Georgia permit practice test 2026

Hazard lights warn other drivers; they do not create a parking permit.

For drivers under 21 a single serious violation suspends the license, including reckless driving, racing and passing a school bus.

The adult threshold is much higher. For a driver under 18, a couple of tickets is enough.

A vehicle stopped at a red light still counts as being in operation in Georgia, so the phone must stay out of your hand.

Flaggers have the same authority as signs and signals in a work zone. Follow their direction and watch for workers on foot.

Nothing inside the car is worth your attention at speed. Find a safe place to stop.

Reduce speed as much as possible and choose a glancing impact with something soft over a head-on with something solid.

Besides the suspension, fines and possible jail, a DUI stays on your driving record for years, and insurers usually raise premiums sharply.

Lights must also be on when visibility is poor enough that you cannot clearly see a person or vehicle 500 feet ahead.

Signal early and continuously. A signal given as you are already turning tells other drivers nothing they can use.

States set a deadline, often 10 to 30 days. Renewal notices and suspension notices go to the address on file.

State law is a minimum. Safety experts recommend a booster until the adult belt fits properly: lap belt low across the hips and shoulder belt across the chest, not the neck.

The Super Speeder fee is charged by the state on top of the local fine, and failing to pay it suspends your license.

Kinetic energy rises with the square of speed, so a small increase in speed is a large increase in damage and stopping distance.

Loose surfaces lengthen stopping distances and make skids more likely, which is why the unpaved limit is low.

You need to hear horns and sirens. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-250) bans driving with headphones or a headset that impairs your hearing; a headset used for communication, such as a phone earpiece, is allowed.

A blind crest hides an oncoming vehicle until it is far too late to abort the pass.

High beams let you see about 350 feet ahead, and low beams much less. At highway speed you can outrun that, which is why night speeds should be lower.

Stop at the scene, give aid, exchange information, and call police when the threshold is met. Leaving is a criminal offense.

Dooring a cyclist is a common and serious crash. Check the mirror and over your shoulder, and open with the far hand so your body turns toward traffic.

Flashing yellow means proceed with care. You do not have to stop, but you must slow down and watch for cross traffic and pedestrians.

Hydrant clearance is set by state law, commonly 10 to 15 feet. Blocked hydrants delay firefighters and are towed.

Liability is the coverage states require. Collision and comprehensive, which cover your own vehicle, are optional.

Children act on impulse and are hidden by parked cars. Cover the brake and cut your speed well below the limit.

If you miss an exit, continue to the next one. Traffic on a controlled-access road never expects a vehicle moving backward.