Georgia Drivers Ed Unit 1

The minimum financial responsibility per event for bodily injury liability is

$50,000

The legal limit of intoxication in Georgia for persons 21 years or older is__________percent

.08

A driver's license is suspended________if the person refuses to take a chemical test or fails the chemical test if the person has no previous history of charges

1 year

Both right and left turns require a signal of intention with_______feet of intersection where the turn will be made

100

What is the recommended scanning time for defensive driving?

12 seconds or more

Drivers under the age of 20 in Georgia accounted for______________of drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2014

12.8%

bicyclists under age_____should wear a helmet while riding a bicycle

16

Vehicle collisions are leading cause of death for individuals from___________________years of age in Georgia

3-34

The statutory speed limit in Georgia for urban and residentialareas is:

30mph

A child in Georgia under the age of __________must be in the appropriate vehicle safety or booster seat.

8

Parallel parking is a multi-step process, with the first step being:

A driver should stop the vehicle in line with the vehicle in front of the empty space and about two feet away

Which of the following is acceptable identification used to obtain a Class D driver's license?

A utility bill mailed within the last 2 years A bank statement issued in the past 2 years Proof of health insurance

Driving is privilege granted based on:

All of the above

Which of the following is a reason for license suspension?

Any felony is committed with a motor vehicle A person is killed by a vehicle A driver is racing

Signaling a turn is necessary:

Anytime a driver changes lanes Stops and makes a turn Makes a turn or leaves a parallel parking space

Headlights should be used:

Between one-half hours after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise Anytime when it is raining When visibility is limited

Which of the following lines indicate the presence of a permissive condition?

Broken Lines

Which of the following is the non-provisional class of license required for a non-commercial vehicle that does not exceed 26,001 pounds?

Class C

Class A and class B licenses are both:

Commercial licenses

Defensive driving involves______visual scanning of the driving environment

Continuous

Alcohol is a

Depressant

If service brakes fail, a driver can still engage the _____ to stop the vehicle.

Emergency brake

An example of a guide sign is

Exit sign

A flashing yellow light directs a driver to completely stop at the intersection

False

A person driving a vehicle under 30 mph is not require to wear his or her safety belt

False

Anti-lock brakes are always activated when you depress the brake

False

At the end of a right turn, the drivers should be positioned in the left lane of travel

False

Controlled intersections are types of intersections that do not have traffic signals or signs where motorists must follow the right of way yielding requirements to safely pass through the intersection.

False

In Georgia, motorists are prohibited from making a right turn at a circular red signal.

False

It is permitted to park on a crosswalk.

False

Motorists do not to yield the right of way to pedestrians when the light for the vehicle is green if they are still on the crosswalk

False

Only the driver of a vehicle containing open containers of alcohol can be charged with an offense in regards to the open container law.

False

Racing on highways is permitted on Georgia roads

False

The Good Samaritan Clause states that a person that stops at a scene of an accident to provide medical assistance or vehicle towing will be held liable for the vehicle collision

False

The blind spots of drivers of large vehicles are on just the right side.

False

The relationship between following distance and scanning area is not important

False

Vehicles entering the expressway do not have to yield to current traffic on expressways

False

When traveling on roads with a bicyclist, the motorist has the right of way

False

if a large vehicle has activated its turn signal within 100 feet of the intersection, it is alright for the motorist to pull alongside

False

Class A and B licenses require the potential recipient to be 15 years old

False. They have to be 18.

At a four-way stop, the driver that reaches the stop sign_______should be the__________to go

First, first

Which of the following lights directs a driver to stop completing at the intersection before continuing travel when safe to do so?

Flashing red

Communication with other drivers for the safety of all motorists in the vicinity and driving defensively:

Go hand in hand

____________________should be used when mechanical turn signals are not working properly

Hand signals

A person over the age of 21 that is convicted of driving under the influence:

Has his or her license suspended for 120 days Has to complete a DUI alcohol or drug use reduction program Has to pay between $200 to $210 to restore their license

One of the most important counteractions of road rage is

Have as much empathy for others as possible and do not negatively react

Which of the following should be used when there is a mechanical problem with the vehicle?

Hazard lights

An example of a motorist service sign is

Hospital sign

In the event of a tire blowout, which of the following should you not do?

Immediately depress the brakes

There are seven steps in the turning process. which of the following is not one of those steps?

Increase vehicle speed to turn, and depress the brake while turning

Large vehicles have a___________blind spot to that of passenger vehicles

Larger

A vehicle that is being passed should______or____________and stay in their current lane of travel

Maintain speed, slow down

Which of following is a sign that directs the driver to change speed and vehicle position to merge into the lane safely?

Merge sign

Loss of power steering makes steering become:

More difficult

A bicyclist________________when merging.

