GA Learners Permit

(two lane road) passing zone

this is indicated by striped lines to the right of the center line of the roadway

(two lane road) non passing zone

if the line nearest to your vehicle is solid

(two lane road) after you pass you should…

return to the right lane before the passing zone ends, before entering an intersection, and before oncoming traffic is within 200 ft of your vehicle

(two lane road) before leaving your lane to pass you should…

check your rear view and side mirrors, and turn your head to check your blind spot, make sure nobody is passing you

blind spot

areas around the vehicle that are difficult to see

passing on two lane roads is prohibited when…

marked by solid yellow line on right of the center line, “Do Not Pass” sign, double yellow lines, within 100 ft of railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel, when a car approaching from opposite lane makes it unsafe or is within 200 ft of your vehicle prior to you passing, on a hill or curve where you can’t see oncoming vehicles, shoulder of the road, and when school bus is stopped

passing is permitted when…

lawfully overtaking and passing another vehicle going the same direction, an obstruction makes it necessary but must yield to oncoming traffic, roadway includes two or more marked lanes in the same direction,

you can pass on the right when…

the other vehicle is making or about to make a left turn and there is enough pavement width for both, or when traveling on a multi-lane highway with 2 or more lanes of traffic in the same direction

when someone passes you, you should…

be alert if the other driver does any unsafe actions, it is courteous to slightly lower your speed, but it is unlawful to speed up before they pass you

you cannot pass a stop vehicle if…

they are stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the roadway at a marked or unmarked crosswalk

how do you pass a bicycle?

change lanes to a non adjacent one if possible depending on the road and traffic conditions, or if you’re unable to then reduce your speed to a reasonable and proper speed for the traffic conditions (at least 10 MPH less or 25 MPH, whichever is more) and go around with at least 3 feet between you and the bicycle

how do you pass a motorcycle?

since they legally take up an entire lane, you must pass to an adjacent lane, you aren’t allowed to occupy the same lane as them while passing

weaving

unlawful to weave from lane to lane in order to more faster than the flow of traffic. but you can change lanes on a multi lane highway to pass a slow vehicle

move over law

requires drivers to move-over one lane when possible if an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is parked on the shoulder of the highway

the move over law requires motorcyclists to…

move over to the next lane if possible, if not then they must slow down below the speed limit and prepare to stop

first violation of the move over law

a fine of no more than $500

when can you not u turn?

on a curve or the top of a hill if you can’t be seen by other drivers, or when a sign says so

multi lane highways

you must never drive to the left of the center line unless making a left turn,

how do you parallel park?

drive past the parking spot where you want to park and then stop when the car is even with the car ahead of the space (be approx. 2ft away, door to door)

slow poke law (house bill 459)

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 you are traveling, you must move from the lane when faster traffic is approaching.

punishment for speed 75 MPH or more on a two-land road or 85 MPH on any road in Georgia is…

$200 state fee, this will be in addition to any local fines where the offense occurred, if you don’t pay in time your license will be suspended and an addition $50 reinstatement fine

speed limit for any urban or residential area

30 MPH

speed limit for any unpaved county road

35 MPH

speed limit on a rural interstate

70 MPH

speed limit on a urban interstate or on a multi-lane divided highway

65 MPH

speed limit on all other areas

55 MPH

penalties for driving too slow

fine of $1000 and / or 3 points on your driving record

how far should you stop from a railroad crossing

within 50 ft but not less than 15 ft from the nearest rail of the railroad crossing

what do warning signs look like?

Orange background with black letters or symbols

punishment for disobeying the speed limits in a work zone

may be found guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and can get a fine of no less then $100 but no more than $2000, or can be imprisoned for a term no more than 12 months, or both

what type of lights do work vehicles and heavy equipment have?

flashing or revolving amber lights

a person 21 or older is considered under the influence of alcohol when…

0.08 gm or more by alcohol weight is found in their blood

a person under 21 is irrefutably considered under the influence when…

0.02 mg or more by alcohol weight is found in the blood

what are the penalties for driving under the influence?

fines up to $1000, jail sentence up to 12 months, and mandatory suspension of your driving privileges

reckless driving

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

what are the penalties for reckless driving?

fines up to $1000, imprisonment for up to 12 months, and if the driver is under 21 then all driving privileges will be suspended

aggressive driving

A person commits the offense of aggressive driving when he or she operates any motor vehicle with the intent to annoy, harass, molest, intimidate, injure, or obstruct another person

penalties for aggravated driving

considered a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, violation can include fines, imprisonment, and if the driver is under 21 then it will result in suspension of all driving privileges

reckless stunt racing

any vehicle while drag racing, in violation of Code Section 40-6-186, or laying drags, in violation of Code Section 40-6-251, in reckless disregard for the safety of persons on a highway or upon private property without express authorization from the owner of such the property.

