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GA DMV Permit Practice Test Questions and
Correct Answers
You must always stop __________ from the nearest rail of a
railroad crossing when the signal is flashing. Ans: within 50 feet,
but not less than 15 feet
Georgia's move-over law requires drivers to _________ if an
emergency vehicle with flashing lights is parked on the shoulder of
the highway. Ans: move over one lane when possible
If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you
are traveling on, you must: Ans: adjust your speed and vehicle
position to allow the traffic to merge
When you stop at a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, stop at least
_________, so a driver in the next lane can see the pedestrian. Ans:
10 feet before the crosswalk
Drivers operating vehicles on a divided highway must _________,
unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or
police officer. Ans: drive to the right of the median
All of the following are tips to remember when you travel through
a work zone except: Ans: increase your speed
Penalties for driving under the influence of intoxicants are severe.
Such penalties include: Ans: fines up to $1000, mandatory
suspension of driving privileges, and jail sentence up to 12
months
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If two vehicles simultaneously arrive at an intersection where there
are no stop signs, yield signs or other traffic signals: Ans: the
driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the driver of the
vehicle on the right
As per Georgia traffic laws, a maximum of 65 mph speed is
allowed: Ans: on an urban interstate or on a multi-lane divided
highway
The traffic striping marks of diagonal yellow lines are on streets
and highways. These indicate: Ans: the road is narrowing & there
is an obstruction on the roadway
When there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite
directions, two solid yellow lines mark the: Ans: center of the
roadway
When driving behind a motorcycle, drivers must: Ans: allow at
least a 2-second following distance
When passing a motorcyclist, drivers must: Ans: pass in an
adjacent lane
When you see two solid yellow lines on a two-lane road, you must:
Ans: not pass in either direction
In a standard passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at
speeds as low as: Ans: 35 mph
When sharing the road with a commercial motor vehicle, a
passenger car driver must be aware of: Ans: the larger blind spots
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Georgia law states that each occupant in the front seat of a
passenger vehicle, including the driver must: Ans: be secured by a
seat safety belt
Horizontal rectangular signs are generally used as: Ans: guide
signs
When driving in a vehicle equipped with airbags, it is best to place
your ______on the steering wheel. Ans: left hand at the 8 o'clock
and the right hand at the 4 o'clock position
On a highway divided by a median, cars traveling on the opposite
side from the stopped school bus are not required to: Ans: come
to a complete stop
Which of the following actions is recommended if you experience a
sudden tire blow-out? Ans: grasp the steering wheel firmly
You must use your headlights between: Ans: one-half hour after
sunset to one-half hour before sunrise
When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching
________must obey the posted speed limit of 20 mph. Ans: a
school zone
A person 21 years of age or older is considered "under the
influence of alcohol" when ________ is present in the blood. Ans:
0.08 gm. or more by alcohol weight
_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle
collisions to occur. Ans: Intersections
To overcome highway hypnosis and fatigue, drivers must _________
to keep them alert while driving. Ans: exercise their eyes
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GA DMV Permit Practice Test Questions and
Correct Answers
You must always stop __________ from the nearest rail of a
railroad crossing when the signal is flashing. Ans: within 50 feet,
but not less than 15 feet
Georgia's move-over law requires drivers to _________ if an
emergency vehicle with flashing lights is parked on the shoulder of
the highway. Ans: move over one lane when possible
If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you
are traveling on, you must: Ans: adjust your speed and vehicle
position to allow the traffic to merge
When you stop at a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, stop at least
_________, so a driver in the next lane can see the pedestrian. Ans:
10 feet before the crosswalk
Drivers operating vehicles on a divided highway must _________,
unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or
police officer. Ans: drive to the right of the median
All of the following are tips to remember when you travel through
a work zone except: Ans: increase your speed
Penalties for driving under the influence of intoxicants are severe.
Such penalties include: Ans: fines up to $1000, mandatory
suspension of driving privileges, and jail sentence up to 12
months
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If two vehicles simultaneously arrive at an intersection where there
are no stop signs, yield signs or other traffic signals: Ans: the
driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the driver of the
vehicle on the right
As per Georgia traffic laws, a maximum of 65 mph speed is
allowed: Ans: on an urban interstate or on a multi-lane divided
highway
The traffic striping marks of diagonal yellow lines are on streets
and highways. These indicate: Ans: the road is narrowing & there
is an obstruction on the roadway
When there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite
directions, two solid yellow lines mark the: Ans: center of the
roadway
When driving behind a motorcycle, drivers must: Ans: allow at
least a 2-second following distance
When passing a motorcyclist, drivers must: Ans: pass in an
adjacent lane
When you see two solid yellow lines on a two-lane road, you must:
Ans: not pass in either direction
In a standard passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at
speeds as low as: Ans: 35 mph
When sharing the road with a commercial motor vehicle, a
passenger car driver must be aware of: Ans: the larger blind spots
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Georgia law states that each occupant in the front seat of a
passenger vehicle, including the driver must: Ans: be secured by a
seat safety belt
Horizontal rectangular signs are generally used as: Ans: guide
signs
When driving in a vehicle equipped with airbags, it is best to place
your ______on the steering wheel. Ans: left hand at the 8 o'clock
and the right hand at the 4 o'clock position
On a highway divided by a median, cars traveling on the opposite
side from the stopped school bus are not required to: Ans: come
to a complete stop
Which of the following actions is recommended if you experience a
sudden tire blow-out? Ans: grasp the steering wheel firmly
You must use your headlights between: Ans: one-half hour after
sunset to one-half hour before sunrise
When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching
________must obey the posted speed limit of 20 mph. Ans: a
school zone
A person 21 years of age or older is considered "under the
influence of alcohol" when ________ is present in the blood. Ans:
0.08 gm. or more by alcohol weight
_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle
collisions to occur. Ans: Intersections
To overcome highway hypnosis and fatigue, drivers must _________
to keep them alert while driving. Ans: exercise their eyes
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