediate hazard.
- A train gives a warning signal and is an immediate hazard due to its speed or nearness to the crossing.
- A stop sign is posted.
#8. This hand position on the steering wheel is:
When gripping the steering wheel, place your left hand at the 9 o’clock position and your right hand at the 3 o’clock position on the wheel. Some manufacturers recommend placing your hands at 8 o’clock and 4 o’clock positions when the vehicle is equipped with airbags. Always keep both hands on the wheel unless you are safely performing another driving related task, such as activating your turn signal.
#9. When are you allowed to park your vehicle on a crosswalk?
Stopping, standing or parking is not permitted on a crosswalk.
#10. When being passed by another vehicle, you must:
When a driver behind you is overtaking your vehicle, be alert for any unsafe actions by the other driver. It is considered courteous to reduce your speed slightly, making it easier for the other vehicle to pass you. It is unlawful to increase your speed until you have been passed completely by the overtaking vehicle.
#11. Yellow or amber flashing lights near the top of a school bus mean:
When a school bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children, the driver of the bus will activate flashing yellow lights. When seeing these flashing yellow lights, all vehicles approaching the school bus should slow down and be prepared to stop.
#12. Georgia Implied Consent Law means:
Georgia law requires you to submit to state administered chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances for the purpose of determining if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you refuse this testing, your Georgia driver’s license or privilege to drive on the highways of this state will be suspended for a minimum period of one year. Your refusal to submit to blood or urine testing may be offered into evidence at trial.
If you submit to testing and the results indicate a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above the legal limit, your Georgia driver’s license or privilege to drive on the highways of this state may be suspended for a minimum period of one year. After first submitting to the required state tests, you are entitled to additional chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances at your own expense and from qualified personnel of your own choosing.
#13. A traffic signal is showing a steady red light. After stopping, and unless prohibited by signs, you may:
A red light means you must make a complete stop before entering the crosswalk or intersection and wait until the light turns to green before proceeding.
Unless a sign posted at that intersection prohibits doing so, you can make a right turn on red at an intersection controlled by a traffic control light. You may proceed only after making a complete stop, yielding to all traffic and pedestrians, and making the determination that you can safely complete the turn.
#14. When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with activated lights on a multi-lane roadway, you must:
The Georgia Move-Over Law requires drivers to move over to the next lane if safely possible, or slow down below the speed limit and be prepared to stop.
#15. When driving at higher speeds, which method helps you determine a safe following distance between you and a vehicle ahead?
One way to determine if there is enough distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you is to measure the amount of time between when the vehicle in front of you passes a reference point and when your vehicle passes the same reference point. Watch the car ahead of you. When it passes a reference point, such as a telephone pole or street sign, count one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two. This is known as the two-second rule. If you pass the same spot before you are through counting, you are following too closely.
Remember, the two-second rule does not mean that you are able to stop within two seconds.
During inclement weather, during construction, during heavy traffic, and always at night, the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you should be even greater.
#16. You should never make a U-turn:
Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by other drivers approaching from either direction. Do not make a U-turn where signs prohibit doing so.
#17. If you have a tire blowout while driving, it is generally wrong to:
Remember, do not overreact. Do not slam on the brakes.
Grasp the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator to allow the vehicle to roll to a stop. Apply brakes lightly if necessary and safe to do so. Do not move to the shoulder of the road until the car has slowed greatly.
This question asked what you should not do.
#18. When following a truck and there is a single-lane construction zone ahead, you should:
Trying to beat a truck to a single-lane construction zone represents a particularly dangerous situation. Slow down and stay behind.
Never cut off commercial motor vehicles. A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55 mph, needs 3 times the distance a car needs to stop.
#19. Passing is prohibited on two-lane roads when:
Passing is prohibited on two-way roads where the center of the road is marked with two normal solid yellow lines or with solid yellow line on the right of the center line. A do not pass sign may be used to emphasize the restriction on passing.