1st conviction within 5 years

12 month suspension, eligible for early reinstatement at the end of 120 days, restoration fee of $210 ($200 by mail), and limited permit available

2nd conviction within 5 years

3-year suspension, Eligible for early reinstatement after 18 months from the date of conviction, Restoration Fee $310/$300 by mail, Limited Permit Available

3rd conviction within 5 years

Habitual Violator (HV) Revocation, No Limited Permit Available, May apply for a probationary license per O.C.G.A. § 40-5-58

trailers wider than ___, ____ are not permitted on Georgia highways

8 feet, 6 inches

when should you use high beam headlights?

only when driving in rural areas and when other cars are not nearby

when do you use your headlights?

between one half hour after sunset to one half hour before sunrise, any time when it is raining, or when visibility is limited

when do you dim (lower) your headlights?

within 500 ft of an approaching vehicle, you are following closely (within 200 ft) behind another vehicle, driving on lighten roads, driving in fog rain snow or smoke, and when your vision is reduced to less than 200 ft

rules when following emergency vehicles

anyone (unless drivers of a official business), can’t follow any emergency vehicle closer than 200 ft or park within 500 ft of any fire apparatus stopped in answer to a fire alarm

litter control law

It is unlawful to dump, deposit, throw or leave litter on any public or private property in the State of Georgia, or any waters in the State of Georgia.

public or private property

the right-of-way of any road or highway, any body of water or watercourse of the shores or beaches thereof, any park, playground, building refuge or conservation or recreation area and residential or farm properties, timberlands or forest.

punishment for violation of litter control law

classified as damage to property and a misdemeanor. fine up to $1000 and a 12 month jail term. a judge could order the person to pick up and remove litter from any designated area

how do you pass a postal carrier or sanitation worker?

they’re displayed with flashing yellow, amber, white or red lights. make a lane change into a lane that is not adjacent to the vehicle is possible, if not reduce your speed to a reasonable and proper speed for the conditions of the road and traffic (at least 10 MPH less or 25 MPH which ever is more), then be prepared to stop

violation of subsection (b) of this section (passing a postal carrier or sanitation)

fine of no more than $250

hands free law (hb 673)

Pursuant to 40-6-241 ( c) passed in 2018, mandates that drivers are not allowed to hold or support a phone for any reason. A phone can only be used with headphones, a wireless device, phone holder or mounted device. Penalties are fines and points added to your driving record increasing for each conviction.

first conviction of hands free law

1 point and fine not more than $50

second conviction of hands free law

2 points and fine not more than $100

third conviction of hands free law

3 points and fine not more than $150

stop lines

Stop lines are white lines painted across the pavement at intersections indicating the point beyond which your vehicle should not cross if you are stopping for a traffic control device. In urban areas, the line is usually located about four feet before the crosswalk. Drivers must come to a complete stop at the stop line, when present, not at the actual stop sign or traffic signal.

crosswalk lines

These white lines are painted across, or partially across the pavement. Sometimes they will be painted in a ladder pattern. When pedestrians are in the crosswalks they have the right of way over motor vehicles. Crosswalks are sometimes in the middle of a block in residential areas, and in some cases, a pedestrian crossing signal is located at the white line.

railroad crossings

When a road is crossed by a railroad crossing, the pavement is usually marked with a large X and two R's. At railroad crossings, a yellow line is always placed on the right side of the center line to prevent passing. The crossing sometimes equipped with control arms and/or emergency lights, to warn drivers of approaching trains. The driver of the vehicle must stop if warning signals Indicate a train is approaching

center lines

These are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions on paved roadways. Broken yellow lines are used when there are only two lanes and it is safe to pass in either direction

single lines (no passing)

These single, solid yellow lines on two-lane roads indicate zones where passing is prohibited. They will be located on the right of the broken yellow line when they apply to the lane in which you are traveling. In some instances, both yellow lines will be solid, indicating it is not safe for passing in either direction.

double white lines (no passing)

These are double white line (dashed or solid) pavement markings on roadways that indicate where vehicles can or cannot cross to access the adjacent lane. When the double white lines are dashed, vehicles are allowed to cross over to the adjacent lane. When the double white lines are solid, lane changes are prohibited.

