Georgia Permit Practice Test 3
40 questions, the same length as the DDS test. You need 30 correct to pass, plus 15 of 20 in the road signs section and 15 of 20 in the road rules section. Pick an answer to see whether you are right and why.
Questions from the Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, last checked November 1, 2026. Your progress is saved on this device.
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Question 1 of 40 · Road signs · Road signs section
In a GA work zone, which sign tells you that a lower speed is legally required, rather than just a suggested safe speed?
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Correct answer: D. A standard black-and-white speed limit sign
Official speed reductions in work zones are shown on regular black-and-white speed limit signs. The black-and-orange signs only suggest safe speeds for conditions.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Section 5: Traffic Laws - Highway Work Zones”, PDF page 23. Handbook PDF
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Question 2 of 40 · Road signs · Road signs section
You see a red and white sign that says WRONG WAY as you approach a highway ramp. What does this tell you about your travel?
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Correct answer: D. You are going against the allowed direction of traffic
A wrong way sign marks a one-way highway or ramp. Driving in the direction you are heading is not allowed, so you should not continue.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Regulatory Signs”, PDF page 30. Handbook PDF
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Question 3 of 40 · Road signs · Road signs section
You are approaching a crossbuck sign at a railroad crossing. In which situation are you required to make a complete stop?
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Correct answer: A. When a red light at the crossing is flashing
A complete stop is required whenever a red light is flashing at the crossing. The number of tracks only tells you how many tracks there are.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Guide Signs”, PDF page 33. Handbook PDF
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Question 4 of 40 · Road signs · Road signs section
A driver in GA is convicted of ignoring a regulatory speed limit posted in a work zone. How does the law classify this offense?
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Correct answer: A. A misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature
Georgia treats disobeying regulatory speed limits in a work zone as a serious misdemeanor, which carries a fine and possible jail time.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “SECTION 5: TRAFFIC LAWS - Highway Work Zones”, PDF page 23. Handbook PDF
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Question 5 of 40 · Road signs · Road signs section
You drive a delivery truck and come to a sign showing a truck inside a red circle with a red slash. What does it mean for you?
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Correct answer: B. Trucks are not allowed on this roadway
The red circle with a slash means the pictured item is prohibited. With a truck pictured, trucks may not enter the roadway.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Regulatory Signs”, PDF page 30. Handbook PDF
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Question 6 of 40 · Road signs · Road signs section
You enter a GA work zone where no lower speed limit has been posted. Besides obeying the normal limit, what should you pay extra attention to?
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Correct answer: B. Road conditions, your lane position, and where workers are
When the limit is not reduced, you follow the usual posted limit but stay more cautious about road conditions, where you are in your lane, and the presence of workers.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Section 5: Traffic Laws - Highway Work Zones”, PDF page 23. Handbook PDF
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Question 7 of 40 · Road signs · Road signs section
A green arrow pointing right is lit at a signal and you want to turn right. What must you do before turning?
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Correct answer: C. Stop for pedestrians and yield to vehicles in the intersection, then turn
A green arrow lets you turn in its direction, but only after stopping for pedestrians and yielding to vehicles still within the intersection.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Traffic Signals and Signs”, PDF page 35. Handbook PDF
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Question 8 of 40 · Road signs · Road signs section
A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon has finished its alternating flashing red phase and pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk. What does the signal do next for drivers?
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Correct answer: C. It goes dark until a pedestrian activates it again
After the flashing red phase ends, the beacon goes dark for traffic and stays that way until another pedestrian pushes the button.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “SIGNS, SIGNALS & MARKINGS”, PDF page 36. Handbook PDF
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Question 9 of 40 · Road signs · Road signs section
As you approach a ramp, you see a sign reading WRONG WAY facing you. What does this sign tell you?
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Correct answer: C. Driving the way you are headed is not permitted here
A wrong-way sign marks a one-way highway or ramp. Moving in the direction you are facing is not allowed, so you must not continue.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Regulatory Signs”, PDF page 30. Handbook PDF
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Question 10 of 40 · Road signs · Road signs section
On the I-75 South Metro Express Lanes, which of these vehicles may travel without paying a toll as long as it has a Peach Pass?
