Georgia Permit Practice Test: Lanes, Turns and Passing (2026)

Question 1 of 19

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

1. 50 feet
2. 200 feet
3. 1,000 feet

Question 2 of 19

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

1. Within 10 feet
2. Within one mile
3. Within 100 feet

Question 3 of 19

What should you do as you begin to pass?

1. Turn on your left turn signal
2. Turn on your hazards
3. Honk continuously

Question 4 of 19

After passing, when is it safe to return to the right lane?

1. As soon as your front bumper is ahead
2. When you can see the passed car in your rearview mirror
3. After counting to one

Question 5 of 19

Another car is passing you. What is unlawful?

1. Slowing down slightly
2. Keeping your lane
3. Speeding up before it has passed you completely

Question 6 of 19

When may you pass on the right in Georgia?

1. On a multi-lane road with two or more lanes your way, or past a left-turning car
2. Whenever the shoulder is free
3. Never

Question 7 of 19

Is it legal to flash your turn signal to tell the driver behind it is OK to pass?

1. Yes, it is courteous
2. No, it is against the law
3. Only on two-lane roads

Question 8 of 19

You are turning right across a bike lane. Whom must you yield to?

1. No one
2. Only pedestrians
3. Bicyclists going straight through the intersection

Question 9 of 19

While waiting to turn left, how should your front wheels be?

1. Straight until you begin the turn
2. Turned left
3. Turned right

Question 10 of 19

Can you change lanes in the middle of an intersection while turning left?

1. Yes, if you signal
2. No
3. Yes, if there is room

Question 11 of 19

How should you signal a turn?

1. At the last second
2. Only if cars are behind you
3. Continuously, for an adequate distance before turning

Question 12 of 19

Where should you not make a U-turn?

1. On a curve or near the top of a hill where others cannot see you
2. On a wide, straight road with good visibility
3. Where signs allow it

Question 13 of 19

How far before your left turn may you enter a center turn lane?

1. Up to one mile
2. No more than 300 feet
3. Any distance

Question 14 of 19

How do you leave a roundabout?

1. Exit to the left
2. Back up to the exit
3. Always exit to the right, after signaling

Question 15 of 19

In a multilane roundabout, what should you do with your lane?

1. Choose it before entering and keep it; do not change lanes inside
2. Change lanes freely
3. Drive on the lane line

Question 16 of 19

Where should you slow down to leave an expressway?

1. In the travel lane
2. In the deceleration lane
3. On the shoulder before the exit

Question 17 of 19

Entering an expressway, what may you not cross?

1. The dashed lane line
2. The yellow center line
3. The solid white line of the gore area

Question 18 of 19

Merging onto an expressway, who has the right of way?

1. Vehicles already on the expressway
2. You, because you are entering
3. Whoever is faster

Question 19 of 19

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

1. $1,000
2. Up to $75
3. No fine