Georgia DDS Learners Permit Test

When is passing on a two-lane highway prohibited?

100 feet of railroad or bridge
shoulder of road
school bus stopped

What are the three basic traffic laws?

1. obey traffic control devices
2. obey traffic directions of law enforcement officer or firefighter.
3. never drive on a roadway that has been closed for construction.

When can you pass on the right?

Another car is about to make a left turn or when on a multi-lane highway.

When do you reduce speed?

In school or work zone.

You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. You should:

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.

Unpaved country road speed limit:

35 mph

The proper way in which to make a right turn is what?

Signal and get into the lane nearest the right curb.

If, while driving, a tire suddenly blows out, you should:

Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit from the traffic lanes.

What is the proper way to enter an expressway from the enterence ramp?

Use the acceleration lane to blend into traffic.

The lights of your vehicle must be turned on between the hours of:

1/2 hour before sunrise and 1/2 hour after sunset.

What is the slowest you may travel on an interstate highway in good weather?

45 mph

Failure to obey police officer (points)

3 points

Failure to obey traffic control device (points)

3 points

Aggressive Driving (points)

6 points

What type of road signs have yellow backgrounds?

general warning signs

Does the vehicle on the left or right have to yield the right-of-way?

left

When a vehicle is approahing from the front or rear, and is displaying emergency lights and sounding a siren, you must:

pull over to the right and stop.

On multi-lane highways, a dashed white line means:

Traffic is moving in the same direction.

If you are involved in an accident, one of the immediate requirements is to:

render aid to the injured.

A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means:

Do not pass

The DDS is required by law to suspend the driving privileges of an individual forba conviction of the following offense.

Hit and run or leaving the scene of a crime.

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.

When driving behind anoteher vehicle at night you should:

Keep your headlights on low beam.

Georgia's Move-Over Law was passed because:

Emergency vehicles parked beside a highway are vulnerable to crashes, even when their emergency lights are flashing.

A conviction for unlawful passing of a school bus will result in a total of _______ points on your Georgia driving record.

6

You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must:

have your vehicle entirely into the left lane before and during the pass.

The maximum speed limit on a rural Interstate Highway is:

70 mph

Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as:

35 mph

All other violations are worth ____ points:

3

Improper use of Designated Travel Lane - 4th or subsequent offense. (points)

1 point

Operating a Vehicle while test messaging: (points)

1 point

Violation of usage of wireless telecommunication devices: (points)

1 point

Violation of child safety restraint 2nd or subsequent offense (points)

2 points

Violation of child safety restraint 1st violation (points)

1 point

Failure to adequately secure load (except fresh farm produce) resulting in an accident (points)

2 points

Processing an open container of an alcoholic beverage while driving (points)

2 points

34 mph or more over the speed limit (points)

6 points

24 to 33 mph over the speed limit (points)

4 points

19-23 mph over the speed limit (points)

3 points

15-18 mph over the speed limit (points)

2 points

Improper passing of a hill or curve (points)

4 points

Reckless Driving (points)

4 points

What law became effective Jan. 1, 2007 that implemented new legislation to promote increased teen driving safety?

Joshua's law

It is more dangerous to drive at night that in daytime because:

You cannot see as far ahead at night

What does a solid white line between lanes mean?

changing lanes is discouraged

After getting a citation and prior to the court appearance, you may avoid getting points assessed against your drivers license if you:

Complete a certified 6 hour driving improvement course.

What is 'Right-of-Way'?

Yield. then first car there goes first. or car on left must yield to car on right.

What is the Georgia Implied Consent Law?

You agree to be tested for the amount of alcohol in your blood if arrested for drunk driving.

Speed limit on urban or residential district?

30 mph

What is 'move-over law'?

Drivers are required to move over one lane when possible if an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is parked on the shoulder of the highway.