Your FREE Georgia DMV Flashcards 2026 – 200+ Cards

STOP. It is the only sign of this shape — come to a complete stop, then yield before proceeding.

YIELD. Slow down, give the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians, and stop if necessary before merging.

A general warning of a hazard ahead — a curve, intersection, merge, or other condition that calls for caution.

A work-zone (construction or maintenance) sign. Slow down; in Georgia, fines for many violations double when workers are present.

A regulatory sign stating a law you must obey, such as a speed limit, one-way, or no-turn restriction.

A guide sign giving directions, destinations, exits, and distances.

A motorist-services sign — rest areas, hospitals, gas, food, and lodging.

Marks a recreational area, park, or scenic point of interest.

Marks the start of a no-passing zone; it is posted on the left side of the road.

A school zone or school crossing sign — slow down and watch for children.

A railroad-crossing advance warning. Slow, look, listen, and be ready to stop for a train.

The white X-shaped sign at a railroad crossing; treat it like a yield sign and stop if a train is coming.

A red circle with a white horizontal bar means do not enter — you are facing the wrong way on a one-way street or ramp.

A red-and-white sign warning you are traveling against traffic; stop and turn around safely.

Red and white signs give an order you must obey, like STOP, YIELD, DO NOT ENTER, and WRONG WAY.

Stop and remain stopped until the light turns green; you may turn right on red after stopping unless a sign prohibits it.

The signal is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so safely; do not speed up to beat the light.

Proceed if the intersection is clear; when turning, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Treat it like a stop sign: come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe.

Slow down and proceed with caution; you do not have to stop but must watch for cross traffic.

A protected turn in the direction of the arrow; oncoming traffic is stopped, so you may turn.

Stop; you may not make the movement shown by the arrow until it turns green.

Separates traffic moving in opposite directions; a solid yellow line on your side means no passing.

Separates opposing traffic and allows passing when the way ahead is clear and it is safe.

Neither direction may pass or cross except to turn left into a driveway or road.

Separates lanes of traffic going the same direction; discourages or prohibits lane changes.

Separates same-direction lanes and allows lane changes when it is safe.

The line at an intersection or crosswalk where you must stop for a sign or red light.

White lines marking where pedestrians cross; you must yield to anyone in or entering the crosswalk.

Indicates a loading zone or restricted parking; do not park where the curb is painted yellow.

Marks a high-occupancy-vehicle lane reserved for vehicles carrying the posted minimum number of people.

A lane reserved for bicycles, marked by a solid white line and a bicycle symbol; do not drive or park in it.

A white regulatory rectangle stating the maximum legal speed in good conditions for that road.

States the slowest you may legally drive on that road, common on interstates.

A black-and-white arrow showing that traffic flows in only the direction of the arrow.

Prohibits making a complete turn to reverse direction at that location.

Warns that the roadway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways by a median.

Warns that another roadway joins yours ahead; adjust speed and position to blend safely.

Warns that a lane is ending ahead; merge into the continuing lane early and safely.

A yellow warning that the road can be slick in rain; slow down and increase following distance.

Warns of animals that may enter the road; be especially alert at dawn and dusk.

Warns you are leaving a one-way roadway and entering a road with traffic in both directions.

Warns of a circular intersection ahead; yield to traffic already in the circle and keep moving counterclockwise.

Warns of a downgrade ahead; shift to a lower gear and check your brakes.

Warns that a traffic signal is ahead, often where it is hard to see in time; be ready to stop.

Marks parking for vehicles displaying a disabled placard or plate; parking there otherwise is illegal.

Marked where the solid yellow line on your side becomes a broken line — passing is again allowed when clear.

Grooves cut into the shoulder or center line that create noise and vibration to alert a drifting driver.

A sign above a lane with a downward arrow tells you that lane leads to the destination or route shown.

A flashing arrow board on a truck or trailer directing drivers to move out of the lane it points away from.

The legal right to proceed first. In Georgia you give it, never take it — yielding prevents most intersection crashes.

The first vehicle to stop goes first; if two stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

A left-turning driver must yield to oncoming traffic going straight and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

Traffic on the road that ends (the stem of the T) must yield to traffic on the through road.

