Georgia Permit Practice Test 4 (2026)
20 questions. Tap an answer to check it.
From the official handbook, 2023-2024, Sections 5, 7, 8 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the DDS. Georgia Driver's Manual
Question 1 of 20
Which vehicles need a yearly emissions inspection in metro Atlanta?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: Gasoline cars and light trucks less than 25 model years old
It applies in 13 counties; the three newest model years are exempt.
Report a problem
Question 2 of 20
What is the fine for a first HOV lane violation in Georgia?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: Up to $75
HOV lanes are marked with a diamond; a fourth offense adds a point.
Report a problem
Question 3 of 20
Parallel parking: after stopping even with the car ahead of the space, what do you do?
Show answer and explanation
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.
Report a problem
Question 4 of 20
What do vertical rectangle signs usually tell you?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: What you must do (regulatory)
Obey regulatory signs as you would traffic laws.
Report a problem
Question 5 of 20
Why is carbon monoxide from a car so dangerous?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: It is deadly and has no odor or color
Symptoms are sudden weariness, yawning, dizziness and nausea.
Report a problem
Question 6 of 20
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Georgia?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: No closer than 15 feet
You may stop only momentarily there to pick up or drop off passengers.
Report a problem
Question 7 of 20
Is double parking (on the street side of a parked vehicle) allowed?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: No, never
Also prohibited: sidewalks, crosswalks, intersections and bridges.
Report a problem
Question 8 of 20
What are horizontal rectangle signs generally used for?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: Guide signs: locations and directions
Georgia uses seven basic sign shapes so you can recognize them from a distance.
Report a problem
Question 9 of 20
What does this sign mean?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: Another road crosses the highway ahead
Watch for vehicles entering from both sides.
Report a problem
Question 10 of 20
Which habit helps avoid carbon monoxide poisoning?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: Never run the engine in a garage
Also avoid running the heater or A/C in a parked car with the windows closed.
Report a problem
Question 11 of 20
How close to a stop sign may you park?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: No closer than 30 feet
The same applies to yield signs and traffic signals.
Report a problem
Question 12 of 20
Your car breaks down on a highway. What does the law ask?
Show answer and explanation
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.
Report a problem
Question 13 of 20
You are facing this sign. What does it mean?
Show answer and explanation
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.
Report a problem
Question 14 of 20
What does this yellow sign warn of?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A winding road ahead
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings and call for action on your part.
Report a problem
Question 15 of 20
How close to a railroad crossing may you park?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: No closer than 50 feet
Parking on railroad tracks is never allowed.
Report a problem
Question 16 of 20
How close may you follow a fire truck responding to an alarm?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: No closer than 200 feet
Do not park within 500 feet of fire apparatus stopped at a fire.
Report a problem
Question 17 of 20
What does this red sign on a ramp mean?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: You are going the wrong way on a one-way road or ramp
Stop and turn around safely.
Report a problem
Question 18 of 20
What does this sign warn of?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: The divided highway ends
Oncoming traffic will soon share the road without a median.
Report a problem
Question 19 of 20
How close to a fire station driveway may you park on the same side?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: No closer than 20 feet
Across the street, stay at least 75 feet from the spot opposite the driveway.
Report a problem
Question 20 of 20
How do you check that you are not following too closely?
Show answer and explanation
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.
Report a problem
Your score
0%0 / 20
Review the explanations of the questions you missed.
More practice tests
Full exam and road signs
Practice tests
Tests by topic
- Alcohol and Drugs10 questions
- Traffic Signals and Signs20 questions
- Right-of-Way Rules15 questions
- Getting Your License20 questions
- Your Car, Signals and Headlights17 questions
- Lanes, Turns and Passing19 questions
- Parking Rules11 questions
- Sharing the Road17 questions
- Speed Limits and Other Laws19 questions
- Safe Driving14 questions
- Weather, Breakdowns and Emergencies20 questions
- Insurance and Collisions12 questions