dmv practice test questions

When driving at night you may use your parking lights instead of headlights

FALSE

What is the speed limit on an unpaved county road?

35 MPH

In a typical passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as

35 mph

The minimum speed on Georgia interstates is:

40 mph

You're traveling at 60 MPH on the highway, and you need to brake very suddenly. About how long will it take your car to come to a complete stop?

400 feet

You should dim your headlights when you see a car approaching within ______ ahead of you.

500 feet

If you are convicted of speeding at 34 mph or more over the posted speed limit, ______ points will be added to your driving record.

6 points are added to ur license

What is the max speed on GA urban interstate highways?

65 mph - you can ONLY drive faster on rural interstate

What position should you keep your hands on the wheel?

9 and 3

hand positions

9 and 3

Place your hands on the steering wheel at

9 and 3, and have good posture

You see a set of 2 white lines in the road—completely solid, not dashed. These are considered:

A barrier—you may not change lanes or cross these lines for any reason

What kind of parking is commonly found in parking lots and shopping centers and on wide streets?

Angle parking is commonly found in parking lots and shopping centers and on wide streets. When you enter an angle parking space, watch for pedestrians and traffic both ahead of you and behind you, and do not park too closely to other vehicles.

Diagonal yellow stripes painted on some streets and highways indicate

Diagonal yellow striping on streets and highways indicates a narrow road or an obstruction ahead.

At mininum, how much people must a car be carrying if it wants to enter the carpool (HOV) lane?

It needs at least 2 people OR is marked as an alternative fuel vehicle with its license plate

Streets and highways are most slippery:

Just after it starts to rain.

If you are found guilty of impeding traffic by driving too slowly in the passing lane of a multilane roadway, ______ points may be added to your driving record.

Georgia has a so-called "Slowpoke Law," under which you must move out of the passing lane if you are obstructing vehicles behind you that want to go faster. If you are convicted of violating this law, you may be fined up to $1,000, or three points will be added to your driving record. [Traveling Speed, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Georgia Drivers Manual]

Green signs above or to the side of a highway are called what kind of signs?

Guide signs help you discern what road you're currently on, where that road leads to, and how to get to your destination. There are a variety of guide signs, including route and distance markers, destination and location signs, and general information signs. They can also be other shapes and colors, such as Interstate highway signs.

You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must:

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

What does HOT lanes provide?

High Occupany TollToll-free express trips for buses, vanpools, carpools, and motorcycles, while giving solo drivers the option to pay for a faster, more reliable trip

The Department of Driver Services is required by law to suspend the driving privileges of an indivudal for a conviction of the following offense(s)

Hit and run or leaving the scene of a crash

You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. You should:

Hold the steering wheel firmly; releasing the gas pedal; and gently apply the brakes

When sharing the road with a large commercial motor vehicle, you must watch out for

Large commercial vehicles such as trucks have big blind spots called No-Zones. No-Zones exist to the front, rear, and sides of the vehicle. It is impossible to completely avoid a truck's No-Zones. However, do not remain in a No-Zone any longer than necessary to safely pass a truck. And never tailgate a truck.

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you should

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, signal just after you pass through the intersection. If you signal earlier, another driver may think you are turning at the intersection.

In Georgia, you must use your headlights

In Georgia, you must use your headlights from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, whenever it is raining, or whenever visibility is limited.

if you realize that you travellign too fast on a curve, don't apply your brakes forcefully because you might skid.

Instead, take your foot off the acceleratory, carefully apply the brake, and keep driving

_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.

Intersections are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur. Typically, the car driver fails to notice the motorcycle and turns across the motorcycle's path.

The proper arm signal for slowing or stopping is:

Left arm down

When driving at night, you should dim your headlights when:

Meeting or following another vehicle

Motorcycles are smaller than cars. This makes them:

More difficult to see

Georgia's Move-Over Law requires drivers to:

Move over at least one lane away from an emergency vehicle that is stationary, or if unable to move over, slow down below the speed limit.

The Georgia Move-Over law requires motorist to:

Move to the next lane if safely possible.

