Georgia Permit Practice Test 3
25 questions written from the Georgia Drivers' Manual 2023-2024, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
You are convicted of driving 20 mph over the posted limit in Georgia. How many points go on your record?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Georgia Drivers' Manual 2023-2024 (2023-2024). 15 of the 20 Georgia questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Georgia or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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You are convicted of driving 20 mph over the posted limit in Georgia. How many points go on your record?
- A 3 points
- B 2 points
- C 4 points
- D 6 points
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A. 3 points
Georgia's points chart assigns 3 points for speeding 19-23 mph over the posted limit. The points climb with speed: 2 for 15-18 over, 3 for 19-23, 4 for 24-33 and 6 for 34 or more.
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When passing on a two-lane road, you must be back in your lane before oncoming traffic comes within what distance?
- A 100 feet
- B 500 feet
- C 200 feet
- D 50 feet
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C. 200 feet
You must have enough time and space to finish passing and return completely to the right lane before the passing zone ends, before an intersection and before oncoming traffic is within 200 feet. If in doubt, do not pass.
A front tire blows out while you are driving. What should you do?
- A Brake hard right away
- B Steer onto the shoulder immediately
- C Speed up to keep the car stable
- D Grip the wheel firmly and ease off the gas to roll to a stop
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D. Grip the wheel firmly and ease off the gas to roll to a stop
If a tire blows out, don't panic. Hold the steering wheel firmly, take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle roll to a stop, braking lightly only if necessary.
Who must wear a seat belt under Georgia law?
- A Only the driver
- B Everyone in front, plus every passenger under 18
- C Only passengers under 8
- D Only people on highways
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B. Everyone in front, plus every passenger under 18
Every front-seat occupant must wear a lap and shoulder belt, and all occupants under 18 must wear one wherever they sit. Belts cut the risk of death in a crash by about 45 percent.
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On a two-lane road, a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm out. What must you do?
- A Stop, from either direction, and do not pass
- B Pass slowly if no children are visible
- C Stop only if you are behind the bus
- D Sound your horn and pass on the left
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A. Stop, from either direction, and do not pass
Once the bus's lights turn red and the stop signs extend, it is unlawful for any vehicle to pass while it is loading or unloading. On a road with no median, traffic in both directions must stop.