Georgia's Permit Test Study Guide 2023

On a divided highway, you must ____________ unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer. - ANSWER-keep right of the median When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to - ANSWER-all traffic coming from the opposite direction. When there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use - ANSWER-the rightmost lane except when passing or making a left turn. While driving, you should generally keep your hands on the steering wheel at - ANSWER-the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. A sharp right turn is signified by - ANSWER-Yellow diamond with a black sharp arrow pointing right. Diagonal yellow stripes painted on some streets and highways indicate - ANSWER-a narrow road or an obstruction ahead. This signal is used to indicate that the driver is planning to turn right: - ANSWER- Under Georgia's "Move Over" Law, drivers must _________ when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is stopped on the side of the road. - ANSWER-move over one lane Horizontal rectangular signs are generally used as - ANSWER-guide signs. When sharing the road with a large commercial motor vehicle, you must watch out for - ANSWER-the side, rear, and front No-Zones of the vehicle. To stay alert and avoid highway hypnosis on long expressway trips, you should - ANSWER-exercise your eyes. This sign is found on the rear of a slow moving vehicle. - ANSWER- When you stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk on a multilane road, you should stop at least - ANSWER-10 feet before the crosswalk. Under Georgia law, each occupant in the front seat of a passenger vehicle must - ANSWER-be secured by a safety belt. Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by - ANSWER-drivers approaching from either direction. If a tire blows out, you should - ANSWER-grasp the steering wheel firmly (and take your foot off the accelerator to allow your vehicle to roll to a stop then move onto the shoulder of the road after you've slowed down considerably) You must always stop __________ from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing if a train is approaching. - ANSWER-between 15 and 50 In Georgia, the penalties for a first offense of driving under the influence of intoxicants include which of the following? - ANSWER-A fine of up to $1,000; Mandatory suspension of driving privileges; Up to 12 months in jail In Georgia, the maximum speed limit __________ is 65 mph. - ANSWER-on an urban interstate This sign indicates a rest area ahead. - ANSWER- In a typical passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as - ANSWER-35 mph Two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without stop signs, yield signs, or traffic signals) at about the same time. What happens? - ANSWER-The driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the driver of the vehicle on the right. Two solid yellow lines in the center of the road mean that passing is - ANSWER-not allowed on either side. _________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur. - ANSWER-Intersections