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True

Tire pressure can be checked by looking at the manufacturer's tire label located on the inside of the driver's door or adjacent door frame

Regularly

Tire pressure should be checked

True

Tires can be hazardous if over inflated or under inflated.

Visibility

Which of the following is reduced when a motorist approaches a vehicle from the rear?

Flashing Red

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

Novice drivers use mirrors more frequently to obtain visual information.

Which of the following statements is not true?

Double lines

Which own the following lines indicate maximum or special restrictions?

High beam lights

___should be used on dark roadways with no extra lightning as long as it does not obstruct the view of any other drivers.

Threshold braking

__limits the impact of vehicle balance on vehicle stability during emergency vehicle maneuvers.

True

"Under the influence" is a term that is widely used in reference to alcohol and other drug consumption.

Novice driver

A___ is one that has little amount or no driving experience.

16

Bicyclists under age_ should wear a helmet while riding a bicycle.

True

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

True

Georgia's driver's license are divided into different license classes to identify the type of vehicle that may be operated, as well as the operation requirements for the party issued the license.

True

Georgia's implied consent law requires people under the age of 21 to submit to a chemical test to determine if they have alcohol or drugs in their system.

55 mph

In all other areas.

50 feet

Of a Railroad Crossing.

30 feet

Of a Stop sign, Yield sign, or Traffic Control signal.

20 feet

Of a crosswalk at an intersection.

20 feet

Of a fire station driveway.

True

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

75 feet

Of the spot across the street from a fire station driveway.

70 mph

On a rural interstate.

35 mph

On an unpaved county road.

65 mph

On an urban interstate or on a multi-lane divided highway:

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

One of the most important counteractions of road rage is:

False

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

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

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

False

Park/Emergency brake pedal is located on the right of the driver's seat.

Toward

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

True

Passenger vehicles should wait for large vehicles to turn when traveling.

True

Passing a bicyclist is legal in Georgia.

False

Passing is not a dangerous aspect in driving.

True

Pavement markings serve the function of provide guidance and information as to the appropriate and lawful roadway use.

False

Pedestrians always yield the right of way when crossing a cross walk or when legally crossing the roadway at another location.

False

Racing on highways is permitted on Georgia roads.

False

Regular maintenance of vehicles is recommended but not necessary to prevent problems with the vehicle.

True

Road rage is defined as using a vehicle as a weapon or physically assaulting a driver or his or her vehicle.

Checked her dashboard lights for a high beam indicator.

Sarah didn't realize she left the high beams on and was obstructing the vision of the drivers in the opposing lane. What could she have done differently to prevent this problem from happening?

True

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

All of the above

Signaling a turn is necessary

Traction

Slick roads can reduce the ___ of a vehicle's tires.

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 the unit attached to the vehicle.

Be increased

Stopping distances for large vehicles should:

Horn

The __ should only be used to communicate a motorist's presence or to warn of an impending collision.

False

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

Check blind spots and all angles of vehicle to ensure proper spacing.

The first step in passing should be

Identify potential and immediate hazards

The first step in the IPDE safe driving strategy is:

True

The general rule when choosing a safe following distance is the two second rule.

True

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

.08

The legal limit of intoxication in Georgia for persons 21 years older is_percent.

True

The 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.

False

The relationship between following distance and scanning area is not important.

False

The shoulder strap on a safety belt can have as much slack as needed to lock as necessary.

30 mph

The statutory speed limit for urban or residential areas is

Yellow & Red

The steady circular __light directs to proceed with caution through the light it will change to __shortly

Should be checked

Tire pressure and condition is one of things on a vehicle that:

Bad pavement is characterized by unusual patterns in the road that make driving difficult.

True

Anytime

Turn signals should be used:

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.

The balance of weight upon the frame of a vehicle.

Vehicle balance refers to

3- 34

Vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for individuals from___years of age in Georgia.

False

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

Release the service brake

What is the last item on the vehicle starting checklist before a driver begins travel?

All of the above

Winter driving requires which of the following?

15 feet

With in fire hydrant.

True

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

True

You should release the key as soon as the engine has started.

Mirrors

__ are not able to provide clear views all around a vehicle and because of this blind spots are prevalent in driving.

Soft shoulders

___ are areas of soft earth running along side the edge of a roadway.

Hand signals

______ should be used when turning if there is a mechanical problem with a vehicle's turn lights.

Depressants

___have a sedative type effect that make people sleepy.

Traction

__refers to the grip of the tire on the road.

Hand Signals

__should be used when mechanical turn signals are not working.

Head restraints

_specifically help to protect occupants from head and crack neck injuries in the event of a vehicle collision.

8

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

Optional

A cruise control switch is_ on vehicles

False

A driver can leave a vehicle unoccupied with the ignition on, but in park, for any length of time.

