Georgia DMV Permit Test Sample Questions and Explanations

The eight-sided shape (an octagon) is used only for the STOP sign. You must come to a complete stop, then go only when the way is clear.

Wrong choices

• A stop sign is ahead: A stop sign ahead is warned by a yellow diamond sign, not a red octagon.
• Do not enter this road: DO NOT ENTER is a square sign with a red circle and a white bar.
• Slow down and give way only if needed: Slowing and stopping only if needed is what a YIELD sign (a triangle pointing down) asks.

At an intersection with no stop signs, yield signs, or signals, when two vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

Wrong choices

• The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left: This is backwards. The driver on the right goes first.
• The driver going faster yields: Speed does not decide who goes first.
• The larger vehicle always goes first: Vehicle size does not give anyone the right of way.

A triangle pointing down is the YIELD sign. Slow down to a safe speed, stop if you must, and let vehicles and people already in the intersection or close to it go first.

Wrong choices

• Watch for a railroad crossing: A railroad crossing ahead is shown by a round yellow sign.
• Merge without slowing down: You must be ready to slow or stop. You may not force your way in.
• Stop every time, even if no one is coming: A full stop every time is what a STOP sign requires. At a YIELD sign you stop only when needed.

When you turn left at an intersection or into a driveway or alley, you must yield to all traffic coming from the opposite direction, including bicycles, and to pedestrians crossing.

Wrong choices

• Whichever driver honks first: Honking never decides the right of way.
• You, because you got to the intersection first: Arriving first does not let you turn across oncoming traffic.
• You, because you have your turn signal on: A turn signal shows what you plan to do. It does not give you the right of way.

Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs. They are usually yellow with black words or symbols and tell you about a possible hazard ahead, such as a curve, a merge, or a narrow bridge.

Wrong choices

• A school crossing is ahead: School zones and crossings use a five-sided sign.
• You must stop at the next corner: A required stop is shown by the eight-sided STOP sign.
• A railroad crossing is ahead: The advance railroad crossing sign is round.

A driver 21 or older is considered under the influence of alcohol at a BAC of 0.08 or more. You can also be charged at a lower level if alcohol or drugs make you a less safe driver.

Wrong choices

• 0.10 or more: 0.10 is higher than Georgia's limit.
• 0.15 or more: 0.15 is much higher than Georgia's limit.
• 0.02 or more: 0.02 is the limit for drivers under 21.

The five-sided (pentagon) sign marks a school zone or school crossing. It may be yellow or fluorescent yellow-green. Slow down and watch for children.

Wrong choices

• A no passing zone begins: The start of a no passing zone is marked by a sideways triangle (pennant).
• A railroad crossing is ahead: The railroad advance warning sign is round.
• A hospital zone begins: Hospitals are shown on blue service signs.

A driver under 21 is considered under the influence at a BAC of 0.02 or more, which can come from a very small amount of alcohol.

Wrong choices

• 0.04 or more: 0.04 is the limit for drivers of commercial motor vehicles.
• 0.05 or more: 0.05 is not the Georgia limit for drivers under 21.
• 0.08 or more: 0.08 is the limit for drivers 21 and older.

A flashing red light means the same as a STOP sign. Come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and go when it is safe.

Wrong choices

• Slow down and go through with caution without stopping: Going through without stopping is what a flashing yellow light allows, not a flashing red one.
• Speed up to clear the intersection: Speeding up at any red light is dangerous and illegal.
• Stop and wait until the light turns green: A flashing red light does not turn green. You go after stopping and yielding.

You must use headlights from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, at any time it is raining, and whenever visibility is low.

Wrong choices

• Only after full dark, when street lights come on: Waiting for full dark is too late. The rule starts half an hour after sunset.
• Only when it is foggy: Fog is only one case. Night and rain also require headlights.
• Only on highways at night: The rule applies on every road, not only highways.