Driving Test

Traffic Laws

The three most basic traffic laws require drivers to:

1. Obey traffic control devices (lights and signs)

2. Obey the traffic directions of a law enforcement officer or firefighter, even if it goes against what the traffic control devices tell you to do

3. Never drive on a roadway that has been closed for construction, for the purpose of a special event, or for any other official reason.

Georgia Law Requires you to signal your intention to turn or change lanes at least

100 feet before the turn

When driving at night, you should dim your headlights when

Meeting or approaching another vehicle (within 500 feet of them so u dont burn their retinas), driving in rain, fog, snow or smoke, or if your vision is reduced to less than 200 feet.

If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is approaching you from behind, you should

Safely maneuver your car out of the way. Slow down and move over the the shoulder of the road, or if that’s not possible go as far to the right of the roadway as you can and stop.

The hands free GA law is/pertains to…?

It mandates that drivers can’t hold or support a phone for any reason, and it pertains to all ages. A phone can only be used with headphones, a wireless device, a phone holder or mounted device. If you do you can receive penalties like fines or points added to your driving record.

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers under 21?

0.02- any person under 21 is irrefutably considered under the influence if it’s any higher.

Georgia’s move-over law requires drivers to..?

Move over to the next lane from an emergency vehicle that is stationary, or if unable to move than to slow down below the speed limit and be prepared to stop.

When parallel parking you should within how many inches to the curb?

18 inches

what should you do if ur driving rly slow and causing a traffic jam behind you?

pull tf over and let the traffic pass.

if u r involved in a crash you should:

Stop immediately in a safe place, notify the near law enforcement if anyone is injured, killed, or property damage exceeds $500, and then provide reasonable assistance to any person injured.

when driving on a multi lane road, which lane should you use for passing?

Pass on the left lane

if you see a vehicle stopped on the side of the road with emergency flashers, you should

Slow down and move over if possible

As an oncoming car with bright ass headlights approaches, where should you direct your gaze on the road?

avoid looking directly into the light and shift your gaze to the right edge of the road to minimize glare while maintaining visibility of the lane

when are you required to use your headlights in georgia

between 30 mins after sunset and 30 mins before sunrise

what should you do if you see a flashing yellow traffic arrow at the next intersection?

you can turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic/pedestrians

if you are stopped by law enforcement, you should

keep your hands visible and follow the officers instructions

who must yield when merging onto the highway

the merging vehicle

who is permitted to use high occupancy vehicle lanes while driving?

if you are in a vehicle with more than 1 person, buses, motorcycles, and maybbbeee electric vehicles, but it did expire last year so i duno.

what is the penalty for refusing a breathalyzer test under Georgia’s implied consent law?

license suspension for a minimum of one year

when driving behind a large truck you should

maintain a greater following distance, as large trucks have larger blind spots

what is the worst thing you can do if a car is about to rear end you

brake suddenly and unexpectedly

what do you need to do before making a left turn

yield the right-of-way to all traffic coming from the opposite direction

what should you do when approaching a flashing red traffic light

treat it like a stop sign- stop completely and proceed only after yielding right-of-way to pedestrians/other cars

if you want to pass a motorcycle from behind, you should

have your vehicle entirely before and during the pass

in Georgia the speed limit in a school zone is typically

25 mph

what is the correct action when approaching a 4 way stop

all drivers must yield to pedestrians, but otherwise vehicles proceed in a “first to arrive, first to proceed” order. If two arrive at the same time then yield to any vehicle on the right

double yellow line in the center of a highway means

passing is prohibited in either direction

if the wheels of the car run off the edge of the pavement into the grass you should

hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal and gently apply the brakes ?

if you caught violating the hands free law what are the 3 penalties

1st conviction: 1 point and not more than $50.00 fine

2nd conviction: 2 points and not more than $100 fine

3rd conviction: 3 points and not more than $150 fine

a flashing yellow light at an intersection means

you gotta slow down and be cautious before proceeding

what does it mean to overdrive your headlights?

when the vehicles stopping distance is greater than the area illuminated by the headlights

pwhat should you do if you park your car on an uphill street with a curb

turn the front wheels away from the curb

when driving in rain, heavy fog, snow or smoke your should

dim/lower your headlights (use your low-beam lights)

if while driving a tire suddenly blows out you should

apply brakes lighting if safe to do so, grasp the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator to allow car to roll to a stop. Don’t move into the shoulder until the car has slowed greatly

what should you do if you wanna move ur car from one lane to another

signal, check mirrors, check blind spots, then change lanes

a drivers license must be renewed

every 8 years

if you see a funeral procession on the road you should

yield the right of way

if a school bus with flashing red lights/stop signs extended has stopped on a non-divided highway you must

stop until the signal lights are off and the stop signs are put down, it’s illegal for any vehicle to pass by before then

when should you turn on your turn signal before making the turn

100 feet before the turn

what is black ice and why is it dangerous

Black ice is a thick coat of highly transparent ice, which means it blends into the road and makes it harder to see

what does a solid yellow line on your side but a dotted yellow line on the other mean for u

no pass

if your car starts to hydroplane you should

take your foot off the accelerator and let the car slow down, firmly hold the steering wheel and do not serve, just gently steer in the direction you want to go

what is georgia’s slow poke law

slower drivers must move out of the passing lane (most left hand lanes) and over to the right to allow faster moving traffic to proceed. regardless of the speed your at you gotta move over if faster moving traffic is approaching

if you have to stop on the freeway because of an emergency you should

raise your hood and activate hazard lights to indicate difficulty

what is the fine for violating georgias super speeder law

$200

if your car stalls on railroad tracks you should

get out immediately, move to safety, and call emergency services for help

what is the (usual) max speed limit on urban interstate/multi-lane divided highway

65 mph

what is the (usual) max speed limit on rural interstates

70 mph

what is the (usual) max speed limit in any urban/residential district

30 mph

wt should you do if ur car starts to skid

ease your foot off the accelerator, begin turning the steering wheel in the direction of the skid, once you’ve regained control, lightly apply brakes and steer into a safe direction

when can you legally make a right turn on red

only when turning into a one way street or a sign is posted

how are fines for breaking laws in school zones different

they’re doubled

what is the penalty for procession an open container of alcohol while driving

2 point

what are the penalties for not stopping for a school bus

mandatory court appearance, up to 6 points on driving record, up to a $1000 fine.