The Georgia knowledge test
Part 1: Road Signs 15 of 20 (75%)
Part 2: Road Rules 15 of 20 (75%)
Practice test 40 questions in 2 parts The Georgia Department of Driver Services sets this passing score . You must pass both tests. We put Road Signs first, but that order isn't a state rule.
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Road Signs What signs mean and what to do when you see them Right-of-Way Who goes first at intersections, crosswalks and roundabouts Traffic Signals Lights, arrows and pedestrian signals Lanes & Turns Lane markings, turns, passing and merging Speed Limits Limits and how to adjust your speed Parking Curb colors, hills and where you can't park Safe Driving Following distance, weather, night driving and sharing the road Alcohol & Drugs Blood alcohol limits, DUI rules and medication Emergencies Breakdowns, emergency vehicles and railroad crossings License Rules Permits, restrictions for new drivers and points Insurance & Collisions Required coverage and what to do after a crash Phones & Distraction Phone rules and other distractions Sample Georgia practice questions
Where should you not make a U-turn on a Georgia road?
On a straight road where it is allowed Where you have a clear view both ways Near the top of a hill Show the answer
Near the top of a hill
Do not U-turn on a curve or near a hilltop if drivers from either direction can't see you, or where signs prohibit it.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, U-Turns
A Georgia Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon shows alternating flashing red. What should you do?
Slow down without stopping Stay stopped until it goes dark Stop, then go when pedestrians have cleared Show the answer
Stop, then go when pedestrians have cleared
Come to a full stop and proceed once pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings, Pedestrian-Hybrid Beacons (PHB)
A school bus stops on a Georgia divided highway with a median, and you are going the opposite way. Must you stop?
Yes, unless no children are visible No, but stay alert for children Yes, always stop for the bus Show the answer
No, but stay alert for children
Only traffic following the bus must stop on a median-divided highway, but watch for children walking or crossing.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 9: Sharing the Road, Sharing the Road With School Buses
A Georgia school bus ahead turns on its flashing yellow lights. What should you do?
Stop immediately where you are Speed up to pass before it stops Slow down and be prepared to stop Show the answer
Slow down and be prepared to stop
Flashing yellow lights mean the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Laws Governing Right-of-Way
A Georgia driver under 21 with no prior listed conviction has a first DUI at 0.04 BAC. What is the minimum suspension?
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6 months
A BAC of 0.02 or more but under 0.08 brings at least 6 months, or 12 months with a prior listed conviction.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 6: Teen Driving Laws, Convictions for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DUI)
What does a dark Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon mean for Georgia drivers?
No pedestrian has activated it The road ahead is closed Treat it as a four-way stop Show the answer
No pedestrian has activated it
The beacon stays dark for traffic unless a pedestrian activates the push-button.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings, Pedestrian-Hybrid Beacons (PHB)
Of the driving experience hours a Georgia teen needs for a Class D license, what is the minimum at night?
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6 hours
At least 6 of the 40 required hours must be driven at night.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 2: Obtaining a License, Permit or Identification Card, Driver Education Requirements
According to the Georgia Drivers' Manual, DUI fines can run up to what amount?
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$1,000
Penalties are severe: fines up to $1,000, jail up to 12 months and a mandatory suspension of your driving privileges.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol
A school bus stops for passengers on a Georgia two-lane road with a center turning lane. Who must stop?
All traffic from both directions Only traffic in the center lane Only traffic following the bus Show the answer
All traffic from both directions
A center turning lane doesn't change the rule here: traffic from both directions must stop.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 9: Sharing the Road, Sharing the Road With School Buses
Which symptoms can warn of carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Georgia Drivers' Manual?
Hiccups and a runny nose Weariness, yawning, dizziness and nausea Itchy skin and sneezing Show the answer
Weariness, yawning, dizziness and nausea
Carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless, and these sudden symptoms can be the warning.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 8: Safety Guidelines, Carbon Monoxide
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About these questions
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Georgia Drivers' Manual (2023-2024 PDF; online version last changed 2026-07-20 edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.
