Georgia Permit Practice Test 4 (2026)

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

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    Which vehicles need a yearly emissions inspection in metro Atlanta?

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    Answer: Gasoline cars and light trucks less than 25 model years old

    It applies in 13 counties; the three newest model years are exempt.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 41

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  2. Question 2 of 20

    What is the fine for a first HOV lane violation in Georgia?

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    Answer: Up to $75

    HOV lanes are marked with a diamond; a fourth offense adds a point.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 40

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    Parallel parking: after stopping even with the car ahead of the space, what do you do?

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    Answer: Turn the wheels sharply right and back slowly

    Straighten as your front door passes the car's rear bumper, then turn left once clear.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 21

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    What do vertical rectangle signs usually tell you?

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    Answer: What you must do (regulatory)

    Obey regulatory signs as you would traffic laws.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 28

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  5. Question 5 of 20

    Why is carbon monoxide from a car so dangerous?

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    Answer: It is deadly and has no odor or color

    Symptoms are sudden weariness, yawning, dizziness and nausea.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 39

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  6. Question 6 of 20

    How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Georgia?

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    Answer: No closer than 15 feet

    You may stop only momentarily there to pick up or drop off passengers.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 20

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    Is double parking (on the street side of a parked vehicle) allowed?

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    Answer: No, never

    Also prohibited: sidewalks, crosswalks, intersections and bridges.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 20

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    What are horizontal rectangle signs generally used for?

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    Answer: Guide signs: locations and directions

    Georgia uses seven basic sign shapes so you can recognize them from a distance.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 28

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  9. Question 9 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with a black cross
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    Answer: Another road crosses the highway ahead

    Watch for vehicles entering from both sides.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 30

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    Which habit helps avoid carbon monoxide poisoning?

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    Answer: Never run the engine in a garage

    Also avoid running the heater or A/C in a parked car with the windows closed.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 39

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  11. Question 11 of 20

    How close to a stop sign may you park?

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    Answer: No closer than 30 feet

    The same applies to yield signs and traffic signals.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 20

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    Your car breaks down on a highway. What does the law ask?

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    Answer: Get off the highway if you can, leaving it visible for 200 feet each way

    It is against the law to park on a highway.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 20

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  13. Question 13 of 20

    You are facing this sign. What does it mean?

    Red circle with a white bar and the words DO NOT ENTER
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    Answer: Do not enter: traffic is coming toward you on a one-way road

    It marks a one-way road seen from the wrong end.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 29

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    What does this yellow sign warn of?

    Yellow diamond sign with a winding arrow
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    Answer: A winding road ahead

    Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings and call for action on your part.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 30

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    How close to a railroad crossing may you park?

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    Answer: No closer than 50 feet

    Parking on railroad tracks is never allowed.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 20

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  16. Question 16 of 20

    How close may you follow a fire truck responding to an alarm?

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    Answer: No closer than 200 feet

    Do not park within 500 feet of fire apparatus stopped at a fire.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 24

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    What does this red sign on a ramp mean?

    Red rectangular WRONG WAY sign
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    Answer: You are going the wrong way on a one-way road or ramp

    Stop and turn around safely.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 29

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  18. Question 18 of 20

    What does this sign warn of?

    Yellow diamond sign with the median ending
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    Answer: The divided highway ends

    Oncoming traffic will soon share the road without a median.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 30

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  19. Question 19 of 20

    How close to a fire station driveway may you park on the same side?

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    Answer: No closer than 20 feet

    Across the street, stay at least 75 feet from the spot opposite the driveway.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 20

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    How do you check that you are not following too closely?

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    Answer: Count 'one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two' as the car ahead passes a point

    If you reach the point before you finish, you are too close; leave more room in bad weather, traffic and at night.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 40

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