All of the above

Which of the following should be exchanged at the scene of an accident?

Hazard lights

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

Red X

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

True

A driver in a vehicle collision should stop at the scene of the acciden as long as it does not put qanyone in serious jeopardy.

True

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

True

A driver should have the seat adjusted to a comfortable distance from the steering wheel.

Right & right curb

A driver turning right should be positioned in_ lane and make the turns as close to the_ as possible

True

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

Revoked

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.

Suspension

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

False

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

False

A person driving a vehicle under 30 mph is not required tower his or her safety belt

True

A person has to have a Class C license to get a Class And B.

All of the above

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

120 days

A person that is arrested for unlawful possession of alcohol can have their license suspended for

True

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

True

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

True

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

Replaceable incandescent bulbs.

A vast majority of brake light and turn signal systems are equipped with:

Maintain speed & slow down

A vehicle that his being passed should__or__and stay in their current lane of travel.

True

A yield sign is in the shape of a triangle.

Reduce

According to the physical law of centrifugal force, the application of brakes with in a turn will steering capability.

Depressant

Alcohol is a__.

Tires are cold.

Always check tire pressure when

Exit sign

An example of a guide sign is

Hospital sign

An example of a motorist service sign is

Signal Ahead & Road Construction Ahead

An example of a warning sign is

Do Not Enter

An example of regulatory sign is

False

Anti-lock brakes activate whenever braking occurs.

False

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

First and first

At a four-way stop, the driver that reaches the stop sign___ should be the___ to go.

True

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

False

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

True

Bad pavement is characterized bye unusual patterns in the road that make driving difficult.

Expressways & Controlled access highways

Bicyclists are not allowed to travel on:

Right & Close to

Bicyclists should travel on the__ side of the lane as __the edge of the pavement as possible unless there is a bicycle path provided.

True

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

100

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

Bad pavement

Broken or cracked areas or potholes on the roadway that make it difficult to drive are known as:

Commercial licenses

Class A and B licenses are both.

False

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

Go hand in hand

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

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.

True

Controlled railroad crossings are areas that have signs and signals that control traffic in the area and notify oncoming traffic that a train is coming.

True

Covering the brake is used in instances when the motorist anticipates the potential need to brake the vehicle.

True

Crosswinds can cause anyone in a motor vehicle to lose control of the vehicle< but this espcially applies to motorcyclists.

True

Cruise control allows a vehicle to be set at a certain speed so that a motorist does not have to brake or accelerate to maintain a steady pre-selected speed.

Continuous

Defensive driving involves_visual scanning of the driving environment.

True

Drivers can carry higher amounts of insurance than the required minimum if they wish to further protect themselves financially.

Two-second

Drivers should allow at least a_following distance rule for motorcyclists.

12.8%

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

True

Drivers use the service brake pedal to slow or stop the vehicle.

False

Driving is a person's right.

All of the Above

Driving is a privilege granted based on.

True

Driving on expressways requires special attention because of driving at higher speeds and driving with an increased number of lanes.

All of the above

Factors that have a direct result on the outcome of vehicle balance include:

All of the above

Factors that have a direct result on the outcome vehicle balance include:

True

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

More difficult

Loss of power makes steering become

True

Loss of power steering does not make the vehicle unable to steer.

Prior to

Mirrors should be adjusted_ driving so that the motorist's view to the sides and rear of the vehicle is maximized with the objective of minimizing blind spots.

Narcotic

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

Take a break from driving

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

Flashing blue lights

Which of the following should a law enforcement officer's vehicle include?

True

A Class CP learner's permit allows the individual to drive only with a person 21 or older in the passenger seat with them at all times.

True

A Class D license permits the operation of all Class C vehicles.

12:00 am and 5:00 am

A Class D license prohibits the driver from operating a motor vehicle between the hours of

Must be yield the right of way

A bicyclist_when merging.

True

Focal vision is the vision that identifies specific objects.

True

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

True

Friction is the force that keeps motor vehicle's tires from slipping on the roadway surface.

True

Front seat passengers have a lap belt and shoulder belt that should fit snug and low across the waist and across the chest.

True

Georgia's point system is created reward safe drivers.

1 year

Greg offered to take a test to prove he had not been drinking. A driver's license is suspended for_if a person refuses to take a chemical test or fails the chemical test if the person has no previous history of charges.

All of the above

Headlights should be used

Driving under the influence

If Jennifer had realized that taking medication would impair her driving, she would not have agreed to pick up her friend in the first place. Fortunately no one was hurt, but in a lot of cases, people do not realize it until too late. What is the best way to describe Jennifer's condition at the time?

True

If a driver is under the age of 18 and has collected four or more points within any 12 month period, their license will be suspended.

No restrictions

If a license has a restriction code of A, it means:

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 a traffic signal is not working, right of way rules should be followed as if a stop sign were present at the intersection.

