Georgia Learners Test Georgia Learners Permit 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Georgia, what is the maximum speed limit on most interstate highways?
- 65 mph
- 70 mph (Correct answer)
- 75 mph
- 80 mph
Correct answer: 70 mph
Georgia's maximum speed limit on interstate highways is 70 mph unless otherwise posted.
Question 2: If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
- Brake hard and steer straight
- Take your foot off the gas and steer into the skid (Correct answer)
- Accelerate to regain traction
- Turn sharply in the opposite direction
Correct answer: Take your foot off the gas and steer into the skid
Ease off the gas and steer gently in the direction of the skid to regain control.
Question 3: What is the proper way to position your hands on the steering wheel?
- 12 and 6 o'clock
- 10 and 2 o'clock or 9 and 3 o'clock (Correct answer)
- 11 and 1 o'clock
- 8 and 4 o'clock
Correct answer: 10 and 2 o'clock or 9 and 3 o'clock
The recommended hand positions are either 10 and 2 or 9 and 3 o'clock for best control and airbag safety.
Question 4: In Georgia, how close to a fire hydrant are you prohibited from parking?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 20 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
Georgia law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Question 5: When may you legally pass on the right in Georgia?
- Never
- When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room on the paved shoulder (Correct answer)
- Anytime traffic is slow
- Only on one-way streets
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room on the paved shoulder
Passing on the right is allowed when the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn and there is adequate paved lane space.
Question 6: What should you do if you miss your exit on an interstate?
- Back up on the shoulder to reach the exit
- Cross the median to turn around
- Continue to the next exit (Correct answer)
- Stop and wait for traffic to clear
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit
You must continue to the next exit; backing up or crossing the median on an interstate is illegal and extremely dangerous.
Question 7: Georgia's Move Over Law requires drivers to do what when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with lights flashing?
- Stop completely until the vehicle moves
- Move one lane away or slow to 25 mph below the posted limit (Correct answer)
- Slow to 15 mph
- Flash your headlights and proceed normally
Correct answer: Move one lane away or slow to 25 mph below the posted limit
You must move one lane away from the emergency vehicle or, if unable, reduce speed to 25 mph below the posted speed limit.
Georgia Learners Test Georgia Learners Permit 4
In Georgia, what is the maximum speed limit on most interstate highways?