Georgia Permit Practice Test 5 (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

    What does this round sign tell you?

    Round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR
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    Answer: A railroad crossing is a few hundred feet ahead: slow down, look and listen

    Never try to beat a train, and do not pass at railroad crossings.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 28

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  2. Question 2 of 20

    What does this sign tell you?

    Yellow diamond sign with a median splitting the road
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    Answer: A divided highway begins

    Keep to the right of the median.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 30

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    Across the street from a fire station driveway, how far away must you park?

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    Answer: At least 75 feet from the spot opposite the driveway

    Fire trucks need room to swing out.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 20

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    You missed your exit on a controlled-access highway. May you back up?

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    Answer: No, backing up is prohibited there

    Go on to the next exit.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 23

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  5. Question 5 of 20

    How far before a school or school crossing is this pentagon sign placed?

    Five-sided school sign with two children
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    Answer: 150 to 700 feet before

    Pentagon signs mean a school zone or crossing; they can be fluorescent yellow-green.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 28

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  6. Question 6 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    Right-turn arrow crossed by a red circle and slash
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    Answer: No right turn at this intersection

    The red slash runs from upper left to lower right over the forbidden movement.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 29

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    Backing a bus or large vehicle, what should the driver do?

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    Answer: Use all mirrors and a reliable person to guide

    In a car, turn your head and look over your right shoulder; do not depend on mirrors.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 21

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    What does this sign prohibit?

    U-turn arrow crossed by a red circle and slash
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    Answer: U-turns at this intersection

    A red circle with a slash means the pictured action is prohibited.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 29

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  9. Question 9 of 20

    You are stopped at a red light with this sign. May you turn right?

    White NO TURN ON RED sign
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    Answer: No, not even after stopping

    Wait for the green light.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 29

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    Black and white ONE WAY sign with an arrow
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    Answer: One-way: travel only in the direction of the arrow

    Driving against the posted direction on a one-way street is illegal.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 29

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  11. Question 11 of 20

    What does this sign tell slower drivers?

    White SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT sign
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    Answer: Use the right lane(s)

    Georgia's Slow Poke law also requires leaving the passing lane for faster traffic.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 29

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    Before a long expressway trip, what should you check?

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    Answer: Fuel, water, oil and tires

    Expressways have fewer places to exit, so plan ahead.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 41

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  13. Question 13 of 20

    When may you stop on an expressway shoulder?

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    Answer: Only in an emergency

    Use rest areas; raise the hood and use hazard lights if you must stop.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 41

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    What does this sign at the start of a median require?

    KEEP RIGHT sign with an arrow passing to the right of an obstacle
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    Answer: Keep to the right of the median or obstruction

    Keep right of medians and obstructions.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 29

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    How many basic sign shapes does Georgia use?

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    Answer: Seven

    Knowing shapes and colors lets you react to a sign before you can read it.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 28

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  16. Question 16 of 20

    How should you deal with another driver's blind spot on the expressway?

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    Answer: Stay far enough back to be seen, or pass

    This is especially important near tractor-trailers.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 41

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    What does this sign warn of?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow curving right
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    Answer: A curve to the right

    Reduce speed before entering the curve.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 30

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  18. Question 18 of 20

    The railroad gates are down but no train is visible. May you go around them?

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    Answer: No, never

    Wait until all tracks are clear, signals stop and the gates rise.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 21

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  19. Question 19 of 20

    What does this sign with two opposite arrows mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with two vertical arrows pointing in opposite directions
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    Answer: Two-way traffic ahead

    You are leaving a one-way roadway and will meet oncoming traffic.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 30

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    On the expressway, after passing, when can you return to the right lane?

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    Answer: When you can clearly see the passed car in your rearview mirror

    Check the left lane behind you before pulling out to pass.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 41

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