Georgia DDS Knowledge Exam — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What does a green arrow signal mean when shown alongside a red light in Georgia?

All traffic may proceed
You must yield before turning
Pedestrians have the right of way
You may proceed in the direction of the arrow only (Correct answer)

Correct answer: You may proceed in the direction of the arrow only

A green arrow with a red light means you may proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Question 2: Georgia's hands-free law prohibits drivers from:

Holding or supporting a phone with any part of the body while driving (Correct answer)
Making calls using a hands-free device
Using a phone in speakerphone mode
Using GPS navigation apps while stopped at a red light

Correct answer: Holding or supporting a phone with any part of the body while driving

Georgia's Hands-Free law makes it illegal to hold or support a phone or device with any body part while operating a vehicle.

Question 3: Under Georgia law, what is the BAC limit for drivers under age 21?

.08%
.04%
.06%
.02% (Correct answer)

Correct answer: .02%

Georgia has a zero-tolerance policy for underage drivers; any BAC of .02% or higher constitutes a DUI for drivers under 21.

Question 4: A Georgia driver whose license is revoked as a Habitual Violator must apply for a probationary license. What document is required?

A letter from an employer
A signed affidavit of sobriety
Proof of defensive driving completion
Proof of SR-22 insurance (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Proof of SR-22 insurance

Georgia requires proof of SR-22 high-risk insurance filing as part of the probationary license application after HV revocation.

Question 5: What should a Georgia driver do if their brakes suddenly fail?

Swerve sharply to the right shoulder
Apply the emergency brake suddenly to stop quickly
Pump the brakes, downshift to a lower gear, and use the emergency brake gradually (Correct answer)
Immediately turn off the ignition

Correct answer: Pump the brakes, downshift to a lower gear, and use the emergency brake gradually

If brakes fail, pump the pedal to build pressure, downshift to slow with engine braking, and apply the emergency brake slowly to avoid a spin.

Question 6: When two lanes of traffic merge into one in Georgia, the correct procedure is:

The right lane always yields
The shorter lane yields to the longer
The left lane always yields
Zipper merge — alternate one car at a time (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Zipper merge — alternate one car at a time

The zipper merge (alternating one vehicle at a time from each lane) is the safest and most efficient merging method.

Question 7: Pedestrians: What does a pedestrian with a white cane signify?

They are blind
The person is deaf
The person is blind (Correct answer)
The one going straight

Correct answer: The person is blind

In traffic laws, a pedestrian using a white cane is universally recognized as being blind or visually impaired. This serves as a clear signal to drivers to exercise extreme caution and yield the right-of-way to ensure the pedestrian's safety. It is a critical visual cue that mandates heightened awareness from all road users.

Question 8: Without exception, never drive a vehicle through, around, or under any railroad gate or barrier.

True (Correct answer)
False

Correct answer: True

Driving through, around, or under any railroad gate or barrier is an extremely dangerous and illegal act. Railroad gates are in place to prevent collisions with trains, and ignoring them puts lives at severe risk. Therefore, it is unequivocally true that drivers must never bypass these safety barriers.

Question 9: What is the 'less safe' DUI standard in Georgia?

A reduced charge for drivers just over .08%
A driver is only charged if a BAC test shows impairment
A standard applied only to commercial drivers
A driver can be convicted of DUI even with a BAC below .08% if impairment is shown (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A driver can be convicted of DUI even with a BAC below .08% if impairment is shown

Georgia's 'less safe' DUI means police can charge a driver with DUI even with a BAC under .08% if there is evidence the driver was too impaired to drive safely.

Question 10: It is more dangerous to drive at night than in daytime, because:

You cannot see as far ahead at night. (Correct answer)
Driving at night is more relaxing than in daytime.
Nighttime driving has less traffic than daytime.
It is easier to stay awake while driving at night.

Correct answer: You cannot see as far ahead at night.

Driving at night is inherently more dangerous than driving during the day primarily because visibility is significantly reduced. Headlights illuminate only a limited distance ahead, making it harder to spot hazards, pedestrians, or other vehicles in time to react. This decreased visibility increases the risk of accidents.

