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Georgia DDS quick permit practice test 1

A short Georgia permit practice test: 12 questions taken from our full tests, all written from the Georgia Drivers' Manual. This one draws mostly on Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings (5), Section 8: Safety Guidelines (2), and Section 6: Teen Driving Laws (1). It starts with: "What does a Soft Shoulder sign mean?" Every answer is explained.

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Questions
12
Passing score
75% (9 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
3
Official handbook
Georgia Drivers' Manual

Practice questions

Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

What does a Soft Shoulder sign mean?

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What this test covers

Every question comes from one of these sections of the Georgia Drivers' Manual.

All 12 questions on this test

Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.

  1. Question 1: What does a Soft Shoulder sign mean?

    • A. The road narrows to one lane ahead
    • B. The shoulder is paved and open for slow-moving traffic
    • C. Drive on the shoulder only in emergencies

    Source:Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings

  2. Question 2: When should you leave more than your usual following distance?

    • A. Only on interstates and other highways with speed limits over 60 mph
    • B. Only when the car ahead is a large truck or bus
    • C. In bad weather, heavy traffic, construction, and always at night

    Source:Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 8: Safety Guidelines

  3. Question 3: What happens if you refuse a state chemical test for alcohol or drugs in Georgia?

    • A. Your license is suspended for at least one year
    • B. You get a written warning and 2 points on your record
    • C. Your license is suspended for 30 days

    Source:Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 10: Losing Your Driving Privileges

  4. Question 4: You're facing a Do Not Enter sign. What does it mean?

    • A. You may enter after stopping and looking both ways
    • B. The road is closed only to trucks and buses
    • C. Traffic on that one-way road is coming toward you

    Source:Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings

  5. Question 5: A sign reads School Speed Limit 20 When Flashing. When does the lower limit apply?

    • A. When the yellow lights are flashing
    • B. All day long, but on school days only
    • C. Whenever you see a school bus

    Source:Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings

  6. Question 6: Your accelerator jams. Which step does the manual list?

    • A. Turn the ignition key all the way to the lock position
    • B. Shift into park while still moving
    • C. Shift to neutral and concentrate on steering

    Source:Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 8: Safety Guidelines

  7. Question 7: Besides driver education, what program must a teen complete for a Class D license?

    • A. A 6-hour certified defensive driving (driver improvement) course
    • B. The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP)
    • C. A first aid and CPR certification

    Source:Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 6: Teen Driving Laws

  8. Question 8: You damage an unattended vehicle. What must you do?

    • A. Report it to your insurer within a week
    • B. Find the owner or leave your details where they'll see them
    • C. Drive on if the damage to the parked car looks small and cosmetic

    Source:Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 11: Crashes

  9. Question 9: According to the manual, when is a road most hazardous in the rain?

    • A. After it has rained for several hours
    • B. During the first half-hour of rain
    • C. Only once standing water appears

    Source:Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings

  10. Question 10: Who must wear a seat belt in a passenger vehicle under Georgia law?

    • A. Only the driver and anyone under 8
    • B. Everyone in front, plus all riders under 18
    • C. Only the people riding in the front seat of the car

    Source:Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws

  11. Question 11: What does a flashing Don't Walk signal tell pedestrians?

    • A. Start crossing now, but walk quickly to reach the other side
    • B. Stop in the middle of the street and wait
    • C. Don't start crossing, but finish if already crossing

    Source:Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings

  12. Question 12: Another driver is passing you. What does Georgia law say?

    • A. You must move over onto the shoulder so the other car can get by
    • B. It's illegal to speed up until they've passed completely
    • C. You should flash your lights to show it's safe

    Source:Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws

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