Georgia DDS Practice Test 2024

The standard speed limit is 30 mph in urban/residential areas in Georgia, unless otherwise posted.

In Georgia, you must notify law enforcement after an accident if there is property damage exceeding $500 or if anyone is injured/killed.

Drivers of ALL ages are strictly forbidden from texting or reading messages when driving.

Bicyclists need, and are entitled to, a full lane width. Respect bicyclists in traffic and keep in mind that they’re more vulnerable in traffic.

Driving with a BAC of 0.08 or more is considered a DUI. The penalties include license suspension, fines, community service and possible jail time.

In Georgia, it’s illegal to wear a headset or any other in-ear device that impairs your hearing. Sound queues are very important when driving, and without them you will have a hard time knowing what is happening around your vehicle.

Littering on any public OR private property in Georgia is against the law. The penalties include fines and possible jail time.

In Georgia, your vehicle must be no more than 18 inches from the curb when parallel parking on a level street.

In Georgia, parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, but you may stop briefly to drop off/pick up passengers. The reason being that the fire brigade need to have an easy and unobstructed access to available fire hydrants.

The only time you aren’t required to stop is when you’re traveling in the opposite direction from the bus on a divided highway (separated by a median strip).

Don’t react aggressively, all drivers make mistakes. Be alert near driveways, parked cars, and whenever other road users can cross your path.

To check the oil level: 

1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it off
2. Put it back into the pipe
3. Pull out the dipstick again and note how high the oil film reaches. There are markings on the dipstick that indicate when you need to add more oil.

Defensive driving is about preparing for the unexpected and not being taken by surprise. Drive in traffic in a way that doesn’t anger, offend, or cause any danger to others.

Ask yourself what you would be irritated about in traffic and understand that others often feel the same. Most people are, for example. angered by other drivers tailgating them and/or moving into their safety margin.

Increase the following distance if too close. Maintaining a sufficient following distance is vital to prevent unnecessary accidents as it’ll give you more time to stop if you have to.

A GPS is useful when driving on unfamiliar routes. Don’t adjust your GPS while driving as it will severely distract your attention from driving.

When you’re hydroplaning, you will often skid uncontrollably due to your vehicle ‘surfing’ on top of the water. 

High speeds, low tread depth, and low air pressure increases the risk of hydroplaning.

Before you drive any vehicle, make sure that you’re comfortably seated and able to reach all the controls. If you think that your friend will be upset, you can always change back the seat and mirrors to their original position when returning the car. 

The mirrors should be positioned so you can scan the area around your vehicle without changing your position.

When crashing into a body of water, you need to get out of the vehicle immediately - the vehicle will only float for 30 seconds up to 2 minutes. If unable to open the window, break it using nearby tools or by kicking out the window.

Don’t increase your speed while being passed. If possible, you should keep to the right and leave space in front of your vehicle so the other driver can return to the right lane after passing.

Roundabouts allow for traffic to drive in one direction only. Always enter on the right side of the central island and you’ll drive in a counterclockwise direction. 

Entering or exiting in the incorrect lane can be all it takes for a crash to occur.