Georgia Emergencies practice test

Practice breakdowns, emergency vehicles and railroad crossings, with questions based on the Georgia Drivers' Manual.

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Sample Emergencies questions

You see police emergency lights behind you in Georgia. What should you do first?

  • Stop at once in your lane
  • Speed up to reach the next exit
  • Signal and pull over when it is safe
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Signal and pull over when it is safe

Turn on your signal and move off the road, or to its side, once it is safe.

Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, What to Do and Expect When Pulled Over by Police

How does the Georgia Drivers' Manual say to dry your brakes after driving through deep water?

  • Park the car until morning
  • Drive at speed without braking
  • Drive slowly in low gear, braking lightly
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Drive slowly in low gear, braking lightly

Test the brakes lightly first, since they may pull to one side or not hold. Then drive slowly in low gear while applying them lightly.

Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 8: Safety Guidelines, Other Highway Emergencies

An officer has stopped your car in Georgia and your documents are out of reach. What should you do?

  • Tell the officer where they are, then wait
  • Search for them before the officer arrives
  • Get out and fetch them from the trunk
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Tell the officer where they are, then wait

Say where they are and wait for the officer's acknowledgment before reaching for them.

Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, What to Do and Expect When Pulled Over by Police

You must stop on a Georgia expressway because of trouble. How should you show it?

  • Leave your turn signal on
  • Lower your windows and honk
  • Raise the hood and turn on your hazards
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Raise the hood and turn on your hazards

Raise the hood and activate your hazard lights, and don't walk along the expressway to look for help.

Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 8: Safety Guidelines, Tips For Expressway Driving

A blow-out swerves your car onto the shoulder of a Georgia road. What should you do?

  • Steer back onto the pavement at once
  • Let the car coast to a stop
  • Brake as hard as you can
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Let the car coast to a stop

Do not try to get back on the pavement, and let the car coast to a stop.

Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 8: Safety Guidelines, Tire Blow-Out

A tire blows out while you are driving in Georgia. What should you do with the accelerator?

  • Take your foot off it
  • Press down harder
  • Pump it several times
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Take your foot off it

The Georgia Drivers' Manual says to grip the wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator, letting the car roll to a stop.

Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 8: Safety Guidelines, Tire Blow-Out

During a Georgia traffic stop, what should you do unless the officer directs otherwise?

  • Stay in your vehicle
  • Open your trunk for the officer
  • Walk back to the officer's car
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Stay in your vehicle

Stay inside with your hands visible and follow the officer's instructions.

Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, What to Do and Expect When Pulled Over by Police

Your brakes have failed. According to the Georgia Drivers' Manual, what can help you lose speed besides a lower gear?

  • Turning the ignition to lock
  • Rubbing a tire on the curb
  • Shifting into reverse at speed
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Rubbing a tire on the curb

Lower gear, the parking brake and rubbing a tire against the curb can slow you while you look for a safe place to stop.

Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 8: Safety Guidelines, Other Highway Emergencies

According to the Georgia Drivers' Manual, what does signing a traffic ticket mean?

  • It is not an admission of guilt
  • It is a guilty plea
  • It waives your right to court
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It is not an admission of guilt

You may still contest the decision in court, while refusing to sign may result in your arrest.

Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, What to Do and Expect When Pulled Over by Police

According to the Georgia Drivers' Manual, what can you try first to free a jammed accelerator?

  • Turn the key to the lock position
  • Pull up on the parking brake
  • Slap the pedal with your foot
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Slap the pedal with your foot

Slap the pedal, shift to neutral, keep your attention on steering and use the brakes.

Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 8: Safety Guidelines, Other Highway Emergencies

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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.