Pull to the right edge of the road and stop for any emergency vehicle using its lights and siren; do not block intersections.

Yield to pedestrians in or entering a marked or unmarked crosswalk; never pass a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian.

Vehicles entering a roundabout yield to traffic already circulating; travel counterclockwise and signal when exiting.

You must never drive faster than is reasonable and safe for conditions, even if that is below the posted limit.

30 mph is the typical default speed limit in a Georgia urban or residential district unless otherwise posted.

55 mph is the typical limit on a Georgia two-lane highway unless otherwise posted.

70 mph is the typical maximum on a Georgia rural interstate unless otherwise posted.

Drive in the right lane except to pass; slower traffic must yield the left lane to faster traffic.

Signal your intention to turn or change lanes well in advance — at least 100 feet before turning.

Stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm; on undivided roads, traffic in both directions stops.

Tailgating is illegal and dangerous; keep at least a three-second gap, more in poor conditions.

Pass only on the left where markings and conditions allow; return to the right lane only when you can see the passed vehicle in your mirror.

U-turns are legal in Georgia only where they can be made safely and are not prohibited by a sign or condition.

Turn your wheels toward the curb when facing downhill and away from the curb (toward the road) when facing uphill with a curb.

Georgia's instructional permit, available at age 15 after passing the Knowledge Exam; requires a licensed adult 21+ in the front seat.

Georgia's intermediate license for 16- and 17-year-olds, with a midnight–5 a.m. curfew and phased passenger limits.

Georgia's standard unrestricted noncommercial license; an 8-year term costing $32.

The Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act — Georgia's graduated-licensing law (Class CP at 15, Class D at 16, Class C at 18).

A teen must hold the Class CP learner's permit at least 12 months and one day, with no major convictions, before a Class D license.

A Class D provisional license holder may not drive between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. — there are no exceptions.

During the first six months a Class D license is held, only immediate family members may ride as passengers.

During the second six months, only one passenger under 21 who is not immediate family may ride.

After 12 months, no more than three passengers under 21 who are not immediate family may ride.

Requires 16- and 17-year-olds to complete driver education (30 hrs instruction + 6 hrs behind the wheel) and 40 hours of supervised driving (6 at night).

Two tests — a 20-question Road Signs Test and a 20-question Road Rules Test; you must pass both with at least 15 of 20.

75% — at least 15 of 20 correct on each of the road signs and road rules tests.

The Department of Driver Services — Georgia's agency for licenses, permits, the Knowledge Exam, and points; Georgia has no 'DMV.'

Front-seat occupants and all occupants under 18 anywhere in the vehicle must wear a seat belt in Georgia.

Children under 8 and shorter than 4 feet 9 inches must ride in the back seat in an appropriate restraint when a back seat is available.

Headlights are required from a half-hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise, and whenever you can't see clearly 500 feet ahead.

Permitted in Georgia after a full stop, if the way is clear and no sign prohibits it.

Permitted only from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping, where not prohibited.

Move one lane away from a stopped emergency, tow, utility, or DOT vehicle showing flashing lights; if you can't, slow below the limit.

Driving in disregard for the safety of persons or property; a 4-point violation in Georgia.

A serious offense combining unsafe acts to harass or endanger others; adds 6 points to a Georgia record.

High-occupancy-vehicle lanes require the posted minimum number of occupants during marked hours.

When entering from a driveway, alley, or private road, yield to all traffic and pedestrians on the road you are entering.

Yield the right-of-way to a funeral procession; do not cut through or join it.

Slow to the reduced posted limit when the school-zone lights are flashing; watch for crossing guards and children.

It is illegal to have an open alcoholic-beverage container in the passenger area of a vehicle on a Georgia road.

Driving or passing on the shoulder is illegal except in an emergency or where specifically directed.

Yield to a public transit bus that has signaled and is re-entering traffic from a bus stop where posted.

Back up only when it can be done safely; check behind the vehicle first and never back on a highway or expressway.

Never stop on the tracks; if a gate is down or lights are flashing, stop and wait until the train passes and the gate rises.

At intersections without signals, yield to pedestrians crossing in the crosswalk, marked or not.

Get into the correct turn lane early; follow arrow markings and do not change your turn at the last second.

Each conviction adds points to your record; a driver 21+ is suspended at 15 points in 24 months.

