Georgia DDS Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   You are driving out of a driveway or parking lot onto a street. Who must you yield to?

   • AOnly pedestrians
   • BNo one, if you use your turn signal
   • CPedestrians on the sidewalk and all traffic on the street
   • DOnly cars coming from your left
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   Answer: C. Pedestrians on the sidewalk and all traffic on the street

   A driver entering a road from a driveway or private road must stop and yield to pedestrians and to traffic on the road.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What does a white diamond painted in a lane mean?

   • AThe lane is for trucks only
   • BThe lane is reserved for buses, carpools or other special vehicles
   • CThere is a railroad crossing ahead
   • DThe lane ends soon
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   Answer: B. The lane is reserved for buses, carpools or other special vehicles

   A diamond marks a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) or other reserved lane. Signs tell you who may use it and when.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Only one kind of sign has this shape. What is the shape called?

   • ADiamond
   • BOctagon (8 sides)
   • CHexagon (6 sides)
   • DPentagon (5 sides)
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   Answer: B. Octagon (8 sides)

   The eight-sided octagon is used only for STOP signs, so you can recognize it even from behind or when it is covered with snow.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does keeping a space cushion around your car, as shown, give you?

   • AThe right-of-way over other drivers
   • BA shorter braking distance
   • CTime and room to react if something goes wrong
   • DBetter fuel economy
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   Answer: C. Time and room to react if something goes wrong

   Space around your vehicle gives you time to see problems and room to steer or stop.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You hit a parked car and the owner is not around. What should you do?

   • AAsk a stranger to watch the car
   • BWait one minute, then leave
   • CTry to find the owner, or leave your information and notify the police
   • DDrive away
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   Answer: C. Try to find the owner, or leave your information and notify the police

   If you damage an unattended car or property, you must try to find the owner or report it to the police.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Car 1 is behind a school bus on this divided highway. The bus has stopped with its red lights flashing. What must the driver of Car 1 do?

   • AStop and stay stopped until the red lights turn off
   • BPass slowly on the right
   • CHonk and keep going
   • DPass slowly on the left
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   Answer: A. Stop and stay stopped until the red lights turn off

   Drivers behind a stopped school bus must always stop. Rules for drivers on the other side of a divided highway differ by state.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Which signs use this round shape?

   • AHospital signs
   • BRailroad crossing advance warning signs
   • CSpeed limit signs
   • DSchool zone signs
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   Answer: B. Railroad crossing advance warning signs

   In the United States the circle shape is used for the railroad advance warning sign.

8. Question 8 of 25

   At a four-way stop, you and a car facing you stop at the same time. You want to turn left and the other driver is going straight. Who should go first?

   • AYou, because you signaled first
   • BYou, because left turns go first at stop signs
   • CThe driver going straight
   • DWhoever starts moving first
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   Answer: C. The driver going straight

   A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic that is going straight or turning right.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • A55 mph is the suggested speed for a curve
   • BOnly trucks must keep to 55 mph
   • CYou must drive at least 55 mph
   • D55 mph is the fastest you may legally drive here in good conditions
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   Answer: D. 55 mph is the fastest you may legally drive here in good conditions

   A white speed limit sign shows the maximum legal speed. In bad weather or heavy traffic you must drive slower.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATurn right at the next road
    • BThe divided highway ends
    • CKeep to the right of the island or obstacle ahead
    • DThe right lane ends
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    Answer: C. Keep to the right of the island or obstacle ahead

    Pass on the right side of the traffic island, median or obstacle shown on the sign.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Orange signs like this one are used for:

    • AParks and recreation areas
    • BSchool zones
    • CWork zones and other temporary traffic control
    • DMotorist services
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    Answer: C. Work zones and other temporary traffic control

    Orange is the color for work zones. Expect lane changes, lower speeds and workers on or near the road.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Where should you stop at this sign if there is a crosswalk but no stop line?

    • AAfter the crosswalk, at the edge of the cross street
    • BInside the intersection, where you can see best
    • CBefore the crosswalk
    • DIn the middle of the crosswalk
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    Answer: C. Before the crosswalk

    Stop at the stop line. If there is no line, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before you enter the intersection.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AOne sharp curve to the right is ahead
    • BA series of curves is ahead
    • CThe road is slippery ahead
    • DLanes shift ahead
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    Answer: B. A series of curves is ahead

    The road has three or more curves in a row. Slow down and stay in your lane.

