Driver's Permit Review

Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as: 45 miles per hour 35 miles per hour 40 miles per hour

35 miles per hour

A conviction for unlawful passing of a school bus will result in a total of ______ points on your Georgia driving record. 6 4 2

6

The maximum speed limit on a rural Interstate Highway is: 60 miles per hour. 70 miles per hour. 55 miles per hour.

70 miles per hour.

Striking a fixed object at 60 MPH is the same as falling from a _____ story building: 9 10 12

9

IF YOUR CAR HAS AIR BAGS, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR SEATBELT: Only on the freeway At all times Unless you are only driving within city limits Only when you are driving over 35 MPH

At all times

A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT THE CORNER HAS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY: At marked crosswalks only At marked or unmarked crosswalks Only at intersections controlled by signals, lights, or stop signs Only at intersections controlled by traffic signal

At marked or unmarked crosswalks

TO HELP AVOID SKIDDING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES YOU SHOULD: Step sharply on the brakes to slow down quickly Avoid quick stops Follow in the tracks of the vehicle in front of yo Aim for low spots on the road

Avoid quick stops

ON A SHARP CURVE, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BRAKES TO SLOW YOUR VEHICLE: During the entire time you drive through a curve Before you enter the curve Just after you enter the curve Just before you exit the curve

Before you enter the curve

You may pass on the right of another vehicle when: When travelling on a multi-lane highway carrying two or more lanes of traffic in the same direction. The other vehicle is making or about to make a left turn, when a lane is provided to pass on the right. Both answers.

Both answers.

UNLESS POSTED OTHERWISE, A U-TURN CANNOT BE MADE IN A: Business district Residential district

Business district

GENERALLY SPEAKING, YOU ARE IN A LARGE TRUCK'S BLIND SPOT IF YOU: Drive close to the large truck's left front wheel Cannot see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors Follow no closer than ten feet behind the large truck All of the above

Cannot see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors

A solid yellow line, on your side of the center line, means: Reduce speed. Traffic light ahead. Do not pass.

Do not pass.

WHEN DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AT NIGHT ON A DIMLY LIT STREET, YOU SHOULD: Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles directly ahead of you Keep instrument lights bright to be more visible to other drivers Use your emergency flashers to be more visible to other drivers

Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights

IF YOU GET SLEEPY WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD: Move to the right lane and continue driving Drink coffee to make you stay awake Drive to a safe place, park, remove the ignition key, and rest Accelerate so you can get to your destination quicker

Drive to a safe place, park, remove the ignition key, and rest

Georgia's Move-Over law was passed because: Emergency vehicles are visible so they are easily seen. Emergency vehicles are less vulnerable to crashes due to their lights and sirens. Emergency vehicles parked beside a highway are vulnerable to crashes, even when their emergency lights are flashing.

Emergency vehicles parked beside a highway are vulnerable to crashes, even when their emergency lights are flashing.

YOU MAY DRIVE ACROSS A SIDEWALK TO: Avoid driving over a speed bump Enter or exit a driveway or alley Make a U-turn Pass a traffic jam

Enter or exit a driveway or alley

TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS TOWARD THE CURB WHEN YOU ARE PARKED: Facing uphill On a level road Facing downhill Next to a fire hydrant

Facing downhill

If, while driving, a tire suddenly blows out, you should: Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit from the traffic lanes. Pump the brakes rapidly. Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway.

Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit from the traffic lanes.

You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must: Stay in the right lane as much as possible, because the motorcycle is small and doesn't use all of the lane. Blow your horn to make the motorcycle move onto the shoulder so that you can pass. Have your vehicle entirely into the left lane before and during the pass.

Have your vehicle entirely into the left lane before and during the pass.

The Department of Driver Services is required by law to suspend the driving privileges of an individual for a conviction of the following offense(s). Improper exhaust. Hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident. Super Speeder.

Hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident.

You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. You should: Release the gas pedal and turn the front wheels slightly to the left to edge the car back on the pavement. 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. Apply the brakes and turn the front wheels sharply to the left.

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.

