Georgia Permit Test (DDS Knowledge Exam) Practice Test
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- 1. Traffic Signs & Signals
What must you do when you reach a red, eight-sided sign?
- a.Slow down and merge left
- b.Come to a complete stop, then go when it is safe
- c.Yield only to trucks and buses
- d.Stop only if another car is present
Answer: b
Explanation: A red octagon is a STOP sign; stop fully at the stop line or crosswalk, then proceed when the way is clear. (Georgia Driver's Manual, signs)
- 2. Traffic Signs & Signals
Two solid yellow lines in the center of the road mean:
- a.Passing is allowed in both directions
- b.You may cross to reach a driveway only
- c.The lane is reserved for buses
- d.Do not cross the lines to pass
Answer: d
Explanation: Double solid yellow lines mark a no-passing zone for traffic in both directions. (Georgia Driver's Manual, pavement markings)
- 3. Traffic Signs & Signals
A five-sided (pentagon-shaped) sign tells you that:
- a.A railroad crossing is ahead
- b.You are near a school or school crossing
- c.The road ahead is closed
- d.A rest area is nearby
Answer: b
Explanation: The five-sided pentagon sign marks a school zone or school crossing; watch for children and reduced limits. (Georgia Driver's Manual, signs)
- 4. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
When you enter a roundabout, you must:
- a.Come to a full stop before entering
- b.Turn left against the flow
- c.Yield to traffic already in the circle
- d.Speed up to merge quickly
Answer: c
Explanation: Traffic already circulating in a roundabout has the right of way; yield before you enter and keep to the right. (Georgia Driver's Manual)
- 5. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
At a T-intersection where your road ends, you should:
- a.Continue without slowing
- b.Yield to traffic on the through road
- c.Expect other cars to stop for you
- d.Turn only to the left
Answer: b
Explanation: The road that ends at a T-intersection must yield to traffic on the road that continues through. (Georgia Driver's Manual)
- 6. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
Before changing lanes, you should always:
- a.Rely only on your mirrors
- b.Signal, check mirrors, and glance over your shoulder at your blind spot
- c.Change lanes quickly without signaling
- d.Close your eyes to the side traffic
Answer: b
Explanation: Mirrors leave blind spots, so signal and look over your shoulder before moving over. (Georgia Driver's Manual)
- 7. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
Georgia's Move Over Law requires drivers to:
- a.Move over a lane, or slow down, for stopped emergency and utility vehicles with flashing lights
- b.Always stop behind any parked car
- c.Move over only for police cars
- d.Ignore stopped vehicles on the shoulder
Answer: a
Explanation: Georgia law requires moving over a lane when possible, or slowing down, for stopped emergency, tow, and utility vehicles displaying flashing lights. (Georgia Driver's Manual)
- 8. Speed & Driving Conditions
To reduce the chance of hydroplaning on a wet road, you should:
- a.Speed up to push water aside
- b.Brake hard the moment you feel sliding
- c.Slow down and avoid sudden steering or braking
- d.Turn off your headlights
Answer: c
Explanation: Lower speeds keep tires in contact with the road; if you hydroplane, ease off the gas and steer straight. (Georgia Driver's Manual, driving conditions)
- 9. Alcohol, Drugs & Georgia Licensing
In Georgia, a driver age 21 or older is legally impaired at a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
- a.0.05 or higher
- b.0.08 or higher
- c.0.10 or higher
- d.0.12 or higher
Answer: b
Explanation: The adult per se limit in Georgia is 0.08; driving at or above it is DUI. (Georgia Driver's Manual, alcohol and the law)
- 10. Alcohol, Drugs & Georgia Licensing
Under Georgia's Joshua's Law, a 16-year-old applying for a license must:
- a.Complete an approved driver education course and required supervised driving
- b.Only pass the road-signs test
- c.Be accompanied by a licensed friend
- d.Wait until age 18 with no training
Answer: a
Explanation: Joshua's Law requires 16-year-olds to complete an approved driver education course plus supervised driving hours before licensing. (Georgia Driver's Manual, licensing)