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Georgia DDS permit practice test 10

25 questions written from the Georgia Drivers' Manual, covering signals and pavement markings, safe and defensive driving, licensing laws and penalties, right of way, sharing the road and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Georgia DDS test has 40 questions and you need 30 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1What may a yellow edge line on the left side of the road warn you about?

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    B: Narrow or raised medians. A yellow edge line may be used on the left side to warn of narrow or raised medians; right edge lines are solid white. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Edge Lines, page 37.

  2. Question 2Which of these is considered racing on highways in Georgia?

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    B: Trying to prevent another driver from passing by accelerating, or competing against time. Racing includes two or more people competing, preventing another driver from passing by acceleration or maneuver, or racing against time. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Racing, page 24.

  3. Question 3How often must Georgia drivers age 64 and over pass a vision screening?

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    C: Every eight years (at each renewal). Customers 64 and over must complete a vision screening every eight years. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Vision Requirements, page 7.

  4. Question 4How should you pass a postal vehicle or active sanitation vehicle showing flashing lights if you cannot change lanes?

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    B: Slow to at least 10 mph below the limit or 25 mph, whichever is more, and be prepared to stop. If you cannot move to a non-adjacent lane, slow to at least 10 mph under the posted limit or 25 mph, whichever is more. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Passing a Postal Carrier or Sanitation Workers, page 26.

  5. Question 5Why might a motorcycle seem farther away and slower than it really is?

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    B: Its small outline. The small profile of a motorcycle may make it appear farther away and slower than it actually is; take a second and third look. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Sharing the Road With Motorcycles, page 44.

  6. Question 6Deer are most active in Georgia during which months?

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    B: October, November and December. Deer are most active in October, November and December during the breeding season. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Deer-Automobile Crashes, page 51.

  7. Question 7What does a 'Soft Shoulder' sign mean?

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    B: The shoulder is soft; drive on it only in emergencies. The shoulder is soft; drive on it only in emergencies. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Soft shoulder sign, page 31.

  8. Question 8On a road with four or more lanes and two-way traffic, two solid yellow center lines may be crossed only to:

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    B: Make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, driveway or street. You may cross double solid yellow lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, driveway or another street. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Lane Lines, page 37.

  9. Question 9Which defensive-driving habit does the Georgia manual recommend on expressways?

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    B: Always think about an 'escape route' and never assume what other drivers will do. Never trust other drivers to do what you expect; keep your eyes moving and plan an escape route. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Tips For Expressway Driving, page 42.

  10. Question 10How long is a regular Georgia Class C driver's license valid, and what does it cost?

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    C: 8 years, $32. A regular driver's license (Classes A, B, C, E, F and M) is issued for 8 years at $32. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Fees/Forms of Payment, page 7.

  11. Question 11Why might a motorcyclist ride in the left portion of the lane?

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    B: To be seen more easily and see traffic better. Riders adjust lane position for safety, often riding in the left portion to see and be seen. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Allow a Full Lane, page 44.

  12. Question 12A deer crosses the road in front of you. What should you expect?

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    B: Another deer is likely to follow because deer travel in groups. Deer usually travel in groups, so another one is likely close behind; slow down. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Deer-Automobile Crashes, page 51.

  13. Question 13What does the 'Divided Highway Ends' sign tell you?

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    B: The divided highway ends; prepare to change lanes or shift lane position. Divided highway ends: prepare to change lanes or shift lane position for two-way traffic. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Divided highway ends sign, page 31.

  14. Question 14What do diagonal yellow 'traffic striping' markings indicate?

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    B: The road is narrowing or there is an obstruction; keep to the right. Diagonal yellow lines show the road narrowing or an obstruction; always keep to the right of these markings. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Traffic Striping, page 37.

  15. Question 15If your Georgia license has been expired for more than two years, what must you do to renew it?

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    B: Pass a vision test, a driving test and a knowledge exam on signs and rules. A license expired more than two years requires vision, driving and knowledge tests. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Expired License, page 8.

  16. Question 16Where are car/motorcycle crashes most likely to happen?

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    B: At intersections. Intersections are the most likely places for car-motorcycle crashes, usually because the driver does not see the motorcycle. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Intersections, page 44.

  17. Question 17You spot a deer on the roadside at night. What does the manual advise?

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    B: Slow down, blink your headlights and switch to low beam. Slow down immediately, blink your headlights and switch to low beam so you do not blind the deer; short horn blasts may help. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Deer-Automobile Crashes, page 51.

  18. Question 18What should you do when you see a 'Hill' warning sign?

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    B: Slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear to control speed and protect the brakes. A steep hill is ahead; slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear to control speed and protect your brakes. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Hill sign, page 31.

  19. Question 19How far before your turn may you enter a center two-way left turn lane in Georgia?

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    B: No more than 300 feet. Georgia law prohibits using the center turn lane for anything but left turns, and you may enter it no more than 300 feet before the turn. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Turn Lanes, page 38.

  20. Question 20What letter appears in the restrictions area of a Georgia license that has no restrictions?

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    C: A. If no restrictions are imposed, the letter A appears in the License Restrictions area. Georgia Drivers' Manual: License Restrictions, page 7.

  21. Question 21Why shouldn't you trust a motorcycle's flashing turn signal?

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    B: Motorcycle signals may not be self-canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Motorcycle signals may not cancel automatically; wait until the rider clearly starts the turn. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Intersections, page 44.

  22. Question 22A deer runs in front of your car. What should you NOT do?

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    B: Swerve to avoid it. Never swerve to avoid a deer; you may hit another vehicle or leave the road. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Deer-Automobile Crashes, page 51.

  23. Question 23According to the Georgia manual, when is the road most hazardous after a 'Slippery When Wet' warning?

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    B: During the first half-hour of rain. The first half-hour of rain is the most hazardous because water mixes with oil on the road. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Slippery when wet sign, page 32.

  24. Question 24When may a driver use a bicycle lane?

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    B: Only to cross it when turning, after yielding to bicyclists. Drivers may not drive or park in a bike lane except to cross it to turn, yielding to bicyclists. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Bicycle Lanes, page 38.

  25. Question 25What is the Georgia license class for drivers age 16 and 17?

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    B: Class D. Class D is the provisional license issued to drivers ages 16 and 17; Class C is for 18 and older. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Classes of Licenses, page 7.

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