#20. The minimum age that a person must be to obtain their first Class CP Instructional Permit is:
Upon reaching age 15, or anytime thereafter, you may apply for a Class CP Instructional Permit. Once issued a Class CP Instructional Permit, you may operate any Class C vehicle when accompanied by a person at least 21 years of age who is licensed to drive a Class C vehicle, who is fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle, and who is occupying a seat beside the driver. Remember, you may not drive alone.
| This Practice Test – Georgia Road Rules | |
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| Number of questions on each practice test: | 20 questions |
| Question pool: | 500+ |
| Test is randomized. | |
Facts about the Georgia DDS Knowledge Examination
| DDS Knowledge Test for Permit and Driver’s License | |
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| Number of questions on exam: | Road signs: 20 Road rules: 20 Total: 40 |
| Passing score: | 75 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | Road signs: 15 Road rules: 15 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | No limit (but must be completed before closing) |
| Wait time before retest: | 1st failure: 1 day 2nd or subsequent failure: 7 days |
The Two-Part DDS Knowledge Exam
The written knowledge exam for a learner’s permit or driver’s license is a two-step examination.
The first step has questions about the meaning of Georgia highway signs. You must identify road signs by color, shape, symbols, and message. You must correctly answer 15 out of 20 questions to pass this part.
The second step is a road rule test. It asks questions about your responsibilities as a driver, Georgia traffic laws, safe driving techniques, and standard road rules. Again, you must correctly answer 15 out of 20 questions.
Remember, you cannot combine the results from the two tests to reach a passing score. You must pass each test with a score of at least 75%.
When students fail the test, they often fail the second part about driver responsibility, knowledge of laws, and safe driving practices.
By making sure you can answer all questions on the practice tests, you will pass the official Georgia knowledge examination the first time.
What are the Georgia Practice Tests?
Each practice test has questions from the GA Driver’s Manual and actual DDS examinations.
On this practice test, we pick 20 random questions about road rules from an extensive database with more than 500 Georgia test questions.
Like the actual DDS examinations, each practice test is random with different questions.
After every question, you get instant feedback and have access to brief explanations. It is the best way to learn everything you need to know for your Georgia driver’s license or permit exam.
The purpose is not to show you every possible question from a real live test, but to help you study for your exam. You build up confidence by verifying that you know the answers to practice questions. You will pass the real knowledge exam with ease.
You test your knowledge of Georgia road signs here: Georgia DDS Road Signs Recognition Test – 20 Questions
Get the Georgia Driver’s Manual!
If you haven’t done so already, start by getting the latest version of the Georgia Driver’s Manual . It is best if you have a clear understanding of everything described in the Driver’s Manual. Identify topics that can be your weak spots.
Laws controlling what you can and cannot do are fundamental for the test and your everyday driving.
Verify Your Progress with Practice Tests
Practice tests help you measure your improvements quickly and objectively.
1 Start by reading the manual to get an overview of what you need to learn.
2 Take a few tests at the beginning of your study period and make a note of questions you miss.
3 Look up answers in the Georgia Driver’s Manual. Pay extra attention to those weak spots and study the full chapters.
4 Engage others in your studies and discuss safe driving with parents or friends. Ask questions – even about things you think you understand.
5 In the middle of your studies, take more practice tests. If you still miss some questions, look them up in the manual.
6 At the end of your studies you should be able to answer all questions correctly.
Some people will say you can learn everything you need to know by taking practice tests. Being a safe driver is not about passing a test. Instead, learning as much as possible before you get behind the wheel would be best not only for your own sake but for the safety of everyone on the road.
Read more: Risky Study Tactics that Could Cause You to Fail
Reminder to Teen Drivers
For teen drivers, it is essential to remember that there is still an alarmingly high rate of accidents among drivers 15-20 years old. An average of 887 young drivers are injured daily in the United States.
“Drivers of all ages need to focus on the road and other activity around them instead of the radio, food, or a cell phone conversation. But many younger drivers have not yet developed the ability to decide which activities (other cars, pedestrians, traffic signals, emergency vehicles) going on around them demand their attention first.”
Erin Huskey
Who Must Take the Georgia Knowledge Test?