14. Question 14 of 25

    An angry driver makes rude gestures and shouts at you. What should you do?

    • AStay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond
    • BSpeed up to get in front of the driver
    • CBrake suddenly to teach the driver a lesson
    • DGesture back
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    Answer: A. Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond

    Do not challenge an aggressive driver. Stay calm, ignore the gestures, and give the driver space.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Another car is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?

    • AStay centered in your lane and slow down slightly if needed
    • BMove toward the center line
    • CSpeed up so the other car cannot pass
    • DBrake hard
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    Answer: A. Stay centered in your lane and slow down slightly if needed

    When someone passes you, keep to your lane and ease off slightly so they can get back in safely. Never speed up.

16. Question 16 of 25

    In most states, how far before a turn should you start signaling?

    • AAt least 10 feet
    • BOnly as you begin to turn
    • CAt least half a mile
    • DAt least 100 feet
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    Answer: D. At least 100 feet

    Most state laws require you to signal at least 100 feet before you turn. Check your state handbook in case a longer distance applies.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Which of these places is unsafe for passing on a two-lane road?

    • AA flat, open road in daylight with a clear view
    • BA straight road with a broken yellow line and no oncoming traffic
    • CA marked passing zone with good visibility
    • DNear the top of a hill or on a curve where you cannot see ahead
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    Answer: D. Near the top of a hill or on a curve where you cannot see ahead

    Do not pass near hills or curves where you cannot see oncoming traffic, or near intersections and railroad crossings.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Which drinks contain about the same amount of alcohol?

    • A1.5 ounces of liquor and 12 ounces of wine
    • B12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1.5 ounces of liquor
    • C5 ounces of beer and 12 ounces of liquor
    • D12 ounces of beer and 12 ounces of wine
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    Answer: B. 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1.5 ounces of liquor

    A regular beer, a glass of wine and a shot of liquor each have about the same amount of alcohol. A drink is a drink.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Where is this pennant-shaped sign placed?

    • AOn the right side of the road
    • BOnly on freeway on-ramps
    • COver the middle of the road
    • DOn the left side of the road
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    Answer: D. On the left side of the road

    The yellow pennant is posted on the left side of two-lane roads, where you look before passing. It marks the start of a no-passing zone.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Car A is waiting to enter this roundabout. Car B is already in the roundabout. Which car has the right-of-way?

    • AWhichever car is larger
    • BWhichever car honks first
    • CCar B
    • DCar A
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    Answer: C. Car B

    Yield to all traffic already in the roundabout, then enter when there is a safe gap.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AAn Interstate highway
    • BA US highway (US route) number
    • CA county road
    • DAn exit number
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    Answer: B. A US highway (US route) number

    The black and white shield marks a numbered US route. These routes often cross several states.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Your car breaks down on a highway. What should you do first?

    • ATurn on your hazard lights and pull as far off the road as you can
    • BKeep the lights off to save the battery
    • CWalk along the highway for help
    • DStop in your lane and get out
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    Answer: A. Turn on your hazard lights and pull as far off the road as you can

    Use your hazard flashers and get your car off the road if possible. Avoid stopping just over a hill or around a curve.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • APass the car in front before you reach the crosswalk
    • BHonk to warn the children
    • CSlow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk
    • DSpeed up to get past the crosswalk quickly
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    Answer: C. Slow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk

    The arrow points to the school crosswalk. Stop for children in the crosswalk and follow any crossing guard. Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.

24. Question 24 of 25

    You are passing a car. When is it safe to return to your lane?

    • AAs soon as your rear bumper passes its front bumper
    • BWhen the two cars are side by side
    • CWhen the other driver flashes the headlights
    • DWhen you can see the front of the car you passed in your rearview mirror
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    Answer: D. When you can see the front of the car you passed in your rearview mirror

    Return to your lane only when you can see the whole front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATraffic from another road will join your lane; be ready to let it in
    • BTwo lanes become three
    • CYour lane ends and you must exit
    • DA divided highway begins
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    Answer: A. Traffic from another road will join your lane; be ready to let it in

    Traffic is merging from the side shown. Adjust your speed, or change lanes if it is safe, so vehicles can merge smoothly.

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