What does this sign tell you to do?
Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection The Georgia Drivers' Manual says triangle signs mean yield. You slow down, let vehicles already in the intersection or on the crossing road go first, and stop if you need to.
What does a sign with this five-sided shape mean?
You're near a school zone or school crossing The manual says the pentagon shape marks a school zone or a school crossing. Slow down and watch for children, and obey the school speed limit when its lights are flashing.
You see this round yellow sign on a country road. What is ahead?
A railroad crossing The manual says a round sign means a railroad crossing is ahead. Slow down, look and listen for a train, and be ready to stop.
You come to an intersection where this signal is flashing. What must you do?
Stop completely, then go when it's safe, as you would at a stop sign The manual says a flashing red light means you must stop completely and treat it as you would a stop sign. Once you've stopped and the way is clear, you may go.
You want to turn left and this signal is showing. What does it allow?
A left turn after you yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians The manual says a flashing yellow arrow means you may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Oncoming cars may have a green light, so the turn isn't protected.
What does the orange color of this sign tell you?
You're entering a work zone The manual says work zone warning signs have an orange background with black letters or symbols. This one warns of a flagger ahead, and you must obey the flagger's directions.
What may you use the middle lane marked like this for?
Making left turns only This center lane is bordered by solid and broken yellow lines on each side. The manual says Georgia law prohibits using it for any purpose other than making a left turn.
How old must you be to apply for a Class CP learner's permit in Georgia?
15 The Georgia Department of Driver Services says you must be at least 15 to apply for a learner's permit. You also pass a vision exam and the knowledge exam.
Who may supervise you while you drive with a Georgia learner's permit?
A licensed driver 21 or older with a Class C license, sitting beside you DDS says a permit holder may drive only with a supervisor who is at least 21, holds a Class C license, is fit to take control of the car and sits beside the driver.
For the first six months with a Class D provisional license, who may ride with you?
Only members of your immediate family Under Georgia's TADRA rules, only immediate family may ride with a Class D driver in the first six months. In the second six months, one passenger under 21 who isn't family is allowed. After that, up to three.
When may a Class D provisional license holder not drive at all?
Between midnight and 5 a.m., with no exceptions The manual says a Class D holder may not drive between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m., and the rule has no exceptions.
You're driving on a four-lane divided highway with a median. A school bus stopped on the other side has its red lights flashing. What must you do?
You don't have to stop, but watch for children The manual says that on a divided highway of four or more lanes with a median, only traffic following the bus must stop. Oncoming traffic on the other side of the median keeps going, carefully.
What is the least space Georgia law lets you leave when passing a bicycle?
3 feet The manual says the minimum legal space to pass a bicyclist is 3 feet. If you can't change lanes, slow to at least 10 mph under the limit or 25 mph, whichever is more.
If no sign says otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Georgia urban or residential district?
30 mph The manual lists 30 mph as the limit in urban or residential districts unless a sign says otherwise. The other defaults are 35 on unpaved county roads, 55 in other areas, 65 on urban interstates and 70 on rural interstates.
When does Georgia law require you to use your headlights?
From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and any time it's raining The manual says to use headlights from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, at any time it is raining, and whenever visibility is limited.
An oncoming car is getting close at night and you have your high beams on. Within what distance must you dim them?
500 feet The manual says to dim your lights within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle. Dim them within 200 feet when you're following another vehicle.
A driver under 21 is considered under the influence in Georgia at what blood alcohol level?
0.02 or more The manual says a person under 21 is irrefutably considered under the influence of alcohol at 0.02 or more. For drivers 21 and older, the level is 0.08.
What does Georgia's hands-free law forbid while you drive?
Holding or supporting a phone with any part of your body The manual explains that under the hands-free law (HB 673), drivers may not hold or support a wireless device, and may not write, send or read texts. A first conviction is 1 point and a fine of up to $50.
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Georgia?
No closer than 15 feet The manual says you may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Other limits include 20 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection and 50 feet from a railroad crossing.
A railroad crossing's lights are flashing. Where must you stop?
Within 50 feet but no closer than 15 feet from the nearest rail The manual says to stop within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet, from the nearest rail when the signal is flashing, the gates are down, a flagger signals or a stop sign is posted.
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