First time applicants
All persons applying for an original Georgia license must pass a knowledge exam, including road signs and road rules tests.
Applicants with an expired license
If you want to renew a driver’s license that has expired more than two years, you must pass the knowledge test again.
Applicants from another country
A knowledge test is required when you have a license issued in another country and move to Georgia.
Citizens of some foreign countries may be exempt from knowledge and skills testing. For a list of these countries, visit www.dds.ga.gov.
You Don’t Have to Take the Georgia Knowledge Test
If you have a license from another state
Do you hold a valid driver’s license or permit issued by any other state of the United States or by the District of Columbia? Unless it has expired over two years, you will get a comparable license or permit issued by Georgia DDS without taking the knowledge exam.
If you renew your Georgia license
Unless your driver’s license has expired for more than two years, no testing is necessary when you renew your license. In most cases, you can renew online or by mail.
What Documents Do You Need to Apply for a Permit or License?
1 You must show an original or certified document that proves your full name and birth date, such as a certified Birth Certificate, US Passport, or Certificate of Naturalization.
2 DDS will ask for your Social Security Number. Bring your Social Security Card, a W-2 form, or a pay stub with your full name and SSN.
3 You also need to prove that you live in Georgia. Bring school records, employment records, phone bills, utility bills, bank statements, credit card statements, or similar that show your street address. You need two documents from different sources that cannot be older than six months. [Read more ]
If You are under 18 Years
If you are under 18 years, you must bring a parent or legal guardian, a responsible adult, or an authorized driver training instructor to sign the form for a permit or license. You must also show your Current Certificate of Enrollment from the school.
If You are a Resident Alien
If you aren’t a US citizen, you must bring your passport and original immigration documents (including your green card or visa). You must also be able to prove that you have established residency in Georgia (2 documents with your address). Note that DDS doesn’t accept translated documents. A birth certificate in a non-English language is not accepted.
What to Remember about the DDS Test
Once DDS has accepted your documents and you have paid the fee, you can take the vision screening and knowledge test.
DDS usually gives knowledge exams on a walk-in basis at every Customer Service Center. Still, you must begin taking the written test at least 30 minutes before closing.
The first test sequence with questions about Georgia road signs and signals is in English only. You must understand simple English, such as the text on some highway signs.
The second sequence with road rules questions is available in these languages:
Chinese
English
French
Hindi
Japanese
Korean
Spanish
Turkish
Vietnamese
Special help for customers with reading disabilities and hearing impairment is also available. Check with your local Customer Service Center.
Don’t Cheat on the Knowledge Test
You may not bring pens, pencils, paper, books, or other items into the testing area. DDS also prohibits cell phones, text messaging, and other wireless devices.
You cannot speak to other people during the test. If you have questions, you must alert the staff.
If the staff catches you cheating on the exam, they will mark your test as a failure. DDS will also likely act against your license application or driving privilege. If someone assisted you in cheating, DDS might also act against that person’s driving privilege.
What about Cheat Sheets?
Cheat sheets are a learning tool, sometimes advertised as the only thing you need to pass the test.
They don’t contain actual tests or exact questions/answers. You must still learn the facts in the Driver’s Manual.
Just memorizing answers is also a poor way of gaining knowledge.
Cheat sheets, however, can be helpful as quick recaps of the most common items on the test. But don’t bring them to your Customer Service Center and not into the testing area.
What Happens if You Fail the Knowledge Test?
If you fail the first time, you must wait at least one day before you can retake the test.
After a second (or subsequent) failure, you must wait at least seven days to retest.
These waiting times also apply to the behind-the-wheel test.
Be aware that you must pay the test fee every time you attempt the knowledge test. Retesting is also subject to reservation availability during the pandemic.
It is a good idea to make sure you can pass the exam the first time.
What Happens after You Have Passed the Permit Test?
DDS issues a Class C Instructional Permit (CP). With this permit, you can start learning the skills of safe driving.
But you can only drive when accompanied by someone at least 21 years old and licensed to drive a Class C vehicle. The supervising driver must be fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle. They must also sit in the front seat beside you.
