Georgia Permit Practice Test: Sharing the Road (2026)

Question 1 of 17

What is the minimum legal space for passing a bicyclist in Georgia?

1. 3 feet
2. 1 foot
3. 10 feet

Question 2 of 17

You cannot change lanes to pass a bicycle. How fast may you pass?

1. At the speed limit
2. At least ten mph under the limit or 25 mph, whichever is more, with three feet of space
3. At any speed if you honk

Question 3 of 17

Where may bicyclists legally ride in Georgia?

1. Only in bike lanes
2. Only on sidewalks
3. On every road except interstates and limited-access highways

Question 4 of 17

A bicyclist rides in the middle of the lane. Is that legal?

1. Yes; the law allows bicyclists the full lane
2. No; they must use the shoulder
3. Only with a helmet

Question 5 of 17

May you drive or park in a bike lane?

1. Yes, if no bikes are there
2. No, except to cross it to turn
3. Yes, for five minutes

Question 6 of 17

May a bicyclist pass you on the right?

1. No, never
2. Only at night
3. Yes, with a bike lane or enough room, when safe

Question 7 of 17

How much of the lane is a motorcycle allowed?

1. The full width of the lane
2. Half of the lane
3. Only the right third

Question 8 of 17

Where are car-motorcycle crashes most likely?

1. On straight interstates
2. At intersections
3. In parking lots

Question 9 of 17

A motorcycle's turn signal is flashing. What should you do?

1. Assume it will turn
2. Pass it immediately
3. Wait to be sure the rider is turning before you proceed

Question 10 of 17

Why can a motorcycle be hard to judge?

1. It can look farther away and slower than it really is
2. It is always louder
3. It has no lights

Question 11 of 17

How much distance does a loaded tractor-trailer at 55 mph need to stop compared with a car?

1. The same
2. About 3 times as much
3. Half as much

Question 12 of 17

Why is following close behind a truck dangerous?

1. Trucks brake slowly
2. It is not dangerous
3. The driver cannot see you there, and you cannot see ahead

Question 13 of 17

Before merging in front of a truck, what should you see?

1. The entire front of the truck in your rearview mirror
2. Its license plate
3. Nothing; just merge

Question 14 of 17

What can passing a stopped school bus cost in Georgia?

1. A $25 fine
2. Up to a $1,000 fine and up to 6 points
3. A warning

Question 15 of 17

Under Georgia's Move Over law, what do you do when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

1. Keep your speed
2. Stop in your lane
3. Move over a lane if safe; otherwise slow below the limit and be ready to stop

Question 16 of 17

What is the maximum fine for a first Move Over law violation?

1. $500
2. $50
3. $5,000

Question 17 of 17

Why should you avoid lingering beside a tractor-trailer?

1. It is illegal to pass trucks
2. Its size limits the driver's visibility
3. Trucks go faster