YOU MUST NOT CROSS A DOUBLE LINE TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE IF THE LINE ON YOUR SIDE: Is a broken yellow one Is a solid or double solid yellow one Has double raised yellow dots Is none of the above

Is a solid or double solid yellow one

WHAT DOES ALCOHOL DO TO YOUR DRIVING SKILLS AND JUDGMENT It helps driving skills but harms your judgment It harms both driving skills and judgment It has no effect on either driving skills or judgment It has no effect on judgment but it harms driving skills

It harms both driving skills and judgment

What law became effective January 1, 2007 that implemented new legislation to promote increased teen driving safety? Jordan's Law. Joshua's Law. Jacob's Law.

Joshua's Law.

Streets and highways are most slippery: When it has been raining hard for several hours. When they are clean and dry. Just after it starts to rain.

Just after it starts to rain.

When driving behind another vehicle at night, you should: Keep your headlights on low beam. Use your high beam headlights until you are within 10 feet of the vehicle ahead. Use your high beam headlights.

Keep your headlights on low beam.

IF A PERSON IS CROSSING THE STREET AT A CORNER WITHOUT CROSSWALKS, YOU SHOULD: Take the right-of-way Slow down and proceed with care Let the person have the right-of-way Stop four feet from the corner

Let the person have the right-of-way

WHEN A CAR WITH BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS COMES TOWARD YOU AT NIGHT, YOU SHOULD: Move toward the right edge of your lane Look above the oncoming headlights Look below the oncoming headlights Look toward the right edge of your lane

Look toward the right edge of your lane

IF THERE IS A SOLID DOUBLE YELLOW LINE IN THE CENTER OF THE ROADWAY, YOU: May turn left into a private driveway Are on a one-way street Are in a center left turn lane May cross it to overtake slow moving vehicles

May turn left into a private driveway

AS THE PERCENTAGE OF ALCOHOL (BAC) IN YOUR BLOOD INCREASES, YOU BECOME: More intoxicated More sober More coordinated

More intoxicated

WHEN SHARING THE ROAD WITH A TROLLEY OR LIGHT RAIL VEHICLE: Remember they are loud and move slowly like freight trains Always pass a light rail vehicle or trolley slowly on the right Never turn in front of an approaching trolley or light rail vehicle Always honk your horn to greet the driver

Never turn in front of an approaching trolley or light rail vehicle

SHOULD YOU DRIVE SLOWER THAN OTHER TRAFFIC THAT IS TRAVELING WITHIN THE SPEED LIMIT? Yes. It makes the other traffic drive slower, too No. You can block traffic when you drive too slowly Yes. It is safer than driving too fast Yes, provided you are not driving in the far left lane

No. You can block traffic when you drive too slowly

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTES TO IMPROVED TRAFFIC FLOW? Lowering the speed limit on major freeways Not slowing down to look at an accident scene Using your car instead of public transportation Raising the speed limit on major freeways

Not slowing down to look at an accident scene

AT AN INTERSECTION CONTROLLED BY A STOP SIGN, IF YOU CAN'T GET A GOOD VIEW OF CROSS-STREET TRAFFIC WHEN YOU STOP BEHIND THE WHITE TOP BAR PAINTED ON THE PAVEMENT, YOU SHOULD: Wait 5 seconds, then proceed. Sound your horn before proceeding Put down your windows, listen for traffic, and then proceed Pull forward slowly, check for traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when clear

Pull forward slowly, check for traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when clear

When a vehicle is approaching from the front or rear, and is displaying emergency lights and sounding a siren, you must: Slow down until the vehicle passes. Continue at the same rate of speed, but keep well to the right. Pull over to the right and stop.

Pull over to the right and stop.

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. Stand behind your car to warn traffic that you have stopped. Get out of your car and walk for help.

Raise the hood to indicate trouble, and wait in your car for help.

If you are involved in an accident, one of the immediate requirements is to: Render aid to the injured. Notify your insurance agent. Notify the Secretary of State's Office.

Render aid to the injured.

YOU WANT TO PARK DOWNHILL ON A TWO-WAY ROAD AND THERE IS NO CURB. WHICH WAY DO YOU TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS? Left Right So they face straight ahead Away from the curb

Right

WHEN DRIVING ON A SLIPPERY SURFACE SUCH AS SNOW OR ICE: Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills Accelerate rapidly to improve traction

Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills

TWO SETS OF SOLID DOUBLE YELLOW LINES TWO FEET OR MORE APART: May only be crossed to enter a private driveway Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed Denote a lane for beginning or ending left-hand turns Denote a center turn lane

Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart are considered a barrier.

