Georgia DMV Cheat Sheet Flashcards

Georgia DMV Cheat Sheet Flashcards

Pedestrians: What does a pedestrian with a white cane

signify?The person is blind

School Bus: When don't you have to stop for a school bus

whose red lights are flashing and stop arm extended?When you are driving on the opposite side of a divided highways Seat Belts: What is Georgia's "primary" safety belt law?Police officers can stop and cite you for not wearing a seat belt without observing another violation

Accidents: A leading factor in serious injuries or death in

traffic accidents is what?Speed

Stopping Distance: The amount of time it takes you stop

your vehicle is determined by what?Road conditionsCondition of the brakesType of tires on your vehicleYour physical reaction

Parking: In which of the following areas is parking, standing

or stopping NOT allowed?On a sidewalkWithin an intersectionOn the street side of any parked vehicle ("double parking")On a crosswalk Gores: What is a "gore?"The triangular area between an existing lane of travel and a merging lane of travel

Emergency: What should you do if you have to stop on the

shoulder of a freeway because of an emergency?Raise the hood to indicate trouble

Right Of Way: Who has the right-of-way in the following

scenario: A car going straight ahead or the one that wants

to make a left turn?The vehicle going straight Brakes Fail: What should you do if your brakes fail?Shift to a lower gearPull up on parking brakeTry to rub the tires on the curb Hov: What is a "high occupancy vehicle" lane? Lanes reserved for vehicles with more than one occupant

Pedestrians: What should you do if the light turns green

and a pedestrian steps into the crosswalk?Yield and wait for the pedestrian to cross

Deer: What can you do to prevent a collision with deer and

other wild animals?Give a short horn blastBlink your headlights and switch to low beams when driving at night

Large Vehicles: How do you avoid driving in a truck driver's

blind spot?Make sure you can see the truck driver's reflection in your side mirror

Left Turn: When are you allowed to turn left at a red stop

light?When there is no sign prohibiting itWhen turning from a one-way street onto a one-way street

School Bus: What must you do when approaching a school

bus that has its lights flashing and its stop arm extended?Stop at least 10 feet away from the bus

Driver License: You are allowed to drive in Georgia with a

provisional driver license under which of the following conditions?Can only drive with immediate family members as

passengersCan not drive between 12am to 6:00am

Passing On The Right: In which of the following situations

are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?When a vehicle is making a left turnWhen driving on a road with two or more lanes in the same direction

Drinking And Driving: What is the penalty if you are caught

driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol?You face paying fines up to $1,000You face going to jail for up to 12 months

Driving And Driving: If you are over the age 21, at what

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) are you considered to

be driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia?.08

Driver License: How old do you have to be to get an

instructional driver permit in Georgia?At least 15 years old

Drinking And Driving: What is the penalty for refusing to

take a blood alcohol test to determine if you're driving under the influence?Your license will be suspended for 12 months

Passing: When is it safe to return to the right-hand lane

after passing another vehicle?When you see the entire vehicle you passed in your rear-view mirror.Headlights: When should you dim your headlights? Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicleWhen following within 200 feet of another vehicleWhen driving on well-lit roadsWhen vision is reduced to less than 200 feet Tire Blowout: What is the proper response to a blown tire?Apply brakes lightly, grasp the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator and allow vehicle to roll to a stop.Backing Up: What should you do when backing up? Check the side and rearview mirrorsTurn your head and look over your right shoulder Skidding: What should you do to control a vehicle in a skid?Take your foot off the gasSteer in the direction of the skid

Safety Responsibility Law: What is the purpose of

Georgia's "Safety Responsibility Law?" To remove irresponsible drivers from Georgia highways and to protect insured motorists from uninsured motorists.

Move Over Law: What does Georgia's "Move-Over Law"

require you to do?Move over a lane when you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights parked on the side of the road

Driver License: Which class of license-A, B, C, or D-is

intended for a non-commercial operator driver license?C

Speed Limit: What is the speed limit on an unpaved county

road?35 miles per hour.

Traffic Circle: Who has the right of way when approaching

a traffic circle in Georgia?Traffic already in the traffic circle

Accidents: What should you do if you are involved in a

crash with a parked vehicle?Try to find the ownerLeave a note with your information where it can be seen

Speed Limit: What is the speed limit on a multi-lane divided

highway?65 miles per hour

Signaling: In which of the following situations should you

flash your turn signal to indicate to the car behind you that it is OK to pass?It is illegal to flash your turn signal as a courtesy or "do pass" signal to other drivers behind you.

Motorcycles: You should maintain a distance of how much

when following behind a motorcycle?At least two seconds

Vehicle Runs Off Pavement: What should you do if your

vehicle runs off the pavement and onto the shoulder?Take your foot off the gas, brake lightly when vehicle has slowed, and turn back onto pavement at slow speed

Impaired Hearing And Vision: When is it OK to wear

headphones while driving?It is against the law to drive while wearing headphones Hydroplaning: What can you do to prevent hydroplaning?Maintain good tiresSlow down when there's water on the roadway

Fog: Should you use your high-beams or low-beams when

driving in foggy conditions?Use low beams, they won't cause glare or reflection that could impair visibility

Stuck Gas Pedal: What should you do if the gas pedal in

your vehicle gets stuck?Quickly shift to neutral, pull of the road when safe to do so and turn off the engine.

Right Of Way: How should you handle the situation if you

and another vehicle reach a 4-way or multi-stop intersection at about the same time?Yield to the driver on the right

Speed Limit: What is the speed limit in an urban or

residential district?30 miles per hour

Railroad Crossing: What should you do when a flagman is

giving a signal at a railroad crossing?Come to a complete stop

Passing: It is considered courteous to do which of the

following when another vehicle is attempting to pass you?Slow down to make it easier for them to pass

Passing: In which of the following situations are you NOT

allowed to pass another vehicle?In areas marked by a solid yellow line on the right on the center lineWithin 100 feet of a bridge or tunnelWithin 100 feet of an intersectionOn the shoulder of the road

Emergency Vehicle: When an emergency vehicle

approaches from in front or behind you with its lights flashing and siren going, what must you do?Pull over to the right edge of the roadway and stop

Night Driving: What can you do to help ensure safe driving

at night?Use the edge line as a guide to maintain your laneSlow down when oncoming traffic is approaching

Construction Zone: What is the penalty for ignoring

regulatory speed limits in construction areas?You could be sent to jail for up to 12 monthsYou will pay a fine of not less than $100 and no more than $2,000