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When Traveling on roadway that intersects with another and you are only one with stop sign

Yield right-of-way to any other vehicle or pedestrian

At intersections where there are no stop signs, yield signs or other traffic signals (uncontrolled intersection)

Driver in vehicle on the left must yield to driver w/ vehicle on the right

At a four-way intersection where all drivers
are faced with stop signs, all drivers must

Yield to Pedestrians and then a "first to arrive, first to proceed order" or yield to any vehicles on your right

When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to:

All traffic coming from the opposite direction

When approaching a yield sign

slow down to a safe speed and be prepared to stop. If necessary, stop and only proceed when it is safe to do so

When the roadway you are traveling on is merging into other traffic without stopping

adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow you to merge into new lane safely (speed up, slow down, etc.)

If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on, you must:

Safely change lanes away from merging traffic if possible (if not possible, adjust speed and vehicle position to allow traffic to merge)

At intersections with traffic control lights

wait until the intersection is clear of traffic or approaching traffic before entering. Do not proceed "just because" you have the green light

If you are about to enter or cross a highway from alley, private road, or highway

must stop and yield right-of-way to all other pedestrians and vehicles already traveling on roadway or sidewalk you are entering/crossing

If emergency vehicles are using their emergency lights (blue or red) and sirens

safely maneuver vehicle out of way (move over to road shoulder and slow) or stay as far to the right of roadway or lane as you can and stop - do not endanger anyone or block any intersection

Yield to all highway maintenance vehicles and workers

In a construction zone

Right on Red Allowed

Anywhere controlled by traffic control light (unless prohibited by a sign)

Left Turn on Red Allowed

From left lane of one-way to another one-way (unless prohibited by a sign)

When a school bus stops to load/unload and activates flashing yellow lights

Drivers slow down and prepare to stop; must stop when lights turn red and stop sign is extended

When Bus stops on a divided highway

Cars traveling on opposite side of school bus are not required to stop

Passing On a Two-Lane Road

-Wait for Passing zone (indicated by striped lines to right of the center lines of highway)
- Look ahead to determine length of passing zone (must have time to execute before entering intersection or within 200 ft of vehicle)
- Check blind spot and mirrors
-Activate turn signal and move to left
-Only come back to right lane when you can see car in rear view mirror and activate turn signal to move to right

passing prohibited (on two lane roads)

-solid yellow line on the right of the center line,
-"Do Not Pass" sign
-double yellow lines;
-Within 100 feet of a railroad crossing;
-Within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel;
-When a car approaching from the opposite direction makes passing unsafe or will be within 200 feet of your vehicle prior to the completion of a passing maneuver
-On a hill or curve where it is not possible to see oncoming vehicles
-On the shoulder of the road;
-When a school bus is stopped to load or un- load passengers.

Passing is Permitted When:

• Lawfully overtaking and passing another vehicle going in the same direction;
• An obstruction makes it necessary to drive to the left of the center line, but only after yielding to oncoming traffic;
• A roadway includes two or more marked lanes in the same direction;
• A roadway with more than one lane is restricted to one-way traffic. Upon a multi-lane, two way highway, you must never drive to the left of the center line except when authorized to do so by traffic control signals or signs or when making a left turn into an alley, private road or driveway.

Passing on the right allowed when

Other vehicle is making or about to make left turn and when on a multi-lane highway carrying two or more lanes of traffic in same direction

When Being Passed

Be alert for unsafe actions and reduce speed slightly to allowed vehicle to pass easier (wait until it has completely passed to increase speed)

Passing Stopped Cars

Do not pass if stopped to permit pedestrian to cross walkway (always slow down and prepare to stop when vehicles are stopped at an intersection)

Passing Bicyclists

- Have Same Rights and Responsibilities as motorists
- Permitted to travel in center of traffic lane if there are safety hazards on right side of road (or narrow lane)
- Pass with caution and treat them like any other vehicle
- Bicycle Lanes are not passing lanes

Space Between Bike And Driver

At least three feet

Passing Motorcyclists

- Must Pass in Adjacent lane (since motorcyclists legally take up full width of single lane while driving)
- Not permitted to occupy same lane as motorcyclist while passing

Hand Turn Signals - Left Turn

Left Turn

Hand Turn Signals - Right Turn

Right Turn

Hand Turn Signals - Stop

Stop

How To Make A Right Turn

- Activate Right Turn Signal
- Approach Intersection in Right Lane
- Yield To Bicyclists Before Making Turn (if Applicable)
- Make the turn to end up in the right lane of the street which you turned onto
- If multiple lanes, turn onto corresponding lane on street