False

If a vehicle's lease has ended, it still needs insurance coverage.

True

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

Emergency brake

If service brakes fail, a driver can still engage them__to stop the vehicle

Decreases tire tread and Decrease Fuel efficiency

Improper inflation of a tire.

True

In 1997, the Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act implemented a driver licensing program for novice drivers, age15 to 18.

24 %

In 2014, of the 1,164 traffic fatalities in Georgia_ were due to alcohol-impaired driving.

True

In Georgia, a vehicle turning left can be passed on the right.

True

In Georgia, bicyclists must be obey the same driving laws as motorists.

False

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

False

In a front-wheel skid, increase accelerator and brake pedal pressure.

Lessen

In a rear-wheel skid, one of the techniques that should be used is to__ the amount of braking or accelerating.

True

In the event of a tire a blowout, it is important to allow the vehicle to slow gradually.

Immediately depress the brakes

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

True

It is forbidden to park in construction areas.

True

It is illegal for any person driving a motor vehicle to have an open bottle, can or other type of container that contains consumable alcohol in their possession.

True

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

False

It is permitted to park on a crosswalk.

True

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

True

Kinetic energy is one of the most important physical laws impacting motorists

True

LED lighting is produced by passing an electrical current through thinly dispersed layers of semi conductive material.

As low as possible.

Lap belts one safety belts should fit _ across the waist and hips.

All of the above

Lapse of insurance coverage may be permissible under Georgia law if.

Larger

Large vehicles have a__ blind spot to that of passenger vehicles

True

Large vehicles need more space than passenger vehicles to turn.

Over-steering

Losing traction on a curve the result of driving too fast and___.

Check her warning lights

Morgan didn't know that her gas tank was empty until it was too late. Fortunately, her father had some experience with cars and knew his daughter. What did Morgan fail to do when she was driving her car the day before?

True

Motorcyclists are allowed to take up an entire lane of traffic.

True

Motorcyclists are more at risk for accidents.

All of the above

Motorcyclists should be especially careful when driving in __conditions.

False

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

True

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

False

Motorists should approach the vehicle from the curb at the rear.

True

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

True

Taking care of your vehicle's tires assists in braking and emergency maneuvers such as skid recovery or avoidance of a roadway hazard.

True

Targeting his the process of identifying and focusing on a fixed object in the center of the motorist's intended path of travel.

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.

All of the above

The basic speed law for Georgia states that no vehicle should be driven at a speed that is in unreasonable or unsafe in regards to

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 to identify issues that permit the driver to anticipate a potential hazard.

True

The likelihood of crash involvement among speeding drivers is increased in the novice driver population.

$50,000

The minimum financial responsibility per event for bodily injury liability is

$ 25,000

The minimum financial responsibility per person for the state of Georgia for bodily injury liability in a vehicle accident is

True

The steering wheel in some vehicles may be tilted upward or downward but adjustments of this type should never be performed while driving.

Steering Wheel

The__ determines the directional movement of the vehicle.

Accelerator pedal

The__is located to the right of the service brake pedal and is used to increase the speed of a vehicle.

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

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

Should be checked before each trip.

Tire pressure and condition should be checked prior to each trip.

Traction

Tires that are wearing out or balding have less__on a road.

Set the parking in brake

To complete the parking process, a driver should always stop the vehicle completely, place the vehicle in the correct gear,___ , turn the ignition off and remove the keys.

True

Traffic control devices are used to communicate roadway conditions and lawful requirements for the vehicle operation on Georgia and the nation's roadways.

12 seconds or more

What isn the recommended scanning time for defensive driving?

False

When making a left return at an intersection, alley or driveway, drivers should not wait for oncoming traffic to complete their turn.

True

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

All of the above

When passing, it is important to check:

All of the above

When preparing to drive a vehicle, a driver must check the vehicle surroundings to make sure there are no objects animals or children in the area.

False

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

Protected left turn

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

All of the above

Which of the following are the steps in the Threshold Braking technique?

Ensure gear is in park, Release brake

Which of the following contains the first and last steps in the Vehicle Starting Checklist?

Class M

Which of the following is a license that applies to individuals who drive a motorcycle?

All of the above

Which of the following is a reason for a license suspension?

All of the above

Which of the following is a reason for license suspension?

Merge Sign

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

All of the above

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

None of the above

Which of the following is condition where an occupant of a motor vehicle does not require a safety belt?

They have exceptional driving experience.

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

None of the above

Which of the following is permissible area to park?

Right of way

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?

Class C

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

Incandescent sealed beam units

Which of the following is the traditional type of motor vehicle headlight?

Central

Which of the following is the type of vision used to assess depth and position?

Flashing red

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

Broken lines

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

Pentagon

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


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