20 questions from the Georgia Driver's Manual. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. What is the correct procedure if a traffic signal is not functioning at all at an intersection?
Answer: Treat the intersection as if a stop sign is posted for all directions. The handbook specifies that when a signal is completely non-functional, drivers must treat the intersection like a four-way stop.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 35: “If a traffic signal is not functioning at all at an intersection, all drivers must treat the intersection as if a stop sign is posted for all directions.”
2. According to the 'Slow Poke' Law, what must slower drivers do when faster-moving traffic is approaching?
Answer: Move out of the passing lane and over to the right. The rule requires slower vehicles to vacate the left passing lane to facilitate the flow of faster traffic.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 21: “Slower drivers must move out of the passing lane (most left-hand lanes) and over to the right to allow faster-moving traffic to proceed.”
3. What is a driver required to do when traveling in the acceleration lane of a controlled-access highway regarding the gore area?
Answer: Continue traveling in the acceleration lane until the solid white line disappears. The handbook mandates that drivers stay in the acceleration lane until the solid white line ends, prohibiting them from crossing it early.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 41: “Drivers entering the controlled access highway are prohibited by law from crossing this solid white line, and are required to continue traveling in the acceleration lane until the solid white line disappears.”
4. Where is stopping, standing, or parking permitted momentarily to pick up or drop off passengers?
Answer: Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. The handbook lists being within 15 feet of a fire hydrant as a condition where momentary stopping for passengers is allowed.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 21: “Stopping, Standing or Parking is permitted only momentarily to pick up or drop off passengers under the following conditions: • In front of a public or private driveway; • Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;”
5. When traveling outside a business or residential district, what spacing requirement applies to trucks and vehicles pulling trailers?
Answer: They must leave sufficient space between themselves and other vehicles of the same kind so an overtaking vehicle can enter safely. The rule requires truck drivers to leave enough space for other vehicles of the same kind to safely overtake them.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 24: “When traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residential district, drivers of trucks and vehicles pulling trailers must leave sufficient space between themselves and other vehicles of the same kind, so that the driver of an overtaking vehicle can enter and occupy the space without danger.”
6. Under Georgia's Hands Free Law, how is a driver permitted to use a phone while operating a vehicle?
Answer: By using headphones, a wireless device, phone holder, or mounted device. The handbook specifies that phones must be used via specific hands-free methods like headphones or mounts, rather than being held or supported by hand.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 26: “A phone can only be used with headphones, a wireless device, phone holder or mounted device.”
7. What is the maximum fine amount listed for penalties associated with driving under the influence of intoxicants?
Answer: $1000. The handbook specifies that fines for DUI can be up to $1000.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 24: “Penalties for driving under the influence o f intoxicants are severe, with fines up to $1000, jail sentences up to 12 months, and mandatory suspension of your driving privileges.”
8. In which situation are drivers NOT required to stop for a stopped school bus with flashing lights?
Answer: When the highway is separated in the center by median strips and you are traveling in the opposite direction. The handbook specifies that if a median strip separates the highway, opposing traffic does not need to stop.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 45: “The exception to this rule is when highways are separated in the center by median strips. In this situation, only vehicles following or traveling alongside a school bus in the same direction must stop.”
9. When making a left turn at an intersection, into an alley, or into a driveway, whom must you yield to?
Answer: All traffic coming from the opposite direction. The handbook specifies that drivers making left turns must yield to traffic approaching from the opposite direction.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 18: “When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, yield the rightof-way to all traffic coming from the opposite direction;”
10. What is the recommended following distance when driving behind a motorcycle in dry conditions?
Answer: Three or four seconds. The handbook specifies a following distance of three to four seconds to ensure the motorcycle rider has adequate time to stop or maneuver.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 44: “Allow more following distance -- three or four seconds – when following a motorcycle so the motorcycle rider has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency.”
11. According to the handbook, when should you expect the road surface to be most hazardous due to wetness?
Answer: During the first half-hour of rain. The handbook states that the initial period of rainfall presents the highest hazard level for drivers.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 32: “Remember, the frst half-hour of rain is most hazardous.”
12. How does the stopping distance of a fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph compare to that of a car?
Answer: It requires three times the distance a car needs to stop. The handbook states that a fully loaded tractor-trailer needs three times the stopping distance of a car at this speed.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 45: “A fully loaded tractor-trailer, traveling 55 mph, needs 3 times the distance a car needs to stop;”
13. When is it considered appropriate to stop on the expressway shoulder?
Answer: Only in an emergency. The handbook states that stopping is permitted only in emergencies and lists switching drivers, stretching, and retrieving items as non-emergencies.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 42: “Stopping on the roadway shoulder is highly dangerous and permitted only in an emergency. Switching drivers, stretching, or retrieving an item from the back of the vehicle is NOT considered an emergency.”
14. What is the minimum acceptable horizontal field of vision required for obtaining a noncommercial driver's license in Georgia?
Answer: At least 140 degrees. The handbook states that the minimum horizontal field of vision required is at least 140 degrees.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 5: “The minimum acceptable vision for a noncommercial license is 20/60 in one eye, with or without corrective lenses, and a horizontal field of vision of at least 140 de-grees.”
15. When driving on a divided highway, where must drivers position their vehicle relative to the median?
Answer: To the right of the median. The rule states that drivers must stay to the right of the median unless specific directions indicate otherwise.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 41: “Drivers operating vehicles on divided highways must drive to the right of the median unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer.”
16. What must a U.S. citizen do with a foreign driver's license when obtaining a Georgia license?
Answer: Surrender the foreign license to the DDS. The rules state that U.S. citizens must surrender their foreign licenses when issued a Georgia-equivalent document.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 5: “U.S. citizens will not be allowed to retain any licenses, permits, or identification cards issued to them by foreign countries.”
17. What is the cost for a replacement driver’s license, permit, or ID card?
Answer: $5.00 per occurrence. The handbook specifies that a replacement document costs $5.00 each time it is issued.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 6: “A replacement driver’s license, permit or ID card is a duplicate of the replaced document (no modifications or changes) and may be provided at a cost of $5.00 per occurrence.”
18. In the thirteen-county metro Atlanta area, which vehicles are exempt from the annual emissions inspection requirement?
Answer: The most recent three model years. The handbook specifies that vehicles from the most recent three model years are exempt from the annual emissions inspection.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 42: “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).”
19. What action must a driver take when approaching work vehicles displaying flashing amber lights?
Answer: Yield the right-of-way to these vehicles. The handbook instructs drivers to yield the right-of-way to work vehicles that have flashing or revolving amber lights.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 23: “You must yield the right-of-way to these vehicles.”
20. Which vehicles are permitted to use Georgia Express Lanes toll-free if they have a registered Peach Pass?
Answer: Public transit buses, registered vanpools, and emergency response vehicles. The handbook lists specific vehicle types (transit buses, vanpools, emergency vehicles) that qualify for toll-free access with a Peach Pass, distinguishing them from general vehicles which must pay.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 34: “Public transit buses, registered vanpools and emergency response vehicles may use the lanes toll-free if they have a Peach Pass.”