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The Georgia DDS knowledge exam is two separate tests: Road Signs and Road Rules, 20 questions each, and you need 15 correct on each part. This free practice test copies that format, so you can score each part the way DDS does. The questions are original and unofficial, written from the Georgia Driver’s Manual; they are not the DDS question bank.
Key facts about the Georgia permit test
- Two parts, scored separately: Road Signs (20 questions) and Road Rules (20 questions).
- Pass mark: 15 out of 20 on each part (75%). Fail one part and you retake only that part.
- Fee: $10 before each attempt, as of November 2026.
- Retest: the next day after a first failure, 7 days after a second or later failure.
Test day details, languages and documents are in the Georgia DDS permit test guide.
Part 1: Road Signs practice test (20 questions)
Section 7 of the manual covers signs, signals and markings. Score this part on its own: 15 or more is a pass.
1. Which shape is used only for STOP signs?
- A. Pentagon
- B. Triangle
- C. Diamond
- D. Octagon
Answer: D. The eight-sided octagon always means stop. Stop at the stop line, or before the crosswalk if there is no line. Manual: Section 7, sign shapes.
2. A red and white triangle pointing downward means:
- A. Stop and wait for a signal
- B. Merge without slowing
- C. Yield the right of way, stopping if necessary
- D. Road narrows ahead
Answer: C. That is the YIELD sign. Slow down and give way to traffic and pedestrians; stop if you need to. Manual: Section 7, regulatory signs.
3. Yellow diamond-shaped signs are used to:
- A. Give directions to cities
- B. Warn of possible hazards or changes in the road ahead
- C. Show speed limits
- D. Mark parking areas
Answer: B. Diamonds warn of curves, merges, crossings and other conditions ahead. Manual: Section 7, warning signs.
4. A five-sided (pentagon) sign means you are near:
- A. A hospital
- B. A state park
- C. A weigh station
- D. A school zone or school crossing
Answer: D. The pentagon shape is reserved for school zone and school crossing signs. Manual: Section 7, sign shapes.
5. A round yellow sign with a large X warns of:
- A. An intersection ahead
- B. A road closure
- C. A four-way stop
- D. A railroad crossing ahead
Answer: D. The round advance warning sign tells you a railroad crossing is ahead. Slow down, look and listen. Manual: Section 7, railroad signs.
6. A pennant-shaped yellow sign on the left side of the road warns of:
- A. A no passing zone
- B. A school bus stop
- C. A sharp curve
- D. A narrow bridge
Answer: A. The sideways pennant marks the start of a no passing zone. It is placed on the left, where a passing driver would look. Manual: Section 7, sign shapes.
7. Orange signs with black letters mean:
- A. Hurricane evacuation route
- B. Truck route
- C. Work zone or road construction ahead
- D. Tourist information
Answer: C. Orange is the work zone color. Slow down, obey flaggers and watch for workers. Manual: Section 7 and Section 5, highway work zones.
8. Vertical white rectangular signs with black lettering usually:
- A. Give directions and distances
- B. Advertise services
- C. Warn of hazards
- D. Tell you what you must or must not do
Answer: D. Vertical rectangles are usually regulatory, such as speed limit signs. You must obey them. Manual: Section 7, sign shapes.
9. Horizontal rectangular signs, usually green, are:
- A. Regulatory signs
- B. Warning signs
- C. School signs
- D. Guide signs that show places, directions or information
Answer: D. Horizontal rectangles are usually guide signs. Green ones give directions and distances. Manual: Section 7, guide signs.
10. A blue sign beside the interstate usually points to:
- A. Gas, food, lodging or other motorist services
- B. A toll road
- C. A historic site
- D. A police checkpoint
Answer: A. Blue guide signs point to services. Brown signs mark recreation and cultural sites. Manual: Section 7, guide signs.
11. A sign shows a left-turn arrow inside a red circle with a red slash. It means:
- A. Left lane ends
- B. Left turn only
- C. No left turn
- D. Left turn ahead
Answer: C. A red circle with a slash prohibits the action shown. Manual: Section 7, regulatory signs.
12. The white X-shaped crossbuck sign marks:
- A. A crossroad with no signals
- B. A closed lane
- C. A railroad crossing, where you yield to trains
- D. A pedestrian crossing
Answer: C. The crossbuck stands at the crossing itself. Trains always have the right of way. Manual: Section 7, railroad signs.
13. Large white letters “X” and “RR” painted on the road mean:
- A. A railroad crossing is ahead
- B. Reduced speed zone
- C. Rest area exit
- D. Do not turn right
Answer: A. The X and two Rs are pavement markings placed before railroad crossings. Manual: Section 7, pavement markings.
14. A flashing red traffic light means:
- A. The light is broken; ignore it
- B. Stop only if a car is coming
- C. Come to a complete stop, then go when it is safe
- D. Slow down and proceed with caution
Answer: C. Treat a flashing red light exactly like a STOP sign. Manual: Section 7, signals.
