Georgia Lanes & Turns practice test
Practice lane markings, turns, passing and merging: 40 questions based on the Georgia Drivers' Manual, 14 of them on Georgia's own rules.
Key Georgia facts: Lanes & Turns
Finish a pass and be back in the right lane before oncoming traffic is within 200 feet. Section 5: Traffic Laws, Passing Passing on two-lane roads is prohibited within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. Section 5: Traffic Laws, Passing It is courteous to slow slightly for a passing driver, and unlawful to speed up before they finish. Section 5: Traffic Laws, When Someone Passes You You may enter a center left-turn lane no more than 300 feet before the turn. Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings, Turn Lanes Under the Slow Poke law, you must leave the passing lane when faster traffic approaches, whatever your speed. Section 5: Traffic Laws, Keep Right, Except to Pass Sample Lanes & Turns questions
Where should you not make a U-turn on a Georgia road?
Where you have a clear view both ways Near the top of a hill On a straight road where it is allowed 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
On a Georgia two-lane road, you must finish a pass before oncoming traffic comes within how many feet?
2,000 feet 200 feet 20 feet Show the answer
200 feet
You need time and space to be fully back in the right lane before an oncoming vehicle is within 200 feet.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Passing
May you back up on a Georgia controlled-access roadway?
Yes, if you missed your exit by a short distance Yes, along the shoulder No, backing up is prohibited Show the answer
No, backing up is prohibited
Backing up is prohibited on these roadways.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Controlled-Access Roadways
What does a dashed double white line tell a Georgia driver about the adjacent lane?
It runs in the opposite direction You are allowed to cross over to it You must never cross over to it Show the answer
You are allowed to cross over to it
Dashed double white lines allow crossing, while solid ones prohibit lane changes.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings, Double White Lines
A car is overtaking you on a Georgia road. What courtesy does the Drivers' Manual suggest?
Reduce your speed slightly Increase your speed slightly Flash your turn signal Show the answer
Reduce your speed slightly
Slowing a little makes the pass easier, and speeding up before the other vehicle has fully passed is unlawful.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, When Someone Passes You
What do you need to use Georgia's tolled Express Lanes?
A prepaid parking permit A commercial driver's license A registered Peach Pass Show the answer
A registered Peach Pass
Motorists mount a registered Peach Pass in the vehicle. Using the lane without an active one brings a violation notice by mail.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Controlled-Access Roadways
When may a Georgia motorist enter a bicycle lane?
To pass cars on the right Only to cross it to make a turn To park for a few minutes Show the answer
Only to cross it to make a turn
Driving and parking in a bike lane are prohibited. You may cross it for a turn after yielding to bicyclists.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings, Bicycle Lanes
Under Georgia's Slow Poke law, what must you do in the passing lane when faster traffic comes up behind you?
Move over to the right Hold your lane at the speed limit Tap your brakes as a warning Show the answer
Move over to the right
Regardless of your speed, you must move out of the passing lane when faster traffic approaches, apart from the listed exceptions.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Keep Right, Except to Pass
What is the farthest from your left turn that you may enter a Georgia center turn lane?
30 feet 3,000 feet 300 feet Show the answer
300 feet
Georgia limits use of the lane to left turns and lets you enter it no more than 300 feet from the turn.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings, Turn Lanes
May you flash your turn signals in Georgia to tell a driver behind you it is safe to pass?
No, that is against the law Yes, as a courtesy Yes, on two-lane roads only Show the answer
No, that is against the law
Flashing your turn signals as a courtesy or do-pass signal is illegal.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Illegal Signals
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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.
