Georgia DDS Motorcycle Practice Test 3
Test 3 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 30 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Georgia test.
- Questions40
- Correct to pass30
- Passing score75%
- Minimum age16 years
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1. A yield sign is posted where an entrance ramp meets the highway. What must you do?
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Answer C: Give way to the traffic already on the highway and merge into a gap
The yield sign confirms that the merging driver is the one who must fit into the traffic stream rather than the other way round.
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2. Low sun is shining onto the signal ahead and you cannot tell which light is lit. What should you do?
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Answer D: Slow down and be ready to stop until you can be sure
An unreadable signal has to be treated as one that may be red, so approach slowly enough to stop while you work out what it shows.
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3. How may a Georgia driver lawfully use a phone while driving?
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Answer B: Through an earpiece, a wrist device, a mounted holder or Bluetooth
Georgia allows phone use only where the device is not supported by the body, so an earpiece, a wrist device, a mounted holder or a Bluetooth connection is needed.
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4. Which stopped vehicles does the Georgia Move Over Law cover?
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Answer B: Emergency, sanitation and utility service vehicles parked on the shoulder of the roadway
Georgia applies the law to emergency vehicles and, after an amendment, to active sanitation workers and utility service workers using cones or vehicles with flashing lights.
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5. What is the correct order of actions when passing a vehicle on a two lane road?
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Answer D: Signal, check the mirrors and blind spot, pass in the left lane, signal and return
The rider signals and checks behind before moving out, completes the pass in the passing lane, then signals and checks again before returning.
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6. Why is parking too close to a street corner prohibited?
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Answer D: Because it hides approaching traffic and pedestrians
A vehicle parked at a corner blocks the view that both drivers and pedestrians need before entering the intersection.
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7. What limit does Georgia set on motorcycle handlebar height?
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Answer B: Handlebars may not exceed 25 inches above the operator seat height
Georgia caps handlebar height at 25 inches above the height of the operator's seat.
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8. What does Georgia charge to reinstate after a first no proof of insurance suspension?
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Answer A: $200 by mail or $210 in person
Georgia charges $200 by mail and $210 in person for reinstatement after a first no proof of insurance suspension.
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9. Why is the front brake avoided during a very slow, tightly leaned turn?
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Answer D: It can upset the balance of a leaned machine and drop it at low speed
At low speed and full lock there is little momentum holding the motorcycle up, and the sudden weight shift from the front brake easily topples it.
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10. How long is the first suspension for a Georgia driver under 21 convicted of DUI with a blood alcohol concentration between 0.02 and 0.08?
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Answer A: A minimum of six months
Georgia sets a minimum six-month suspension for an under-21 first DUI in the 0.02 to 0.08 range, rising where there is a prior conviction.
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11. How does a Georgia license class code show that the credential is an instructional permit?
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Answer A: A letter P follows the class letter, giving CP, MP, EP or FP
Georgia marks instructional permits by adding a P to the class letter, producing CP, MP, EP and FP.
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12. Which road feature is most likely to be slippery, particularly when wet?
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Answer D: Painted lane markings, manhole covers and steel plates
Paint and metal surfaces laid on top of the road offer far less grip than the pavement around them and become noticeably slick in the rain.
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13. You are driving on a rural road with no sidewalk. Where should you expect to meet pedestrians?
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Answer A: Walking toward you on your side of the road
Where there is no sidewalk, pedestrians are taught to walk facing traffic, so they appear on your side of the road coming toward you.
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14. What does a pre-ride check of a hydraulic brake system cover?
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Answer C: The fluid level and any sign of a leak at the hoses and fittings
A falling fluid level means either worn pads or a leak, and a leaking hose or fitting can empty the system without warning.
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15. What is the first riding effect of becoming dehydrated on a hot day?
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Answer D: Concentration and judgment fade before the rider feels very thirsty
Thirst lags behind fluid loss, so a rider can lose concentration and coordination before feeling thirsty. Drink regularly on hot rides rather than waiting.
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16. A car is passing you on a two lane road. Which lane position is generally best while it goes by?
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Answer A: The center portion of your lane
The middle of the lane keeps distance from the passing vehicle and its mirrors while leaving room on the other side if the rider needs it.
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17. A driver in the leftmost lane reaches this sign at an intersection. What must the driver do?
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Answer B: Go straight on or turn right, and reach the destination another way
The restriction holds whatever the traffic or the signal is doing, so the driver has to pass the intersection and plan a different route.
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18. What is the minimum age to obtain a Georgia Class M motorcycle license?
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Answer D: 17 years old
Georgia sets 17 as the minimum age for a Class M Motorcycle Operator's License, while the Class M Instructional Permit is available at 16.
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19. Why is backing up on a freeway or on its shoulder prohibited?
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Answer A: Traffic arrives far too fast to expect a vehicle moving the wrong way
Freeway traffic closes on a stopped or reversing vehicle at highway speed and has almost no time to react to something moving against the flow.
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20. What is the correct way to apply the front brake when you need maximum braking?
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Answer C: Squeeze it progressively harder as weight settles onto the front tire
Progressive pressure lets load build on the front tire before the braking force does, so the tire has the grip needed to handle it.
