Georgia Permit Practice Test 9 (2026)

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From the official handbook, 2023-2024, Sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the DDS. Georgia Driver's Manual

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    Under Georgia's 'Slow Poke' law, when must you leave the left (passing) lane?

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    Answer: When faster traffic approaches, regardless of your speed

    Exceptions include heavy traffic, bad weather, exiting left or paying a toll.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 20

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  2. Question 2 of 20

    Besides at night, when must you use headlights in Georgia?

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    Answer: Any time it is raining or visibility is limited

    Headlights are required from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, in rain and in low visibility.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 24

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    What happens if you use your phone during the knowledge exam?

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    Answer: It is misconduct and the exam counts as a failure

    Phones, pens and paper are banned in the testing area, and you may only talk to the examiner.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 12

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    Driving on an interstate inside a city, with no speed sign in sight, what limit applies?

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    Answer: 65 mph

    The same 65 mph applies to multi-lane divided highways.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 21

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  5. Question 5 of 20

    You hit a deer. Why should you call police?

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    Answer: Most insurers require a police report before paying

    Alert police as soon as possible after a deer crash.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 50

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  6. Question 6 of 20

    On the Georgia road test, how close to the curb must you parallel park?

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    Answer: No more than 18 inches

    The test space is 22 feet long by 10 feet deep.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 12

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    During the first six months with a Class D license, who may ride with you?

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    Answer: Only immediate family members

    Immediate family includes parents, step-parents, grandparents, siblings, children and anyone living at your residence.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 8

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    Where no other rule or sign applies, what is Georgia's general speed limit?

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    Answer: 55 mph

    Local authorities may adjust limits; watch for posted signs, especially in school and work zones.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 21

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  9. Question 9 of 20

    When following another vehicle, within what distance should you use low beams?

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    Answer: 200 feet

    Also dim on lighted roads, in rain, fog, snow or smoke, and when vision is under 200 feet.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 24

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    When may a Class D license holder NOT drive?

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    Answer: Between midnight (12:00 a.m.) and 5:00 a.m., with no exceptions

    The Class D curfew has no exceptions.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 8

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  11. Question 11 of 20

    Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Georgia urban or residential district?

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    Answer: 30 mph

    General limits: 30 urban, 35 unpaved county roads, 55 elsewhere, 65 urban interstates and 70 rural interstates.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 21

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    How close to an oncoming vehicle should you be when you dim your high beams?

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    Answer: Within 500 feet

    Dim within 500 feet of oncoming traffic and within 200 feet when following.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 24

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  13. Question 13 of 20

    When can you apply for a Class D Provisional License?

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    Answer: At 16, after holding the permit for one year and one day

    You also need driver education, 40 hours of supervised driving (6 at night), ADAP and a road test.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 8

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    What is the general speed limit on a rural interstate in Georgia?

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    Answer: 70 mph

    Urban interstates and multi-lane divided highways are 65 mph unless posted.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 21

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    What is the purpose of Georgia's Safety Responsibility Law?

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    Answer: Remove irresponsible drivers and protect insured motorists from uninsured ones

    If you fail to satisfy a crash damage claim, your license can be suspended.

    Handbook: Section 10, p. 48

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  16. Question 16 of 20

    When passing on a two-lane road, you must be back in your lane before oncoming traffic is within what distance?

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    Answer: 200 feet

    You must also finish before the passing zone ends and before an intersection.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 18

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    How long is a Georgia Class C Instructional Permit valid?

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    Answer: 2 years

    The permit is valid for two years; you need it for one year and one day before the Class D license.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 26

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  18. Question 18 of 20

    What happens to a driver under 21 after a second DUI?

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    Answer: A suspension of at least 18 months

    An ignition interlock permit may be possible after 120 days.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 27

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  19. Question 19 of 20

    Under the Safety Responsibility Law, how can an insured driver avoid suspension after an unpaid crash claim?

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    Answer: Have the insurer file Form SR-21

    Other options are a signed release from the claimant or posting security.

    Handbook: Section 10, p. 48

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    On a two-lane road, how close to a railroad crossing is passing prohibited?

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    Answer: Within 100 feet

    Passing is also banned within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel and in solid-line zones.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 18

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