edge lines

These are solid white lines along the side or the pavement. They serve as safety guides, especially at night when it is difficult to see the edge of the road. A yellow edge line may be used on the left side to warn of narrow or raised medians.

lane lines

These are the white dashes that mark the individual lanes of travel on streets and highways having more than one lane for traffic moving in the same direction. When there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, two solid yellow lines mark the center of the roadway. You may cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, driveway, or another street. When traveling on a multi-lane road, stay in the right lane except to pass other vehicles traveling in the same direction

traffic striping

These markings, created by diagonal yellow lines, are on streets and highways indicating that the road is narrowing or there is an obstruction on the roadway. The area Is similar to a triangle with solid yellow diagonal lines within the outside lines. Aways keep to the right of these markings.

turn lanes

These lanes, bordered by solid yellow and/or broken yellow lines, is in the center of many streets and highways to make left turns. A motorist desiring to tum left should proceed to the tum lane just prior to making a left turn. Georgia law prohibits the use of this lane for any purpose other than making a left tum. You may enter this lane no more than 300 feet from the location of the left tum. When a turning lane is provided for vehicles traveling in both directions, you should use extreme caution before entering the turning lane to make a left turn. There may be a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction also entering the turning lane to make a left tum. This is especially problematic in congested areas.

bicycle lanes

These are solid white lines typically located between the farthest right traffic lane and the curb or edge of the roadway. If there is a right-tum-only lane present, the bicycle lane will be located to the left of the right-tum-only lane in order to safely accommodate bicycles traveling straight through the intersection. Bicycle lanes may also be marked with painted symbols of a bicycle. Drivers of motor vehicles are prohibited from driving or parking in the bicycle lane, except to cross over it to make a turn. When crossing over a bicycle lane to make a tum, motorists must yield to bicyclists that are present.

how do you navigate through a single lane roundabout?

slow down to the posted advisory speed, then you stop for pedestrians since they have the right of way. when you’re about to enter yield to all the circulating vehicles, wait for a gap in the traffic and enter, traffic goes counterclockwise. drive until you reach the roadway where you want to turn, signal then bear right to the exit, stop for pedestrians.

how do you navigate through a multi lane roundabout?

follow the lane use signs and pavement marking arrows. get into the correct lane before entering and slow down to the advisory speed and prepare to stop for pedestrians. when enter yield to all circulating vehicles in both lanes. wait for a gap and then merge, all traffic circulates in counterclockwise, maintain your lane as you enter. keep on going until you reach the roadway you want to turn in, don’t change lanes in the roundabout. signal then bear right to exit the roundabout, stop for pedestrians.

what should you do if you start to skid?

ease your foot off the accelerator, turn in the direction of the skid, when you gain control lightly apply breaks and steer in a safe direction

when is rainfall the most dangerous?

first half hour because the roadways become extreme slippery because the water mixes with oils and other chemicals

what do you do if your vehicle leaves the roadway?

take your foot off the accelerator, grip the steering wheel tightly and prepare to withstand sudden shocks, break carefully and don’t hit it suddenly and hard. dont try to go back to the pavement immediately because it can cause you to lose control by skidding or flipping, may also cause your vehicle to go into other lanes. wait until you speed has reduced, check traffic, and look for a place to safely merge back

what do you do if your tire blows out?

apply breaks lightly if necessary and safe, grasp the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator, don’t move to the shoulder of the road until your speed as slowed, if your car swerves to the shoulder don’t go back on the pavement

punishment for passing a school bus that is stopped

mandatory court appearance, up to $1000 fine, up to 6 points on driving record, and if you’re under 21 your license will be suspended

pushed stopped on a two lane roadway

all traffic must stop from both directions

bus stopped on two land roadway with a center turning lane

all traffic from both directions must stop

bus stopped on a divided highway of four lanes or more with a median separation

only traffic following the bus must stop

bus stopped on a four lane roadway without median separation

all traffic from both directions must stop

bus stopped on a roadway of four lanes or more with a center turning lane

all traffic from both directions must stop

area needed for a fully loaded trailer to stop

3 times the distance a car needs to stop

vertical rectangle signs

generally used for regulatory signs

horizontal rectangular signs

generally used as guide signs

diamond shaped sign yellow with black words or symbols

warning of potential hazard

yellow sign with black markings (can also be fluorescent green with black markings)

warning signs

Orange signs with black markings

construction and maintenance working signs

blue and white signs

service signs