Georgia Permit Test (DDS Knowledge Exam) — All Questions

A good way to keep a safe following distance in normal conditions is to:

• a.Keep at least a three-second gap behind the car ahead✓
• b.Follow closely so no one cuts in
• c.Stay one car length back at any speed
• d.Match the bumper of the car ahead

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.Change lanes quickly without signaling
• b.Signal, check mirrors, and glance over your shoulder at your blind spot✓
• c.Rely only on your mirrors
• 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.Give it a full lane and extra following distance✓
• d.Assume it can stop instantly

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 only for police cars
• b.Ignore stopped vehicles on the shoulder
• c.Move over a lane, or slow down, for stopped emergency and utility vehicles with flashing lights✓
• d.Always stop behind any parked car

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)