Lane control signal for no travel

No travel allowed in this lane in the direction you are going

If you're following a motorcycle, you should maintain a following distance of at least 3 seconds

Normally, you should allow a following distance of two seconds behind the vehicle ahead of you. However, if the vehicle is a motorcycle, increase your following distance to three or four seconds to give the motorcyclist enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency.

A double yellow line in the center of a highway means:

Passing is prohibited

If a driver is convicted of violating the Hands Free GA Law, they will:

Pay a fine of at least $50 AND accumulate at least one point on their license

If you are involved in a traffic collision, one of the immediate requirements is to:

Render aid to the injured

Shoulder Drop Off

SHOULDER DROP OFF. The SHOULDER DROP OFF sign is used where the shoulder is more than three inches below the level of the road. If you stray off the roadway and one wheel drops off onto a low shoulder or a soft shoulder, do not slam on the brakes of steer sharply to try to get back onto the roadway - you can easily lose control of your vehicle!

Bicyclists should use their arms to signal to other motorists when they are going to make a turn, or when they are slowing or stopping.

TRUE

Wet brakes

Test brakes lightly after driving through deep water. Brakes may pull to one side or may not hold at all. Dry brakes by driving slowly in low gear and applying brakes.

Among other scenarios, a U-turn is considered illegal at _______ if other traffic in both directions cannot see you.

The top of a hill

At a "T" intersection without a posted traffic sign or light, who has the right of way?

The traffic/pedestrians on the through road

The law allows bicyclists use of the full lane.

They are not required to be in a bike lane even when one is present.

two-direction arrow

This sign is placed at the intersection where you cannot proceed straight through it. Yield right of way or stop before turning right or left.

In heavy fog:

Use your low-beam lights.

railroad crossings

When a road is crossed by a railroad crossing, the pavement is usually marked with a large X and two R's. At railroad crossings, a yellow line is always placed on the right side of the center line to prevent passing. The crossing is sometimes equipped with control arms and/or emergency lights, to warn drivers of approaching trains.

Two cars arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at about the same time. Which of the following is true?

When two cars arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at about the same time, the car on the left must yield to its right. So, Car A must yield. [Laws Governing Right-of-Way, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Georgia Drivers Manual]

When parking next to a curb, how far should your wheels be from that curb?

Within 18 inches

A yellow FLASHING light means:

You must slow down and exercise caution before proceeding through the intersection

HOV lanes are marked with

a white diamond AND have hours of restriction posted

A yellow arrows may appear:

after a green arrow and warns you to clear the intersection

"half of the roadway" means

all traffic lanes carrying traffic in one direction

steering locks

anti-theft devices that engage when ignition is turned to OFF position. Do not turn ignition to OFF position while vehicle is in motion. If it happens, turn ignition back to ON position while trying to brake gradually to a safe stop.

You must always stop __________ from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing if a train is approaching.

between 15 and 50 feet You must always stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing if a train is approaching. (Trains are at least six feet wider than the tracks they run on, so you don't want to be too close.) Indications that a train is approaching may include flashing signals, lowered crossing gates, or the sound of the horn of the approaching train.

When exiting or entering a driveway, alley, or parking garage,

drivers must stop before the sidewalk area and proceed only after pedestrians have safely passed

don't walk

flashing - do not leave curb, but complete across the street if already started.

If, while driving, a tire suddenly blows out, you should:

grasp the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator

don't start walking

if flashing (finish crosing if started)

Which of the following statements about highway interchanges is FALSE?

if you miss your exit, use a median crossover to turn around

Traffic in a roundabout moves

in one direction, counterclockwise

When entering an expressway from an acceleration lane, you must

keep pace with other traffic or obey posted speed limits

left turn only - overhead lane sign

left turn only

Hydroplanning occurs when your tires

lose contact with the road due to standing water on the road

When driving in fog, you should use your

low beam headlights, since bright lights make a glare in the eyes as you drive

When making a U-turn, you must NOT

make it on a curve in the road or near a hill without sufficient visibility

If you are being tailgated, you should

move to the right lane and reduce your speed

A double white line of a HOV (high occupany vehicle) lane means

no entry

When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least

one block ahead (a block is like 10 seconds)

right turn only

overhead lane sign

straight or left turn only

overhead lane sign

On a green arrow, you must:

proceed in the direction the arrow is pointing to AFTER yielding to vehicles + pedestrians in the intersection.

vehicles in the expressway have the _____

right of way

you will always enter the roundabout to the ____, and you will always exit to the ______

right; right

When any vehicle turns, its rear wheels will follow a _________ than its front wheels.

shorter path

A _________ indicates the outer edge of a roadway, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

solid white line

When you find both a solid and a broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must NOT pass

the solid yellow line is on your side Where there are both a solid and a broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you may pass if the broken yellow line is on your side, but you may not pass if the solid yellow line is on your side.