Question 11: What does a blue rectangular sign on a Georgia highway typically indicate?

An interstate highway
Services such as gas, food, or lodging (Correct answer)
A rest area ahead
A detour route

Correct answer: Services such as gas, food, or lodging

Blue rectangular signs on Georgia highways indicate services available at upcoming exits, including gas, food, and lodging.

Question 12: How long do you have to register a newly purchased vehicle in Georgia?

90 days
30 days (Correct answer)
15 days
60 days

Correct answer: 30 days

In Georgia, when you purchase a new or used vehicle, there is a specific timeframe within which you must register it with the state. You have 30 days from the date of purchase to complete the vehicle registration process. Failing to do so within this period can result in penalties.

Question 13: Georgia's Move Over Law requires drivers to:

Stop completely for all emergency vehicles on the roadside
Honk to warn emergency personnel of your approach
Speed up to clear the area near emergency vehicles
Move over one lane or slow down when passing stopped emergency vehicles (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Move over one lane or slow down when passing stopped emergency vehicles

Georgia's Move Over Law requires drivers to change lanes away from stopped emergency vehicles or, if unable, to slow significantly below the speed limit.

Question 14: What happens if a driver refuses chemical testing under Georgia's implied consent law?

Their license will be suspended for one year (Correct answer)
They will face additional criminal charges
Their vehicle will be impounded
They will be fined $500 immediately

Correct answer: Their license will be suspended for one year

Refusing a chemical test in Georgia triggers an administrative license suspension of one year for a first offense.

Question 15: In Georgia, when may a driver legally use the center turn lane?

For parking in busy areas
To pass slower vehicles briefly
Only when preparing to make a left turn or entering traffic from a left turn (Correct answer)
As a travel lane when traffic is heavy

Correct answer: Only when preparing to make a left turn or entering traffic from a left turn

Center turn lanes (two-way left-turn lanes) may only be used to prepare for or complete a left turn, not for through travel.

Question 16: What happens to your Georgia vehicle registration if you cancel your auto insurance?

Your registration will be suspended until insurance is reinstated (Correct answer)
Your registration is immediately revoked permanently
Nothing — insurance and registration are separate
You receive a grace period of 60 days

Correct answer: Your registration will be suspended until insurance is reinstated

Georgia's electronic insurance verification system can detect lapses, and your registration may be suspended if coverage is cancelled.

Question 17: Under Georgia law, a driver must show proof of insurance:

Only when renewing a driver's license
Only at the time of an accident
Only if involved in a commercial vehicle
When requested by law enforcement or when registering a vehicle (Correct answer)

Correct answer: When requested by law enforcement or when registering a vehicle

Georgia drivers must show proof of insurance when asked by a police officer and when registering or renewing vehicle registration.

Question 18: What type of tax is applied when you first register a vehicle in Georgia?

Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) (Correct answer)
Property Tax
Luxury Tax
Sales Tax

Correct answer: Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT)

When registering a newly purchased vehicle in Georgia, the state applies a one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) instead of annual property tax. This tax is based on the fair market value of the vehicle at the time of purchase and replaces sales tax and annual ad valorem taxes.

Question 19: In Georgia, a second DUI conviction within 10 years of the first results in a license suspension of:

18 months
1 year
3 years (Correct answer)
5 years

Correct answer: 3 years

A second DUI conviction within 10 years in Georgia results in a 3-year license suspension.

Question 20: Georgia's implied consent law means that by driving on Georgia roads, you have agreed to:

Allow police to search your vehicle at any time
Share your driving record with insurance companies
Submit to chemical testing if lawfully arrested for DUI (Correct answer)
Accept any traffic fine without appeal

Correct answer: Submit to chemical testing if lawfully arrested for DUI

Georgia's implied consent law states that any person driving on Georgia roads has automatically consented to chemical testing (breath, blood, or urine) if arrested for DUI.

Question 21: What is the proper way to use a roundabout in Georgia?