15. A flashing yellow traffic light means:
- A. Stop and wait
- B. The light is about to turn green
- C. Slow down and proceed with caution
- D. Speed up to clear the intersection
Answer: C. Flashing yellow is a caution signal. You do not have to stop, but slow down and watch for traffic. Manual: Section 7, signals.
16. A steady green arrow pointing left means:
- A. Only buses may turn left
- B. You may turn left; oncoming traffic should be stopped
- C. Left turns are not allowed
- D. You must yield to all oncoming traffic before turning
Answer: B. A green arrow gives a protected turn in the direction shown. Still check for pedestrians and red-light runners. Manual: Section 7, signals.
17. A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means:
- A. Lane ends
- B. Bicycle lane
- C. You may pass when it is clear
- D. Do not pass
Answer: D. A solid yellow line on your side marks a no passing zone for your direction. Manual: Section 7, pavement markings.
18. A center lane marked with solid and broken yellow lines on both sides and turn arrows is used for:
- A. Passing slow vehicles
- B. Left turns only
- C. Emergency vehicles only
- D. Parking
Answer: B. The Georgia manual says center turn lanes are for left turns only, not for passing or travel. Manual: Section 7, pavement markings.
19. A red sign reading WRONG WAY means:
- A. Detour ahead
- B. You are driving against traffic and must turn around safely
- C. Road closed for repairs
- D. One-lane bridge
Answer: B. WRONG WAY and DO NOT ENTER signs mean you have entered a road or ramp against the flow of traffic. Stop and turn around when safe. Manual: Section 7, regulatory signs.
20. A steady yellow traffic light means:
- A. You have a protected turn
- B. The signal is about to turn red
- C. Pedestrians must stop
- D. Go faster
Answer: B. Steady yellow warns that red is next. Stop if you can do so safely. Manual: Section 7, signals.
Part 2: Road Rules practice test (20 questions)
These questions follow the manual’s traffic law, teen driving and safety sections. Again, 15 out of 20 is a pass.
21. Who may supervise a Georgia Class CP permit holder?
- A. Any licensed driver, in any seat
- B. Any passenger aged 16 or older
- C. A licensed Class C driver aged 21 or older, sitting beside the driver
- D. A parent only, even if not licensed
Answer: C. A Class CP holder may drive only with a licensed Class C driver aged 21 or older in the front passenger seat. Manual: Section 2 and Section 6.
22. During which hours may a Georgia Class D driver never drive?
- A. 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- B. 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- C. 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- D. 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Answer: B. Class D holders may not drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m., with no exceptions. Many older sources say 6 a.m.; the manual says 5 a.m. See Georgia Class CP and Class D rules. Manual: Section 6, teen driving laws.
23. During the first 6 months on a Class D license, who may ride with you?
- A. Anyone, if they wear seat belts
- B. Up to three friends
- C. One friend under 21
- D. Only immediate family members
Answer: D. For the first 6 months only immediate family may ride with a Class D driver. Manual: Section 6, teen driving laws.
24. In the second 6 months on a Class D license, how many passengers under 21 who are not immediate family may ride with you?
- A. Three
- B. One
- C. None
- D. Two
Answer: B. Months 7 to 12 allow one non-family passenger under 21. After 12 months the limit is three. Manual: Section 6, teen driving laws.
25. A Georgia driver under 21 is considered under the influence at a blood alcohol level of:
- A. 0.02 or more
- B. 0.05 or more
- C. 0.08 or more
- D. 0.10 or more
Answer: A. The limit for drivers under 21 is 0.02, far below the 0.08 adult limit. In practice, do not drink at all before driving. Manual: Section 5, other laws, and Section 10.
26. A Georgia driver under 18 is suspended after collecting how many points in 12 months?
- A. 4
- B. 6
- C. 10
- D. 15
Answer: A. Under 18, 4 points in any 12 months leads to suspension. See Georgia Super Speeder law and points for new drivers. Manual: Section 10.
27. Unless signs say otherwise, the speed limit in an urban or residential district in Georgia is:
- A. 25 mph
- B. 30 mph
- C. 35 mph
- D. 45 mph
Answer: B. Georgia’s default limits are 30 mph urban or residential, 35 mph on an unpaved county road, 70 mph on a rural interstate, 65 mph on an urban interstate and 55 mph elsewhere. Manual: Section 5, speed limits.
28. Under Georgia’s Super Speeder law, a $200 state fee applies to anyone convicted of driving at:
- A. 65 mph or more on any road
- B. 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or more on any road
- C. 80 mph or more on an interstate only
- D. 20 mph over any limit
Answer: B. The Super Speeder fee is added on top of the local fine. Manual: Section 5, Super Speeder.
29. When you must stop at a railroad crossing in Georgia, stop:
- A. Right on the tracks so you can see better
- B. At least 100 feet from the nearest rail
- C. Wherever the car ahead stops
- D. No closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail
Answer: D. Stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail. Never stop on the tracks. Manual: Section 5, railroad crossings.
30. On a two-lane road in Georgia, passing is not allowed within how many feet of a railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel?
