Georgia DDS Permit Practice Mini Test 3: 12 Questions
Mini Test 3 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Georgia driving rules, including heavy rain driving, hydroplaning cause, hydroplaning response and skid recovery. 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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What Mini Test 3 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Heavy Rain Driving
- Hydroplaning Cause
- Hydroplaning Response
- Skid Recovery
- Tire Blowout Response
- Brake Failure First Response
- Fog Driving
- High Beam Dimming Distance
- Oncoming High Beam Glare
- Drowsy Driving Response
- Tailgating Response
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When driving in heavy rain, you should:
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A. Slow down, increase following distance, and avoid sudden moves
Wet roads reduce traction, so you need lower speeds, more space, and smooth steering and braking.
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Hydroplaning happens when:
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C. Your tires ride up on a thin layer of water and lose contact with the road
At higher speeds on wet roads, tires can lose grip and skim on water, causing a loss of control.
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If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:
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B. Ease off the accelerator and steer straight until you regain traction
Gently lifting off the gas and keeping the wheels pointed straight helps you regain control.
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If your vehicle starts to skid on a slippery road, you should:
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C. Take your foot off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go
Look where you want to go and steer smoothly in that direction while easing off the accelerator.
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If a tire blows out while you are driving, you should:
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B. Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and allow the vehicle to slow
A firm grip on the wheel and gradual slowing help you maintain control after a blowout.
Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers
Every question in Mini Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When driving in heavy rain, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down, increase following distance, and avoid sudden moves
Why: Wet roads reduce traction, so you need lower speeds, more space, and smooth steering and braking.
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Q2. Hydroplaning happens when:
Correct answer: Your tires ride up on a thin layer of water and lose contact with the road
Why: At higher speeds on wet roads, tires can lose grip and skim on water, causing a loss of control.
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Q3. If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer straight until you regain traction
Why: Gently lifting off the gas and keeping the wheels pointed straight helps you regain control.
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Q4. If your vehicle starts to skid on a slippery road, you should:
Correct answer: Take your foot off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go
Why: Look where you want to go and steer smoothly in that direction while easing off the accelerator.
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Q5. If a tire blows out while you are driving, you should:
Correct answer: Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and allow the vehicle to slow
Why: A firm grip on the wheel and gradual slowing help you maintain control after a blowout.
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Q6. If your brakes suddenly fail while you are driving, you should first:
Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal and shift to a lower gear
Why: Pumping the brakes may restore pressure; downshifting lets the engine help slow the vehicle.
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Q7. When driving in fog, you should:
Correct answer: Use low-beam headlights and slow down
Why: Low beams create less glare in fog and help you see the road more clearly.
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Q8. At night, you should dim your high-beam headlights when you are within about:
Correct answer: 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle
Why: Switching to low beams within about 500 feet helps avoid blinding oncoming drivers.
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Q9. If bright headlights from an oncoming vehicle make it hard to see, you should:
Correct answer: Look toward the right edge of your lane and keep your lights on low beam
Why: Focusing on the right edge of the road helps you stay in your lane and avoid glare.
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Q10. If you feel very drowsy while driving, the safest thing to do is to:
Correct answer: Pull over in a safe place, stop, and rest
Why: Only sleep and real rest can relieve drowsiness; continuing to drive while tired is dangerous.
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Q11. If another driver is following you too closely (tailgating), you should:
Correct answer: Gradually slow down and, when safe, change lanes or let the driver pass
Why: Creating extra space in front and allowing tailgaters to pass is safer than reacting aggressively.
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Q12. In highway work zones, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down, obey all signs and flaggers, and be prepared for sudden stops
Why: Work zones often have workers and equipment close to traffic, so slower speeds and extra caution are required.