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Georgia DDS permit practice test 7

25 questions written from the Georgia Drivers' Manual, covering emergencies, alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, licensing laws and penalties, right of way 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 1You damage an unattended parked car. What must you do?

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    B: Find the owner or leave your name, address and the vehicle owner's name in a conspicuous place. Locate the owner or leave your name, address and the name of the owner of the car you were driving where it will be found. Georgia Drivers' Manual: If You Are Involved In A Crash, page 51.

  2. Question 2How many points are assessed for possessing an open container of alcohol while driving?

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    B: 2. Possessing an open container of an alcoholic beverage while driving is a 2-point violation. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Violations and Points Demerited, page 48.

  3. Question 3If you are parked on the street, from which side should you enter your car?

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    B: The curb side, if possible. If parked on the street, enter from the curb side; if not possible, wait until you can enter safely. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Entering the Car, page 39.

  4. Question 4Besides classroom training, what on-the-road part of driver education satisfies Joshua's Law?

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    B: 6 hours with a certified instructor or completing the DDS Parent/Teen Driving Guide. The on-the-road part is 6 hours with a certified instructor or completion of the DDS Parent/Teen Driving Guide. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Driver Education Requirements, page 28.

  5. Question 5Your lane is merging into another road without a stop. What should you do?

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    B: Adjust speed and position to merge safely. Adjust your speed and position to merge safely; drivers on the other road should change lanes or adjust to let you merge when possible. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Laws Governing Right-of-Way, page 18.

  6. Question 6If there are multiple turning lanes, where should your vehicle end up after the turn?

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    B: In the corresponding lane on the street you turn onto. With multiple turning lanes, complete the turn into the corresponding lane on the street you are entering. Georgia Drivers' Manual: How To Make A Left Turn, page 20.

  7. Question 7Is weaving from lane to lane to move faster than traffic legal?

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    B: No, it is unlawful. It is unlawful to weave from one lane to another to move faster than the flow of traffic. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Weaving, page 20.

  8. Question 8Which is one of the four work zone driving tips in the Georgia manual?

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    B: Watch for speed limit signs; fines are increased in most work zones. Reduce speed, watch for speed limit signs (fines are increased in most work zones), adjust lane position away from workers, and expect the unexpected. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Work Zone Driving Tips, page 23.

  9. Question 9Where do crosswalks exist in Georgia?

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    B: On all four corners of intersections, even if unmarked, and mid-block where marked. Crosswalks exist on all four corners of intersections even when not marked; mid-block crosswalks exist if marked. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Crosswalks, page 43.

  10. Question 10Which should you NOT do when driving in heavy fog?

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    C: Drive with parking or hazard lights on. Do not drive with parking or hazard lights on in fog; reduce speed and dim your headlights. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Fog, page 39.

  11. Question 11You see this sign at a highway ramp. What does it mean?

    red and white horizontal rectangle road sign
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    B: You are going the wrong way on a one-way road or ramp. The Wrong Way sign means you are entering a one-way highway or ramp in the wrong direction. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Wrong way sign, page 30.

  12. Question 12A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon is flashing alternating red signals. What should drivers do?

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    B: Come to a full stop and proceed when pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk. Alternating flashing red: come to a full stop and proceed when pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Pedestrian-Hybrid Beacons (PHB), page 36.

  13. Question 13When aiding an injured person after a crash, what should you avoid?

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    B: Moving or lifting the victim unless absolutely necessary. Do not move or lift the victim unless absolutely necessary; send for professional help and keep the person warm. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Aiding the Injured, page 51.

  14. Question 14Can a driver under 21 get a limited driving permit after a DUI conviction?

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    B: No; limited permits are not available for DUI convictions before age 21. Limited driving permits are not available for DUI convictions prior to age 21. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Limited Driving Permits, page 49.

  15. Question 15When should you fasten your seat belt?

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    B: Before starting the ignition. Before starting the ignition, fasten your seat belt and make sure passengers do the same. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Entering the Car, page 39.

  16. Question 16What alcohol program must a teen complete before getting a Class D license?

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    B: Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP). Proof of completion of the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) is required for a Class D license. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Obtaining a Class D Provisional License, page 28.

  17. Question 17In a construction zone, to whom must you yield?

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    B: All highway maintenance vehicles and workers. Drivers must yield to all highway maintenance vehicles and workers in a construction zone. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Laws Governing Right-of-Way, page 18.

  18. Question 18For a left turn, which lane should you move into before turning?

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    B: The far left lane in your direction or the turning lane if provided. Move into the far left lane of your direction of travel, or into the turning lane if one is provided. Georgia Drivers' Manual: How To Make A Left Turn, page 20.

  19. Question 19According to the Georgia manual, how do you check whether you are following too closely?

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    B: When the car ahead passes a fixed point, count 'one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two'; if you reach it first, you are too close. Count 'one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two' after the car ahead passes a reference point; if you pass it before finishing, you are too close. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Following Too Closely, page 41.

  20. Question 20When you stop at a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, how far before it should you stop?

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    B: At least 10 feet before the crosswalk. Stop at least 10 feet before the crosswalk so a driver in the next lane can see the pedestrian. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Passing Stopped Cars in Lanes of Travel, page 43.

  21. Question 21At what speed can partial hydroplaning begin in a standard passenger car?

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    B: As low as 35 mph. Partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as 35 mph; at 55 mph tires may lose all contact with the road. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Hydroplaning, page 39.

  22. Question 22What does a Do Not Enter sign tell you?

    red and white square road sign
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    B: This is a one-way road and traffic is coming toward you; do not continue. Do Not Enter marks a one-way road; if you face it, traffic is coming toward you and you must not continue. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Do not enter sign, page 30.

  23. Question 23When no one has pushed the button, what does a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon show to drivers?

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    C: It stays dark. A PHB remains dark for traffic until a pedestrian activates the push-button. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Pedestrian-Hybrid Beacons (PHB), page 36.

  24. Question 24How should you control serious bleeding while waiting for help?

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    B: Apply thick, clean cloth pads with pressure by hand. Stop serious bleeding with thick, clean cloth pads applied with hand pressure. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Aiding the Injured, page 51.

  25. Question 25A driver is declared a Habitual Violator after how many convictions of listed offenses (such as DUI) within 5 years?

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    B: Three. A driver is declared a Habitual Violator upon a third conviction of any combination of listed offenses within 5 years. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Mandatory Revocations, page 49.

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