How To Make A Left Turn

- Activate Turn Signal and move into far left lane or turning lane
- Keep Wheels straight until begin making the turn
- Yield right-of-way to all vehicles (including bikes) approaching from opposite direction
- Make turn so vehicle ends up in lane closest to center lane in direction of traffic of street you turned onto (or closest to center line)
- Complete turn onto corresponding lane on street if multiple turning lanes
- Once you have entered intersection to turn, you cannot change lanes in intersection
- Must stop for pedestrians

Pedestrians While Making Turns

Watch for Pedestrians while turning (green light will correspond to walk sign at intersections)

U-Turns

Don't make on curve or near top of hill/where prohibited

Turns on Multi-Lane Highways

- Multi-Lane Two Way Highway: Must never drive to left of center line (except for making left turn)
- Must comply to traffic control signals if applicable
- Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Stopping, Standing and Parking - Where Allowed

- Try to park off highway and leave 200 feet in each direction for car
- In front of public or private driveway

Where Stopping, Standing and Parking is Prohibited

- On street side of any parked vehicle
- On a sidewalk
- Within an intersection
- On a crosswalk
- Between safety zone and adjacent curb
- Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction where it would disrupt traffic
- Upon a bridge, overpass, or highway tunnel
- On any railroad tracks
- On controlled-access highway
- In Area between roadways on divided highway
- At no parking signs

Where to Park, Stop or Stand - Fire Hydrant Distance

Within 15 ft of fire hydrant

Where to Park, Stop or Stand - Crosswalk Distance

Within 20 ft of crosswalk

Where to Park, Stop or Stand - Traffic Sign Distance

Within 30 feet of stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal

Where to Park, Stop or Stand - Fire Station Distance

Within 20 ft of fire station driveway

Where to Park, Stop or Stand - Across from Fire Station

Within 75 ft of spot across the street from fire station

Where to Park, Stop or Stand - Railroad Crossing Distance

Within 50 ft of railroad crossing

parallel parking

- Drive Past Parking space you wish to use
- Stop when even with car ahead of space
- Turn wheels sharply to right and back slowly toward car behind space you wish to use
- Straighten wheels to back diagonally into space when your front door passes back bumper of car ahead
- Turn wheels sharply to the left and back up when front bumper is completely clear of car ahead
- Stop before making contact with car ahead of you

Backing Vehicle Up

Look all around and turn your head over right shoulder and look out back window

Super Speeder

-Any driver convicted of speeding 75 mph on any two-lane road, or 85 mph and over anywhere in Georgia
- Will be assessed a $200 state fee
-Failure to pay the state fee on time will result in a license suspension and additional $50 reinstatement fee

Speed Limit - Urban/Residential District

30 MPH

Speed Limit - Unpaved Country Road

35 MPH

Speed Limit - Rural Interstate

70 mph

Speed Limit - Urban Interstate or Multi-Lane Divided Highway

65 MPH

Speed Limit - All Other Areas

55 MPH

Driving too Slow Penalties

Fines up to $1000 and/or 3 driving record points

Railroad Crossings

Must stop within 50 ft (and no less than 15 ft) when any apply:
• Signal is Flashing
• Crossing Gates are lowered
• Flagman is giving a signal
• Train is approaching where it will create immediate hazard
• Stop sign is posted

Train Crossing Vehicle Stalls

• Get Out
• Move Away
• Locate Emergency Notification Systems
• Call for Help

Highway Work Zones

• Warning Signs in work zones have orange background and black letters or symbols
• Reduce Speed or observe signs posted for speed limit signs
• Disobey for fines from 100 - 2,000 or up to 12 months imprisonment (for repeat offenders)

Flaggers in Highway Work Zones

• Have same authority as regulatory sign

Yielding in Highway Work Zones

• Yield to those with flashing or revolving amber lights (heavy equipment and work vehicles)
• Reduce speed as you approach work zones w/ amber lights

Lane Positioning in Work Zones

Change lanes or shift lane position to give distance to vehicle and workers

Yielding to Mobile Work Vehicles in Work Zones

Yield right-of-way to mobile work vehicles (repavers, street sweepers, etc) and obey signs posted on vehicles

Controlled Access Roadways

• Prohibited from entering or leaving any controlled-access roadway at unauthorized entrance/exits
• Certain types of vehicles may be prohibited on road
• Backing up is prohibited

Examples of Controlled Access Roadways

Tolled facilities such as I-85 Express Lanes and I-75 Express Lanes

Coasting

Not allowed to coast downhill w/ gears or transmission in neutral

Driving Under the Influence - Alcohol

• 21 years or more: 0.08 or more BAC
• Anyone under 21: 0.02 or more BAC

Driving Under the Influence - Drugs

Penalties include: fines up to $1000, jail up to one year, and mandatory license suspension

