Georgia DDS Permit Practice Test 4: 50 Questions
Practice Test 4 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Georgia driving rules, including T-Intersection Right-of-Way, U-Turn legal conditions, roundabout turn signal use and large truck following distance. 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 4 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- T-Intersection Right-of-Way
- U-Turn Legal Conditions
- Roundabout Turn Signal Use
- Large Truck Following Distance
- Large Truck Blind Spots
- Small Animal in Road
- Yellow Curb Meaning
- Parking Distance Rules
- Flagger Authority in Work Zone
- Work Zone Fine Doubling
- Law Enforcement Pull Over
- Drowsy Driving Danger
- Cold/Allergy Medications
- Hazmat and School Bus Railroad
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At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the driver on the side road must:
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A. Yield to traffic on the through road
Traffic on the through roadway has the right-of-way. Vehicles entering from a side road must yield.
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A U-turn is generally legal only when:
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B. You can see far enough in both directions and it is not prohibited by a sign
Never make a U-turn where signs prohibit it, on curves, or when visibility is limited.
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When driving in a roundabout, you should use your turn signal:
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A. Just before you exit the circle
Signaling as you prepare to exit lets other drivers and pedestrians know where you are going.
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When following a large truck, you should:
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C. Increase your following distance so you can see the road ahead
Staying farther back improves your view and gives you more time to react.
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A vehicle such as a school bus or truck carrying hazardous materials must stop at a railroad crossing. If you are driving behind it, you should:
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B. Be prepared to stop and not pass while it is stopped at the tracks
Certain vehicles are required to stop at all railroad crossings, and following drivers must be ready to stop and must not pass them at the tracks.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the driver on the side road must:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic on the through road
Why: Traffic on the through roadway has the right-of-way. Vehicles entering from a side road must yield.
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Q2. At a four-way stop, the vehicle that should go first is the one that:
Correct answer: Arrives at the intersection first
Why: The first vehicle to stop is the first to go. If vehicles arrive together, the one on the right goes first.
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Q3. Before turning right on a red light where it is allowed, you must first:
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and yield to traffic and pedestrians
Why: Right turns on red are only allowed after a full stop and yielding to other road users.
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Q4. When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:
Correct answer: Begin the turn from the lane nearest the center line
Why: Left turns from a two-way street should start from the lane next to the center line, turning into the nearest lane on the one-way street.
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Q5. A U-turn is generally legal only when:
Correct answer: You can see far enough in both directions and it is not prohibited by a sign
Why: Never make a U-turn where signs prohibit it, on curves, or when visibility is limited.
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Q6. When driving in a roundabout, you should use your turn signal:
Correct answer: Just before you exit the circle
Why: Signaling as you prepare to exit lets other drivers and pedestrians know where you are going.
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Q7. Flashing yellow school-zone signals mean you must:
Correct answer: Slow to the posted school-zone speed and watch for children
Why: A flashing school-zone sign warns you to reduce speed and be ready to stop for children or buses.
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Q8. When a school bus stops on a road with a center turn lane and red lights are flashing, you must:
Correct answer: Stop in all lanes in both directions
Why: A painted center turn lane does not create a physical median; traffic in both directions must stop.
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Q9. When following a large truck, you should:
Correct answer: Increase your following distance so you can see the road ahead
Why: Staying farther back improves your view and gives you more time to react.
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Q10. On an entrance ramp to an expressway, you should:
Correct answer: Use the acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic and merge when safe
Why: Use the acceleration lane to reach near-highway speed and merge smoothly with through traffic.
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Q11. When exiting an expressway, you should:
Correct answer: Move into the deceleration lane and slow down to the exit speed
Why: Always slow down only after you enter the deceleration lane so you do not block faster traffic.
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Q12. Before backing out of a driveway or parking space, you should:
Correct answer: Check behind the vehicle and back out slowly while looking over your shoulder
Why: Turn and look through the rear window while backing slowly so you can see pedestrians and obstacles.
