Georgia Class E License Practice Test Questions with

pg. 1 Georgia Class E License Practice Test/ Questions with Correct Verified Answers – Updated 2024-2025.

• What is the minimum amount of tread depth that your tires should have?
• There should be at least four-thirty seconds (4/32) inch of tread depth in every major groove on the

front wheels and at least two-thirty seconds (2/32) inch tread on all other wheels.

• There should be at least one-inch tread depth in every major groove on all wheels.
• There should be at least four-thirty seconds inch tread depth in every major groove on all wheels. -

ANSWER - A. There should be at least four-thirty seconds (4/32) inch of tread depth in every major groove on the front wheels and at least two-thirty seconds (2/32) inch tread on all other wheels.

• How do you test hydraulic brakes for a leak?
• With the vehicle under way at a low speed, apply firm pressure, stopping the vehicle as quickly as

possible.

• With the vehicle stopped, push down the brake pedal and do not release for at least five seconds.
• With the vehicle stopped, pump the brake pedal three times. Apply firm pressure, and then hold for

five seconds. - ANSWER - C. With the vehicle stopped, pump the brake pedal three times. Apply firm pressure, and then hold for five seconds.

• How do you test hydraulic brakes for their stopping action?
• Go about 5 mph. Push the brake pedal firmly.
• With the vehicle stopped, pump the brake pedal three times. Apply firm pressure, and then hold for

five seconds.

• With the vehicle stopped, push the brake pedal firmly, and then hold for five seconds. - ANSWER - A.

Go about 5 mph. Push the brake pedal firmly.

• How does tire pressure affect hydroplaning?
• Hydroplaning is not affected by tire pressure.
• Hydroplaning is more likely to occur when tire pressure is low. 1 / 2

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• Hydroplaning is more likely to occur when tires are over inflated. - ANSWER - B. Hydroplaning is more

likely to occur when tire pressure is low.

• What is the best way to use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?
• Use a heavy pressure repeatedly.
• Avoid using the brakes.
• Shift to a lower gear before starting downgrade and use a light, steady pressure on the brake pedal. -

ANSWER - C. Shift to a lower gear before starting downgrade and use a light, steady pressure on the brake pedal.

• What is a good rule as to the speed you should go when driving at night?
• You should keep your speed slow enough to stop within the range of your headlights.
• You do not have to be able to stop within the distance that you can see.
• You should never drive so fast as to require your high beams. - ANSWER - A. You should keep your

speed slow enough to stop within the range of your headlights.

• How many times more distance does it take to stop whenever you double your speed?
• Twice as much distance.
• Three times as much distance.
• Four times as much distance. - ANSWER - C. Four times as much distance.

• In checking tires what are some problems that you should look for?
• Too much or too little specification information on the sidewalls.
• Bad wear, cuts or other damage, tread separation, cut or cracked valve stems. Dual tires that come in

contact, mismatched sizes, radial and bias-ply tires used together.

• Regrooved, recapped, or retreaded tires on the drive wheels. - ANSWER - B. Bad wear, cuts or other

damage, tread separation, cut or cracked valve stems. Dual tires that come in contact, mismatched sizes, radial and bias-ply tires used together.

• What are some steering system defects to look for?
• Missing nuts, bolts, cotter keys or other parts; bent, loose or broken parts.
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