Driver's License Practice Test

When applying for a GA driver's license or instructional permit, most first-time applicants must take and successfully pass a road signs test and road rules general knowledge test. All information necessary to pass the test is included in the driver's manual. You can test your knowledge with Department of Driver Services' practice test. This practice test will provide you with an idea of the type of questions that will be asked.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE SECTION
Question #1 Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as:
	45 miles per hour 35 miles per hour 40 miles per hour
Question #2 What is the proper way to enter an expressway from the entrance ramp?
	Go down the ramp and cross over to the traffic lane as soon as possible. Use the acceleration lane to blend into the traffic. Go down to the bottom of the ramp and stop until it is safe to enter the expressway.
Question #3 If, while driving, a tire suddenly blows out, you should:
	Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit from the traffic lanes. Pump the brakes rapidly. Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway.
Question #4 The maximum speed limit on a rural Interstate Highway is:
	60 miles per hour. 70 miles per hour. 55 miles per hour.
Question #5 You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must:
	Stay in the right lane as much as possible, because the motorcycle is small and doesn't use all of the lane. Blow your horn to make the motorcycle move onto the shoulder so that you can pass. Have your vehicle entirely into the left lane before and during the pass.
Question #6 If you are involved in an accident, one of the immediate requirements is to:
	Render aid to the injured. Notify your insurance agent. Notify the Secretary of State's Office.
Question #7 The Georgia Implied Consent Law means that:
	You must sign a statement that you will not drive a motor vehicle after drinking more than three drinks. You agree to be tested for the amount of alcohol in your blood, if you are arrested for drunk or impaired driving. You consent to have a blood sample taken if an officer stops you for driving recklessly.
Question #8 Streets and highways are most slippery:
	When it has been raining hard for several hours. When they are clean and dry. Just after it starts to rain.
Question #9 The proper way in which to make a right turn is:
	Slow down and get into the lane nearest the centerline. Signal and get into the lane nearest the right curb. Approach the corner in the lane nearest the right curb, but move over toward the middle of the street before turning.
Question #10 You may pass on the right of another vehicle when:
	Both answers. When travelling on a multi-lane highway carrying two or more lanes of traffic in the same direction. The other vehicle is making or about to make a left turn, when a lane is provided to pass on the right.
Question #11 When driving behind another vehicle at night, you should:
	Keep your headlights on low beam. Use your high beam headlights until you are within 10 feet of the vehicle ahead. Use your high beam headlights.
Question #12 A solid yellow line, on your side of the center line, means:
	Reduce speed. Traffic light ahead. Do not pass.
Question #13 If you have to stop on the shoulder of a freeway because of an emergency, you should:
	Raise the hood to indicate trouble, and wait in your car for help. Stand behind your car to warn traffic that you have stopped. Get out of your car and walk for help.
Question #14 You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. You should:
	Release the gas pedal and turn the front wheels slightly to the left to edge the car back on the pavement. Hold the steering wheel firmly; release the gas pedal; and gently apply the brakes. Return to the pavement when the vehicle has slowed enough to allow roll steer back onto the highway safely. Apply the brakes and turn the front wheels sharply to the left.
Question #15 It is more dangerous to drive at night than in daytime, because:
	You cannot see as far ahead at night. The road is probably more slippery at night. Your reaction time is slower at night.

ROAD SIGNS SECTION
Question #16 What does this road sign mean:
	Be ready to merge with traffic entering your lane. Always stop. Divided highway ahead.
Question #17 What does this road sign mean:
	You must turn right. No right turn permitted. Right turn permitted on red light.
Question #18 What does this road sign mean:
	Winding Road. Loose Gravel. Slippery when wet.
Question #19 What does this road sign mean:
	Directional sign for children. School zone ahead. Playground area ahead.
Question #20 What does this road sign mean:
	Falling rocks. Trucks use second gear. Steep Hill.