Free Georgia DMV Practice Test 2026
The Georgia Department of Driver Services knowledge test is 40 questions. These sample questions come from the same bank we use for full practice tests, and each one is drawn from the official Georgia driver handbook. Every answer below explains why it is right — and why the tempting wrong answer is wrong, which is usually where the score is actually lost.
Two independently scored sections: 20 road-sign and 20 road-rules questions, needing at least 15 correct in each. A strong section does not offset a weak one.
Exam format checked against Georgia DDS on 2026-07-27.
149 practice questions available for Georgia.
5 sample questions with answers
Signs & Signals
1. In a construction zone, you notice lane markings that differ from the permanent road markings. Which markings should you follow?
- Follow the temporary construction markings
- Follow the permanent road markings you can still see
- Choose the markings that give you the widest lane
Correct answer: Follow the temporary construction markings
Why: Temporary construction markings take precedence over permanent markings because they reflect current safe traffic patterns around work zones and equipment.
Right-of-Way Rules
2. At a four-way stop intersection, two vehicles arrive at exactly the same time. What should you do?
- Yield to the vehicle on your right
- Proceed first since you stopped completely
- Wait for the other driver to go first
Correct answer: Yield to the vehicle on your right
Why: When two vehicles arrive simultaneously at a four-way stop, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. This is a specific rule that applies when the general 'first to arrive, first to proceed' rule cannot determine order.
Alcohol & Drugs
3. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older in Georgia?
- 0.08%
- 0.05%
- 0.10%
Correct answer: 0.08%
Why: Georgia law sets the legal BAC limit at 0.08% for drivers 21 and older. This is a standard measurement used nationwide to determine legal intoxication.
Speed & Following Distance
4. If you cannot safely change lanes to pass a bicyclist, how much must you reduce your speed?
- At least 10 mph less than the posted speed limit or 25 mph, whichever is more
- At least 5 mph less than the posted speed limit
- At least 10 mph less than the posted speed limit or 20 mph, whichever is more
Correct answer: At least 10 mph less than the posted speed limit or 25 mph, whichever is more
Why: When a lane change is impossible or unsafe, Georgia law requires reducing speed to at least 10 mph below the posted limit or 25 mph, whichever is more. This ensures safe passing when space is limited.
Parking Rules
5. You are driving and need to stop temporarily. Where is it illegal to park at any time?
- On a sidewalk
- In a residential driveway with permission
- In a parking lot after business hours
Correct answer: On a sidewalk
Why: The handbook explicitly lists locations where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited at any time, including on sidewalks, within intersections, and on crosswalks.
What's on the Georgia knowledge test
The Georgia test draws on 12 subject areas. Our question bank covers all of them with 149 active questions written from the official handbook, so practice matches the range of what you can be asked rather than a narrow slice of it.
- Signs & Signals
- Regulatory, warning, and guide signs. Traffic signal phases and meaning.
- Right-of-Way Rules
- Who goes first at intersections, ramps, crosswalks, emergency vehicles.
- Alcohol & Drugs
- BAC limits, implied consent, zero tolerance, prescription drugs.
- Speed & Following Distance
- Posted limits, basic-speed law, following distance, stopping distance.
- Parking Rules
- Curb colors, hill parking, restricted zones, towing.
- Sharing the Road
- Bicycles, motorcycles, pedestrians, large trucks, school buses.
- License & Registration
- License classes, age requirements, registration, insurance.
- Emergencies & Collisions
- Brake failure, skids, what to do at a collision, reporting.
- Lane Usage
- Passing, lane changes, HOV/carpool, turn lanes, two-way left turn.
- Signaling & Turning
- Hand signals, turn signals, U-turns, three-point turns.
- Hazards & Defensive Driving
- Distractions, fatigue, road rage, blind spots, scanning.
- Special Conditions
- Night, fog, rain, snow, construction zones, school zones.
DLStudy is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with the Georgia Department of Driver Services. Questions are written from the official handbook, not copied from the real exam.