- A. 50 feet
- B. 100 feet
- C. 200 feet
- D. 500 feet
Answer: B. Georgia prohibits passing on two-lane roads within 100 feet of a railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel. Manual: Section 5, passing.
31. How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Georgia?
- A. No closer than 10 feet
- B. No closer than 15 feet
- C. No closer than 30 feet
- D. No closer than 5 feet
Answer: B. Do not park within 15 feet of a hydrant, 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, or 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic signal. Manual: Section 5, stopping, standing and parking.
32. You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?
- A. 10 feet
- B. 15 feet
- C. 20 feet
- D. 30 feet
Answer: D. The Georgia limit is 30 feet from a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal at the roadside. Manual: Section 5, stopping, standing and parking.
33. Two vehicles arrive at the same time at an intersection with no signs or signals. Who must yield?
- A. The driver on the right
- B. The driver going faster
- C. The driver on the left
- D. Neither; both may go
Answer: C. The manual says the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. Manual: Section 5, right of way.
34. When turning left at an intersection, you must yield to:
- A. Vehicles and bicycles coming from the opposite direction, and pedestrians crossing
- B. No one, if you signaled
- C. Only trucks
- D. Only vehicles behind you
Answer: A. Left-turning drivers yield to oncoming vehicles, including bicycles, and to pedestrians in the crosswalks. Manual: Section 5, how to make a left turn.
35. Under the Hands-Free Georgia Act, while driving you may not:
- A. Listen to the radio
- B. Use a phone mounted in a holder
- C. Hold or support a phone with any part of your body
- D. Use a wireless headset
Answer: C. Georgia drivers may not hold or support a phone for any reason. Mounted devices and hands-free use are allowed. See the Hands-Free Georgia Act for teens. Manual: Section 5, other laws.
36. Georgia law requires your headlights to be on:
- A. Only on interstates
- B. Only when fog is heavy
- C. From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, and whenever it is raining
- D. Only after midnight
Answer: C. Headlights are required from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, any time it rains and whenever visibility is limited. Manual: Section 5, headlights.
37. You should switch to low beams when an oncoming vehicle is within:
- A. 100 feet
- B. 200 feet
- C. 500 feet
- D. 1,000 feet
Answer: C. Dim your lights within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle and within 200 feet when following another vehicle. Manual: Section 5, headlights.
38. A school bus on the other side of a highway divided by a median has stopped with red lights flashing and its stop arm out. In Georgia you:
- A. Must stop
- B. Must pull onto the median
- C. Are not required to stop, but should watch for children
- D. Must stop and wait for a police officer
Answer: C. On a highway divided by a median, traffic on the opposite side does not have to stop. Traffic behind the bus, and traffic on undivided roads, must stop. Manual: Section 5, school buses.
39. Who must wear a seat belt in a passenger vehicle in Georgia?
- A. No one on roads under 35 mph
- B. Everyone in the front seat, plus every occupant under 18 in any seat
- C. Only passengers under 8
- D. Only the driver
Answer: B. All front-seat occupants must be belted, and every occupant under 18 must use a seat belt wherever they sit. Manual: Section 5, safety belts.
40. You see a school bus ahead with flashing yellow lights. This means:
- A. The bus is about to stop to load or unload children; slow down and prepare to stop
- B. The bus is broken down
- C. You may pass quickly before it stops
- D. The bus has finished its route
Answer: A. Flashing yellow lights come on before the bus stops. Once the lights turn red and the stop arm extends, passing is unlawful. Manual: Section 5, school buses.
Scoring your two parts
| Part | Questions | Pass on the real standard |
|---|---|---|
| Road Signs (1 to 20) | 20 | 15 or more correct |
| Road Rules (21 to 40) | 20 | 15 or more correct |
A pass on one part and a fail on the other is common. If you missed more than 5 on Road Signs, drill shapes and colors with US road signs by shape and color and pavement markings. If Road Rules let you down, the numbers are usually the problem: curfew hours, passenger limits, the 15 to 50 foot railroad rule and parking distances.
Common questions
Are these the real Georgia DDS questions?
No. They are original, unofficial questions written from the Georgia Driver’s Manual. DDS also publishes its own free online practice test, which is worth using alongside this one.
How many questions can I miss on the Georgia permit test?
5 on each part. You need 15 of 20 on Road Signs and 15 of 20 on Road Rules.
If I fail one part, do I retake both?
No. The parts are scored separately, so you retake only the part you failed, after the retest wait.
Can I take the Georgia permit test online?
The knowledge exam is walk-in at DDS Customer Service Centers. Online practice tests are for study only.
What age can I take the Georgia permit test?
15. The Class CP permit is available from 15. See learning to drive in Georgia for every step after the permit.
Where are practice tests for other states?
See US permit practice tests by state.
Sources
- Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Georgia Driver’s Manual”, Sections 3, 5, 6, 7 and 10 (dds.georgia.gov)
- Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Test and Exams Information” (dds.georgia.gov)
- Georgia Department of Driver Services, “Fees and Terms” (dds.georgia.gov)