A driver under 21 is suspended by any single conviction worth 4 or more points — far stricter than the 15-point rule.

Points stay on a Georgia driving record for two years from the conviction date.

Adds 4 points to a Georgia driving record.

The highest speeding tier; adds 6 points to a Georgia driving record.

Adds 4 points to a Georgia driving record.

Adds 6 points — one of the most heavily penalized violations in Georgia.

Unlawfully passing a stopped school bus adds 6 points to a Georgia record.

A driver 21+ in a non-commercial vehicle is DUI at a BAC of 0.08 or greater.

Georgia's zero-tolerance limit: a driver under 21 is DUI at a BAC of 0.02 or greater.

A commercial driver is DUI at a BAC of 0.04 or greater, half the standard 0.08 limit.

A first DUI for a driver 21+ (BAC 0.08+) carries a minimum 12-month license suspension.

By driving in Georgia you have already consented to chemical testing; refusing the state test can itself suspend your license.

A driver convicted of going 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or more on any road or highway.

A $200 state fee paid to DDS, in addition to any local fine imposed by the court.

Pay the $200 fee within 120 days of the DDS notice or the license is suspended.

If suspended for non-payment, a $50 reinstatement fee is added on top of the $200 fee.

Effective July 1, 2018; drivers may not hold or support a phone or device with any part of the body while driving.

A first violation is a $50 fine and 1 point; second is $100 and 2 points; third is $150 and 3 points.

A phone may still be used with a mount, holder, Bluetooth, earpiece, or voice command — just not held.

Keep at least three seconds of space behind the vehicle ahead; increase it in rain, fog, or at night.

Keep your eyes moving — glance far ahead, then near, then to your mirrors — instead of fixing on one point.

Areas beside and behind your car that mirrors miss; glance over your shoulder before every lane change.

Dim your high beams within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle to avoid blinding the other driver.

Dim your high beams within 200 feet when following closely behind another vehicle.

Use low beams in fog, rain, or snow — high beams reflect off the moisture and reduce your visibility.

When tires ride on a film of water and lose grip; ease off the gas, hold the wheel steady, and don't brake hard.

Slow down in rain, keep tires properly inflated with good tread, and avoid standing water.

If the rear skids, ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go; don't slam the brakes.

Total stopping distance is your reaction distance plus braking distance, both of which grow with speed.

Fatigue slows reaction time like alcohol; pull over and rest rather than pushing on when sleepy.

Don't engage an aggressive driver; give space, avoid eye contact, and report dangerous behavior.

Anything that takes your eyes, hands, or mind off driving — texting, eating, or grooming — sharply raises crash risk.

With ABS, press and hold firm, steady pressure in an emergency stop; do not pump the brakes.

Slow for curves, intersections, weather, and traffic; the posted limit is a maximum for ideal conditions only.

Reduce speed at night so you can stop within the distance your headlights light up — about that 'overdriving your headlights' idea.

Keep open space on all sides of your vehicle so you have room to react and an escape path.

In slow city traffic a two-second gap may suffice, but add time as speed and hazards increase.

Never brake suddenly to punish a tailgater; instead increase the gap ahead so you can stop gently.

If tailgated and you can't move over, keep a steady speed and gradually increase the gap in front of you.

Seat belts keep you in place and behind the wheel in a crash, greatly reducing injury and death.

Alcohol impairs judgment, reaction time, vision, and coordination — the first abilities you need to drive safely.

Prescription and over-the-counter drugs can impair driving; you can be charged with DUI for drugs as well as alcohol.

Heavy eyelids, drifting, missing exits, and yawning mean stop and rest — not just open a window.

Working brakes, lights, tires, and wipers are part of safe driving and required for a roadworthy vehicle.

Adjust seat, mirrors, and head restraint before driving — never while moving.

Adds 2 points to a Georgia driving record.

Driving 75 mph or more on a two-lane road makes you a Super Speeder, even if local fines are separate.

Driving 85 mph or more on any road or highway makes you a Super Speeder regardless of the number of lanes.

Expect the unexpected, leave room, and have an escape plan; assume other drivers may make mistakes.

When a bus shows flashing red lights and an extended stop arm on a two-lane or undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop.