You must hold your permit for at least one year and one day before you can move on to the next step (Class D Provisional License). During this time, you must complete at least 40 hours of supervised driving experience, of which 6 hours must be at night.
The more you practice with someone beside you, the better driver you will be.
When you apply for your provisional license, you must also show that you have completed a driver’s education course (this is not mandatory if you are 17 years or older).
Common Questions
How many questions are on the Georgia Knowledge Test?
There are 40 questions on the Georgia DDS test. You will get 20 questions about common road signs, traffic signals and road markers. The next 20 questions are about traffic laws, driver responsibilities, and safe driving techniques. All questions are drawn from the information in the Georgia Driver's Manual.
What is the passing score on the permit test in Georgia?
The passing score on the permit test in Georgia is 75%. There are two parts that have 20 questions each. You must have 15 correct answers on each part.
Is the Georgia permit and driver's license test hard?
Georgia DDS does not release failure rates, but the difficulty level on part 1 (road signs) is generally considered to be easy and the level is medium on part two (road rules).
Can I take the Georgia knowledge test online?
Unlike some other states, Georgia does not offer any kind of online testing from home. There are, however, several driving schools that are certified third party tester and that will offer the written knowledge test at their locations. You can also take the test at a DDS customer center.
What happens if I fail the written test in Georgia?
The first time, you may retake the test the next day. If you fail a second time, you must wait at least 7 days to retest. A 7-day waiting period also applies to any subsequent failures. You must pay the fee of $10 each time you take the test.
Will practice tests help me pass the Georgia written test?
Practice tests are a learning tool. They give you an idea about what questions will be asked. They also help you track your progress. When you find all practice test questions easy, you may be ready for the real thing.
Can I take the Georgia permit test in Spanish?
The first part of the Georgia knowledge test is always in simple English. The second part is available in several different languages, including Spanish.
More FAQ
At what age can I get a Learner's Permit in Georgia?
In Georgia, you can apply for a Learner’s Permit when you are 15 years old.
At what age can I get a Provisional Driver’s License in Georgia?
After having a valid learner’s permit for one full year and a day, you may apply for your first driver’s license (Class D provisional license), also called an intermediate license. This means you must be at least 16 years old (plus one day) before DDS issues the provisional license.
At what age can I get an unrestricted Driver’s License in Georgia?
If you are 18 years old, you can exchange a Class D restricted license for a Class C unrestricted (full) driver's license. You can do this by using DDS Online Services or by downloading the DDS 2 Go Mobile App.
What are the driving restrictions with a learner's permit in Georgia?
The Georgia learner's permit has only one restriction; you must also be accompanied by a supervising driver who is at least 21 years old. The supervising driver must have a valid Class C driver's license and sit beside you in a front seat at all times while driving. There is no night curfew or passenger restrictions during this phase.
What are the driving restrictions with a Provisional Driver’s License?
[icon name="circle-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Curfew: with a Class D license you must not drive between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m.
[icon name="circle-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Passenger restriction first six months: No passengers who are not members of your immediate family.
[icon name="circle-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Passenger restriction next six months: Only one passenger under 21 years and who is not a member of your immediate family.
[icon name="circle-o" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Passenger restriction after 1 year: Only three passengers under 21 years and who are not members of your immediate family.
Can I drive at night with a Georgia Provisional License?
No. The Georgia Provisional License comes with a night curfew. You must not drive between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. Unlike many other states, Georgia does not allow any exceptions to this rule.
Must I take a driving class to get a license in Georgia?
Under the Joshua law in Georgia, you must complete an approved 30-hour driver education course to get your intermediate license if you are under 17 years. If you are older there is no such requirement.
What is ADAP?
ADAP stands for Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program. It is a 4-hour course that most teens complete during their freshmen year of high school. Teenagers that are not able to take the course in the traditional classroom environment may complete the course online (eADAP). If you are under 18 years, you must show proof that you have completed the program in order to get your Class D driver's license. If you are 18 years or older, you are no longer required to take the course to get your license.
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