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Correct answer: B. A registered vanpool
On I-75, transit buses, registered vanpools and emergency response vehicles with a Peach Pass are toll-free. All other vehicles, including motorcycles, must pay.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “SIGNS, SIGNALS & MARKINGS”, PDF page 34. Handbook PDF
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Question 11 of 40 · Road signs · Road signs section
You see a yellow warning sign showing a bump in the road ahead. What is the correct response?
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Correct answer: B. Slow down before reaching the bump
A bump warning sign tells you the road surface is uneven ahead. You should reduce speed before reaching it.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Warning Signs”, PDF page 31. Handbook PDF
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Question 12 of 40 · Road signs · Road signs section
While driving in Georgia, you notice orange signs with black markings along the road. What are these signs meant to tell you?
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Correct answer: D. Road work creates dangers ahead, so you should adjust your speed
Orange signs with black markings warn of construction or maintenance work. They give you time to slow down and adjust before reaching the hazard.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “SIGNS, SIGNALS & MARKINGS”, PDF page 34. Handbook PDF
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Question 13 of 40 · Road signs · Road signs section
A warning sign tells you that you are leaving a separated one-way highway. What should you expect farther ahead?
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Correct answer: D. Two-way traffic on the road you will be driving
This sign warns that the one-way separated roadway ends and you will soon be on a two-way highway with oncoming traffic.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Warning Signs”, PDF page 31. Handbook PDF
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Question 14 of 40 · Road signs · Road signs section
A driver in an alternative fuel vehicle wants to use the I-85 Express Lanes in Gwinnett County without paying. What must the vehicle have?
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Correct answer: D. The proper AFV license plate
Alternative fuel vehicles ride free on the I-85 Express Lanes only if they display the correct AFV license plate.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “SIGNS, SIGNALS & MARKINGS”, PDF page 34. Handbook PDF
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Question 15 of 40 · Road signs · Road signs section
A yellow warning sign shows a road with several curves in a row, one after another. What is the sign warning you about?
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Correct answer: D. A winding road ahead
A sign showing a snaking line of curves warns that the road ahead is winding, so you should adjust your driving to it.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Warning Signs”, PDF page 31. Handbook PDF
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Question 16 of 40 · Signals & pavement markings · Road signs section
In GA, a center turn lane is provided for left turns. How far before your turn may you enter that lane?
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Correct answer: D. No more than 300 feet
Georgia law limits use of the center turn lane to making left turns, and you may enter it no more than 300 feet from where you will turn.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “ROUNDABOUTS”, PDF page 38. Handbook PDF
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Question 17 of 40 · Signals & pavement markings · Road signs section
At a pedestrian hybrid beacon, the signal shows alternating flashing red lights. What should the driver do?
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Correct answer: B. Stop fully, then go once pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk
Alternating flashing red signals at a hybrid beacon require a full stop, and drivers may proceed after pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “SIGNS, SIGNALS & MARKINGS”, PDF page 36. Handbook PDF
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Question 18 of 40 · Signals & pavement markings · Road signs section
In GA, milepost markers are placed along the roadside, and the count starts at zero at which point on a route?
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Correct answer: B. At the south or west border where the route begins
Georgia milepost markers count up from zero, which is always at the south or west border where the route starts. This helps drivers judge their position along a highway.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Guide Signs”, PDF page 33. Handbook PDF
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Question 19 of 40 · Signals & pavement markings · Road signs section
A sign on the left side of the highway marks the beginning of a no-passing zone. By when must you finish any pass?
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Correct answer: A. Before you reach the sign
A passing maneuver must be completed before the driver gets to the sign that starts the no-passing zone.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Warning Signs”, PDF page 32. Handbook PDF
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Question 20 of 40 · Signals & pavement markings · Road signs section
You are on an acceleration lane and see a solid white line separating you from the main travel lane. What must you do?
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Correct answer: A. Stay in the acceleration lane until the line ends
The solid white line bounding the gore may not be crossed by law. Entering drivers must remain in the acceleration lane until that line disappears.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Section 8: Safety Guidelines”, PDF page 41. Handbook PDF
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Question 21 of 40 · Right of way · Road rules section
You are driving toward a school bus and its flashing yellow lights come on. The bus is getting ready to load children. What should you do?
