Georgia DDS permit practice test 3
25 questions written from the Georgia Drivers' Manual, covering hazards, weather and night driving, road signs, signals and pavement markings, emergencies, alcohol and drugs 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.
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Question 1Who accounts for most work zone fatalities nationwide, according to the manual?
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B: The general public (drivers and passengers). The general public accounts for 82% of work zone fatalities nationwide. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Highway Work Zones, page 23.
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Question 2What must you do at this triangular sign?
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B: Slow down, stop if necessary, and yield the right-of-way. A triangle means yield: slow to a reasonable speed, stop if necessary, and yield to vehicles in or near the intersection. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Triangle signs, page 29.
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Question 3What does a green light mean?
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B: You may proceed if safe after stopping for pedestrians and yielding to vehicles in the intersection. A green light means you may proceed if it is safe, after stopping for pedestrians and yielding to vehicles in the intersection. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Green light, page 35.
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Question 4Your accelerator is jammed. Which step does the manual list?
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B: Shift to neutral and concentrate on steering. For a jammed accelerator: slap the pedal, shift to neutral, concentrate on steering, use brakes, turn off ignition (not to lock). Georgia Drivers' Manual: Other Highway Emergencies, page 42.
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Question 5What are the maximum DUI penalties mentioned in the Georgia manual's Traffic Laws section?
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B: Fines up to $1,000, jail up to 12 months, and mandatory license suspension. DUI penalties are severe: fines up to $1,000, jail up to 12 months and mandatory suspension of driving privileges. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol, page 24.
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Question 6Children under what age must ride in an appropriate child passenger restraint system in Georgia?
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C: Under 8. Every driver transporting a child under eight must properly restrain the child in a restraint appropriate for height and weight. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Safety Restraints for Children, page 25.
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Question 7During which hours may a Class D provisional license holder NOT drive?
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B: 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., with no exceptions. Class D holders may not drive between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., with no exceptions. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Conditions of a Class D Provisional License, page 28.
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Question 8Another driver tries to take your turn at a four-way stop even though you have the right-of-way. What does the manual advise?
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B: Let the other driver proceed to prevent a crash. Even if you have the right-of-way, let the other driver go; it might prevent a crash. Right-of-way is given, not taken. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Laws Governing Right-of-Way, page 18.
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Question 9Once you have entered an intersection to make a left turn, may you change lanes?
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B: No, you cannot change lanes in the intersection. Once you have entered an intersection to make a left turn, you cannot change lanes in the intersection. Georgia Drivers' Manual: How To Make A Left Turn, page 20.
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Question 10When is it safe to return to the right lane after passing?
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B: When you can see the car you passed in your rear view mirror. Do not return to the right lane until you can see the car you just passed in your rear view mirror, and signal right first. Georgia Drivers' Manual: How To Pass On A Two-Lane Road, page 19.
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Question 11Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit on Georgia roads not covered by another rule?
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C: 55 mph. In all other areas the general maximum is 55 mph. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Speed Limits, page 22.
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Question 12What is the maximum fine for a first HOV lane violation in Georgia?
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B: $75. A first HOV violation is a fine up to $75; a fourth or later offense adds one point. Georgia Drivers' Manual: HOV Lanes, page 41.
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Question 13Parking is restricted within how many feet of a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal?
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C: 30 feet. Within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign or traffic control signal you may stop only momentarily for passengers. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Stopping, Standing, and Parking, page 21.
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Question 14On a two-lane road, a school bus stops with flashing red lights and its stop arm out. Who must stop?
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B: All traffic from both directions. On a two-lane road, all traffic from both directions must stop when a school bus stops for passengers. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Sharing the Road With School Buses, page 45.
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Question 15When must you use headlights in Georgia?
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B: From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, any time it is raining, and when visibility is limited. Headlights are required from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, whenever it is raining, and when visibility is limited. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Use Headlights Properly, page 25.
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Question 16What does a round yellow sign mean?
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B: You are approaching a railroad crossing. A round sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing; slow down, look, listen and prepare to stop. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Round signs, page 29.
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Question 17What does a yellow arrow that appears after a green arrow mean?
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B: Clear the intersection; the protected turn is ending. A yellow arrow after a green arrow warns you to clear the intersection. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Yellow right arrow, page 35.
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Question 18Your brakes fail. Which actions does the manual suggest?
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B: Shift to a lower gear, use the parking brake, and rub the tire on the curb if needed. If brakes fail: shift to a lower gear, use the parking brake, rub the tire on the curb, and look for a safe place to stop. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Other Highway Emergencies, page 42.
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Question 19A driver under 21 with no prior listed convictions is convicted of a first DUI with a BAC of .02 but less than .08. What is the minimum suspension?
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B: 6 months. With a BAC of .02 to less than .08 (or no test given), the minimum suspension is 6 months (12 months with a prior listed conviction). Georgia Drivers' Manual: Convictions for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DUI), page 28.
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Question 20Under Georgia's Hands-Free law, which is allowed while driving?
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B: Using a phone with a mounted holder or wireless headset. Drivers may not hold or support a phone; it may only be used with headphones, wireless devices or a mount. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Texting & Cell Phones, page 26.
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Question 21During the first six months after getting a Class D license, who may ride with the teen driver?
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B: Only immediate family members. During the first six months, only immediate family members may ride in the vehicle. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Conditions of a Class D Provisional License, page 28.
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Question 22When turning left into an alley or driveway, whom must you yield to?
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B: All traffic coming from the opposite direction. When turning left at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, yield to all traffic coming from the opposite direction. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Laws Governing Right-of-Way, page 18.
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Question 23While waiting to turn left, how should your front wheels be positioned?
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B: Straight until you begin the turn. Keep your wheels straight until you begin making the turn. Georgia Drivers' Manual: How To Make A Left Turn, page 20.
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Question 24When may you pass on the right in Georgia?
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B: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is enough pavement, or on a multi-lane road with two or more lanes in your direction. You may pass on the right of a vehicle turning left if there is room, or on multi-lane roads with two or more lanes going your way. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Passing On The Right, page 20.
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Question 25What are the possible penalties for driving too slowly and impeding traffic, including staying in the passing lane while being overtaken?
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B: A fine up to $1,000 and/or 3 points. Penalties include a fine up to $1,000 and/or 3 points on the driving record. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Driving Too Slowly, page 22.
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