Georgia Permit Practice Test: Right-of-Way Rules (2026)
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From the official handbook, 2023-2024, Sections 5, 7, 9 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the DDS. Georgia Driver's Manual
Question 1 of 15
Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who yields?
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Answer: The vehicle on the left yields to the one on the right
Right-of-way is something to be given, not taken.
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Question 2 of 15
At a four-way stop, in what order do vehicles go?
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Answer: First to arrive, first to proceed
Yield to pedestrians first; if two arrive together, yield to the one on your right.
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Question 3 of 15
When turning left, whom must you yield to?
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Answer: All traffic coming from the opposite direction
This applies at intersections and when turning into alleys or driveways.
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Question 4 of 15
Your light turns green but the intersection is not clear. What should you do?
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Answer: Wait until it is clear before entering
A green light does not guarantee a clear intersection.
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Question 5 of 15
You are entering a road from a private driveway or alley. What must you do?
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Answer: Stop and yield to pedestrians and vehicles already on the road or sidewalk
Drivers must stop before the sidewalk area when leaving a driveway.
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Question 6 of 15
An emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches. What should you do?
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Answer: Slow down, move to the shoulder or far right, and stop
Do not block an intersection or a turn the emergency vehicle needs to make.
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Question 7 of 15
In a construction zone, whom must you yield to?
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Answer: Highway maintenance vehicles and workers
Vehicles with amber lights in work zones must be given the right-of-way.
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Question 8 of 15
Can you turn right on red in Georgia?
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Answer: Yes, after a complete stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it
Stop before the crosswalk and check for pedestrians on your passenger side.
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Question 9 of 15
When is a left turn on red allowed in Georgia?
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Answer: From a one-way street onto a one-way street going left, after stopping
You must stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, and be sure the turn is safe, unless a sign prohibits it.
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Question 10 of 15
A school bus has red flashing lights and its stop arm out. What must you do?
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Answer: Stop; passing it is unlawful
Stay stopped until the bus moves or turns off its signals and children have cleared the road.
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Question 11 of 15
On a highway divided by a median, must traffic on the opposite side stop for a school bus?
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Answer: No, but drivers should watch for children
Traffic following or beside the bus in the same direction must stop.
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Question 12 of 15
A school bus turns on flashing yellow lights. What does it mean?
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Answer: It is preparing to stop: slow down and be ready to stop
Watch for children walking along or crossing the road.
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Question 13 of 15
Who has the right-of-way when you enter a roundabout?
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Answer: Traffic already in the roundabout
Wait for a gap and merge; traffic circulates counterclockwise.
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Question 14 of 15
A car ahead has stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. What must you do?
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Answer: Stop; do not pass the stopped vehicle
The stopped car may hide a pedestrian from your view.
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Question 15 of 15
Before turning right on red, where must you stop?
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Answer: Before the crosswalk, without blocking it
After finding a gap on your left, look right for pedestrians crossing in front of you.
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