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Correct answer: A. Slow down and get ready to stop
Flashing yellow lights warn that the bus is about to stop for children. Approaching drivers should slow down, watch for children, and be ready to stop.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “SECTION 5: TRAFFIC LAWS”, PDF page 19. Handbook PDF
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Question 22 of 40 · Right of way · Road rules section
A slow truck with flashing amber lights is doing maintenance work while moving in your lane. What should you do as you approach it?
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Correct answer: B. Slow down and yield the right-of-way to it
Work vehicles with flashing or revolving amber lights have the right-of-way. Drivers must reduce speed and follow any directions the vehicle displays.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Section 5: Traffic Laws - Highway Work Zones”, PDF page 23. Handbook PDF
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Question 23 of 40 · Speed limits · Road rules section
In GA, you are driving on a multi-lane divided highway that is not an interstate, and no speed limit is posted. What is the general maximum speed?
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Correct answer: C. 65 miles per hour
Georgia's general maximum on a multi-lane divided highway with no posted limit is 65 mph, the same as on an urban interstate. The 70 mph figure applies only to rural interstates.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “SECTION 5: TRAFFIC LAWS”, PDF page 22. Handbook PDF
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Question 24 of 40 · Speed limits · Road rules section
In GA, you come up behind a road crew vehicle that is painting stripes while moving with traffic. What speed can you expect from this kind of work vehicle?
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Correct answer: B. Very slow, perhaps around 5 mph, and sometimes stopped in the road
Mobile work vehicles usually move very slowly, such as about 5 mph, and may even sit still in the roadway. Drivers should slow down early and yield to them.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Highway Work Zones”, PDF page 23. Handbook PDF
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Question 25 of 40 · Safe driving practices · Road rules section
Why is carbon monoxide from a vehicle especially dangerous to people inside or near the car?
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Correct answer: C. It is a colorless, odorless gas that cannot be noticed
Carbon monoxide is deadly and has neither color nor odor, so you cannot detect it by sight or smell. Weakness, dizziness, yawning, and nausea can be warning signs.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “SECTION 8: SAFETY GUIDELINES -”, PDF page 40. Handbook PDF
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Question 26 of 40 · Safe driving practices · Road rules section
You are pulling onto a slippery winter road and it is safe to do so. What helps you judge how the car will handle?
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Correct answer: C. Tap the brakes gently and make slight steering adjustments
Getting a feel for the road with gentle braking and small steering changes shows how the car responds without risking a skid. Sudden braking should be avoided.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “SECTION 8: SAFETY GUIDELINES -”, PDF page 40. Handbook PDF
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Question 27 of 40 · Safe driving practices · Road rules section
You are pulled over by an officer after dark. What can you do to help the officer see into your vehicle?
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Correct answer: A. Turn on the interior lights
At night, turning on the interior lights lets the officer see inside the vehicle. Getting out without being told to is not appropriate.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “What to Do and Expect When Pulled Over by Police”, PDF page 5. Handbook PDF
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Question 28 of 40 · Safe driving practices · Road rules section
What penalty can a GA driver face for driving so slowly that traffic is impeded?
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Correct answer: A. A fine up to $1000 and/or 3 points
Driving too slowly in a way that blocks normal traffic flow can bring a fine up to $1000 and/or 3 points on the record.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “SECTION 5: TRAFFIC LAWS”, PDF page 22. Handbook PDF
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Question 29 of 40 · Safe driving practices · Road rules section
What does it mean to "overdrive" your headlights at night, and how do you avoid it?
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Correct answer: B. Going so fast you cannot stop within the lit distance; slow down
Overdriving means traveling at a speed that needs more distance to stop than your lights illuminate. Keep your speed low enough to stop within the lit area.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Night Driving”, PDF page 25. Handbook PDF
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Question 30 of 40 · Safe driving practices · Road rules section
How much following distance should you leave when driving behind a motorcycle?
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Correct answer: A. Three or four seconds
Leaving three or four seconds gives the rider time to maneuver or stop in an emergency and helps avoid sudden braking.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Important Reminders SHARING THE ROAD WITH MOTORCYCLES”, PDF page 44. Handbook PDF
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Question 31 of 40 · Sharing the road · Road rules section
You are driving toward a marked crosswalk and see pedestrians walking in it. What must you do?
