General Driving Knowledge — Georgia
Georgia permit practice test: 285 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Rules 20 Q pass 15 + Signs 20 Q pass 15. General Driving Knowledge: 18 questions.
Questions that do not fit a single topic: lane use, turning, signalling and other rules of the road.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | General Driving Knowledge |
| License test | Georgia Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 18 (6% of 285 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (18)
1. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:
- Any lane (as long as it is safe).
- The lane closest to the left curb. ✓
- The lane in the center of the road.
Answer: B. The lane closest to the left curb.
Start the turn from the lane closest to the left curb, meaning the far left lane in your direction of travel. The handbook's left-turn steps say to signal early and move into the far left lane of the direction you are traveling, or into a turning lane if one is marked. On a one-way street, that far left lane is the one next to the left curb. From there you complete the turn so your vehicle finishes in the lane closest to the center lane or center line of the street you turned onto, which keeps you lined up with traffic on the new one-way road.
2. Drivers are required to obey instructions from:
- Security guards patrolling parking lots.
- Other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway.
- Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites. ✓
Answer: C. Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites.
Drivers must obey the directions of flaggers (signal persons) at construction and work zones. The handbook says flaggers are people used to direct traffic through and around work zones, and that inside a work zone a flagger carries the same authority as a regulatory sign. It adds plainly that you should not disobey a flagger's traffic control directions. That makes their signals something you are required to follow, just like a posted sign. No other group in the choices is given that authority.
3. If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should:
- Challenge them.
- Get out of their way. ✓
- Speed up.
Answer: B. Get out of their way.
Get out of their way — move aside and let the aggressive driver go past you. The manual describes aggressive driving as tailgating, cutting in front of another driver, and blocking others from passing or changing lanes. It also says right-of-way is something to be given rather than taken, and that even when you legally have the right-of-way you should yield it to prevent a crash. Putting those two ideas together, the safe response to someone driving aggressively is to give them room and let them move on, not to get drawn into their behavior.
4. If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should:
- Maintain the posted speed to make it through the water.
- Avoid the puddle if possible. ✓
- Shift into neutral as you drive through the water.
Answer: B. Avoid the puddle if possible.
5. To help others see you when daylight begins to fade, you should use your:
- Parking lights.
- Low beam headlights. ✓
- Emergency flashers.
Answer: B. Low beam headlights.
Use your low beam headlights to help others see you when daylight begins to fade. The Georgia manual says to use headlights when visibility is limited and requires them from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. It also tells you to dim or lower your headlights on lighted roads and in rain, fog, snow, or smoke, and when within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle. Low beams give you the headlight setting that is used when you should not keep high beams on, so they fit the fading-light situation without glare.
6. If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
- Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket. ✓
- Improve traffic flow.
- Demonstrate defensive driving techniques.
Answer: A. Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.
Driving more slowly than the flow of traffic will interfere with traffic and can lead to a ticket. The manual says Georgia prohibits driving so slowly that it blocks the normal, reasonable movement of traffic, unless a slower speed is needed for safety. It also says driving too slowly is dangerous because it disrupts the regular flow, and it lists fines and points as penalties. That matches interfering with traffic and facing a ticket.
7. Which of the following statements is correct?
- Use your left foot to brake.
- Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle. ✓
- You should always brake abruptly to ensure stopping.
Answer: B. Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.
8. If your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should:
- Wait until it is safe to do so, then gradually re-enter the roadway. ✓
- Turn back onto the roadway immediately.
- Stop.
Answer: A. Wait until it is safe to do so, then gradually re-enter the roadway.
You should wait until it is safe, then gradually ease your vehicle back onto the roadway. The Georgia handbook says that if your vehicle leaves the roadway, you should not panic, take your foot off the accelerator, grip the wheel tightly, and avoid sudden hard braking. It specifically warns not to jerk the wheel to get back onto the pavement right away, because overcompensating can make you lose control, skid, flip, or move into another lane. Instead, wait for your speed to drop, check traffic, and look for a safe place to merge back. If needed, come to a complete stop before re-entering.
9. Excessive speed:
- Saves time so you can get to your destination more quickly.
- Helps you maneuver around obstacles.
- Increases the likelihood of serious bodily injury and death. ✓
Answer: C. Increases the likelihood of serious bodily injury and death.
10. If a child is about to run into the street, you should:
- Start to prepare to slow down.
- Flash your headlights.
- Sound a sharp blast of your horn. ✓
Answer: C. Sound a sharp blast of your horn.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook