Georgia Permit Test (DDS Knowledge Exam) — All Questions
22 questions
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
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)
A yellow, diamond-shaped sign is used to:
- a.Warn of a hazard or change in the road ahead✓
- b.Post the speed limit you must obey
- c.Mark the end of a highway
- d.Show services such as food and fuel
Diamond-shaped yellow signs are warnings that alert you to conditions or hazards ahead. (Georgia Driver's Manual)
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✓
Double solid yellow lines mark a no-passing zone for traffic in both directions. (Georgia Driver's Manual, pavement markings)
A flashing red traffic light means:
- a.Speed up to clear the intersection
- b.The light is broken; ignore it
- c.Stop, then proceed when it is safe, as at a stop sign✓
- d.Slow down but do not stop
A flashing red signal has the same meaning as a stop sign: stop completely, then go when safe. (Georgia Driver's Manual, 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
The five-sided pentagon sign marks a school zone or school crossing; watch for children and reduced limits. (Georgia Driver's Manual, signs)
Two cars reach a four-way stop at the same time. Who should yield?
- a.The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right✓
- b.The faster car always goes first
- c.The larger vehicle goes first
- d.Neither driver has to stop
When two vehicles stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. (Georgia Driver's Manual, 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
Traffic already circulating in a roundabout has the right of way; yield before you enter and keep to the right. (Georgia Driver's Manual)
You are turning left at an intersection with a green light (no arrow). You must:
- a.Turn immediately before oncoming cars
- b.Sound your horn and turn
- c.Stop and wait for a red light
- d.Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn when safe✓
A green light lets you turn left only after yielding to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians. (Georgia Driver's Manual, 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
The road that ends at a T-intersection must yield to traffic on the road that continues through. (Georgia Driver's Manual)
An emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights and a siren. You should:
- a.Pull over to the right edge and stop until it passes✓
- b.Speed up to stay ahead of it
- c.Stop right where you are in your lane
- d.Change lanes to the left and continue
Yield to emergency vehicles by pulling to the right-hand edge of the road and stopping until they pass. (Georgia Driver's Manual)
A good way to keep a safe following distance in normal conditions is to:
- a.Stay one car length back at any speed
- b.Match the bumper of the car ahead
- c.Keep at least a three-second gap behind the car ahead✓
- d.Follow closely so no one cuts in
The three-second rule gives you time and space to react; increase it in poor conditions. (Georgia Driver's Manual, safe driving)
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
Mirrors leave blind spots, so signal and look over your shoulder before moving over. (Georgia Driver's Manual)
When sharing the road with a motorcycle, you should:
- a.Share the lane side by side with it
- b.Follow more closely than with a car
- c.Assume it can stop instantly
- d.Give it a full lane and extra following distance✓
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane and are harder to see, so allow extra space. (Georgia Driver's Manual, 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
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)
Posted speed limits tell you:
- a.The minimum speed you must always drive
- b.The maximum speed allowed under ideal conditions✓
- c.A speed you may exceed in good weather
- d.A suggestion you can ignore at night
A posted limit is the maximum for ideal conditions; you must slow down when rain, traffic, or visibility require it. (Georgia Driver's Manual, speed)
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
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)
When driving through a marked school zone during posted hours, you should:
- a.Slow to the reduced limit and watch for children✓
- b.Keep the highway speed if no child is visible
- c.Use your horn to clear the crosswalk
- d.Pass stopped cars quickly
Reduced school-zone limits apply during posted times; slow down and yield to children and crossing guards. (Georgia Driver's Manual)
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
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)
For a driver under age 21 in Georgia, the BAC limit for DUI is:
- a.0.08
- b.0.05
- c.0.04
- d.0.02✓
Georgia sets a lower 0.02 BAC limit for drivers under 21, reflecting zero-tolerance for underage drinking and driving. (Georgia Driver's Manual)
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
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)
Under Georgia's Graduated Licensing (TADRA), a teen with a Class D provisional license generally may not drive:
- a.On any interstate highway
- b.With any adult in the car
- c.Between midnight and 5:00 a.m.✓
- d.During daylight hours
Class D provisional drivers face a nighttime driving prohibition (commonly midnight to 5 a.m.) and passenger limits during the first months of licensing. (Georgia Driver's Manual, GDL)
Under Georgia's implied consent law, refusing a lawful chemical test for alcohol or drugs can result in:
- a.No consequences at all
- b.Suspension of your driving privileges✓
- c.A written warning only
- d.A lower fine than testing
By driving in Georgia you consent to chemical testing; refusing a lawful test leads to license suspension. (Georgia Driver's Manual, implied consent)