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

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  1. 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.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 17

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  2. 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.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 17

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  3. 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.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 17

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  4. 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.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 17

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  5. 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.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 17

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  6. 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.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 17

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  7. 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.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 17

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  8. 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.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 17

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  9. 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.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 18

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  10. 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.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 18

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  11. 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.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 18

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  12. 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.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 18

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  13. 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.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 37

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  14. 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.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 19

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  15. 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.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 42

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