Georgia Drivers Manual - permit test Flashcards

Georgia Driver's Manual - permit test Flashcards Yielding Right-of-WayAlways yield right-of-way to pedestrians, vehicle operator, and bicyclists who move into the intersection before you by stopping and remaining stopprf until they have cleared the intersection.Super Speeder LawAny driver convicted of speeding 75 mph on any two-lane road, or 85 mph and over anywhere in Georgia, will be assessed a $200 state fee. The state fee will be in addition to any local fines imposed in the jurisdiction where the speeding offense occurs.PedestriansAt a four-way intersection where all driversare faced with stop signs, all drivers must yield to

• basic traffic laws1- obey traffic control devices (lights and signs)2- obey the

traffic directions of law enforcement officer or firefighter, even if it goes against what the traffic control devices tell you to do3- never drive on a roadway that has been closed for construction, for the purpose of special event, or any other official reason.

Streets and highways are most slippery:Just after it starts to rain.

Passing on two-lane highway is prohibited when? 100 feet of railroad or bridgeshoulder of roadschool bus is stopped Stopping at Railroad crossingYou must always stop within 50 feet, but notless than 15 feet, from the nearest rail of a railroadcrossing and remain stopped until all tracks are clear, all railroad crossing warning signals stop flashing, the crossing gates are raised, and it is safeto proceed.PassingAlways check in front of and behind your vehicle to make sure you can safely pass without interfering with other traffic.

• years of ageEvery child who is under _____ years of agemust be

properly restrained in restrainingsystem appropriate for the child's heightand weight....Number of lanes reduced ahead Speed Limit on urban or residential district. 30 miles Turning left at an intersectionMake your turn so that your vehicleends up in the lane closest to the centerlane(s) in your direction of traffic on the streetyou turned onto, or closest to the center lineif there is no center lane; The maximum speed limit on a rural Interstate Highway is70 miles per hour.When driving behind another vehicle at night, you should:Keep your headlights on low beam.Sharp turn to the right and then to left ...

Turning right at an intersectionMake the turn in such a way as to end up inthe right lane of the street into which youhave turned and avoid entering any otherlane of traffic.Pass on a Two-Lane RoadWait for a passing zone to begin. You must have sufficient time and space to execute your passing maneuver and return your vehicle completely to the right lane before the passing zone ends.Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs A person under 21 years of age is irrefutablyconsidered "Under the Influence of Alcohol"when 0.02 gm or more by alcohol weight ispresent in the blood; What is the proper way to enter an expressway from the entrance ramp Use the acceleration lane to blend into the traffic....Work Zone signs ...used as guide signs and they show locations, directions, or other special information Impaired hearingIt is unlawful to operate a motor vehiclewhile wearing a headphone, headset, or anyother device which would impair the driver'sability to hear.A passing zoneindicated by striped lines to the rightof the center line of the roadway.Approaching CornersYou must be in the proper lane and look in both directions.Stop!Hand down .Dim (lower) your headlights when: within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle so as not to blind the driver; following closely (within 200 feet) behind another vehicle; driving on lighted roads; driving in rain, fog, snow, or smoke; vision is reduced to less than 200 feet How to make a right turn.Use appropriate signals. Approach the intersection in the right lane, staying as close as practicable to the curb or edge of the roadway.How to make a left turn.Use appropriate signals. Mave into the far left lane of the direction in which you are traveling or into the turning lane if one is provided. Yield the right- of- way to all vehicles.You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the

edge of the pavement. You should:

Hold the steering wheel firmly; release the gas pedal; and gently apply the brakes. Return to the pavement when the vehicle has slowed enough to allow roll steer back onto the highway safely.If you start to skid.Ease your footoff of the acceleratorBegin turning the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.Once you have regained control of the vehicle, you can lightly apply breaks and steer in a safe direction....Approaching a school zone and/or school crossing.A conviction for unlawful passing of a school bus will result in a total of ______ points on your Georgia driving record.6 Overdriving your headlightsDrive at a speed at night that requires a stopping time greater than the distance illuminated by your headlights;

If you have to stop on the shoulder of a freeway because of

an emergency, you should:

Raise the hood to indicate trouble, and wait in your car for help....Bump in road! Slow Down Orange and black signs indicate you are entering an area under repair or construction and need to reduce your speed, change lanes, etc.Traffic is required to keep to the right of medians or obstructions Backing Up.Check all sides of your vehicle to make sure it is safe. Turn your head and look over your right shoulder.Slow drivers should stay where?on the right lane except when passing or making a left turn.Right Turn!Hand up.45%Georgia Department of Transportation reportsthat the risk of fatality in a crash is reducedby about ____ % when seat belts are used."first to arrive, first to proceed order." At a four-way intersection where all driversare faced with stop signs, all driversshould proceed through the intersection in ...You are leaving a separated one-way highway and will soon be driving on a two-way highway.Right-of-Wayyield. then first car there goes first. or car on left must yield to car on right.Seat belts requirementsGeorgia law states that each occupant in thefront seat of a passenger vehicle traveling onGeorgia roads and highways must be securedby a seat safety belt (lap and shoulder). All occupants of any passenger vehicle must utilizea seat safety belt if they are under the age of 18.Reduce your speed.In school or work zone or during inclement weather striking a fixed object is like falling from a ___ story building.9 Not okay to passSolid lines, 100 feet of a railroad crossing, 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel TurningMove into the proper lane and signal an adequate distance before the turn.Headlights must be usedBetween one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise; at any time when it is raining; or when visibility is limited Winding road aheadSide road enters highways ahead It is more dangerous to drive at night than in daytime,

because:

You cannot see as far ahead at night....Roadway slippery when wet.Speed Limit on an unpaved county road.35 miles If you are involved in an accident, one of the immediate requirements is to Render aid to the injured.Move- Over LawDrivers are required to move over one lane when possible if an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is parked on the shoulder of the highway. If traffic is to heavy to move over

safely, the law requires drivers to slow donw below the posted speed limite and to be prepared to STOP.Blind spotBefore leaving your lane to begin passing, or change lanes on a multi-lane highway or interstatecheck your rear view