Must be yielded the right of way

When type of drug classification are addictive drugs that have an extremely relaxing effect on the central nervous system?

Narcotic

A____________is one that has little amount or no driving experience

Novice driver

When passing, it is important to check:

Oncoming traffic Your mirrors Your blind spots

Which of the following shapes would be a school zone warning sign

Pentagon

Which of the following are areas for turning that are controlled by a signal or sign?

Protected left turn

A driver's license can be__________if the individual refuses to take a driving test or rules test after receiving a notice that it should be done

Revoked

Which of the following is the definition of allowing a vehicle to travel first when two vehicles reach the same point at the same time?

Right of way

Bicyclists should travel on the____side of the lane as____the edge of the pavement as possible unless there is a bicycle path provided

Right,close to

An example of a warning sign is:

Signal ahead Road Construction ahead

A driver's license_______________is the temporary withdrawal of your driving privileges for a specific period of time

Suspension

Which of the following should a driver do if his or her emotions are affecting them?

Take a break from driving

Winter driving requires which of the following?

The proper equipment Safe space cushions Safe speed

lapse of insurance coverage may be permissible under Georgia law if:

The vehicle was totaled in a crash The vehicle has a new owner The vehicle was stolen

Which of the following is not a characteristic of novice drivers?

They have exceptional driving experience

Parking on a down slope hill requires the wheels to be turned_______the road it is parked against

Toward

A class D license permits the operation of all Class C Vehicles

True

A driver in a vehicle collision should stop at the scene of the accident as long as it does not put anyone is serious jeopardy

True

A driver should always pass on the left on a two-way road in Georgia.

True

A driver's license can be suspended if a driver refuses to take a chemical test for intoxication

True

A person has to have a Class C license to get a Class A and B license

True

A steady circular red light directs the driver to stop behind the stop line and before the crosswalk at an intersection.

True

At intersections with a stop sign on the left, the driver on the right should be yielded the right of way.

True

Blood alcohol content is the ratio in the system to blood in the system

True

Drivers of passenger vehicles should take precautions when traveling near large vehicles

True

Driving on the expressway requires special attention due to increased speeds and lanes of travel

True

For winter conditions, reducing speed in areas such as bridges, intersections and curves can be helpful with maintaining control of the vehicle.

True

Georgia's Implied Consent Law requires people under the age of 21 to submit to a chemical test to determine if the have alcohol or drugs in their system

True

IPDE is short for Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute.

True

If a person has a second conviction of a DUI within five years, they can have their license suspended for three years

True

If insurance coverage is not continuously kept by a driver, the driver could be charged with monetary penalties and license suspension

True

It is forbidden to park in construction areas

True

It is illegal for persons without the appropriate handicapped or disability placards or license plates to park in handicapped parking spaces

True

Joshua's law requires the completion of a prescribed driver's education course and documentation of behind-the-wheel education by parent/legal guardians.

True

Motorists should always yield the right of way to emergency vehicles on all roads

True

Of the 1,164 traffic fatalities in Georgia in 2014, the majority were drivers.

True

Passenger vehicles should wait for large vehicle to turn when traveling

True

Passing a bicyclist is legal in Georgia

True

Seat belts should be used for children over 80 pounds and at least 4 feet 9 inches talls

True

Shape and color differences are uniformly applied to signs to provide meaningful information to the driver.

True

Speed limit pavement markings may be posted in addition to traffic signs

True

Statistical research indicates that novice drivers often overestimate their abilities as they relate to vehicle control and assessment of critical hazards in driving

True

Stopping distance for cargo and towing vehicles may need to be increased due to unit attached to the vehicle

True

The driver with Class CP learner;s permit must have someone at least 21 years old in the passenger's seat at all times

True

The law states when the right of way must be yielded.

True

To obtain a Class D driver's license, a school Certificate of School Enrollment (DS-1 form) from the previous year is an acceptable form of identification

True

Turning left requires staying in the left lane of traffic

True

Turning the wheels when parking on hills is needed to help prevent vehicle rollaways

True

When making a left turn, motorists should begin and end the turning maneuver in the lane nearest the centerline of the roadway.

True

You have to be at least 15 years of age for a Class CP Learner's Permit

True

the key capability that experience provides is the ability to identify potential hazards by processing information from a large number of sources and discriminating among the information issues that permit the driver to anticipate potential hazards.

True

Drivers should allow at least a_______following distance rule for motorcyclists

Two-second

Motorcyclists should be especially careful when driving in________conditions

Wet Icy Windy

Which of the following traffic signals tell the motorist that travel in the lane the signal is prohibited?

red X

A person under the age of 21 can be charged with driving under the influence if their blood alcohol is .02 or higher

true

Motorcyclists are more at risk for accidents

true