Georgia Permit Practice Test 3

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80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
By the third Georgia permit practice test, you are not just checking whether you remember a few signs and signals. You are starting to see how the DDS likes to test judgment, rule recall, and those small licensing details that are easy to skim past until they show up in a question. This Georgia practice permit test gives you 20 multiple-choice questions built around real driving laws, safe-driving habits, right-of-way situations, Georgia’s hands-free rules, and the kind of everyday road decisions that do not always look complicated until the answer choices start sounding almost the same. The format is intentionally close to the real Georgia DDS permit test, without pretending to copy actual exam questions. That distinction matters. DDS does not hand out the real test for reuse, so the better approach is to practice with questions that feel like the official exam in wording, pressure, and subject matter. You will need 16 correct answers out of 20 to pass this practice permit test, which is a useful little reality check. Not dramatic, just useful. Missing five means you are no longer passing, and that tends to make the “I basically know this” feeling a bit less reliable. The study tools are built for learning, not lucky guessing. When a question stalls you, the hint can steer you toward the rule without giving the whole thing away. When you choose the wrong answer, the explanation slows the moment down and shows why the correct answer is correct. That is where this GA DDS practice test earns its keep, especially with Georgia’s licensing rules, because there are several pieces to keep straight. A Class CP Learner’s Permit is available at age 15 after the required knowledge and vision exams. Once you have it, you may drive only with a supervising driver who is at least 21, licensed for a Class C vehicle, capable of taking control, and seated beside you. To move on to a Class D Provisional License, a teen must hold that permit for at least 1 year and 1 day. For 16- and 17-year-olds, Joshua’s Law also requires approved driver education and supervised driving, including 40 hours of practice with 6 hours at night. Teens under 18 will need ADAP, the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program, which is one of those requirements people sometimes remember late, and late is rarely convenient. Once a teen gets a Class D license, the rules still follow them around for a while: no driving from midnight to 5 a.m., passenger limits during the first year, and those restrictions stay tied to the license class, not just the driver’s age. Adults take a different path, but first-time Georgia drivers age 18 or older still need a learner’s permit before the road test and must confirm 40 hours of supervised driving, including 6 at night. So this Georgia DDS test practice is not a shortcut, and it should not be treated like one. It is a focused way to practice the test format, tighten up the rules, and walk into the permit process with fewer surprises waiting at the counter.
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Sample Georgia Permit Test Questions

Question 1

If a hazard ahead will require unexpected slowing, how can you warn drivers behind you?

  1. A. Apply the parking brake
  2. B. Turn and check the rear blind spot
  3. C. Lightly tap the brake pedal to flash the brake lights
  4. D. Sound the horn continuously

Correct answer: C. – Lightly tap the brake pedal to flash the brake lights

A few light brake-pedal taps can flash the brake lights and alert following drivers that you are about to slow. Georgia law also requires an appropriate signal before stopping or suddenly decreasing speed when there is an opportunity to signal. Avoid waiting until the last moment and then braking abruptly.

Source: O.C.G.A. § 40-6-123(c) – Turning Movements; Signals Required on Turning, Changing Lanes, or Stopping, Georgia Commercial Driver's Study Guide — § 2.5.1, “Signal Your Intentions”

Question 2

Which statement about ice on a roadway is correct?

  1. A. Bridges usually freeze after nearby pavement
  2. B. Sunny pavement remains icy longer than shaded pavement
  3. C. Shaded sections can remain icy after exposed areas have thawed
  4. D. Hydroplaning affects only large commercial vehicles

Correct answer: C. – Shaded sections can remain icy after exposed areas have thawed

Shaded portions of a road can remain icy and slippery after ice has melted from exposed areas. Bridges may also freeze before the adjoining roadway when temperatures approach freezing. Reduce speed and allow additional stopping distance whenever winter conditions may have reduced traction.

Source: Georgia Commercial Driver's Study Guide — § 2.6.2, “Matching Speed to the Road Surface”

Question 3

Under Georgia's hand-signal rules, a driver's left arm extended downward indicates an intention to:

  1. A. Turn left
  2. B. Turn right
  3. C. Slow down or stop
  4. D. Begin moving from a parked position

Correct answer: C. – Slow down or stop

A downward left arm and hand is the hand signal for stopping or decreasing speed. A left turn is signaled by extending the arm horizontally, while a right turn is signaled by extending it upward. Drivers should recognize these signals when another vehicle's electric signals are unavailable or difficult to see.

Source: O.C.G.A. § 40-6-125 – Hand and Arm Signals, Georgia Department of Driver Services Drivers' Manual — Section 5, “Turn Signals and Making Turns Safely”

Question 4

Which checks should you make before moving into another lane?

  1. A. Check only for vehicles directly behind you
  2. B. Check the mirrors and look over your shoulder for traffic in the blind spot
  3. C. Avoid looking over your right shoulder
  4. D. Rely only on the outside mirrors

Correct answer: B. – Check the mirrors and look over your shoulder for traffic in the blind spot

Before changing lanes, signal and check the rearview and side mirrors. Turn your head to check the blind spot that the mirrors may not reveal, and move only after determining that the lane change can be made safely. Continue watching traffic because another vehicle may be approaching from behind.

Source: O.C.G.A. § 40-6-48 – Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic, Georgia Department of Driver Services Drivers' Manual — Section 5, “How To Pass On A Two-Lane Road”; Section 8, “Tips For Expressway Driving”

Question 5

A Georgia speed-limit sign displays 65 mph. Which statement is correct?

  1. A. You may exceed 65 mph to keep pace with faster traffic
  2. B. 65 mph is the maximum, but conditions may require a lower speed
  3. C. You may exceed 65 mph when traffic is light

Correct answer: B. – 65 mph is the maximum, but conditions may require a lower speed

A posted 65 mph limit establishes the maximum lawful speed at that location; keeping up with speeding traffic is not an exception. O.C.G.A. § 40-6-181 establishes maximum speed rules. O.C.G.A. § 40-6-180 also requires a reasonable and prudent speed for actual road, traffic, visibility, and weather conditions, which may require driving below the posted limit.

Source: O.C.G.A. § 40-6-180 – Basic Rules, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-181 – Maximum Limits

Question 6

If heavy fog or failed wipers leave you unable to see well enough to drive, what should you do?

  1. A. Use high beams and continue
  2. B. Leave the roadway at a safe location and wait or correct the problem
  3. C. Continue at a slightly reduced speed
  4. D. Continue in the traffic lane with emergency flashers on

Correct answer: B. – Leave the roadway at a safe location and wait or correct the problem

Avoid driving in heavy fog whenever possible. If visibility becomes inadequate, leave the roadway for a safe off-road location, such as a rest area, rather than stopping in a travel lane or continuing blindly. Failed wipers or similar visibility problems should be corrected before driving resumes.

Source: Georgia Commercial Driver's Study Guide — § 2.12, “Driving in Fog”; § 2.13.1, “Wipers and Washers”, Georgia Department of Driver Services Drivers' Manual — Section 8, “Fog”

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