20 questions from the Georgia Driver's Manual. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. Who is responsible for knowing how to read and react to directions provided by signing, markings, and flaggers in work zones?
Answer: Motorists. The handbook assigns the responsibility of interpreting work zone directions directly to the motorists.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 23: “Motorists are responsible for knowing how to read and react to these directions.”
2. Which of the following is NOT listed as a requirement for a social worker to act as a responsible adult for a teen driver applicant?
Answer: Providing a notarized document. The handbook requires social workers to provide an employee ID or a letter from the state agency, whereas notarized documentation is specified for certified driver training instructors.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 27: “A social worker who has worked with the applicant (must provide an employee ID or a letter from the state agency)”
3. When approaching an octagon-shaped stop sign, where must you stop if there is no marked stop line?
Answer: Before the crosswalk on your side of the intersection. The handbook specifies that in the absence of a stop line, the driver must stop before the crosswalk on their side.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 29: “If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk on your side of the intersection.”
4. What is the typical speed at which work vehicles performing pavement maintenance or debris removal operate?
Answer: Very slow speeds, such as 5 miles per hour. The handbook specifies that these mobile work vehicles typically operate at very slow speeds like 5 mph.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 23: “These vehicles usually work at very slow speeds, such as 5 miles per hour, and may occasionally be stationary in the road way.”
5. When exiting a driveway, where must a driver stop before proceeding?
Answer: Before the sidewalk area. Drivers are required to stop before the sidewalk area to allow pedestrians to pass safely before entering the driveway.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 43: “drivers must stop before the sidewalk area and proceed only after pedestrians have safely passed.”
6. How does the Georgia Department of Driver Services treat convictions reported by licensing authorities from other states for a Georgia licensee?
Answer: It places them on the driving record and treats them as if they occurred in Georgia for imposing license withdrawals. Out-of-state convictions are added to the record and treated identically to in-state convictions for the purpose of license withdrawals.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 47: “Convictions reported to the Georgia DDS by licensing authorities or courts in other states and nations will be placed on the driving record of a Georgia licensee or resident. The Department will treat such convictions as if they had occurred in this state for the purpose of imposing license withdrawals.”
7. Where is a yellow edge line typically used according to the handbook?
Answer: On the left side to warn of narrow or raised medians. Yellow edge lines are specifically noted for use on the left side of the road to warn drivers about narrow or raised medians.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 37: “A yellow edge line may be used on the left side to warn of narrow or raised medians.”
8. Under what specific condition is a limited driving permit available after a license suspension?
Answer: If the suspension resulted from a conviction for speeding 24-33 mph over the limit and the applicant is at least 18 years old. The handbook specifies that limited permits are only available under these precise conditions regarding the speed range and age.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 28: “A limited permit may be available only if the suspension resulted from a conviction for speeding 24-33 mph over the speed limit and the applicant is at least 18 years old.”
9. Under Georgia's Implied Consent law, what is the minimum suspension period for a driver's license if the driver refuses to submit to a state-administered chemical test?
Answer: One year. The handbook states that refusing the test results in a license suspension for a minimum period of one year.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 48: “If you refuse this testing, your Georgia driver's license or privilege to drive on the highways of this state will be suspended for a minimum period of one year.”
10. Under what condition are vehicles allowed to cross double white lines to access an adjacent lane?
Answer: When the double white lines are dashed. The handbook specifies that crossing is permitted only when the double white lines are dashed; solid double white lines prohibit lane changes.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 37: “When the double white lines are dashed, vehicles are allowed to cross over to the adjacent lane.”
11. What is the rule regarding lane changes once a vehicle has entered an intersection to make a left turn?
Answer: You cannot change lanes in the intersection. The handbook specifies that lane changes are prohibited once the vehicle has entered the intersection for a left turn.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 20: “Once you have entered an intersection to make a left turn, you cannot change lanes in the intersection;”
12. What is the minimum cumulative driving experience required in addition to the instructional course?
Answer: 40 hours. The handbook specifies a cumulative total of at least 40 hours of other driving experience is necessary.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 28: “You must also have completed a cumulative total of at least 40 hours of other driving experience including at least 6 hours at night.”
13. Which specific offense is listed as an example of an offense for which four or more points are assessed?
Answer: Unlawful passing of a school bus. The handbook lists unlawful passing of a school bus as one of the offenses that results in four or more points being assessed.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 28: “Unlawful passing of a school bus”
14. When approaching a yellow flashing light at an intersection, what action is required of the driver?
Answer: Slow down and exercise caution before proceeding. The handbook states that a flashing yellow light requires drivers to slow down and exercise caution, rather than stopping completely or proceeding without caution.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 35: “A yellow fashing light means you must slow down and exercise caution before proceeding through the intersection.”
15. Which document is accepted for a homeschooler under 18 to obtain a driver's license or instructional permit?
Answer: Declaration of Intent for Home Schoolers. The list of acceptable documents for school enrollment requirements specifically includes the Declaration of Intent for Home Schoolers as item number 8.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 27: “8. Declaration of Intent for Home Schoolers.”
16. When driving through a curve on a slick road, what is the recommended action if you realize you are traveling too fast?
Answer: Take your foot off the accelerator and carefully apply the brake. The handbook advises against forceful braking to prevent skidding, instructing drivers to ease off the accelerator and brake carefully instead.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 40: “Instead, take your foot off the accelerator, carefully apply the brake, and continue steering in the lane of travel.”
17. When a roadway has four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, what markings are used to divide the center of the roadway?
Answer: Two solid yellow lines. The handbook specifies that two solid yellow lines are used to mark the center of roadways with four or more lanes of opposing traffic.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 37: “When there are four or more lanes with traffc moving in opposite directions, two solid yellow lines mark the center of the roadway.”
18. What distance requirement must be met regarding oncoming traffic before returning to the right lane after passing?
Answer: Oncoming traffic must be within 200 feet of your vehicle. Drivers must ensure there is enough space to complete the pass and return to the lane before oncoming traffic gets within 200 feet.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 19: “You must have sufficient time and space to execute your passing maneuver and return your vehicle completely to the right lane before the passing zone ends, before entering an intersection, and before oncoming traffic is within 200 feet of your vehicle;”
19. According to the guidelines for avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning, which of the following actions is recommended?
Answer: Do not leave the car motor running and the windows closed while the car is parked. The handbook lists this action as a precaution to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 40: “Don’t leave the car motor running and the windows closed while the car is parked;”
20. What is the minimum license suspension period for a first DUI conviction if the Blood Alcohol Concentration was .02 or greater, but less than .08?
Answer: 6 months. The handbook specifies a minimum suspension period of 6 months for this specific BAC range.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 28: “If your Blood Alcohol Concentration was .02 or greater, but less than .08; or your implied consent test results were suppressed; or no test was given, your license will be suspended for a minimum period of 6 months,”