Georgia DDS Permit Practice Mini Test 1: 12 Questions

Mini Test 1 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Georgia driving rules, including Georgia urban speed limit, Georgia rural interstate speed, Four-Way stop simultaneous and right turn on red. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.

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  1. Unless posted otherwise, what is the usual speed limit in a residential or urban district in this state?

    • A. 30 mph
    • B. 45 mph
    • C. 55 mph
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    A. 30 mph

    In many city or residential areas, the default speed limit is 30 mph when no other speed limit is posted.

  2. On a rural interstate under good conditions, the maximum speed limit for most passenger vehicles is typically:

    • A. 55 mph at all times
    • B. 80 mph in all lanes
    • C. 70 mph when posted
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    C. 70 mph when posted

    Many rural interstates in this state allow speeds up to 70 mph where signs show that limit.

  3. At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver who should go first is the one:

    • A. On the right
    • B. On the left
    • C. Driving the larger vehicle
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    A. On the right

    When two drivers stop together, the driver on the left must yield to the one on the right.

  4. When turning right on red where it is allowed, you must first:

    • A. Slow down and roll through the light
    • B. Turn quickly before other drivers reach the intersection
    • C. Come to a complete stop and yield to traffic and pedestrians
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    C. Come to a complete stop and yield to traffic and pedestrians

    You must stop fully, check for people and vehicles, and turn only when it is legal and safe.

  5. Unless a sign shows a different limit, what is the maximum speed on an urban interstate in Georgia?

    • A. 75 mph
    • B. 65 mph
    • C. 45 mph
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    B. 65 mph

    Unless otherwise posted, Georgia's speed limit on an urban interstate is 65 miles per hour.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 1, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. Unless posted otherwise, what is the usual speed limit in a residential or urban district in this state?

    Correct answer: 30 mph

    Why: In many city or residential areas, the default speed limit is 30 mph when no other speed limit is posted.

  2. Q2. On a rural interstate under good conditions, the maximum speed limit for most passenger vehicles is typically:

    Correct answer: 70 mph when posted

    Why: Many rural interstates in this state allow speeds up to 70 mph where signs show that limit.

  3. Q3. A red octagon-shaped sign always means:

    Correct answer: STOP and proceed only when it is safe

    Why: The octagon shape is used only for STOP signs and always means come to a full stop.

  4. Q4. A triangular red-and-white sign pointing downward means:

    Correct answer: YIELD and be prepared to stop

    Why: The downward-pointing triangle is the standard shape for YIELD signs.

  5. Q5. A yellow diamond-shaped sign is used to:

    Correct answer: Warn about special conditions or hazards ahead

    Why: Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs about curves, intersections, and other hazards.

  6. Q6. At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver who should go first is the one:

    Correct answer: On the right

    Why: When two drivers stop together, the driver on the left must yield to the one on the right.

  7. Q7. When turning right on red where it is allowed, you must first:

    Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and yield to traffic and pedestrians

    Why: You must stop fully, check for people and vehicles, and turn only when it is legal and safe.

  8. Q8. Unless a sign shows a different limit, what is the maximum speed on an urban interstate in Georgia?

    Correct answer: 65 mph

    Why: Unless otherwise posted, Georgia's speed limit on an urban interstate is 65 miles per hour.

  9. Q9. You are behind a slow truck on a two-lane Georgia road, and a bridge is just ahead. Georgia law does not let you pass when you are within how many feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel?

    Correct answer: 100 feet

    Why: Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel.

  10. Q10. When approaching a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk, you must:

    Correct answer: Stop and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing safely

    Why: Drivers must always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks until they reach a safe point.

  11. Q11. On an undivided roadway, a school bus ahead has red lights flashing and the stop arm extended. You must:

    Correct answer: Stop in both directions until the lights stop and the bus moves

    Why: On roads without a physical divider, traffic in both directions must stop for a bus with flashing red lights.

  12. Q12. Headlights must be turned on:

    Correct answer: From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and when visibility is poor

    Why: Use headlights at night and any time you cannot clearly see the road ahead.

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