In the thirteen-county metro Atlanta area, gasoline-powered cars and light-duty trucks that are less than 25 model years old must pass an emissions inspection every year prior to registering....

their vehicle with the county of residence (the most recent three model years are exempt from this requirement).

Double White Lines

these are double white line (dashed or solid) pavement markings on roadways that indicate where vehicles can or cannot cross to access the adjacent lane. When the double white lines are dashed, vehicles are allowed to cross over to the adjacent lane. When the double white lines are solid, lane changes are prohibited.

green lane control lane

travel in lane

If a traffic signal light is not working, you must:

treat like an intersection with a stop sign posted in all directions

You arrive at an intersection whose traffic signals are not working; none of the lights are on. What should you do?

treat the intersection like an all-way stop

When driving in icy conditions, it is recommended to _____ for better traction.

use chains

When sharing a lane with a bicicycle, how much space do you give them?

3 feet

You may enter this lane no more than _____ feet from the location of the left turn.

300

lane control sign yellow "x"

"steady" - clear the lane "flashing" - left turn permitted

If you start to skid, what should you do?

(1) ease off the accelerator (2) begin to turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid (3) when you regain control of the vehicle, you can lightly apply brakes and steer in a safe direction

If your cars skids while hydroplanning,

take ur foot off the accelerator, letting the car slow, and keep slow

It is safest to drive _______ of your lane.

the center

Bicyclists are legally entitled to use every road in Georgia EXCEPT

the interstate and interstate-like highways (limited access highways).

When a car skids,

the power the engine sends to the wheels and the braking ability of the wheel are both lost

upcoming side road

warning side

start crossing

watch for vehicles

You must NOT pass

when approaching a hill or curve where there is no clear visibility

What is skidding?

when tires lose their grip on the road

At speeds up to 35 mph, most tires channel water away from the tires like a ____

windsheild

at 55 mph, your tires might lose all contact_____

with the ground

you must _____ to the other traffic that is already in the roundabout

yield

Vehicles approaching a roundabout must

yield to the traffic in the roundabout

If a broken yellow line is on your side of the center dash stripe, then

you may cross the line to pass other vehicles if it's safe to do

a dashed white line of a HOV means

you may enter

A red FLASHING light means:

you must stop completely (like a stop sign), and then proceed with caution after yielding the right-of-way

As you reach a speed over 35 mph, your tires can't channel as well, and _____

your tires might lose contact with the ground

Georgia licenses will be suspended as follows:

• For any person who accumulates 15 or more points within 24 months; • For any person under the age of 21 with a conviction for any 4-point violation; • For any person under 18 years of age with an accumulation of 4 points within twelve months.

If a tire blows out, you should NOT

quickly move to the shoulder of the road If you experience a sudden tire blowout, DON'T PANIC. And don't brake hard; you might lock the wheels and lose control. Apply the brakes lightly only if necessary and safe to do so. Grasp the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator to allow your vehicle to roll to a stop. Do not move onto the shoulder of the road until you've slowed down considerably. If the blowout has caused your vehicle to swerve onto the shoulder, don't try to get back onto the pavement immediately. Let the vehicle coast to a stop first.

If you are going to stop or slow down where others may not expect it, you should _________ to warn those behind you.

quickly tap your brake pedal three or four times

When you see a triangular road sign, you must

reduce your speed and yield

If you skid while hydroplaning, you should

release the gas pedal When driving in rain, avoid hydroplaning by slowing down. If you skid while hydroplaning, try to regain control of the vehicle. Otherwise, release the accelerator (gas pedal) and ride out the skid.

