Georgia DMV Knowledge Practice Permit Test

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1.You may pass on the right of another vehicle:

When traveling either on a multilane highway or on a street with an available turning lane.

Only when traveling on a multilane highway with two or more lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction.

Only when the other vehicle is making or is about to make a left turn and a lane is provided for you to pass on the right.

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2.On a multilane road, a dashed yellow line next to a solid yellow line means:

Passing is prohibited from both directions.

Passing is permitted from both directions.

Passing is permitted only from the direction next to the dashed line.

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3.Temporary signs used in construction and maintenance work areas:

Have a red background with green writing.

Have an orange background with black writing.

Have a yellow background with blue writing.

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4.If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:

Beep your horn.

Expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle.

Expect the unexpected.

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5.This sign means:

Pedestrians walking along the road ahead.

Pedestrian crossing ahead.

Pedestrians must not cross here.

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6.Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?

Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.

Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the recommended dosages.

Medications are safe to take at any time, if prescribed by a doctor.

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7.A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

Increase your speed.

Adjust your mirrors.

You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so.

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8.When you want to change lanes, you should never:

Move into another lane while within an intersection.

Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder.

Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

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9.You are merging onto an interstate highway. You should:

Select a safe gap and merge into the lane of traffic.

Merge across two lanes at once.

Always stop before entering the highway.

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10.Streets and highways are most slippery:

When it has been raining hard for several hours.

When they are clean and dry.

Just after it starts to rain.

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11.When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because:

The light will reflect back into your eyes.

Approaching vehicles might not see you.

Vehicles behind you may follow too closely.

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12.You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:

Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead than you can.

Farther behind the truck than you would when following a passenger vehicle.

No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can see you.

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13.A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should:

Stop.

Continue moving and clear the intersection safely.

Increase your speed so as not to cause an accident.

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14.It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because:

You cannot see as far ahead at night.

The road is always more slippery at night.

Your reaction time is slower at night.

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15.You may legally block an intersection:

If you entered the intersection on the green light.

During rush hour traffic.

Under no circumstances.

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16.Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:

It causes the driver to be concerned about the cost of the call.

It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.

It is an activity that draws the attention of other drivers.

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17.This sign tells you that:

No turns are allowed on the road.

The road narrows ahead.

There is a series of curves ahead.

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18.This sign is used to warn drivers about:

Upcoming intersections.

Road construction.

Fire station ahead

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19.You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:

Slow down and yield the right-of-way.

Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.

Come to a complete stop, check the traffic, and go when it is safe to do so.

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20.When should drivers yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a crosswalk?

Only if the pedestrians first wave to the driver.

Only if the pedestrians are not texting while walking.

At all times.

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21.This sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have a signal. You should:

Come to a complete stop.

Proceed at a consistent speed while looking and listening for approaching trains.

Slow down, look both ways, listen for any trains, and be prepared to stop if any trains are nearby.

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22.At a railroad crossing, you must:

Watch for vehicles that must stop at all railroad crossings (school buses, trucks carrying hazardous materials, etc.).

Watch for multiple trains.

Both of the above.

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23.If you become drowsy while driving, you should:

Try to fight it.

Take a break.

Take some caffeine pills.

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24.Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery, you should:

Avoid making turns and stops while driving at high speeds.

Test your tires' traction while going uphill.

Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle.

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25.What message will be found on this yellow pennant-shaped sign?

Right turns only.

Right turns permitted.

No passing zone.

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26.This road sign means:

Road workers ahead.

The road ahead curves left then right.

The road ahead curves right then left.

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27.This sign means:

No left turn can be made here.

A left turn can be made only after stopping.

All traffic must turn right at the next intersection.

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

Render aid to the injured.

Notify your insurance agent.

Notify the Secretary of State's Office.

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29.What is the purpose of rumble strips?

They alert drivers to potential tire problems.

They test a vehicle's shock absorbers.

Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane.

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30.If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding.

Cautiously drive around the pedestrian.

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

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31.When driving behind another vehicle at night, you should:

Keep your headlights on the low beam setting.

Use your high beam headlights until you are within 10 feet of the vehicle ahead.

Use your high beam headlights.

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32.This sign means:

Cars on the right move first.

You have the right-of-way.

Let cross traffic pass before proceeding.

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

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

Pump the brakes rapidly.

Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway.

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34.This sign means:

Watch for bicycles.

Bicycles not allowed.

Bicycle repair shop ahead.

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35.If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:

The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way.

You must yield the right-of-way.

Honk your horn to let them know you are there.

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36.Driving more slowly than surrounding traffic is:

A good idea if the weather is bad.

Appropriate if you don’t know the speed limit.

Often a hazard because other drivers may become frustrated and try to pass you.

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37.When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

Stop, regardless of your direction of travel.

Stop if you are driving in the same direction.

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

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38.If you come to a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing warning lights, you should:

Drive around the crossing gates if you can't see a train.

Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear, and proceed once the gates are lifted.

Slow down and drive around the gates.

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39.Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?

Alertness.

Coordination.

Both of the above.

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40.This road sign means:

No right turn.

No U-turns.

No left turn.

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41.This road sign means:

Sharp right turn ahead.

A road joins from the right.

The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left.

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42.If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights on while driving:

Use your parking lights.

Use your high beams.

Use your low beams.

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43.If you are facing a green traffic light but the intersection ahead is blocked by traffic, you should:

Turn left and find another route.

Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

Follow the other vehicles and enter the intersection.

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44.This sign means:

One-way traffic.

Intersection ahead.

Merging traffic from the right.

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45.This white sign means:

The railroad crossing is controlled. Continue at your regular speed.

Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary.

Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.

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1.You may pass on the right of another vehicle:

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2.On a multilane road, a dashed yellow line next to a solid yellow line means:

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3.Temporary signs used in construction and maintenance work areas:

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4.If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:

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5.This sign means:

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6.Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?

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7.A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

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8.When you want to change lanes, you should never:

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9.You are merging onto an interstate highway. You should:

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10.Streets and highways are most slippery:

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11.When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because:

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12.You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:

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13.A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should:

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14.It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because:

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15.You may legally block an intersection:

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16.Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:

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17.This sign tells you that:

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18.This sign is used to warn drivers about:

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19.You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:

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