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Correct answer: C. Stop and stay stopped while they are in it
Drivers are required to stop and remain stopped for as long as pedestrians are in the crosswalk.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Warning Signs”, PDF page 32. Handbook PDF
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Question 32 of 40 · Sharing the road · Road rules section
After you pass a motorcycle, why should you avoid moving back into its lane too soon?
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Correct answer: D. The rider may be forced to swerve right into traffic or off the road
Cutting back in too early crowds the motorcycle and can push the rider to swerve. Give the motorcycle a full lane when passing.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Important Reminders SHARING THE ROAD WITH MOTORCYCLES”, PDF page 44. Handbook PDF
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Question 33 of 40 · Parking · Road rules section
Your vehicle is disabled on a highway. You should make every practical effort to move it off the road and leave a clear view of it for how far in each direction?
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Correct answer: B. 200 feet
A disabled vehicle should be parked off the highway if at all possible, leaving free passage and visibility for 200 feet each way.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “SECTION 5: TRAFFIC LAWS”, PDF page 21. Handbook PDF
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Question 34 of 40 · Alcohol & drugs · Road rules section
A driver takes a legally prescribed medicine that makes them drowsy, then drives and is charged with DUI. Does the prescription protect them?
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Correct answer: A. No, a prescription is no defense if the drug impairs driving
Georgia law covers prescription drugs as well as illegal ones. Having a prescription does not excuse driving when the medication hurts your ability to drive safely.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “SECTION 5: TRAFFIC LAWS”, PDF page 24. Handbook PDF
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Question 35 of 40 · Licensing rules · Road rules section
In GA, during which overnight hours is a driver holding a Class D provisional license not allowed to drive?
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Correct answer: C. 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
The Class D curfew bars driving from midnight until 5:00 a.m. The handbook lists no exceptions to this restriction.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Section 6: Teen Driving Laws”, PDF page 28. Handbook PDF
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Question 36 of 40 · Licensing rules · Road rules section
A Georgia driver moves and assumes the post office will pass along any mail from DDS to the new home. Which statement about this is correct?
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Correct answer: A. DDS mail is not forwarded, so the driver must update the address with DDS
The U.S. Postal Service does not forward DDS correspondence to new addresses. Drivers must therefore update their record with DDS whenever their address changes.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “SECTION 4: OTHER SERVICES & INFORMATION”, PDF page 17. Handbook PDF
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Question 37 of 40 · Licensing rules · Road rules section
A Georgia driver holds a limited driving permit during a suspension. Which trip is allowed under the permit?
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Correct answer: B. Driving to a regular job
A limited permit covers specific needs such as getting to work, medical care, or school. It does not allow leisure travel, and it is not valid for commercial vehicles.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “SECTION 10: LOSING YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGES”, PDF page 49. Handbook PDF
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Question 38 of 40 · Licensing rules · Road rules section
In GA, a commercial driver is convicted of a serious traffic violation for the second time within three years, from two separate incidents. How long are commercial driving privileges disqualified?
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Correct answer: A. 60 days
A second serious violation conviction within three years, from separate incidents, brings a 60-day disqualification of commercial driving privileges.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “SECTION 10: LOSING YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGES”, PDF page 50. Handbook PDF
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Question 39 of 40 · Licensing rules · Road rules section
When applying for a Georgia Real ID, what must you know about your Social Security Number?
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Correct answer: B. Your full number, which is checked electronically
Applicants must know their full Social Security Number. It is verified electronically with the Social Security Office.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Section 1: General Licensing Information”, PDF page 8. Handbook PDF
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Question 40 of 40 · Licensing rules · Road rules section
A Georgia resident goes to a DDS Customer Service Center for a standard State ID card that is valid for eight years. What is the regular fee?
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Correct answer: C. $32
The standard eight-year Georgia ID card costs $32. The $5 price applies only to special situations such as a non-profit referral or a disability ID.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual 2023-2024, “Section 2: Obtaining a License, Permit or Identification Card”, PDF page 11. Handbook PDF
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