On a road divided by a median or barrier, only traffic behind the bus must stop; oncoming traffic may proceed.

Proceed only after the bus's red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.

Covers stopped emergency, law-enforcement, tow, utility, and DOT vehicles — including Georgia's HERO units — with flashing lights.

If you cannot safely move one lane over, slow below the posted speed limit and be prepared to stop.

Give a bicyclist at least 3 feet of clearance when passing in the same direction.

Motorcycles are small and easy to miss; look twice at intersections and before changing lanes, and give them a full lane.

Stop and stay stopped until the pedestrian has fully cleared your half of the road; never assume they see you.

Always yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog; they have the right-of-way at all times.

Trucks have large 'no-zones'; if you can't see the driver's mirrors, the driver can't see you — don't linger alongside.

Pass promptly on the left, signal, and don't cut back in until you see the whole truck in your mirror.

Pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes; never follow closely behind one.

Use low beams, slow down, and increase following distance; if it's too thick, pull completely off the road and turn on hazards.

Slow down, turn on low-beam headlights (required when wipers are on in many situations), and watch for hydroplaning.

Slow gently, brake and accelerate smoothly, and increase following distance dramatically; bridges ice first.

Use high beams where legal to see farther, but dim them within 500 feet of oncoming traffic.

Pull fully onto the shoulder, turn on hazard lights, and exit on the side away from traffic if you must leave the car.

Get everyone out and away from the tracks immediately, then call the posted emergency number or 911.

Brake firmly and stay in your lane; don't swerve into oncoming traffic or off the road to avoid a small animal.

Slow down, merge early, watch for workers and equipment, and expect sudden stops; fines often double.

An arrow board directs you out of a closed lane; merge in the direction the arrow shows well in advance.

Bicyclists may legally use the travel lane; pass only with at least 3 feet of space and when it is safe.

Slow down and be ready to stop near schools, parks, and residential areas; children can dart out unexpectedly.

Do not cut into or interrupt a funeral procession; yield to it as you would to an emergency vehicle.

An orange-and-red triangle marks vehicles going 25 mph or less, such as farm equipment; slow and pass with care.

Yield to pedestrians at the crosswalks on entry and exit of a roundabout.

Use a lower gear downhill to save your brakes; yield to vehicles going uphill on narrow mountain roads.

Obey a flagger's signals; their direction overrides signs and signals in a work zone.

Reduce speed on wet leaves, gravel, or sand — they cut traction much like ice or water.

Ease off the accelerator, keep the wheel steady, and don't brake hard until the tires regain grip.

Use your visor and sunglasses, slow down, and increase following distance when low sun blinds you.

Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, don't brake hard, and steer straight until you can pull off safely.

Pump the brakes to build pressure, downshift, and use the parking brake gradually; steer to a safe stop.

Slow before the curve, not in it; if you skid, ease off the gas and steer where you want to go.

Slow down, move over if you can, and follow any officer or responder directions through the scene.

A bicyclist may move into the travel lane to turn left; give them room and don't squeeze past.

Pedestrians are hard to see after dark; slow in areas with foot traffic and use your headlights properly.

Treat low-powered cycles like other vehicles; give them a full lane and 3 feet when passing.

Where posted, yield to a transit bus signaling to pull back into traffic from a stop.

Move over or slow as you would for an emergency vehicle, and pass only when the lane beside it is clear.

Avoid flooded roads; even a few inches of moving water can sweep a car away — turn around, don't drown.

In strong wind, keep a firm grip and give extra space to trucks, buses, and trailers that can be pushed sideways.

Never try to beat a train; trains can't stop quickly and are closer and faster than they appear.

In downtowns and near transit, slow down and scan crosswalks and between parked cars for people stepping out.

Adjust speed to blend smoothly with traffic; drivers already on the road should make room where they safely can.

Turn on low-beam headlights entering a tunnel so you are visible in the dimmer light.

Stay at least 500 feet behind a fire truck or ambulance responding with lights and siren.

Even in special situations, you give the right-of-way to protect the most vulnerable; never force your way.

Allowed only in limited cases, such as a multi-lane road or a vehicle turning left; never on the shoulder.

Many Georgia school zones use automated speed cameras; a citation is a civil penalty with no points on your license.