Georgia Drivers Manual Flashcards

Georgia Driver's Manual Flashcards Warning Sign - Turn to Right and then Left Sharp turn to the right and then the left Road Signs - Octagonal Always mean stop Always make complete stop at marked line Stop before crosswalk if no stop line or point where you can best see oncoming traffic if no crosswalk Cannot move until yielded to all pedestrians and closely approaching traffic Controlled Access Roadways Prohibited from entering or leaving any controlled-access roadway at unauthorized entrance/exits Certain types of vehicles may be prohibited on road Backing up is prohibited Regulatory Sign - Keep Right Traffic required to keep to right of median or obstructions Regulatory Sign - No Bicycles Bicycles prohibited from entering the roadway Where to Park, Stop or Stand - Railroad Crossing DistanceWithin 50 ft of railroad crossing U-TurnsDon't make on curve or near top of hill/where prohibited Speed Limit - Urban/Residential District 30 MPH Passing is Permitted When: Lawfully overtaking and passing another vehicle going in the same direction; An obstruction makes it necessary to drive to the left of the center line, but only after yielding to oncoming traffic; A roadway includes two or more marked lanes in the same direction; A roadway with more than one lane is restricted to one-way traffic. Upon a multi-lane, two way highway, you must never drive to the left of the center line except when authorized to do so by traffic control signals or signs or when making a left turn into an alley, private road or driveway.Aggressive DrivingPenalties may include imprisonment, fines, and suspension of driving privileges if driver is under 21 Driving Under the Influence - DrugsPenalties include: fines up to $1000, jail up to one year, and mandatory license suspension Regulatory Sign - School Speed Limit Approaching School Zone Reduced Speed Limit in effect when yellow lights are flashing How To Make A Left Turn- Activate Turn Signal and move into far left lane or turning lane- Keep Wheels straight until begin making the turn- Yield right-of-way to all vehicles (including bikes) approaching from opposite direction- Make turn so vehicle ends up in lane closest to center lane in direction of traffic of street you turned onto (or closest to center line)- Complete turn onto corresponding lane on street if multiple turning lanes- Once you have entered intersection to turn, you cannot change lanes in intersection- Must stop for pedestrians

Regulatory Sign - No Right Turn Cannot make right turn at intersection Road Signs - Horizontal Rectangle Generally used as guide signs Show locations, directions, or other special information When Traveling on roadway that intersects with another and you are only one with stop sign Yield right-of-way to any other vehicle or pedestrian When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley

or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to:

All traffic coming from the opposite direction Speed Limit - Rural Interstate70 mph Warning Sign - Winding Road Winding road ahead Passing Bicyclists- Have Same Rights and Responsibilities as motorists- Permitted to travel in center of traffic lane if there are safety hazards on right side of road (or narrow lane)- Pass with caution and treat them like any other vehicle- Bicycle Lanes are not passing lanes Median stripUnlawful to drive over median at any point other than authorized entryway Speed Limit - Unpaved Country Road35 MPH Backing Vehicle UpLook all around and turn your head over right shoulder and look out back window Road Signs - Vertical Rectangle Generally used for regulatory signs that tell you what you must do When Bus stops on a divided highwayCars traveling on opposite side of school bus are not required to stop If you are about to enter or cross a highway from alley, private road, or highway must stop and yield right-of-way to all other pedestrians and vehicles already traveling on roadway or sidewalk you are entering/crossing Where to Park, Stop or Stand - Across from Fire StationWithin 75 ft of spot across the street from fire station Road Signs - Round Approaching a railroad crossing Posted a few hundred feet in front of tracks Slow, look, listen and prepare to stop (roll down window if needed) Passing prohibited here CoastingNot allowed to coast downhill w/ gears or transmission in neutral passing prohibited (on two lane roads)-solid yellow line on the right of the center line,-"Do Not Pass" sign-double yellow lines;-Within 100 feet of a railroad crossing;-Within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel;-When a car approaching from the opposite direction makes passing unsafe or will be within 200 feet of your vehicle prior to the completion of a passing maneuver-On a hill or curve where it is not possible to see oncoming vehicles-On the shoulder of the road;-When a school bus is stopped to load or un- load passengers.Regulatory Sign - Reduced Speed Ahead Approaching an area where reduced speed limit has been established Driving Under the Influence - Alcohol 21 years or more: 0.08 or more BAC Anyone under 21: 0.02 or more BAC

When the roadway you are traveling on is merging into other traffic without stopping adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow you to merge into new lane safely (speed up, slow down, etc.) Passing On a Two-Lane Road-Wait for Passing zone (indicated by striped lines to right of the center lines of highway)- Look ahead to determine length of passing zone (must have time to execute before entering intersection or within 200 ft of vehicle)- Check blind spot and mirrors-Activate turn signal and move to left-Only come back to right lane when you can see car in rear view mirror and activate turn signal to move to right Regulatory Sign - Speed Limit Maximum speed limit permitted in this area Reckless Driving Speeding, weaving, improper passing, etc. Penalties

include: fines up to $1000, jail up to one year, suspension

of driving privileges if driver is under 21 Where to Park, Stop or Stand - Fire Hydrant DistanceWithin 15 ft of fire hydrant Hand Turn Signals - StopStop At intersections where there are no stop signs, yield signs or other traffic signals (uncontrolled intersection) Driver in vehicle on the left must yield to driver w/ vehicle on the right Road Signs - Triangle Mean yield Slow down or stop if needed (do this at marked line) Yield right-of-way to other vehicles in intersection or approaching on other roadway Regulatory Sign - No Right Turn On Red After Stop Right turn on red prohibited even after complete stop Regulatory Sign - One Way May only travel in direction of arrow Railroad CrossingsMust stop within 50 ft (and no less than 15 ft) when any

apply: Signal is Flashing Crossing Gates are lowered

Flagman is giving a signal Train is approaching where it will create immediate hazard Stop sign is posted Space Between Bike And DriverAt least three feet Where to Park, Stop or Stand - Fire Station DistanceWithin 20 ft of fire station driveway Child Safety Restraints Passengers under eight required to be properly restrained in safety seat Where Stopping, Standing and Parking is Prohibited- On street side of any parked vehicle- On a sidewalk- Within an intersection- On a crosswalk- Between safety zone and adjacent curb- Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction where it would disrupt traffic- Upon a bridge, overpass, or highway tunnel- On any railroad tracks- On controlled-access highway- In Area between roadways on divided highway- At no parking signs Stopping, Standing and Parking - Where Allowed - Try to park off highway and leave 200 feet in each direction for car- In front of public or private driveway parallel parking- Drive Past Parking space you wish to use- Stop when even with car ahead of space- Turn wheels sharply to right and back slowly toward car behind space you wish to use- Straighten wheels to back diagonally into space when your front door passes back bumper of car ahead- Turn wheels sharply to the left and back up when front bumper is

completely clear of car ahead- Stop before making contact with car ahead of you Impaired Hearing and Vision Do not use any devices that impair driver's ability to hear (headphones, headset, etc.) Do not use any devices that obstruct driver's vision Do not obstruct driver's vision with amount of passengers and items in vehicle