Georgia Driver's Manual Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards for the Georgia Driver's Manual

DDS Mission

To provide secure driver and identity credentials to our customers with excellence and respect.

DDS Core Values

Trusted Service, Ethical Actions, Accountable to All, Motivated to Excellence

DDS Title VI Policy Statement

Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensuring no discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, low-income, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP).

Georgia Resident (according to Georgia Law)

A person who has a permanent home or abode in Georgia with intent to return, accepts employment or engages in trade in Georgia, or has been in the state for 30 days or more.

Vision Requirements (Georgia Driver's License)

Must demonstrate the ability to meet minimum vision requirements; 20/60 in one eye, with or without corrective lenses, and a horizontal field of vision of at least 140 degrees.

Class C License

Non-commercial license for drivers age 18 and older.

Class D License

Provisional license issued to drivers ages 16 and 17.

Class M License

License for motorcycle operators.

Class E and F License

Non-commercial license for drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles and who are exempt from commercial licensing requirements.

License Restriction B

Corrective lenses required

License Restriction C

Vehicle mechanical aids required

License Restriction E

Prosthetic aids required

Applicants under age 18

Requires applicants under 18 years of age to present proof of completion of Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) as well as satisfy school enrollment

Class C Instructional Permit (CP)

Allows you to obtain practical driving experience under the supervision of a licensed driver.

Class D Provisional License Requirements

You must present proof of completion of the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP).

Approved driver education course

An approved driver education course consisting of either 30 hours of classroom instruction OR completion of an equivalent online virtual course; AND 06 hours of on-the-road experience with a certified instructor OR completion of the DDS Parent Teen Driving Guide.

Conditions of a Class D Provisional License

A Class D license holder may not drive between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., during the first six months only immediate family members may ride in the vehicle, during the second six months only one passenger under 21 years.

Obtaining a Class C License Exchanging a Class D license

A Class D license holder may apply for a Class C license upon reaching the age of 18.

"Slow Poke" Law (House Bill 459)

Must move out of the passing lane to allow faster-moving traffic to proceed.

Traffic Laws

Traffic laws are necessary to prevent crashes by defining the orderly movement of vehicles, pedestrians, and other users of public highways.

Right-of-Way

Who has the lawful authority to enter a roadway, change lanes within a roadway, make a turn from a roadway, travel through an intersection, or make any other traffic related movement

"Move Over" Law

Move over to the next lane if safely possible, and if unable to move over, then slow down below the speed limit.

Turn Signals

A turn signal must be given whenever a turn is made to the right or the left.

Super Speeder

Any driver convicted of speeding 75 mph or more on a two-lane road or 85 miles per hour or more on any road in Georgia.

Driving Under the Influence

Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, a drug, or any other substance which impairs his/her ability to safely do so.

Reckless Driving

Driving any vehicle in reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property.

Dim your headlights

When you are within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle so as not to blind the driver or when you are following closely (within 200 feet) behind another vehicle.

Distracted Driving

Requires drivers to exercise due care in operating a motor vehicle and prohibits any action that distracts the driver from the safe operation of such vehicle.

Hands Free Georgia Law (HB 673)

Requires that drivers are not allowed to hold or support a phone for any reason.

Warning Signs

Alerts you to conditions that are immediately ahead. There may be road hazards, changes in traffic direction, or some other potentially hazardous situation that requires action on your part.

Regulatory Signs

Tell drivers what they may or may not do. Drivers, including bicyclists, must obey them in the same manner as traffic laws.

Guide Signs

May indicate what road you are on, and how to get to your destination

Prior to entering vehicle check tire pressure

Check the tire pressure using a tire pressure gauge and add air or let air out, also measure tread depth.

Hydroplaning

Occurs when there is standing water on a roadway. At speeds up to and over 35 mph, your tires may start to lose contact with the road and ride over the water like water skis.

Skidding

A car skids when its tires lose their grip on the road surface. When a car skids, both the power that the engine sends to the wheels and the braking ability of the wheels are lost.

Entering the Car Safety

Develop a routine for entering the car safely and preparing for your trip.

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes

Are travel lanes that are restricted to vehicles with more than one occupant, buses, motorcycles, and vehicles with Alternative Fuel Vehicle license plates.

Safety Responsibility Law

To remove irresponsible drivers from Georgia highways and to protect insured motorists from uninsured motorists.

If You Are Involved In A Crash

Stop immediately in a safe place, Notify the nearest law enforcement agency immediately if anyone is injured or killed, or if property damage exceeds $500.00. Provide reasonable assistance to any person injured.