Reckless Driving

• Speeding, weaving, improper passing, etc.
• Penalties include: fines up to $1000, jail up to one year, suspension of driving privileges if driver is under 21

Racing

• Unlawful to drag race in Georgia
• penalties may include imprisonment and fines, and potentially suspension of driving privileges

Aggressive Driving

Penalties may include imprisonment, fines, and suspension of driving privileges if driver is under 21

Hands Free Georgia Law

• Prohibited from actively using cellular device and/or watching and recording video while operating vehicle
• 1st Offense: 1 Point and $50 fine
• 2nd Offense: 2 points and $100 fine
• 3rd Offense: 3 points and $150 fine

Emergency Vehicle Following

• Must follow no closer than 200 ft
• Must park no closer than 500 ft

Pull Trailers

• Leave sufficient space between themselves and trailers
• Law prohibits "caravanning"
• Trailers wider than 8'6" not permitted on Georgia highways
• Riding in trailers is not allowed

Median strip

•Unlawful to drive over median at any point other than authorized entryway

Impaired Hearing and Vision

• Do not use any devices that impair driver's ability to hear (headphones, headset, etc.)
• Do not use any devices that obstruct driver's vision
• Do not obstruct driver's vision with amount of passengers and items in vehicle

Opening Vehicle Doors

• Opening doors of vehicle on traffic facing side is prohibited unless it can be done w/out interrupting traffic

Highbeam Headlights

• Must be used within one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise or when it is raining

Low Beam Headlights

Must be used:
• Within 500 feet of approaching vehicle
• Following a vehicle within 200 ft
• Driving on lighted roads
• Vision is reduced to less than 200 ft

Night Driving

• Have proper headlights
• Slow down to allow for stopping time to account for headlights
• Slow down when omcoming traffic is approaching and at curves
• Use edge or center line in scenarios of greatly reduced visibility
• Clean windshield
• Watch for signs and pedestrians
• Do not stop on roadway
• Pull over to sleep if needed

Safety Belts

• Required in front seat
• Required if passengers are under 18
• Georgia has primary seat belt safety law

Child Safety Restraints

• Passengers under eight required to be properly restrained in safety seat

Road Signs - Vertical Rectangle

• Generally used for regulatory signs that tell you what you must do

Road Signs - Horizontal Rectangle

• Generally used as guide signs
• Show locations, directions, or other special information

Road Signs - Octagonal

• Always mean stop
• Always make complete stop at marked line
• Stop before crosswalk if no stop line or point where you can best see oncoming traffic if no crosswalk
• Cannot move until yielded to all pedestrians and closely approaching traffic

Road Signs - Round

• Approaching a railroad crossing
• Posted a few hundred feet in front of tracks
• Slow, look, listen and prepare to stop (roll down window if needed)
• Passing prohibited here

Road Signs - Triangle

• Mean yield
• Slow down or stop if needed (do this at marked line)
• Yield right-of-way to other vehicles in intersection or approaching on other roadway

Round Signs - Pentagon

• Approaching school zone or school crossing
• Will be erected 150 - 700 ft in advance of school crossing

Regulatory Sign - Do Not Enter

• Marks one-way road
• Facing this sign when traffic is coming towards you

Regulatory Sign - Wrong Way

• Approaching one-way highway or ramp
• Do not travel on highway or ramp in this direction

Regulatory Sign - One Way

• May only travel in direction of arrow

Regulatory Sign - Keep Right

• Traffic required to keep to right of median or obstructions

Regulatory Sign - No U Turn

• Cannot turn around or go in opposite direction of intersection

Regulatory Sign - No Right Turn

• Cannot make right turn at intersection

Regulatory Sign - Speed Limit

• Maximum speed limit permitted in this area

Regulatory Sign - Reduced Speed Ahead

• Approaching an area where reduced speed limit has been established

Regulatory Sign - Slower Traffic Keep Right

• Two or more lanes in direction of travel
• Slower traffic travel in right lane

Regulatory Sign - No Right Turn On Red After Stop

• Right turn on red prohibited even after complete stop

Regulatory Sign - School Speed Limit

• Approaching School Zone
• Reduced Speed Limit in effect when yellow lights are flashing

Regulatory Sign - No Bicycles

• Bicycles prohibited from entering the roadway

Regulatory Sign - No Trucks

• Trucks are prohibited from entering roadway

Warning Sign - Right Turn (Sharp)

• Sharp Turn to Right

Warning Sign - Right Turn (Curve)

• Curves to the Right

Warning Sign - Turn to Right and then Left

• Sharp turn to the right and then the left

Warning Sign - Winding Road

• Winding road ahead