GA DMV Permit Practice Test

You must always stop __________ from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing when the signal is flashing.

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.

move over one lane when possible

If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on, you must:

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.

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.

drive to the right of the median

All of the following are tips to remember when you travel through a work zone except:

increase your speed

Penalties for driving under the influence of intoxicants are severe. Such penalties include:

fines up to $1000, mandatory suspension of driving privileges, and jail sentence up to 12 months

If two vehicles simultaneously arrive at an intersection where there are no stop signs, yield signs or other traffic signals:

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:

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:

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:

center of the roadway

When driving behind a motorcycle, drivers must:

allow at least a 2-second following distance

When passing a motorcyclist, drivers must:

pass in an adjacent lane

When you see two solid yellow lines on a two-lane road, you must:

not pass in either direction

In a standard passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as:

35 mph

When sharing the road with a commercial motor vehicle, a passenger car driver must be aware of:

the larger blind spots

Georgia law states that each occupant in the front seat of a passenger vehicle, including the driver must:

be secured by a seat safety belt

Horizontal rectangular signs are generally used as:

guide signs

When driving in a vehicle equipped with airbags, it is best to place your ______on the steering wheel.

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:

come to a complete stop

Which of the following actions is recommended if you experience a sudden tire blow-out?

grasp the steering wheel firmly

You must use your headlights between:

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.

a school zone

A person 21 years of age or older is considered "under the influence of alcohol" when ________ is present in the blood.

0.08 gm. or more by alcohol weight

_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.

Intersections

To overcome highway hypnosis and fatigue, drivers must _________ to keep them alert while driving.

exercise their eyes

Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by:

drivers approaching from either direction

When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use:

the right lane, except when passing or making a left turn

When a turning lane is provided for vehicles traveling in both directions, drivers must use:

extreme caution to make a left turn

When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to:

all traffic coming from the opposite direction

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must:

signal just after you pass through the intersection

On a multiple-lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use _________ for passing.

the middle and left lanes

_________ are the mobile devices that are often used on some roads to give drivers an advance warning of construction zones.

Flashing arrow signs

When approached by an emergency vehicle in a roundabout:

continue on and exit as normal, then pull to the right

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about safety belts?

You will be trapped after an accident of you wear a safety belt

If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should:

ease your foot off the gas pedal

When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the truck until you can see its:

headlights in your inside rearview mirror

Which of the following must NOT be done if your vehicle's tire blows out?

Quickly move to the shoulder of the road

When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least:

one block ahead

When turning corners, drivers must turn the steering wheel using:

the hand-over-hand technique

When you encounter a yellow arrow signal while turning left at an intersection, you must:

clear the intersection quickly

A steady red arrow means:

you must stop and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow

When making a U-turn, you must NOT:

make it on a curve in the road or near a hill

If you see a solid white line between lanes of traffic, you must:

stay in your lane

Which of the following signs inform you of possible hazards ahead?

Warning signs

If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should:

ease your foot off the gas pedal, not stop until your tires are gripping the road again, and keep the steering wheel straight

You must not pass on two-lane highways in all of the following situations EXCEPT:

When there is a dashed yellow line on your side of the center dividing line

If you are driving on a two-lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle in the _______ of the lane.

center

If you see _________ in your driving lane, you are permitted to pass when it is safe.

a dashed white line

When you turn from a high speed, two-lane roadway, _______ if you have traffic following you.

try not to slow down your vehicle too early

Which of the following lines permits the passing of other vehicles?

A broken white line

The area of the freeway on the outside of the solid white line is meant for:

emergency use only

If you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance and do not _______ until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle.

return to the lane

A _______ offers you the best possible protection in a car crash and, therefore, is your best defense against the drunk driver.

safety seat belt

When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?

Where there may be people along the side of the road, when you drive in construction areas, and when you drive on unfamiliar roads

If you are preparing for a right turn behind a bicyclist, misjudgment can result in a broadside crash called a:

right hook

A single broken yellow line usually marks the centerline of a two-way roadway where:

a vehicle may pass if it is safe

For better visibility during rain, fog and snow, you must keep your vehicle's_________ on.

low-beam headlights

The correct hand signal to indicate a left turn is:

hand and arm extended outward

A broken white line on the road represents:

lanes traffic of moving in the same direction

Drivers must use the left lane on a highway for:

passing

Which of the following must NOT be done when brakes fail while driving?

Stop the vehicle by colliding head-on into a solid object

When there is no traffic on both sides of the road, a turn around can be performed using

a three-point turn

The danger areas around trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur are called:

blind spots

When you find both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must not pass:

if the solid line is on your side

When backing up your vehicle, you must:

not depends on your mirrors, instead turn your head to look through the rear window

Among the following parking types, _________ is commonly used in parking lots, shopping centers, and wide streets.

angle parking

If an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, you must _______ and then start your turn if it is safe.

wait until the other driver actually starts to turn

With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels.

shorter path

When you see a triangle-shaped road sign while driving, you must:

reduce your speed and yeild

If you are already in an intersection to turn left and the traffic light has changed to yellow, you should:

continue your turn to the left

If you spot a slow-moving vehicle in your driving lane, you must:

adjust your speed and slow down safely

If you skid while hydroplaning, you should:

release the accelerator

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by

four times

Which of the following statements about interchanges is NOT true?

If you miss your interchange, use the median crossovers

On two-lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when:

a broken yellow line is in your lane

When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, you must:

keep pace with other traffic or obey posted speed limits

As you approach and enter the acceleration lane, ______to match that of vehicles in the through lanes.

increase your speed

When passing another vehicle:

look ahead for road conditions and traffic

It is against the law to make a left turn on red light EXCEPT:

from one one-way street to another

When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must:

not change your lane

Blind pedestrians may carry _________canes or use the assistance of guide dogs.

white

__________ are yellow and diamond-shaped, with black lettering or symbols.

Warning signs

If the braking action has been reduced due to water or rain, apply_________until proper braking action has been restored.

the brakes lightly several times

Which of the following statements is true when driving on highways?

Slow-moving vehicle should use the right lane and fast-moving vehicles should use left lane

If you accidentally pass your exit on an expressway, you must:

continue to the next exit

If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will be thrown:

toward the side that is hit

If a driver behind you is following too closely, you must:

move to the right lane and reduce your speed

If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver does not expect it, you must _________ to let those behind you know your intentions.

tap your brake pedal three or four times quickly

If a broken yellow line is on your side of the center dash stripe, then:

you may cross the line to pass other vehicles

If there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to:

go faster or turn left

To avoid a head-on collision when you see an oncoming vehicle in your lane, you must:

steer right toward the shoulder or curb-line

Passing is allowed on NEITHER side of a highway when:

both sides have solid yellow line markings

A _________ on a two-way road allows you to cross over into the oncoming lane temporarily to pass a vehicle, if it is safe to do so.

broken yellow line

_________ indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

Solid white line

If you approach an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must first __________ before entering the intersection and yield the right-of-way.

come to a complete stop

At an intersection where there is no stop sign or traffic signal, drivers should yield to:

vehicles coming from the right

Drivers must use bright lights only when driving:

at night, in the open country without other cars nearby

On a divided highway, _________indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction as you.

A solid or broken yellow line

Diabetic drivers who take _______ should not drive vehicles when there is any chance of going into shock.

insulin