Georgia DDS permit practice test 9
25 questions written from the Georgia Drivers' Manual, covering sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving, road signs, signals and pavement markings, emergencies 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 1When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle going 40 mph, what is the risk of death according to the Georgia manual?
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C: At least 80%. At 40 mph the risk of pedestrian death is at least 80%. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Vehicle Speed, page 43.
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Question 2You realize you are going too fast in the middle of a curve. What should you do?
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B: Take your foot off the accelerator, brake carefully, and keep steering in your lane. Do not brake forcefully in a curve; ease off the accelerator, apply the brake carefully and keep steering in the lane. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Curves, page 40.
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Question 3What does this 'No Turn on Red' sign mean?
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B: A right turn on red is prohibited even after a complete stop. This sign prohibits a right turn on red even after coming to a complete stop. Georgia Drivers' Manual: No right turn on red after stop sign, page 30.
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Question 4What do broken yellow center lines on a two-lane road mean?
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B: It is safe to pass in either direction when clear. Broken yellow lines are used when there are only two lanes and it is safe to pass in either direction. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Center Lines, page 37.
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Question 5Does moving your car off the road after a minor crash make you at fault?
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B: No; you will not be considered at fault simply for moving the vehicle. Drivers who move their vehicles in this situation are not considered at fault simply because they moved them. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Moving Vehicles Following a Crash, page 51.
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Question 6What does Georgia law say about distracted driving?
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B: Drivers must exercise due care and any action that distracts from safe operation is prohibited. Georgia law requires due care and prohibits any action that distracts the driver from safely operating the vehicle. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Distracted Driving, page 25.
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Question 7To upgrade from a Class D to a Class C license, the driver must have no major traffic violations in the previous:
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B: 12 months. The applicant must have no convictions for major traffic violations in the 12 months preceding the application. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Conditions of a Class D Provisional License, page 28.
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Question 8What does Georgia's Move Over law require when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder?
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B: Move over to the next lane if safely possible; if not, slow down below the speed limit and be prepared to stop. Move over to the next lane if it is safe; if you cannot, slow below the speed limit and be prepared to stop. Georgia Drivers' Manual: The "Move Over" Law, page 19.
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Question 9On which roads may bicyclists NOT ride in Georgia?
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B: Interstates and interstate-like (limited access) highways. Bicyclists may use every road except interstates and interstate-like limited access highways. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Sharing the Road With Bicycles, page 43.
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Question 10When should you slow down for a curve?
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B: Before entering the curve. Reduce your speed before entering curves; advisory speed signs show a safer speed. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Curves, page 40.
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Question 11A school speed limit sign with yellow lights means the reduced speed limit is in effect:
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B: When the yellow lights are flashing. Approaching a school zone, the reduced limit is in effect when the yellow lights are flashing. Georgia Drivers' Manual: School speed limit sign, page 30.
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Question 12What do white dashed lane lines indicate?
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B: Individual lanes on roads with more than one lane of traffic moving in the same direction. Lane lines are white dashes marking individual lanes on roads with more than one lane moving in the same direction. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Lane Lines, page 37.
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Question 13It is unlawful to open a vehicle door on the traffic side unless:
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B: It is safe and can be done without interfering with traffic, including bicyclists. Opening a door on the traffic side is prohibited unless it is safe and doesn't interfere with traffic, including bicyclists near parked cars. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Opening Vehicle Doors, page 24.
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Question 14Within how many days of becoming a Georgia resident must you get a Georgia license to drive?
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B: 30 days. Georgia law requires new residents to obtain a Georgia license or permit within 30 days. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Requirement to obtain a Georgia Driver's License, page 6.
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Question 15Besides police and ambulances, which vehicles does Georgia's Move Over law cover?
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B: Wreckers, highway workers, active sanitation and utility service vehicles. The law protects emergency personnel, wrecker operators, highway workers, and active sanitation and utility service workers. Georgia Drivers' Manual: The "Move Over" Law, page 19.
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Question 16Must a bicyclist use a bike lane when one is present?
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B: No; the law allows bicyclists to use the full lane. Bicyclists are not required to ride in a bike lane even when one is present; the law allows use of the full lane. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Sharing the Road With Bicycles, page 43.
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Question 17Your vehicle drifts off the pavement. Which is correct?
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B: Take your foot off the gas, grip the wheel, brake gently, and return when speed is reduced and traffic is clear. Don't panic or jerk the wheel; ease off the gas, brake carefully, and return to the road when slowed and safe. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Leaving the Roadway, page 40.
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Question 18This yellow sign warns of:
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B: A sharp turn to the right and then a sharp turn to the left. This sign warns of a sharp turn to the right and then a sharp turn to the left. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Sharp right turn then sharp left turn sign, page 31.
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Question 19What do double solid white lines between lanes mean?
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B: Lane changes are prohibited. When double white lines are solid, lane changes are prohibited; when dashed, you may cross over. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Double White Lines, page 37.
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Question 20Which behavior counts as aggressive driving in Georgia?
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B: Driving with intent to annoy, harass, intimidate or obstruct another person, such as tailgating or blocking. Aggressive driving is operating a vehicle with intent to annoy, harass, molest, intimidate, injure or obstruct, such as tailgating or cutting in front. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Aggressive Driving, page 24.
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Question 21What is the minimum vision requirement for a Georgia non-commercial license?
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C: 20/60 in one eye with a 140-degree field of vision. The minimum is 20/60 in one eye, with or without corrective lenses, and a horizontal field of vision of at least 140 degrees. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Vision Requirements, page 6.
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Question 22What is the maximum fine for a first offense under Georgia's Move Over law?
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C: $500. Violations can result in a fine of no more than $500 for the first offense. Georgia Drivers' Manual: The "Move Over" Law, page 19.
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Question 23You meet an oncoming bicyclist at night. What should you do?
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B: Dim your lights to avoid blinding the bicyclist. If you meet an oncoming bicyclist at night, dim your lights; many riders lack lights or reflectors. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Important Reminders Concerning Bicycle Riders, page 44.
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Question 24In winter weather, how should you test the road surface?
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B: Test your brakes gently when it is safe. Get a feel for the road by testing your brakes gently and making slight steering adjustments; never brake suddenly. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Winter Driving, page 40.
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Question 25What does the 'Two Way Traffic' warning sign tell you?
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B: You are leaving a one-way roadway and will soon be on a two-way highway. It warns that you are leaving a separated one-way highway and will soon be on a two-way highway. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Two way traffic sign, page 31.
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