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Q13. The safest way to use your horn is to:
Correct answer: Tap it lightly to warn another driver who may not see you
Why: The horn should be used only as a warning device to help prevent a collision.
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Q14. You are following a motorcycle on a Georgia road. How much following distance does the Georgia manual tell you to allow?
Correct answer: Three or four seconds
Why: Allow more following distance, three or four seconds, when following a motorcycle so the rider has time to maneuver or stop in an emergency.
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Q15. On a two-lane road in Georgia, you should not begin to pass another vehicle when you are:
Correct answer: Within 100 feet of a railroad crossing, or of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel
Why: On two-lane roads, Georgia does not allow passing within 100 feet of a railroad crossing, or within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
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Q16. A shared center turn lane may be used:
Correct answer: Only to make left turns from either direction
Why: Center turn lanes are for short movements to and from side streets or driveways, not through traffic.
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Q17. Double solid white lines between lanes of traffic mean:
Correct answer: Lane changes are prohibited
Why: Double solid white lines separate lanes going in the same direction where lane changes are not allowed.
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Q18. A lane ends or merge sign means you should:
Correct answer: Prepare to merge safely into the next lane
Why: Signal, check your mirrors and blind spot, and merge into the through lane before your lane ends.
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Q19. A curb painted yellow usually means:
Correct answer: Stopping only long enough to load or unload passengers or freight
Why: Yellow curbs typically mark loading zones with limited stopping or standing.
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Q20. You must not park your vehicle within:
Correct answer: 50 feet of a railroad crossing
Why: Parking too close to a railroad crossing can block the view of approaching trains.
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Q21. At a red light, you must stop:
Correct answer: Before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection
Why: Always stop before entering the crosswalk or intersection, even if no traffic is coming.
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Q22. If a pedestrian begins crossing on a WALK signal and the signal changes while they are in the street, you should:
Correct answer: Yield and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing
Why: Pedestrians who started on WALK have the right-of-way until they reach the other side.
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Q23. A bicycle lane is intended for:
Correct answer: Bicycles, though vehicles may enter it briefly to turn or park where permitted
Why: Motor vehicles should not drive in bicycle lanes except when turning or crossing them safely.
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Q24. A three-point turn should NOT be used:
Correct answer: On a hill, a curve, or where you cannot see traffic in each direction
Why: Avoid three-point turns where visibility is limited or traffic is heavy.
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Q25. When parking downhill on a street without a curb, you should turn your front wheels:
Correct answer: Toward the edge of the road
Why: Turning the wheels toward the edge helps prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic.
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Q26. When parking uphill on a road without a curb, your front wheels should be turned:
Correct answer: Toward the edge of the road
Why: With no curb, turning wheels toward the edge keeps the car from rolling into traffic if it moves.
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Q27. You must drive slower than the posted speed limit when:
Correct answer: Road, weather, or traffic conditions make the normal speed unsafe
Why: The basic speed law requires drivers to adjust speed to conditions, even below the posted limit.
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Q28. Driving too slowly can be unsafe because it:
Correct answer: Can block traffic and cause vehicles to bunch up behind you
Why: If you must drive more slowly, stay in the right lane and let faster traffic pass safely.
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Q29. When entering a roadway from a private driveway or alley, you must:
Correct answer: Stop before the sidewalk and yield to pedestrians and traffic
Why: Always stop where you can see pedestrians on the sidewalk and vehicles on the road.
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Q30. Roads are often most slippery:
Correct answer: During the first few minutes of rain after a dry spell
Why: Oil and dust on the road mix with light rain and create a very slick surface at the start of a storm.
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Q31. When driving down a long, steep hill, you should:
Correct answer: Shift to a lower gear to help control your speed
Why: Lower gears use engine braking to help control speed and reduce brake wear.
