Georgia DDS Driving Permit Practice
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
✔✔ A school zone or school crossing
What should you do at an uncontrolled intersection?
✔✔ Yield to vehicles already in the intersection and proceed with caution
What does a diamond-shaped sign usually indicate?
✔✔ A warning
What is the purpose of rumble strips on the road?
✔✔ To alert drivers they are leaving the roadway or approaching a hazard
What is the correct following distance under normal conditions?
✔✔ At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front
What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?
✔✔ Downshift to lower gear and use the parking brake carefully
What does a red curb indicate?
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,✔✔ No stopping, standing, or parking
What is the speed limit in a Georgia school zone when lights are flashing?
✔✔ 25 miles per hour
Who must be present in the car when a learner’s permit holder is driving?
✔✔ A licensed driver at least 21 years old
How many supervised driving hours are required before obtaining a Class D license?
✔✔ 40 hours
How many of the required supervised hours must be at night?
✔✔ 6 hours
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers under 21 in Georgia?
✔✔ 0.02 percent
What should you do when approaching a flashing red traffic light?
✔✔ Stop completely and proceed when safe
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road indicate?
✔✔ Passing is not allowed
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, When should you use your headlights in Georgia?
✔✔ From sunset to sunrise and during low visibility conditions
What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and sirens?
✔✔ Pull over to the right and stop
What is the proper hand signal for a left turn?
✔✔ Left arm extended straight out
What is the proper hand signal for a right turn?
✔✔ Left arm bent upward at the elbow
What is the proper hand signal for slowing down or stopping?
✔✔ Left arm bent downward at the elbow
What is hydroplaning?
✔✔ When tires lose contact with the road due to water, causing loss of control
What should you do if your car starts to hydroplane?
✔✔ Ease off the accelerator and steer straight until you regain control
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
✔✔ A school zone or school crossing
What should you do at an uncontrolled intersection?
✔✔ Yield to vehicles already in the intersection and proceed with caution
What does a diamond-shaped sign usually indicate?
✔✔ A warning
What is the purpose of rumble strips on the road?
✔✔ To alert drivers they are leaving the roadway or approaching a hazard
What is the correct following distance under normal conditions?
✔✔ At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front
What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?
✔✔ Downshift to lower gear and use the parking brake carefully
What does a red curb indicate?
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,✔✔ No stopping, standing, or parking
What is the speed limit in a Georgia school zone when lights are flashing?
✔✔ 25 miles per hour
Who must be present in the car when a learner’s permit holder is driving?
✔✔ A licensed driver at least 21 years old
How many supervised driving hours are required before obtaining a Class D license?
✔✔ 40 hours
How many of the required supervised hours must be at night?
✔✔ 6 hours
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers under 21 in Georgia?
✔✔ 0.02 percent
What should you do when approaching a flashing red traffic light?
✔✔ Stop completely and proceed when safe
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road indicate?
✔✔ Passing is not allowed
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, When should you use your headlights in Georgia?
✔✔ From sunset to sunrise and during low visibility conditions
What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and sirens?
✔✔ Pull over to the right and stop
What is the proper hand signal for a left turn?
✔✔ Left arm extended straight out
What is the proper hand signal for a right turn?
✔✔ Left arm bent upward at the elbow
What is the proper hand signal for slowing down or stopping?
✔✔ Left arm bent downward at the elbow
What is hydroplaning?
✔✔ When tires lose contact with the road due to water, causing loss of control
What should you do if your car starts to hydroplane?
✔✔ Ease off the accelerator and steer straight until you regain control
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