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21. You spot a deep pothole that the riders behind you will not be able to see until it is too late. What is the usual way to warn them?
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Answer B: Point at it with a hand or a foot on the side it lies on
Pointing at the hazard on the correct side tells the riders behind both that something is there and where in the lane it is.
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22. Trees block the view along the tracks as a driver approaches this sign. What approach speed is correct?
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Answer B: Slow enough to stop before the nearest rail once a train comes into view
Where the view along the track is obstructed, the only safe speed is one that still leaves stopping distance after a train first becomes visible.
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23. What does Georgia impose for unlawfully passing a stopped school bus?
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Answer B: A mandatory court appearance, a fine of up to $1,000, and suspension for drivers under 21
Georgia requires the driver to appear in court, allows a fine of up to $1,000, adds up to six points, and suspends the license of a violator under 21.
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24. How much can a licensed Georgia resident reduce a point total, and how often?
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Answer B: Up to 7 points once every 5 years, after completing a certified 6-hour driver improvement course
Georgia allows a reduction of up to 7 points once every 5 years when the driver completes a certified 6-hour driver improvement course and presents the original certificate.
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25. What is the penalty for a first conviction under the Hands Free Georgia Law?
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Answer C: 1 point and a fine of no more than $50
Georgia escalates hands free penalties: 1 point and up to $50 for a first conviction, 2 points and up to $100 for a second, and 3 points and up to $150 for a third or later conviction.
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26. On a rainy road, where can a rider usually find the best traction?
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Answer A: In the tire tracks left by the vehicles ahead
Vehicles ahead push water aside and keep their tracks clearer of oil, so those tracks generally give better grip than the rest of the lane.
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27. What school-related proof must a Georgia applicant under 18 provide?
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Answer B: Proof of enrollment and of not being under expulsion
Georgia requires an applicant under 18 to document school enrollment and to show that the applicant is not under expulsion, for example with a DS-1 Certificate of School Enrollment.
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28. A yellow diamond shows an arrow that doubles back on itself. What kind of curve lies ahead?
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Answer C: A turn of 135 degrees or more, nearly doubling back
The hairpin curve sign is used where the road changes direction by 135 degrees or more, and it is normally backed up by chevrons or a large arrow through the bend.
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29. Where is a road work ahead sign placed?
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Answer B: In advance of the work space or detour, so drivers are warned before reaching it
Advance warning signs are placed upstream of the work space or detour so that drivers have time to slow down and change lanes before reaching the activity.
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30. What is the minimum suspension in Georgia for refusing a state administered chemical test?
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Answer A: One year
Georgia's implied consent law suspends the license or driving privilege for a minimum of one year when a driver refuses state administered testing.
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31. What general speed limit does Georgia apply to an unpaved county road?
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Answer B: 35 miles per hour
Georgia lists a general limit of 35 miles per hour on unpaved county roads unless a different limit is posted.
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32. Your vehicle is burning at the roadside. How far away should everyone keep?
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Answer D: At least a hundred feet away from the vehicle and upwind, out of the drifting smoke
Burning vehicles give off toxic smoke and parts such as tires and struts can burst, so keep a long distance and stay upwind.
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33. What is the safest way to deal with a vehicle sitting in your blind spot?
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Answer A: Slow a little or move ahead so that it is no longer beside you
You cannot control the other driver, but you can change your own speed so that the vehicle is no longer hidden beside you.
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34. You come around a bend and find loose sand spread across your lane. What should you do?
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Answer D: Ease off the gas, avoid sudden braking or steering, and keep straight
Loose material acts like ball bearings under the tires; smooth inputs preserve what little grip remains, while sudden braking or steering breaks it.
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35. How does Georgia score points for speeding in a work zone?
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Answer C: Two to six points, according to the speed
Georgia lists work zone speeding separately in the points schedule, but does not give it a single fixed value.
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36. On an unlit road, about how far ahead do high beams normally let you see?
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Answer D: About 350 to 500 feet ahead of the vehicle
High beams light roughly 350 to 500 feet of road and low beams far less, which is why night speeds have to be chosen around the beam, not the limit.
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37. What does the T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection routine cover?
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Answer B: Tires and wheels, controls, lights, fluids, chassis and stands
T-CLOCS is a memory aid for a walk around check of tires and wheels, controls, lights and electrics, oil and other fluids, chassis, and side and center stands.
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38. How should a load be distributed between the two saddlebags?
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Answer B: Evenly, so the weight is balanced from side to side
An uneven load pulls the motorcycle toward the heavy side and makes it behave differently in left turns than in right turns.
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39. What does Georgia require of a motorcycle's lights and signals?
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Answer D: The headlight and taillight must be lit at all times, and turn signals fitted
Georgia requires the motorcycle headlight and taillight to be illuminated at all times and requires turn signals to be fitted.
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40. Does the Hands Free Georgia Law say anything about video?
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Answer D: Yes, it forbids watching, recording or broadcasting a video or movie
Georgia expressly prohibits watching, recording or broadcasting a video or movie while driving.