20 questions from the Georgia Driver's Manual. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. What is the maximum number of non-family passengers under age 21 allowed in a vehicle driven by a Class D holder after the first year?
Answer: Three. Once the first year is complete, the limit increases to three non-family passengers under age 21.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 9: “After the first and second six-month periods, only three passengers under 21 years of age who are not members of the driver’s immediate family may ride in the vehicle;”
2. How long does a new Georgia resident have to apply for a Georgia driver’s license or permit after becoming a resident?
Answer: Within 30 days. The handbook states that new residents must apply for their license within 30 days of establishing residency.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 11: “You must apply for a Georgia driver’s license or permit within 30 days of becoming a Georgia resident if you wish to drive upon the highways of this state.”
3. Under what specific condition is passing on the right permitted when another vehicle is making a left turn?
Answer: If there is sufficient pavement width for both vehicles. The rule allows passing on the right during a left turn only if the pavement width is adequate to accommodate both vehicles safely.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 20: “You may pass on the right of another vehicle which is making or about to make a left turn if there is sufficient pavement width for both your vehicle and the vehicle making the left turn.”
4. According to the handbook, what is the recommended method for determining if you are following another vehicle too closely?
Answer: Count 'one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two' after the vehicle ahead passes a reference point. The handbook describes using a time-counting method based on passing reference points to gauge safe following distance.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 41: “One way to determine if there is enough distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you is to measure the amount of time between when the vehicle in front of you passes a reference point and when your vehicle passes the same reference point.”
5. What does a flashing yellow arrow indicate to a driver making a left turn?
Answer: You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. The handbook states that a flashing yellow arrow allows a left turn provided the driver yields to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 35: “A fashing yellow arrow means you may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffc and pedestrians (oncoming traffc still has the green light).”
6. What is the primary purpose of posted maximum and minimum speed limits on expressways?
Answer: To regulate traffic flow and create a safe environment. The handbook states that speed limits are in place to manage traffic flow and ensure safety for everyone.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 42: “Always obey the posted maximum and minimum speed limits. These laws exist to regulate the flow of traffic and to create a safe environment for all drivers;”
7. In which direction does traffic circulate within a roundabout?
Answer: Counterclockwise. The handbook states that traffic within a roundabout always moves in a counterclockwise direction.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 38: “Traffic in a roundabout always circulates counterclockwise.”
8. What is the correct procedure when approaching a yield sign?
Answer: Slow down to a safe speed and be prepared to stop, proceeding only when safe. Drivers are instructed to slow down and prepare to stop, proceeding only when it is safe, rather than coming to a mandatory stop in all cases.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 18: “When approaching a yield sign, slow down to a safe speed and be prepared to stop. If necessary, stop and only proceed when it is safe to do so;”
9. What is the minimum legal distance a motorist must leave when passing a bicyclist?
Answer: 3 feet. The handbook states that the minimum legal space required when passing a bicyclist is 3 feet.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 43: “The minimum legal space for a motorist to pass a bicyclist is 3 feet.”
10. What should you do if you are pulled over at night to assist with visibility?
Answer: Turn on your interior lights. The handbook advises turning on interior lights at night to help the officer see inside the vehicle.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 4: “Turn on your interior lights if you are pulled over at night to assist with visibility.”
11. What must a driver do when approaching a school bus with activated flashing yellow lights?
Answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop. The handbook instructs drivers to slow down and prepare to stop when flashing yellow lights are active on a school bus.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 19: “When these flashing yellow lights are activated, all drivers approaching the school bus should slow down and be prepared to stop.”
12. What is the minimum fine a motorist may face for disobeying regulatory speed limits in a Georgia work zone?
Answer: $100.00. The handbook states the fine is 'not less than $100.00', making $100.00 the minimum penalty.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 23: “Motorists who disobey regulatory speed limits in a work zone may be found guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and will be punished by a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $2,000.00, or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 12 months, or both.”
13. For a driver under the age of 18, how many points accumulated within twelve months will result in a license suspension?
Answer: 4 points. The handbook specifies that drivers under 18 face suspension if they accumulate 4 points within a 12-month period.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 49: “For any person under 18 years of age with an accumulation of 4 points within twelve months.”
14. How should a driver adjust their speed when approaching a roundabout?
Answer: Slow down to the posted advisory speed. Drivers are required to reduce their speed to the specific advisory speed posted for the roundabout before entering.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 38: “Slow down to the posted advisory speed.”
15. What is the correct procedure for pedestrians when a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) displays a flashing red signal?
Answer: Drivers must stop, and pedestrians may proceed once the crosswalk is clear. During the flashing red phase of a PHB, drivers must stop completely and only proceed after pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 36: “This requires drivers to come to a full STOP, and proceed when pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk.”
16. How does a plea of nolo contendere affect license suspension calculations for drivers under age 21?
Answer: It is considered a conviction for purposes of imposing suspensions. The handbook clarifies that a nolo contendere plea is treated exactly like a conviction when determining suspensions for drivers under 21.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 49: “A plea of nolo contendere is considered a conviction for purposes of imposing suspensions that apply to persons under age 21.”
17. How should a driver handle a sudden tire blow-out while the vehicle is in motion?
Answer: Grasp the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator. The guidelines specify holding the wheel firmly and easing off the accelerator to let the car coast to a stop, avoiding sudden movements.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 40: “Grasp the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator to allow the vehicle to roll to a stop;”
18. What is the minimum license suspension period for a first DUI conviction if the driver's Blood Alcohol Concentration was .08 or greater?
Answer: 12 months. The handbook specifies a 12-month minimum suspension for a first DUI with a BAC of .08 or higher.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 28: “If your Blood Alcohol Concentration was .08 or greater or you refused implied consent testing, your license will be suspended for a minimum period of 12 months”
19. What should a driver do regarding a motorcycle's flashing turn signal?
Answer: Wait to be sure the rider is going to turn before proceeding. Since motorcycle signals may not self-cancel, the driver should wait for a clear indication of the turn rather than relying solely on the flashing light.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 44: “Wait to be sure the rider is going to turn before you proceed.”
20. What is the correct procedure for a pedestrian crossing a multilane roundabout?
Answer: Cross to the pedestrian refuge, then finish crossing to the opposite sidewalk. Pedestrians are instructed to use the refuge island to complete the crossing in stages, rather than crossing all lanes at once or stopping in the center island.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 38: “Cross to the pedestrian refuge. Look to make sure cars stop for you. Finish crossing to the opposite sidewalk. Never cross to the center island.”