Georgia permit test: road signs
Sign shapes and colors, regulatory, warning, guide, work-zone, service and railroad signs. 86 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Sample road signs questions
1. What is the main purpose of warning signs?
- A. To tell you which laws apply on this road
- B. To alert you to conditions immediately ahead
- C. To show you the way to a destination
- D. To point out gas, food, and lodging
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B. To alert you to conditions immediately ahead
Warning signs alert you to conditions immediately ahead, such as hazards or changes in traffic direction, that may need action from you.
Source: Georgia DDS Drivers' Manual 2023-2024 (2023-2024), page 31
2. On a two-lane road, you come up behind a tractor with this emblem on the back. What should you expect?
- A. It is about to turn left
- B. It is an emergency vehicle and you must pull over
- C. It is carrying hazardous materials
- D. It is moving much slower than traffic, so use caution and slow down
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D. It is moving much slower than traffic, so use caution and slow down
This emblem warns that the vehicle is a slow-moving vehicle. Use caution and be ready to slow down as you approach.
Source: Georgia DDS Drivers' Manual 2023-2024 (2023-2024), page 33
3. After this sign, a flagger signals you to stop, but you see no stop sign. How should you treat the flagger's direction?
- A. Follow it only if a police officer is present
- B. Obey it just like a regulatory sign
- C. Treat it as a suggestion only
- D. Ignore it if the lane ahead looks clear
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B. Obey it just like a regulatory sign
In a work zone, a flagger has the same authority as a regulatory sign. Do not disobey a flagger's directions.
Source: Georgia DDS Drivers' Manual 2023-2024 (2023-2024), page 23
4. What does this sign tell you?
- A. A hospital can be reached by following this sign
- B. Ambulances must use this lane
- C. You are entering a quiet zone
- D. A first aid kit is required here
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A. A hospital can be reached by following this sign
Blue and white service signs give directions to service facilities. This one points the way to a hospital.
Source: Georgia DDS Drivers' Manual 2023-2024 (2023-2024), page 34