Before moving your vehicle into traffic from a parked position, you should:

signal and proceed when it is safe

The area of the expressway beyond the solid white line is meant for

emergency use only

At night, use high-beam headlights when

you're on unfamiliar roads, there might be pedestrians on the road, or you're in a construction zone

How much following distance should you give between your car and the vehicle in front of you?

2 seconds

When following a motorcycle, you should give at least _______ of distance between you.

3 to 4 seconds

What does a white line on the road usually do?

A white line separates two lanes traveling in the same direction. If it's a broken line, you may cross it to pass or change lanes. If it's a solid line, you should usually stay in your lane.

If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should

If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should ease your foot off the gas pedal and keep the steering wheel straight. Do not turn except in an emergency. (If you must turn, do it slowly, or else your vehicle may skid.) Do not try to stop until your tires are gripping the road again.

Object Marker Sign

This is an object marker sign, which is used to notify drivers of objects in the roadway or very close to the edge of the roadway. The stripes point downward toward the safe side of the roadway. This sign indicates that you should keep right to pass the object

freeway interchange sign

This sign is a (green sign with a straight and curved arrow and city names)

TRUE or FALSE: You may not pass another driver within 100 feet of a bridge.

True It is virtually impossible to complete your pass prior to reaching the bridge, leaving you—and oncoming traffic—in extreme danger of an accident. Wait until after the bridge to complete your pass, and ONLY if it is safe to do so.

Littering on a GA road can get you...

Up to 1 year in jail AND/OR up to a $1000 fine

When driving into fog you should

Use your low-beam headligthts

When you drive through a work zone, you should NOT

Whenever you drive in a work zone, proceed with caution. Slow down, be alert for the unexpected, obey the signs, and change lanes to leave more room for workers or equipment. Don't slow down suddenly, but be prepared to stop anytime. Georgia imposes tough penalties for speeding in a work zone: a fine of $100 - $2,000, imprisonment for up to 12 months, or both.

When there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use

Where there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use the rightmost lane except when passing or making a left turn.

Are you allowed to cross over the lane prior to making a right hand turn?

Yes, but only to cross over the lane to making a right-hand turn If the bicycle lane is to left of your right hand lane, you'll need to cross over to make your turn. You are however PROHIBITED from parking/driving in a parking lane itself.

Does Georgia Law require you to stop before turning right on a red light?

Yes. You must come to full stop an yield to all vehicles and pedestrians on the cross street.

To pass another vehicle, you must pass at a safe distance and NOT _________ until the way is clear.

You must pass at a safe distance. Don't try to return to your original lane until you can see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear-view mirror. Then switch on your turn signal, check your blind spots, and return to your original lane.

You see this flashing yellow "X" signal above your lane. What does it mean?

You see this flashing yellow "X" signal above your lane. What does it mean?

On two-lane, two-way roads, you may pass on the left only if

a broken yellow line is next to your line

A single broken yellow line usually marks the centerline of a two-way roadway where

a vehicle may pass if it's safe

On a divided highway, _________indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction as you are.

a yellow line

On a divided highway, _________indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction as you are.

a yellow line On a divided highway, a solid white line indicates the right edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction. A solid yellow line indicates the left edge of the traffic lanes (i.e., between the leftmost lane and the divider).

You see this steady yellow signal above your lane. What does it mean?

change lanes as soon as safely possible Lane control signals are special overhead signals indicating which lanes of a roadway may be used in different directions at various times. A steady yellow "X" over your lane means that this lane will soon close for traffic in your direction. At that point, the signal will change to a steady red "X". You must change lanes before this happens. [Lane Control Signals, Traffic Signals and Signs; Section 7: Signs, Signals, and Markings; Georgia Drivers Manual]

According to the Georgia Drivers Manual, if traffic from another roadway is merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, you should

change lanes if possible According to the Georgia Drivers Manual, if traffic from another roadway is merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, safely change lanes away from the merging traffic if possible. If it's impossible to do this safely, then adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge safely.

