Georgia DMV Practice Test 10

Practice test 10 of 10: 40 questions in the Georgia knowledge test format, from the official handbook. Free, with explanations in 5 languages.

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You have just driven through deep water. What should you do?
Answer: Test your brakes by pressing them lightly
Wet brakes may pull to one side or not hold; test them and press lightly while driving slowly to dry them.
You are in the right lane at an intersection with this sign, but you want to go straight. What must you do?
Answer: Change lanes before the intersection
A right lane marked this way must turn right, so go straight only from another lane.
This sign means:
Answer: An Interstate highway route
The red and blue shield with the legend INTERSTATE marks a route of the Interstate Highway System.
When is the best time to slow down for a curve?
Answer: Before you enter the curve
Slow down before you enter a curve, so you do not have to brake in the curve.
You are leaving a freeway. Where should you start to slow down?
Answer: After you move into the deceleration (exit) lane
Keep up with traffic on the freeway. Slow down only after you are in the deceleration lane or on the exit ramp.
At night you come up behind another car going the same way. Your headlights should be on:
Answer: Low beams
High beams reflect in the mirrors of the car ahead and blind the driver, so use low beams when following.
You are driving toward the rising or setting sun. What helps you see?
Answer: Using your sun visor and sunglasses
Sun visors and sunglasses cut glare from a low sun; also slow down and stay alert.
A yellow diamond sign showing a straight arrow with a line curving into it from the right means:
Answer: Merging traffic entering from the right
Traffic will be merging into your lane from the right. Adjust your speed to let it merge.
A truck is backing into a loading dock and is blocking the street. You should:
Answer: Wait, and never pass close behind a backing truck
The area behind a backing truck is a blind spot. Never cross behind it; wait patiently until it finishes.
An orange triangle with a red border on the back of a vehicle means:
Answer: The vehicle is slow-moving (usually 25 mph or less)
This emblem marks farm equipment and other slow vehicles; slow down early and pass only when safe.
How do you know which lane to use in a multi-lane roundabout?
Answer: Check the signs and pavement markings before you enter
Signs and pavement markings before a multi-lane roundabout show which lane to use for your exit. Choose it before entering.
In a work zone, a flagger holds up a sign that says SLOW. You should:
Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
Obey flaggers: SLOW means reduce speed and proceed carefully; STOP means stop.
A car is coming toward you in your lane. You should:
Answer: Slow down, sound your horn and move to the right
Move right, even onto the shoulder; do not go left, because the other driver may swerve back into that lane.
A yellow diamond sign with an arrow that bends to the right means:
Answer: Curve to the right ahead
The road curves to the right ahead; slow down before the curve.
You are driving in a roundabout with two lanes. You should:
Answer: Stay in your lane until you exit
Choose your lane before entering a multi-lane roundabout and stay in it until you exit. Avoid changing lanes inside.
When driving near schools and playgrounds, you should:
Answer: Slow down and watch for children
Children are hard to see and may run into the street without warning. Slow down near schools and playgrounds.
You are entering a freeway from an on-ramp. You should:
Answer: Speed up to traffic speed and merge into a safe gap
Use the on-ramp and acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic, then merge into a safe gap; drivers already on the freeway have the right-of-way.
A large truck ahead of you signals a right turn but moves to the left first. You should:
Answer: Stay back and do not try to pass on the right
Large trucks often swing left to make a right turn. Do not move into the space on its right, or you can be trapped.
You need to make a phone call while driving. The safest choice is to:
Answer: Pull over in a safe place before making the call
Phone calls take your attention from driving; the safest choice is to stop in a safe place first.
When you approach a stop sign, you must:
Answer: Come to a complete stop
A stop sign always requires a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk or before the intersection.
After a crash, drivers involved should exchange:
Answer: Names, addresses and vehicle and insurance details
Drivers in a crash should exchange names, addresses, driver license, plate or registration numbers and insurance information.
This sign means:
Answer: Cattle may be crossing the road
The cow symbol warns that livestock may be crossing, so slow down and be ready to stop.
You are driving through a neighborhood with cars parked along the street. Why should you be ready to stop quickly?
Answer: Children may run out from between parked vehicles
In residential areas and near playgrounds, children can dart into the street from between parked cars. Drive slowly and be ready to stop.
The rear of your car starts to skid. You should:
Answer: Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the car to go
In a rear-wheel skid, steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go, and avoid hard braking.
Traffic is backed up just past a railroad crossing. You should:
Answer: Wait before the tracks until there is room to cross completely
Never start across railroad tracks unless there is room on the other side to clear them completely without stopping.
In Georgia, during the first six months with a Class D (provisional) license, how many passengers who are not immediate family may ride?
Answer: 0
Georgia: only immediate family may ride during the first six months.
This sign means:
Answer: The road dips sharply ahead
The curved line sagging downward shows a dip in the road, so slow down.
Where should a rear-facing infant seat never be placed?
Answer: In the front seat with an active passenger air bag
An inflating air bag can strike a rear-facing infant seat and seriously injure the baby.
"Braking distance" is the distance your vehicle travels:
Answer: From when the brakes are applied until the vehicle stops
Braking distance is how far the vehicle travels after you start braking until it comes to a complete stop.
This sign means:
Answer: A rest area is ahead
A blue REST AREA sign shows a safe place to stop off the highway.
In Georgia, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?
Answer: 40 hours
Georgia: at least 40 hours of supervised driving are required.
You see a green sign like this, but you miss your exit. What should you do?
Answer: Continue to the next exit and return from there
Never stop, back up or turn around on a highway; take the next exit and come back.
When is the best time to check your tire pressure?
Answer: When the tires are cold, before driving far
Driving heats the tires and raises the pressure, so check it when they are cold.
This sign means:
Answer: The right lane ends ahead
Drivers in the right lane have to turn right; they may not go straight.
You see a deer cross the road ahead at dusk. You should:
Answer: Slow down and watch for more deer
Deer travel in groups — if you see one, expect others. Deer are most active at dawn and dusk.
A yellow diamond sign showing a traffic light means:
Answer: Traffic signal ahead
A traffic signal is ahead. Be ready to stop.
A police officer directing traffic signals you to go through a red light. You should:
Answer: Follow the officer's direction
An officer's directions override signs, signals and pavement markings.
During a three-point turn, you have driven forward to the left side of the road and stopped. What is the next step?
Answer: Back up slowly while turning the wheel to the right
In the second step, back up slowly while turning the wheel to the right, then stop before the right edge. Then drive forward to finish.
In Georgia, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
Answer: 15 feet
Georgia: do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
You want to pass a bicyclist on a narrow two-lane road, but a car is coming toward you. You should:
Answer: Slow down and wait until you can pass with plenty of room
Slow down when you come up to a bicyclist. If there is not enough room to pass safely, wait until oncoming traffic has gone by.