Georgia DMV Practice Test

Question 1

What is the difference between a 'citation' and an 'arrest' for a traffic violation?

Accepted Answer

A citation is an order to appear in court (or pay a fine); an arrest involves physical custody and criminal charges. Most minor traffic violations result in citations; DUI and reckless driving typically result in arrest

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They are identical proceedings

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Citations are only for parking violations

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Arrests are used for all traffic violations

Question 2

You approach this yield sign while merging onto a road with traffic. You should:

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Slow or stop if needed and merge only when there is a safe gap

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Stop completely every time

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Maintain speed and force your way in

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Expect through traffic to yield to you

Question 3

Yellow road markings separate:

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Lanes moving in opposite directions

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Lanes moving in the same direction

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The road from the shoulder

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Bike lanes from car lanes

Question 4

Under Georgia's Super Speeder Law, a driver convicted of going 85 mph or more on any road (or 75 mph on a two-lane road) must pay an additional state fee of:

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$200

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$100

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$500

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$1,000

Question 5

A motorcycle is in your lane making a right turn. You are coming from the opposite direction making a left turn. Who should yield?

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You must yield to the motorcyclist — left-turning vehicles must yield to all oncoming traffic regardless of vehicle type

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The motorcyclist — right turns don't require yielding

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Neither — you proceed simultaneously

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Whoever arrives at the intersection first has the right of way

Question 6

What does a red curb mean?

Accepted Answer

Parking is metered but operational

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No stopping, standing, or parking at any time - typically fire zones, bus stops, and areas requiring constant emergency access

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Parking is permitted only for 15 minutes

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Commercial vehicles may park here during business hours

Question 7

When merging, who has the right-of-way?

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Traffic already on the freeway

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The larger vehicle

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The vehicle that is merging

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Whoever is traveling faster

Question 8

When passing a horse-drawn buggy or other slow-moving vehicle displaying a slow-moving-vehicle emblem, what should you do?

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Slow down early, wait for a clear passing zone with adequate sight distance, and pass only when safe, giving as much room as possible

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Pass immediately regardless of oncoming traffic since they are required to pull over

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Honk repeatedly to signal your approach

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Tailgate closely until they pull over

Question 9

In Georgia, your license may be suspended if you accumulate how many points in 24 months?

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15 or more points

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20 or more points

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10 or more points

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12 or more points

Question 10

Exceeding the speed limit by any amount is:

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Always illegal regardless of traffic flow

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Legal if traffic is flowing faster

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Only illegal by more than 10 mph

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Legal on highways

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