In Georgia, if an emergency vehicle using a siren or red or blue flashing lights approaches you while you are driving in a roundabout, you mus

continue to your exit and then pull over

A solid yellow line on your right side of the center line, means:

do not pass

_________ are mobile devices that are used to give drivers advance warning of work zones or other unusual conditions.

flashing arrow panels

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by

four times

In Georgia, it is illegal to make a left turn at a red light EXCEPT

from a one-way street onto another one-way street

When approaching an intersection where a "Yield" sign has been placing facing you, you must:

give right of way to all vehicles

If there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to

go faster or turn left

If you are driving on a road with three or more lanes in your direction, you must stay __________ except when passing another vehicle.

in the rightmost lane If you are driving on a road with three or more lanes in your direction, keep right except to pass.

On a divided highway, you must ____________ unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer.

keep right of the median

When backing up your vehicle, you must

not depend on your rearview mirror since blind spots exists. actually look through the back (like when cute guys put their hand on the car sat to turn back)

If your brakes fail while you're driving, you should NOT

stop by collding head-on with solid objects If your brakes fail, pump the brake pedal unless your vehicle has antilock brakes (ABS). Pumping might temporarily restore enough brake fluid pressure to slow or stop your vehicle. If your vehicle has ABS, just depress the brake pedal firmly and see if you start to slow down. Downshift into a lower gear. This will use the braking power of the engine to slow your vehicle. Apply the parking or emergency brake gradually, but be ready to release it if you start to skid. As a last resort, rub against something to slow you down. Try to sideswipe the guard rail, rub your wheels against a curb, or drive onto a grassy area. Never allow a head-on collision. Head-on collisions are often fatal.

The term "gore" means

the area of convergence or diverange between two lanes of traffic The gore is the roughly triangular area formed by solid white lines between an existing lane of travel and a merging lane of travel. Gores are most often seen at the convergence of an acceleration lane and the adjacent travel lane on a controlled-access highway. The gore is the area bounded by solid white lines between the acceleration lane and the adjacent travel lane. It is illegal for drivers entering the controlled-access highway to cross this solid white line. They are required to continue traveling in the acceleration lane until the solid white line disappears. Gores can also be seen at the divergence of a deceleration lane from the adjacent travel lane.

If your brakes have become less effective because of water or rain, apply __________ until proper braking action has been restored.

the brakes lightly several times

What is the speed limit on rural interstates in Georgia?

the max is 70 mph

On a multilane roadway with several lanes in your direction, you should use _________ for passing.

the middle or left lanes On a multilane roadway with several lanes in your direction, you should use the middle or left lanes for passing. Driving in the rightmost lane to pass a vehicle on the right can be dangerous if other vehicles are entering the roadway into that lane.

If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will seem to be thrown toward

the side that is hit

When there is no traffic on either side of the road, you can turn your vehicle around by making

three point turn

If you are convicted of driving with an open container of an alcoholic beverage in your possession, ______ points will be added to your driving record.

two points Under Georgia's Open Container law, it is illegal for any occupant of a vehicle to possess an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. If you are convicted of violating this law, you will be fined up to $200 and two points will be added to your driving record. [The Points System, Section 10: Losing Your Driving Privileges, Georgia Drivers Manual], [O.C.G.A. § 40-6-253]

You are at a stop sign, waiting to turn right. A vehicle approaching from the left has its turn signal on. What should you do?

wait for the other vehicle to make its turn, then make urs While you are waiting at a stop sign to turn right, if a vehicle approaches from the left with its turn signal on, don't try to turn until the other vehicle has actually started to turn. Only then should you start your turn. Drivers may make mistakes or change their minds. The driver of the other vehicle may change his or her mind at the very last moment and decide to go straight through the intersection after all. Or the driver of the other vehicle may have forgotten to turn off the turn signal from a previous turn. (This is especially likely with motorcycles, whose turn signals may not be self-canceling.) If you depend on the other vehicle turning as its turn signal indicates, you risk a collision with it. Always be prepared for bad signals and bad drivers.

What is the most common type of collision between cars and motorcycles?

when a car turns in front of an oncoming motorycle

Blind pedestrians may carry ________ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs. white

white

a "fines double" sign might in a

work zone

The Georgia Implied Consent Law means:

you are required to submit to tests of your blood, breath, urine or other bodily substances to determine if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.