Georgia DDS Permit Practice Test 2: 50 Questions
Practice Test 2 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Georgia driving rules, including steady red arrow, green arrow left turn, flashing yellow arrow and stop sign no Line/Crosswalk. 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 Practice Test 2 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Steady Red Arrow
- Green Arrow Left Turn
- Flashing Yellow Arrow
- Stop Sign No Line/Crosswalk
- Four-Way Stop Simultaneous Arrival
- Uncontrolled Intersection
- Left Turn Yield Requirement
- Right Turn on Red
- Pedestrian in Crosswalk
- Blind Pedestrian
- School Bus Two-Lane
- School Bus Divided Highway
- Georgia Urban Speed
- Georgia Rural Highway Speed
- School Zone Flashing Beacons
- Work Zone Compliance
- Double Solid Yellow Lines
- Broken Yellow Next to Solid
- Shared Center Turn Lane
- Lane Use Arrows
- Orange Triangle on Vehicle
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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A steady red arrow pointing right means you:
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C. Must not travel in the direction of the arrow until it turns green
A solid red arrow means no movement is allowed in that direction until a green signal appears.
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A flashing yellow arrow for a left turn means you should:
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B. Make the turn but yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
A flashing yellow arrow allows a left turn, but you must yield to oncoming vehicles and people crossing.
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At a stop sign with no stop line or crosswalk, you should stop:
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B. At the point nearest the intersection where you can see cross traffic
If there is no stop line or crosswalk, stop at the point nearest the intersection where you can see approaching traffic, before entering the intersection.
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If you are involved in a minor traffic crash with no injuries, you should first:
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A. Move your vehicle out of the travel lane if it is safe to do so
If vehicles can be moved, getting them out of the lane reduces the chance of another crash.
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If you hit a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, you must:
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B. Leave your name and contact information and report the crash as required
You are responsible for reporting the damage and leaving your information so the owner can contact you.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What should you do when approaching a steady yellow traffic light?
Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to stop if it is safe to do so
Why: A steady yellow warns that the light is about to turn red. Slow down and stop if you can do so safely.
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Q2. A steady red arrow pointing right means you:
Correct answer: Must not travel in the direction of the arrow until it turns green
Why: A solid red arrow means no movement is allowed in that direction until a green signal appears.
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Q3. A green arrow pointing left at an intersection means you may:
Correct answer: Turn left in a protected movement; oncoming traffic has a red light
Why: A green arrow gives you a protected turn, meaning oncoming traffic is stopped and you have the right-of-way.
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Q4. A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means you must:
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe
Why: A flashing red signal works like a stop sign. Stop fully, then go when the way is clear.
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Q5. A flashing yellow arrow for a left turn means you should:
Correct answer: Make the turn but yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
Why: A flashing yellow arrow allows a left turn, but you must yield to oncoming vehicles and people crossing.
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Q6. At a stop sign with no stop line or crosswalk, you should stop:
Correct answer: At the point nearest the intersection where you can see cross traffic
Why: If there is no stop line or crosswalk, stop at the point nearest the intersection where you can see approaching traffic, before entering the intersection.
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Q7. At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time on perpendicular streets, the driver who should go first is the one:
Correct answer: On the right
Why: When vehicles arrive together, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way.
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Q8. When you come to an intersection with no signs or signals, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to yield to other road users
Why: Uncontrolled intersections require extra caution and a willingness to yield to avoid collisions.
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Q9. When turning left at an intersection and oncoming traffic is approaching, you must:
Correct answer: Yield and make your turn only when there is a safe gap
Why: Left turns must yield to oncoming traffic unless you have a protected green arrow.
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Q10. To make a right turn 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 completely, then proceed right on red only when it is legal and safe.
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Q11. When a pedestrian is in a crosswalk at an intersection, you must:
Correct answer: Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing safely
Why: Drivers must always yield to pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks.
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Q12. A pedestrian carrying a white cane or using a guide dog should be given:
Correct answer: The right-of-way at all times at intersections and crosswalks
Why: A white cane or guide dog means the pedestrian is blind or visually impaired. Always yield the right-of-way to them.
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Q13. When a school bus is stopped on a two-lane road with red lights flashing and the stop arm extended, you must:
Correct answer: Stop in both directions and wait until the lights stop flashing
Why: On an undivided two-lane road, traffic in both directions must stop for a stopped school bus with red lights flashing.
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Q14. On a divided roadway with a grass or concrete median, a school bus stops on the opposite side with red lights flashing. You should:
Correct answer: Proceed with caution if you are on the other side of the median
Why: On a divided roadway, oncoming traffic on the opposite side usually does not have to stop but must proceed carefully.
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Q15. Unless a different limit is posted, the speed limit in a residential area is usually:
Correct answer: 25–30 mph
Why: Neighborhood and residential streets generally have lower speed limits to protect people living and walking nearby.
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Q16. On a rural state highway or paved country road where no limit is posted, the maximum speed for passenger vehicles is typically:
Correct answer: 55 mph
Why: Many rural roads without special signs use a default limit of about 55 mph for passenger vehicles.
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Q17. When driving through an active school zone with flashing beacons, you must:
Correct answer: Slow to the posted school-zone speed and watch for children
Why: Flashing school-zone signals mean reduced speed and extra caution around children and buses.
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Q18. In highway work zones you should:
Correct answer: Drive at the posted work-zone speed and be ready for sudden stops
Why: Work zones often have narrowed lanes and workers near traffic, so slow down and follow directions.
