12 questions from the Georgia Driver's Manual. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. Under Georgia's Hands Free Law, which action is prohibited for a driver operating a motor vehicle?
Answer: Holding or supporting a wireless telecommunications device with any part of the body. The handbook lists holding or supporting a device with any part of the body as a prohibited action under the Hands Free Georgia Law.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 26: “Holding or supporting, with any part of the body, a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device.”
2. What does a red circle with a red slash from upper left to lower right signify on a regulatory sign?
Answer: The action shown in the picture is prohibited. The handbook defines this specific symbol as indicating that the action depicted within the circle is not allowed.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 30: “Remember, a red circle with a red slash from upper left to lower right means “No.” The picture within the circle shows what is prohibited.”
3. What happens to a driver's point total when their license is suspended due to an accumulation of points?
Answer: The point total is restored to zero. According to the handbook, the point count resets to zero once a suspension is imposed due to point accumulation.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 49: “When a license is suspended due to an accumulation of points, the point total is restored to zero.”
4. Who qualifies as a responsible adult to sign the application for an applicant under 18 years of age?
Answer: A person who is eighteen years of age or older, competent to verify the application, and has personal knowledge of the applicant. The handbook defines a responsible adult specifically as someone aged 18 or older who is competent to verify the application and possesses personal knowledge of the applicant.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 27: “A responsible adult is a person who is eighteen (18) years of age or older, competent to verify the application, and has personal knowledge of the applicant.”
5. What letter appears in the License Restrictions area if no restrictions are imposed on a driver's license?
Answer: A. According to the handbook, the letter 'A' is used to indicate that no specific restrictions have been placed on the license.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 6: “If no restrictions are imposed, the letter “A” will appear in the License Restrictions area on your license.”
6. What action must a motorist take when crossing over a bicycle lane to make a turn?
Answer: Yield to bicyclists that are present. The handbook mandates yielding to bicyclists when a driver crosses their designated lane to turn.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 38: “When crossing over a bicycle lane to make a turn, motorists must yield to bicyclists that are present.”
7. When attempting to parallel park, how far from the car ahead of the space should you stop?
Answer: Approximately 2 feet. The handbook specifies a distance of approximately 2 feet between vehicles when positioning for a parallel park.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 21: “drive past the parking space you wish to use and stop when you are approximately even with the car ahead of the space (you should be approximately 2 feet from the other car – door to door).”
8. Why does the handbook advise drivers never to swerve to avoid a deer?
Answer: Swerving may cause the driver to strike another vehicle or leave the roadway, causing more damage. The handbook states that swerving can lead to hitting another vehicle or leaving the road, resulting in worse outcomes than slowing down.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 51: “Never swerve to avoid a deer. This action may cause you to strike another vehicle or leave the roadway, causing more damage or serious injuries.”
9. Which of the following vehicle types is listed as permitted to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes?
Answer: Motorcycles. The handbook lists motorcycles as one of the specific vehicle types allowed in HOV lanes alongside buses and multi-passenger vehicles.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 41: “High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are travel lanes that are restricted to vehicles with more than one occupant, buses, motorcycles, and vehicles with Alternative Fuel Vehicle license plates.”
10. What color are the warning signs used for construction and maintenance projects?
Answer: Orange with black markings. Construction and maintenance warning signs are specifically described as having an orange background with black markings.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 34: “These signs are orange with black markings.”
11. On roads with two or more lanes moving in the same direction, which lane should slower vehicles use?
Answer: The right lane. The handbook mandates that slower traffic stay in the right lane to avoid impeding the flow of traffic.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 22: “When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use the right lane except when passing or making a left turn.”
12. When traveling on a multi-lane road with traffic moving in the same direction, what is the general rule for lane positioning?
Answer: Stay in the right lane except to pass other vehicles traveling in the same direction. The handbook instructs drivers to keep right unless passing, ensuring smoother traffic flow.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 37: “When traveling on a multi-lane road, stay in the right lane except to pass other vehicles traveling in the same direction.”