Enter at any speed since you have the right of way
Travel clockwise following the direction of signs
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout, then enter and travel counterclockwise (Correct answer)
Stop at the entrance line and wait for a complete gap

Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the roundabout, then enter and travel counterclockwise

At a Georgia roundabout, yield to vehicles already circulating inside, then enter and travel counterclockwise to your exit.

Question 22: Georgia's liability insurance covers which of the following?

Your own vehicle repairs
All accident-related expenses regardless of fault
Your medical bills after an accident
Injuries and property damage you cause to others (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Injuries and property damage you cause to others

Liability insurance covers bodily injury and property damage that you cause to other people in an accident — not your own losses.

Question 23: A Georgia driver who accumulates 15 points within 24 months and has their license suspended must wait a minimum of how long before applying for reinstatement?

60 days
120 days
90 days (Correct answer)
30 days

Correct answer: 90 days

A driver suspended under the 15-point rule in Georgia must wait a minimum of 90 days before applying for reinstatement.

Question 24: The Department of Driver Services is required by law to suspend the driving privileges of an individual for a conviction of the following offense(s).

Hit and run or leaving the scene of a crash. (Correct answer)
Not wearing a seatbelt.
Speeding on the highway.
Parking in a no-parking zone.

Correct answer: Hit and run or leaving the scene of a crash.

The Department of Driver Services (DDS) in Georgia is mandated by law to suspend driving privileges for serious offenses. Among the listed options, "hit and run or leaving the scene of a crash" is a severe violation that results in an automatic license suspension. This is due to the grave legal and safety implications of fleeing an accident scene.

Question 25: Georgia's SR-22 certificate is required for drivers who:

Have more than 3 moving violations
Own commercial vehicles
Are first-time drivers under 18
Have had their license suspended for certain violations (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Have had their license suspended for certain violations

An SR-22 is a certificate of financial responsibility filed by your insurer that Georgia requires for drivers reinstating a suspended license.

Question 26: Which of the following counties in Georgia require an emissions inspection for vehicle registration?

Only urban counties with high populations
Only rural counties
Specific counties in metro Atlanta (Correct answer)
Every county in Georgia

Correct answer: Specific counties in metro Atlanta

In Georgia, vehicle emissions inspections are not required statewide but are mandated for registration in specific counties. These are typically the more densely populated counties within the metro Atlanta area, where air quality concerns are higher. This requirement helps to reduce air pollution in these regions.

Question 27: How far in advance can you renew your Georgia driver’s license online?

90 days
180 days (Correct answer)
120 days
150 days

Correct answer: 180 days

Georgia residents can renew their driver's license online up to 180 days (approximately six months) before its expiration date. This extended window allows ample time for renewal, helping drivers avoid last-minute rushes or the inconvenience of driving with an expired license. It's a convenient feature provided by the Georgia DDS to promote timely renewals.

Question 28: In Georgia, how long must an SR-22 filing be maintained?

2 years
5 years
3 years (Correct answer)
1 year

Correct answer: 3 years

Georgia requires SR-22 filings to be maintained continuously for 3 years; letting it lapse resets the period.

Question 29: Under Georgia law, children must use a car seat or booster until they are:

At least 10 years old
At least 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall (Correct answer)
At least 5 years old or 40 pounds
At least 6 years old or 60 pounds

Correct answer: At least 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall

Georgia law requires children to use an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat until they are at least 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall.

Question 30: In Georgia, what is the correct procedure when an approaching train is visible at a railroad crossing?

Stop only if a gate is lowering
Cross quickly before the train arrives
Stop only if lights are flashing
Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest track and wait until it is safe to cross (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest track and wait until it is safe to cross

Georgia drivers must stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail when a train is approaching or the crossing is activated.

Georgia DDS Knowledge Exam

The Georgia Department of Driver Services knowledge exam tests applicants on traffic laws, road rules, and road signs required to obtain a Georgia driver's license. Applicants must pass both the Road Rules and Road Signs sections independently with a minimum score of 75%.

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