NHSA - Georgia Driver's Ed Questions
and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What does a red curb mean?
✔✔ No stopping, standing, or parking
When are U-turns prohibited?
✔✔ Where posted signs prohibit them
What should you do if you miss your exit on a highway?
✔✔ Continue to the next exit
What does a solid white line on the road indicate?
✔✔ Lane changes are discouraged
What should you do if a tire blows out while driving?
✔✔ Hold the steering wheel firmly and slow down gradually
What does a railroad crossing sign warn drivers about?
✔✔ An upcoming train crossing
What is ambulatory care?
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,✔✔ Medical care that does not require hospital admission
What is a catastrophic plan?
✔✔ Health coverage mainly for major medical expenses
What should you do before changing lanes?
✔✔ Check mirrors and blind spots
What is aggressive driving?
✔✔ Driving with hostility or disregard for safety rules
What is the purpose of a learner’s permit?
✔✔ To allow new drivers to practice under supervision before getting a full license
Who must accompany a learner driver in the car?
✔✔ A licensed driver at least 21 years old
How many hours of supervised driving are required before applying for a Class D license in
Georgia?
✔✔ 40 hours
How many of the required supervised hours must be at night?
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,✔✔ 6 hours
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration for drivers under 21?
✔✔ 0.02 percent
What should you do at a stop sign?
✔✔ Come to a complete stop and yield to traffic before proceeding
What does a flashing red light mean?
✔✔ Stop completely and proceed when safe
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
✔✔ Passing is prohibited
What should you do if an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens approaches?
✔✔ Pull over to the right and stop
When must headlights be used?
✔✔ From sunset to sunrise or whenever visibility is low
What is the correct hand signal for a left turn?
✔✔ Left arm extended straight out
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, What is the correct hand signal for stopping?
✔✔ Left arm bent downward at the elbow
What is tailgating?
✔✔ Following another vehicle too closely
What is the recommended following distance in good conditions?
✔✔ At least 3 seconds
What is hydroplaning?
✔✔ When tires lose contact with the road due to water on the surface
What should you do if your car begins to hydroplane?
✔✔ Ease off the accelerator and steer straight
What does a yield sign require drivers to do?
✔✔ Slow down and give the right-of-way if needed
What is the purpose of road edge lines?
✔✔ To show the outer boundary of the roadway
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and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What does a red curb mean?
✔✔ No stopping, standing, or parking
When are U-turns prohibited?
✔✔ Where posted signs prohibit them
What should you do if you miss your exit on a highway?
✔✔ Continue to the next exit
What does a solid white line on the road indicate?
✔✔ Lane changes are discouraged
What should you do if a tire blows out while driving?
✔✔ Hold the steering wheel firmly and slow down gradually
What does a railroad crossing sign warn drivers about?
✔✔ An upcoming train crossing
What is ambulatory care?
1
,✔✔ Medical care that does not require hospital admission
What is a catastrophic plan?
✔✔ Health coverage mainly for major medical expenses
What should you do before changing lanes?
✔✔ Check mirrors and blind spots
What is aggressive driving?
✔✔ Driving with hostility or disregard for safety rules
What is the purpose of a learner’s permit?
✔✔ To allow new drivers to practice under supervision before getting a full license
Who must accompany a learner driver in the car?
✔✔ A licensed driver at least 21 years old
How many hours of supervised driving are required before applying for a Class D license in
Georgia?
✔✔ 40 hours
How many of the required supervised hours must be at night?
2
,✔✔ 6 hours
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration for drivers under 21?
✔✔ 0.02 percent
What should you do at a stop sign?
✔✔ Come to a complete stop and yield to traffic before proceeding
What does a flashing red light mean?
✔✔ Stop completely and proceed when safe
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
✔✔ Passing is prohibited
What should you do if an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens approaches?
✔✔ Pull over to the right and stop
When must headlights be used?
✔✔ From sunset to sunrise or whenever visibility is low
What is the correct hand signal for a left turn?
✔✔ Left arm extended straight out
3
, What is the correct hand signal for stopping?
✔✔ Left arm bent downward at the elbow
What is tailgating?
✔✔ Following another vehicle too closely
What is the recommended following distance in good conditions?
✔✔ At least 3 seconds
What is hydroplaning?
✔✔ When tires lose contact with the road due to water on the surface
What should you do if your car begins to hydroplane?
✔✔ Ease off the accelerator and steer straight
What does a yield sign require drivers to do?
✔✔ Slow down and give the right-of-way if needed
What is the purpose of road edge lines?
✔✔ To show the outer boundary of the roadway
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