Georgia Permit Practice Test: Your Car, Signals and Headlights (2026)

Question 1 of 17

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

1. Only in fog
2. Any time it is raining or visibility is limited
3. Only on interstates

Question 2 of 17

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

1. Within 50 feet
2. Within one mile
3. Within 500 feet

Question 3 of 17

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

1. 200 feet
2. 20 feet
3. 1,000 feet

Question 4 of 17

What does 'overdriving your headlights' mean?

1. Using high beams in town
2. Driving too fast to stop within the distance your headlights light up
3. Driving with one headlight

Question 5 of 17

At night with very poor visibility, what can guide you to stay in your lane?

1. The car ahead's high beams
2. Your GPS
3. The edge line (or the center line if there is none)

Question 6 of 17

How does the penny test show your tires have enough tread?

1. Part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread
2. You can see all of Lincoln's head
3. The penny falls out

Question 7 of 17

How often should you check your tires for wear and damage?

1. Once a year
2. Once a month and before a long trip
3. Only after a flat

Question 8 of 17

As a general rule, where should your hands be on the steering wheel?

1. At 12 o'clock, one hand
2. At 6 o'clock
3. At 9 and 3 o'clock

Question 9 of 17

What hand position do some manufacturers recommend in a car with air bags?

1. 8 and 4 o'clock
2. 10 and 2 o'clock
3. 12 o'clock

Question 10 of 17

Why is carbon monoxide from a car so dangerous?

1. It smells strongly
2. It is deadly and has no odor or color
3. It is only dangerous outdoors

Question 11 of 17

Which habit helps avoid carbon monoxide poisoning?

1. Warm up the car in a closed garage
2. Drive with a broken muffler
3. Never run the engine in a garage

Question 12 of 17

How do you dry wet brakes?

1. Drive slowly in low gear while applying the brakes lightly
2. Drive fast and brake hard
3. Park and wait an hour

Question 13 of 17

Which vehicles need a yearly emissions inspection in metro Atlanta?

1. All vehicles in Georgia
2. Gasoline cars and light trucks less than 25 model years old
3. Only diesel trucks

Question 14 of 17

Who must wear a seat belt in Georgia?

1. Only the driver
2. Only children
3. Everyone in the front seat, and every occupant under 18

Question 15 of 17

What does Georgia's 'primary' seat belt law mean?

1. Police can stop you just for not wearing a seat belt
2. Belts are only checked after a crash
3. Only drivers can be ticketed

Question 16 of 17

Which children must ride in a child restraint suited to their height and weight?

1. Only babies under one
2. Children under eight
3. Children under 16

Question 17 of 17

You must stop or slow down suddenly. What does Georgia law require?

1. Flash your headlights
2. Honk twice
3. Give a hand, arm or brake-light stop signal