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Georgia DMV Sample Test

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1
Teen Licensing & Permits

What are the requirements under Georgia's Joshua's Law for a 16-year-old applying for a Class D license?

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A 20 hours of classroom instruction and 20 hours of supervised driving.
B 30 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of supervised driving (6 at night).
C No formal instruction required if the teen passes the road test.
D A driving school certificate only.
Why this answer

Joshua's Law (O.C.G.A. §40-5-22) requires 16-year-olds to complete an approved 30-hour driver education course plus 40 hours of supervised driving practice (at least 6 hours at night) before being eligible for a Class D provisional license. It was enacted in 2007 following the death of 17-year-old Joshua Brown.

Source: O.C.G.A. §40-5-22
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2
Bicycles, Motorcycles & Pedestrians

Under Georgia's Three Feet Law, when passing a bicyclist, motor vehicle drivers must provide:

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A No minimum clearance.
B At least 3 feet of clearance, slowing down if space is limited.
C 12 inches of clearance.
D 10 feet of clearance.
Why this answer

Georgia's Three Feet Law (O.C.G.A. §40-6-56) requires drivers to provide at least 3 feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist on a roadway. If 3 feet isn't possible due to road width or oncoming traffic, the driver must slow to an appropriate speed (often 10 mph below the limit) and pass only when safe.

Source: O.C.G.A. §40-6-56
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3
Signs & Signals

What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign indicate?

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A Only trucks may use the highway
B A median begins ahead
C The divided highway is ending
Why this answer

A Divided Highway Ends sign warns that opposing traffic will no longer be separated by a median.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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4
Signs & Signals

What does a LOW CLEARANCE sign indicate?

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A The road is narrow
B Bridge height is limited ahead
C Only buses may continue
Why this answer

A Low Clearance sign warns tall vehicles that the space ahead may be too low.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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5
Signs & Signals

What does a ROAD WORK / construction sign indicate?

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A A hospital zone begins
B A recreational area is ahead
C A work zone or temporary traffic condition is ahead
Why this answer

Orange construction signs warn of work zones and temporary traffic conditions.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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6
Signs & Signals

What does a DETOUR sign indicate?

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A A scenic route is nearby
B Follow an alternate route
C The road narrows
Why this answer

A detour sign directs traffic to an alternate route around a closure or work area.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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7
Signs & Signals

Which statement about sign shapes is NOT correct?

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A A circle shape means a school crossing
B An octagon is used only for STOP
C A diamond shape usually warns of hazards
Why this answer

Circle-shaped signs warn of railroad crossings, not school crossings. A pentagon shape is commonly used for school zones or school crossings.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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8
Signs & Signals

What is a diamond-shaped sign commonly used for?

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A a hazard or changing road condition
B a mandatory stop
C a route number
Why this answer

Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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9
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A Slow down if traffic is present
B Keep moving if no cars are coming
C Come to a complete stop
Why this answer

A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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10
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A You must always come to a full stop
B Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic
C Speed up to merge with traffic
Why this answer

A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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