AN ORANGE AND RED SIGN OF a Triangle SHAPE ALWAYS MEANS: Yield to cross-traffic The vehicle has the right-of-way Slow -moving vehicle Emergency vehicle ahead

Slow -moving vehicle

IF YOU EXIT A FREEWAY WITH A RAMP THAT CURVES DOWNHILL, YOU SHOULD: Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway Wait until you enter the curve before braking Slow to a safe speed before the curve Accelerate before the curve to prevent oversteer

Slow to a safe speed before the curve

YOU COME TO AN INTERSECTION WHICH IS BLOCKED BY OTHER TRAFFIC. YOU SHOULD Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves Get as close as possible to the other car Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through Sound your horn to make the cars move up

Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through

WHEN SHARING THE ROAD WITH A TRUCK, IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT, IN GENERAL, TRUCKS: Take longer distances than cars to stop Require less time to pass on a downgrade than cars Require less turning radius than cars Require less time to pass on an incline than cars

Take longer distances than cars to stop

WHICH OF THESE VEHICLES MUST STOP BEFORE CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS? Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a trailer Sport utility vehicles carrying four or more persons Vans and buses

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards

The term "gore" means: A accident scene. A ramp entrance. The area of convergence between two lanes of traffic.

The area of convergence between two lanes of traffic.

TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN START IN THE RIGHT-HAND LANE AND END IN: The left lane The lane closest to the curb Any lane available The center lane

The lane closest to the curb

TO TURN RIGHT FROM A HIGHWAY WITH TWO LANES IN YOUR DIRECTION, TURN FROM: The lane closest to the center of the road The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway Either lane, depending on oncoming traffic Either lane, depending on your speed

The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway

THE "IMPLIED CONSENT LAW" SAYS YOU HAVE AGREED TO TAKE A TEST FOR THE ALCOHOL CONTENT OF YOUR BLOOD: Whenever you drive in the state On the advice of any attorney Only if ordered by a court Only if you were observed breaking the law

Whenever you drive in the state

SHOULD YOU TRY TO KEEP A "SPACE CUSHION" AROUND YOUR VEHICLE WHENEVER POSSIBLE? Yes, when another driver makes a mistake, you will have time to react No, space cushions are unnecessary. They take up valuable space on the freeway No, someone may try to crowd in front of you Yes, but only on city streets

Yes, when another driver makes a mistake, you will have time to react

It is more dangerous to drive at night than in daytime, because: You cannot see as far ahead at night. The road is probably more slippery at night. Your reaction time is slower at night.

You cannot see as far ahead at night.

WHEN YOU PARK ON A LEVEL ROAD NEXT TO A CURB: Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb Your front wheels must be turned towards the side of the road You do not have to set your parking brake Your front wheels must be turned towards the curb

Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb

If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on, you must sound your horn to let the merging traffic know you are there ignore the merging traffic since you have the right-of-way change lanes immediately adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge

adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge

When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to all traffic behind your vehicle all traffic coming from the same direction all traffic coming from the opposite direction all traffic to the right of your vehicle

all traffic coming from the same direction

The traffic striping marks of diagonal yellow lines are on streets and highways. These indicate the road is narrowing there is an obstruction on the roadway both answers neither answers

both

When a turning lane is provided for vehicles traveling in both directions, drivers must use the left signal to make a right turn emergency lights to make a right turn extreme caution to make a right turn extreme caution to make a left turn

extreme caution to make a right turn

Horizontal rectangular signs are generally used as warning signs instruction signs guide signs regulatory signs

guide signs

_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur. intersections roundabouts expressways one-way roads

intersections

Georgia's "Move Over" law requires drivers to _________ if an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is parked on the shoulder of the highway. move over one lane when possible move over 2 lanes if possible move over to the should if possible increase their speed when possible

move over one lane when possible

As per Georgia traffic laws, a maximum of 65 mph speed is allowed on an urban interstate or multilane divided highway on an unpaved country road on a rural interstate in any urban or residential district

on an urban interstate or multilane divided highway

When passing a motorcyclist, drivers must pass in an adjacent lane use the same as a motorcyclist use the rightmost lane to pass not pass in an adjacent lane

pass in an adjacent lane

This orange-colored sign means right lane is closed ahead traffic is merging on the right left lane is closed ahead narrow bridge is ahead

right lane is closed ahead