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Q19. Many states increase fines and penalties for traffic violations that occur:
Correct answer: In highway work zones or school zones
Why: Special zones like work areas and school zones often carry higher penalties to encourage safer driving.
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Q20. You are driving on a rural interstate in Georgia. Unless a sign shows a different limit, what is the maximum speed?
Correct answer: 70 mph
Why: Unless otherwise posted, Georgia's speed limit on a rural interstate is 70 miles per hour.
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Q21. 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.
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Q22. Double solid yellow lines in the center of the road mean:
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines mark a no-passing zone for traffic in both directions.
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Q23. A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:
Correct answer: Only the side with the broken line may pass when clear
Why: If the broken line is on your side, you may pass when it is safe; if the solid line is on your side, you must not pass.
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Q24. A single solid white line between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction means:
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged but not prohibited
Why: Solid white lines separate same-direction lanes and warn that lane changes should be made only when necessary and done carefully.
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Q25. A center lane marked for left turns only from either direction is used:
Correct answer: For making left turns by traffic from both directions
Why: Center turn lanes are for left turns only, not for through traffic or passing.
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Q26. When lane use arrows are painted on the road, you must:
Correct answer: Follow the direction shown once you enter that lane
Why: Lane use arrows show where you may turn or go straight; once in that lane, you must follow them.
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Q27. When entering an expressway from an on-ramp, you should:
Correct answer: Use the acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic before merging
Why: Use the acceleration lane to reach a speed similar to through traffic and merge smoothly.
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Q28. If you miss your exit on an interstate, you should:
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit and adjust your route
Why: Backing up or stopping on an interstate is extremely dangerous. Go to the next exit instead.
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Q29. A reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle means it is:
Correct answer: A slow-moving vehicle that usually travels under 25 mph
Why: The orange triangle warns that the vehicle moves slowly and you should approach with caution.
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Q30. 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 see clearly for a safe distance.
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Q31. At night, you should dim your high-beam headlights when you are within about:
Correct answer: 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle
Why: High beams can blind oncoming drivers, so switch to low beams in time to avoid glare.
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Q32. When driving in fog, you should use:
Correct answer: Low-beam headlights
Why: Low beams reduce glare in fog and help you see the road more clearly.
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Q33. Hydroplaning occurs when:
Correct answer: Your tires ride on a thin layer of water and lose contact with the road
Why: Hydroplaning happens when your tires ride up on standing water and lose contact with the road. Georgia’s manual notes it can begin at speeds as low as 35 mph.
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Q34. 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 steering straight helps your tires grip the road again.
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Q35. If your vehicle starts to skid in a curve, 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 gently in that direction while easing off the accelerator.
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Q36. 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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Q37. 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 pedal may build enough pressure to slow you. Shifting to a lower gear lets the engine help slow the vehicle; then use the parking brake carefully.
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Q38. For most drivers age 21 and older, you are considered legally impaired at a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
Correct answer: 0.08% or higher
Why: A BAC of 0.08% is the usual legal limit for adult drivers in passenger vehicles.
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Q39. For drivers under age 21, a lower BAC level can result in a DUI. That level is:
Correct answer: 0.02% or higher
Why: Zero-tolerance laws mean drivers under 21 can face penalties at a much lower BAC.
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Q40. Open container laws generally make it illegal to:
Correct answer: Have an open alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of a moving vehicle
Why: Open containers of alcohol are not allowed in the passenger area while the vehicle is on a public road.
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Q41. Under implied consent laws, refusing a required breath, blood, or urine test will usually:
Correct answer: Result in an automatic license suspension
Why: By driving, you agree to chemical testing; refusing often leads to a license suspension.
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Q42. Seat belts are required for:
Correct answer: The driver and all front-seat passengers
Why: Wearing a seat belt in the front seats is required and greatly reduces the risk of serious injury.
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Q43. Children under 8 years old should generally ride:
Correct answer: In a proper child safety seat or booster in the back seat when possible
Why: Young children must be secured in a child seat or booster sized for their age and weight, usually in the rear seat.
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Q44. Bicyclists riding on the roadway are:
Correct answer: Vehicle operators with the same rights and responsibilities as drivers
Why: A bicycle is considered a vehicle and must obey traffic laws while sharing the road with other traffic.
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Q45. When passing a person riding a bicycle, you should:
Correct answer: Give at least 3 feet of clearance or more if possible
Why: Leaving at least three feet of space helps protect bicyclists from being sideswiped.
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Q46. Motorcycles should be given:
Correct answer: A full lane width, just like any other vehicle
Why: Motorcycles need the full width of their lane for safest operation.
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Q47. 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 and allowing the tailgater to pass is safer than reacting aggressively.
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Q48. If another driver is acting aggressively toward you, you should:
Correct answer: Avoid eye contact, do not respond, and if needed drive to a safe public place
Why: Staying calm and avoiding confrontation helps keep a tense situation from becoming dangerous.
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Q49. If you are involved in a minor traffic crash with no injuries, you should first:
Correct answer: Move your vehicle out of the travel lane if it is safe to do so
Why: If vehicles can be moved, getting them out of the lane reduces the chance of another crash.
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Q50. If you hit a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, you must:
Correct answer: Leave your name and contact information and report the crash as required
Why: You are responsible for reporting the damage and leaving your information so the owner can contact you.