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Q32. After driving through deep water, you should:
Correct answer: Test your brakes gently while driving slowly
Why: Lightly applying the brakes while driving slowly helps dry them and restores normal braking.
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Q33. If your accelerator sticks and the engine keeps racing, you should first:
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure to the brakes
Why: Shifting to neutral lets the engine race without driving the wheels while you slow and steer to a safe place.
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Q34. If your steering suddenly becomes difficult or fails, you should:
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator, allow the vehicle to slow, and move carefully to the side of the road
Why: Gradually slowing down and moving off the road reduces the risk of losing control.
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Q35. You should use your hazard warning lights when:
Correct answer: Your vehicle is stopped on or near the roadway and may be a hazard
Why: Hazard lights warn others that your vehicle is stopped or moving much more slowly than traffic.
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Q36. At night, you should adjust your driving so that you:
Correct answer: Can stop within the distance lit by your headlights
Why: Do not overdrive your headlights; if you cannot stop within the visible area, you are going too fast.
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Q37. Many cold or allergy medicines can:
Correct answer: Make you drowsy and affect your driving ability
Why: Always read labels and follow medical advice, since some medicines can slow your reactions.
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Q38. Driving while very tired is dangerous because it:
Correct answer: Reduces your attention and slows reaction time, similar to alcohol
Why: Fatigue can cause poor judgment and delayed reactions, greatly increasing crash risk.
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Q39. If a small animal runs into the road in front of you, the safest response is usually to:
Correct answer: Brake firmly and stay in your lane
Why: It is usually safer to brake in a straight line than to swerve and risk a more serious crash.
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Q40. If your right wheels accidentally drop off the pavement edge, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down, straddle the edge, and gently steer back onto the road when safe
Why: Regain control by slowing down and easing back onto the pavement when traffic allows.
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Q41. In a work zone, a flagger’s directions:
Correct answer: Must be obeyed at all times, even if they conflict with signs or signals
Why: Flaggers are authorized to control traffic and their instructions override other devices.
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Q42. Traffic fines in many work zones are:
Correct answer: Higher than normal when workers are present
Why: Higher penalties encourage drivers to slow down and protect workers in the zone.
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Q43. When you see a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder, you should:
Correct answer: Move over to another lane or slow down significantly if you cannot change lanes
Why: Move Over laws require a lane change or a big reduction in speed to give responders room to work.
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Q44. If a law enforcement officer signals you to pull over, you should:
Correct answer: Move to the right side of the road, stop, and keep your hands visible inside the vehicle
Why: Staying in your vehicle with hands visible helps keep everyone safe during a traffic stop.
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Q45. When passing a person riding a bicycle, you should:
Correct answer: Give at least 3 feet of space or more if possible
Why: Leaving plenty of space helps protect bicyclists from being sideswiped.
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Q46. Drivers must yield to pedestrians:
Correct answer: At both marked and unmarked crosswalks at intersections
Why: An unmarked crosswalk exists at most intersections, and pedestrians there have the right-of-way.
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Q47. If traffic signals at an intersection are not working, you should:
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Why: All drivers must stop, then proceed in turn, as they would at a four-way stop.
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Q48. Most crash injuries can be reduced when vehicle occupants:
Correct answer: Wear seat belts and use proper child restraints
Why: Lap and shoulder belts, along with approved child seats, greatly reduce the chance of serious injury.
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Q49. On a multi-lane road, if you are driving slower than the normal flow of traffic, you should:
Correct answer: Stay in the right-hand lane except when passing
Why: Slower traffic should keep right so faster vehicles can pass safely on the left.
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Q50. A vehicle such as a school bus or truck carrying hazardous materials must stop at a railroad crossing. If you are driving behind it, you should:
Correct answer: Be prepared to stop and not pass while it is stopped at the tracks
Why: Certain vehicles are required to stop at all railroad crossings, and following drivers must be ready to stop and must not pass them at the tracks.