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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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