NHSA Module 1

How long can a licensed driver live in Georgia before they need to apply for a Georgia driver's license?

30 days

If your car does not pass a safety inspection, how long do you have to get it fixed?

30 days

What is the typically speed limit in an urban or residential district?

30 mph

It is illegal to drive in the center turning lane for more than...

300 feet

To use an electric assistive mobility device you need a path of at least how many inches?

48

In which situation are U-turns never allowed?

At a curve in the road

What class of drugs is considered "controlled substances"?

Both legal and illegal drugs

Which statement is true about both stop and yield signs?

Both signs determine right-of-way

If you have to stop on the side of the road, what should you use to remain visible?

Hazard lights

What should a driver do if they hit an unoccupied vehicle and they cannot locate the owner?

Leave a note

In Georgia, what are the requirements for liability car insurance?

$25,000 minimum for bodily injury or death

An accident must be reported to the proper authorities if there is damage over what amount?

$500

Legally, how far must a car mirror allow a driver to see behind them?

200 ft

After purchasing a vehicle, you must register it within what time period?

7 days

Which driver would be considered to be in violation of the law?

A 21-year-old who has a BAC of .09.

Which of these requires a license or permit to operate?

A moped

On which road would a low speed vehicle be permitted?

A road with a speed limit of 35 mph

It is legal to have decals on the windshield even if they obstruct your view

False

It is okay to drive in a zigzag motion if a driver is in an empty parking lot

False

Only minors can be fined for not wearing a safety belt

False

You only have to report a collision if someone is injured or killed

False

What is one way that a school bus driver will inform other drivers that they need to stop because children are getting off the bus?

Flashing lights

What did Joshua's Law change?

How teenagers could get their intermediate License

In Georgia, when you apply for a license for the first time you must do so ________.

In person

What is true about pedestrians?

Pedestrians have to follow all traffic regulations

What should you remember when exiting from an ally onto a street?

That you must yield to pedestrians

Which department has the right to cancel, suspend, or revoke your license?

The Department of Driver Services

Who established the Motorcycle Safety Training Program?

The Department of Driver Services

Typically, which side of the road should you use for passing another vehicle?

The left side

When is it proper to use a car horn?

To prevent a collision from happening

What is the purpose of the Motorcycle Safety Training Program?

To promote the safe use of motorcycles

Bus drivers can report vehicles violating the law concerning bus safety

True

It is a misdemeanor to disobey a traffic control device

True

Legally, what is the minimum tread depth allowed for most vehicles?

2/82 inch

Drivers must stay at least _______ feet behind responding emergency vehicles

200

When passing, it is illegal to come within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?

200

When passing, it is illegal to come within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?

200 feet

What is the typical speed limit in an urban or residential district?

30

Which of the following is a factor in determining speed limits?

Engineering and traffic investigations

Which of these statements is true?

Following another vehicle too closely can agitate other drivers

How can you gain the most out of the driving experience

Get to know the standards and guidelines

What is the legal term for intentionally or unintentionally killing someone with your vehicle?

Homicide by vehicle

What is a car's "energy absorption system"?

The car's bumpers

Who has the right-of-way when two cars reach an intersection at the same time?

The driver on the right

The instructors of the Motorcycle Safety Training program are experienced riders that have been trained to teach students effectively

True

How early can you renew your driver's license?

Up to 150 days before it expires

What does the acronym VIN stand for

Vehicle Identification Number

When would a driver need spot insurance?

When renting a vehicle

When is driving on the left side of the road permissible?

When trying to avoid an obstruction

What can happen if you fail to provide proof of financial responsibility?

Your license can be suspended

What does it mean to have your license revoked?

Your license is terminated

What is one consequence for failing to pay a fine (an unsatisfied judgment)?

Your license will be suspended until you pay the fine

Lending your license to someone else is ...

a misdemeanor

After exiting a school bus, children must cross the road...

in front of the bus

A funeral procession is required to yield to ...

law enforcement or emergency vehicles

What information must a driver provide when involved in an accident

Address

At a railroad crossing, a driver should stop no less than ______ feet from the nearest rail

15

When stopping at a railroad crossing, how far should you be from the nearest rail of the railroad?

15 fee away

How far away from a fire hydrant are drivers are required to park>

15 feet

What is the minimum distance required between a parked car and a fire hydrant?

15 feet

What is a misdemeanor?

A crime that is not as serious as a felony but that still can result in fines and an arrest

Which of the following is a sign that an exhaust system that is in disrepair?

A loud vibration

All of the lights on your vehicle serve as automatic communication devices, without any effort needed by the driver

False

Driving aggressively or recklessly is not considered to be a serious traffic offense

False

Driving without car insurance is a good way to save money

False

If an officer is pursuing a vehicle the only legal way to signal the car to stop is by flashing lights

False

Is it legal for a person to disobey or post an unofficial sign that looks like an authorized traffic sign

False

It is illegal for intersections to be monitored by cameras

False

What happens if you are issued a license that you didn't qualify for?

It can be canceled

What is true about challenging a misdemeanor conviction?

It must be filed within 180 days of the final conviction

When may passengers allowed to ride in a house trailer that is being towed?

Never

When would you be able to use an electric assistive mobility device?

On a road with a speed limit of 35 mph

When cars are present, where should pedestrians walk?

On a side walk or shoulder

Where should the vehicle registration sticker be displayed?

On the rear license plate

When are drivers allowed to use hand-held communication devices?

Only if the situation is urgent, such as a medical emergency

What should consider when determining following distance?

Road conditions

Altering or removing a vehicle's emission control device...

Should only be done when making repairs, replacing it, or converting it to a lower emission device

What should you do when approaching railroad tracks that do not have a crossing gate or signal?

Slow down and look for signs that indicate a train is approaching

What does TADRA stand for?

Teenage & Adult Driver Responsibility Act

What may indicate that your brake pads need to be replaced?

They make a high pitched squealing sound when you step on brake pedal

Under TADRA, how many steps are there before receiving a full driver's license?

Three

How long will an SR-22a stay on a driver's insurance policy?

Three years

What is the most important thing to remember about using turn signals

To actually use them

If a vehicle is parked along the roadway how close should it be to the curb?

Within 12 inches

If your license expires, which of the following is true?

You are not legally allowed to drive

Personal transportation devices are allowed on roadways that have

signs posted permitting their use