Georgia Permit Test (Traffic Laws) Practice Flashcards

A collection of flashcards covering Georgia traffic laws, speed limits, and right-of-way rules based on the permit test study guide.

When traveling on a road that intersects with another road, when can you proceed past a stop sign if other traffic is not faced with a sign?

Only after stopping and yielding the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian either in the intersection or close enough to make travel dangerous.

At an intersection with no stop signs or traffic signals, what must the driver on the left do if two vehicles arrive at the same time?

The driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the driver of the vehicle on the right.

In what order should vehicles proceed through a four-way intersection where everyone has a stop sign?

Drivers must yield to pedestrians; otherwise, vehicles should proceed in a "first to arrive, first to proceed" order.

When making a left turn into an alley, driveway, or intersection, to whom should you yield the right-of-way?

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

What is the required action when approaching a yield sign?

Slow down and prepare to stop.

What should you do when merging into other traffic from a roadway that does not require stopping?

Adjust your speed and vehicle position to merge into the new lane safely.

What is the appropriate action if traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on?

Safely change lanes away from the merging traffic if possible; if not possible, adjust your speed and vehicle position.

At an intersection with traffic control lights, when is it safe to enter?

Wait until the intersection is clear of traffic or approaching traffic before entering.

What should you do when emergency vehicles are using lights ($blue$ or $red$) and sirens?

Safely maneuver your vehicle out of their way.

How is a passing zone indicated on a roadway?

By striped lines to the right of the center line of the roadway.

What does it mean if the line nearest your vehicle is solid?

You are not in a passing zone.

Within what distance of a railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct, or tunnel is passing prohibited on a two-lane road?

Within $100\,\text{feet}$.

Passing is prohibited if an approaching car from the opposite direction will be within how many feet of your vehicle before the maneuver is completed?

Within $200\,\text{feet}$.

What should you do when someone is passing you?

Be alert for any unsafe actions by the other driver and decrease your speed.

What distance does the law require a driver to maintain between their vehicle and a bicyclist when passing?

$3\,\text{feet}$.

What is the rule for passing a motorcyclist?

You must pass in an adjacent lane.

Is it lawful to weave from one lane to another or flash turn signals as a "do pass" courtesy?

No, it is unlawful to weave and against the law to flash signals as a "do pass" signal.

When is making a U-turn prohibited?

When signs prohibit it, on a curve, or at the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by other drivers.

What actions should you take when backing up?

Check all sides of the vehicle and turn your head to look over your right shoulder while backing.

In Georgia, who is defined as a "super speeder"?

Anyone speeding $75\,\text{mph}$ on a two-lane road or $85\,\text{mph}$ and over anywhere in the state.

What is the maximum speed on an urban interstate or a multi-lane divided highway?

$65\,\text{miles per hour}$.

What is the maximum speed on a rural highway?

$70\,\text{miles per hour}$.

On a road with two or more lanes in the same direction, which lane should slower vehicles use?

The right lane.

When stopping at a railroad crossing for any reason, within what distance must you stop?

Within $50\,\text{feet}$, but not less than $15\,\text{feet}$.

What is one of the immediate requirements if you are involved in an accident?

Render aid to the injured.

What should you do if you have to stop on the shoulder of a freeway due to an emergency?

Raise the hood to indicate trouble and wait in the car.

What behaviors are required when passing through a work zone?

Obey signs, reduce speed, obey flaggers, yield to lights or work vehicles, and adjust lane positions.

At what speed can partial hydroplaning begin in a standard passenger car?

At speeds as low as $35\,\text{miles per hour}$.

What are the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI)?

Suspension of driving privileges, jail sentence up to $12\,\text{months}$, and fines up to $1000$.

At what blood alcohol weight is a person $21$ years of age or older considered "under the influence"?

$0.08\,\text{gm}$ or more.

Under what condition is a person younger than the legal drinking age considered "under the influence"?

When any amount of alcohol is present in the blood.

What do two solid yellow lines signify?

No passing.

What is indicated by broken white lines?

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

How should you react at night if an approaching vehicle has high beam lights on?

Look to the right edge of your lane.

When is it safe to return to your lane after passing another vehicle?

When you see their headlights in your rear-view mirror.

Where should you hold the steering wheel according to the 12-hour clock?

At $8\,\text{and}\,4$.

What should you do if you experience a tire blow out?

Grasp the steering wheel firmly.

Between what times are you required to use headlights?

$1\frac{1}{2}\,\text{hour}$ before sunrise and after sunset.

How far should you stop at a crosswalk when a pedestrian is crossing?

$10\,\text{feet}$.