Georgia Permit Practice Test 1 (2026)

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From the official handbook, 2023-2024, Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the DDS. Georgia Driver's Manual

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    Work vehicles with amber lights are in a work zone. What must you do?

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    Answer: Slow down and yield to them

    Shift away from workers within your lane or change lanes when possible.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 22

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  2. Question 2 of 20

    What color marks road work?

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    Answer: Orange

    Over half of road worker deaths are caused by being struck by a vehicle.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 22

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    Your brakes fail. What can you do?

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    Answer: Shift to a lower gear, use the parking brake and rub a tire on the curb

    Look for a safe area to slow to a stop.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 41

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    How fast do mobile work vehicles (striping, snow removal) usually move?

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    Answer: Very slowly, such as 5 mph

    Slow down, yield and follow their arrow or sign directions.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 22

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  5. Question 5 of 20

    What should you do after driving through deep water?

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    Answer: Test the brakes lightly

    Wet brakes may pull to one side or not hold at all.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 41

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  6. Question 6 of 20

    Your accelerator is jammed. What should you do?

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    Answer: Slap the pedal, shift to neutral and brake

    Concentrate on steering; turning off the ignition must not lock the wheel.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 41

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    A pedestrian signal shows a flashing 'Don't Walk' hand. What does it mean for pedestrians?

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    Answer: Do not start crossing; finish if already crossing

    As a driver, expect pedestrians still finishing their crossing.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 34

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon shows alternating flashing red lights. What do you do?

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    Answer: Stop fully, then go when pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk

    The beacon is dark until a pedestrian pushes the button; then flashing yellow, solid yellow, solid red, flashing red.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 35

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  9. Question 9 of 20

    You moved to a new address in Georgia. How long do you have to update DDS?

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    Answer: 60 days

    You can also change it online; the Postal Service does not forward DDS mail.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 16

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    Where must you stop when there is a white stop line?

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    Answer: At the stop line

    In urban areas the stop line is usually about four feet before the crosswalk.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 36

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  11. Question 11 of 20

    You fail the Georgia road test for the second time. How long must you wait to retake it?

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    Answer: 7 days

    After a first failure you may retake the next day; after a second or later, wait 7 days.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 13

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    How is the pavement marked before a railroad crossing?

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    Answer: With a large X and two R's

    A yellow no-passing line is always placed on the right of the center line at railroad crossings.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 36

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  13. Question 13 of 20

    How often must Georgia drivers 64 and older pass a vision screening?

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    Answer: Every eight years

    If you need glasses or contacts to pass, your license carries a corrective lenses restriction.

    Handbook: Section 1, p. 5

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    What does a broken yellow center line on a two-lane road mean?

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    Answer: Passing is allowed in either direction when safe

    Yellow center lines separate traffic going in opposite directions.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 36

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    Must you carry your license while driving in Georgia?

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    Answer: Yes, and show it to an officer on request

    If stopped, you must display your license or permit to any officer who asks.

    Handbook: Section 1, p. 6

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  16. Question 16 of 20

    What must you do for people hurt in a crash you are involved in?

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    Answer: Provide reasonable assistance

    Send for professional help as soon as possible.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 50

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    What do solid double white lines between lanes mean?

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    Answer: Lane changes are prohibited

    Dashed double white lines allow crossing into the adjacent lane.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 36

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  18. Question 18 of 20

    A 19-year-old driver has been drinking. From what BAC is that driver legally under the influence in Georgia?

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    Answer: 0.02 or more

    For drivers under 21 the limit is 0.02: practically any drink.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 23

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  19. Question 19 of 20

    After a crash, what information should you exchange with the other driver?

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    Answer: Name, address, plate number and license number

    Give yours and get theirs; if you hit an unattended vehicle, find the owner or leave a note.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 50

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    What can a yellow edge line on the left side of your lane warn of?

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    Answer: A narrow or raised median

    White edge lines mark the right side of the pavement and help at night.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 36

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