Georgia DMV practice test 5

1. After submitting to the required state chemical tests, what right does a driver have regarding additional testing?

1. They are entitled to additional chemical tests at their own expense from qualified personnel of their own choosing.
2. They must wait for the state to administer a second test at no cost.
3. They are prohibited from seeking any further medical evaluation.
4. They can only request a urine test from the same personnel who administered the first test.

2. How should a driver indicate a change in speed when slowing down in the traveling lane to prepare for an exit?

1. Use either brake lights or a turn signal.
2. Flash high beams continuously.
3. Sound the horn briefly.
4. Change lanes without signaling.

3. What is the correct procedure for steering when your vehicle begins to skid?

1. Turn the steering wheel in the direction opposite the skid
2. Keep the steering wheel straight and brake hard
3. Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid
4. Accelerate quickly to regain traction

4. Where must a driver cross a dividing section, barrier, or unpaved strip that separates two roadways?

1. At an authorized opening or crossover
2. Anywhere the traffic is lightest
3. Only at marked pedestrian crosswalks
4. At the nearest intersection regardless of markings

5. According to the handbook, why is the first half-hour of rainfall considered the most dangerous time to drive?

1. Because visibility is lowest during this period.
2. Because roadways become extremely slippery when water mixes with oil and chemicals.
3. Because drivers are more likely to speed during early rain.
4. Because traffic density increases significantly in the first half-hour.

6. Under what specific condition is a Class D license holder prohibited from driving?

1. Between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
2. Between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
3. Only when carrying non-family passengers.
4. During the first six months following issuance.

7. Within what distance of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal is stopping, standing, or parking prohibited?

1. 15 feet
2. 20 feet
3. 30 feet
4. 50 feet

8. According to the handbook, what is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel for a vehicle equipped with airbags?

1. Left hand at 9 o'clock and right hand at 3 o'clock
2. Left hand at 8 o'clock and right hand at 4 o'clock
3. Left hand at 10 o'clock and right hand at 2 o'clock
4. Both hands at the bottom of the wheel

9. Where must a driver come to a complete stop when a stop line is present at an intersection?

1. At the actual stop sign.
2. Before the crosswalk.
3. At the stop line.
4. Inside the intersection.

10. What color is specifically identified in the handbook as indicating road work?

1. Orange
2. Yellow
3. Red
4. Blue

11. How many basic shapes of signs does the State of Georgia use to convey traffic control instructions?

1. Five
2. Six
3. Seven
4. Eight

12. Where are milepost markers placed along the roadway according to the handbook?

1. Each mile along the edge of the roadway.
2. Every five miles along the center line.
3. Only at major interstate junctions.
4. Every ten miles at rest stops.

13. How should a cyclist navigate a roundabout if they are experienced and comfortable entering the flow of traffic?

1. Hug the curb to stay out of the way of cars.
2. Walk their cycle across the crosswalk.
3. Ride in the middle of the lane to prevent vehicles from passing you.
4. Stop in the center island until traffic clears.

14. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate to a driver?

1. You are approaching a school zone and/or school crossing.
2. You must yield to other vehicles in the intersection.
3. You are approaching a one-way highway.
4. You are entering a construction zone.

15. Under Georgia's 'primary' safety belt law, how can officers cite violators?

1. Only if the driver is also speeding.
2. Only if the vehicle is stopped at a red light.
3. Without observing another violation.
4. Only if the passenger is under the age of 18.

16. According to the handbook, what specific effect does placing a vehicle's ignition in the lock position while the vehicle is in motion have?

1. It disables the steering capability of the vehicle.
2. It automatically engages the anti-lock brakes.
3. It causes the engine to stall immediately.
4. It increases the stopping distance significantly.

17. Which of the following is a recommended method for reducing air pollution and traffic congestion besides proper maintenance?

1. Limiting driving to necessary travel.
2. Increasing vehicle speed to reduce time on the road.
3. Using single-occupancy vehicles to avoid waiting times.
4. Avoiding carpools to ensure timely arrivals.

18. What is the minimum clear view distance required in each direction when parking a disabled vehicle off the highway?

1. 50 feet
2. 100 feet
3. 200 feet
4. 500 feet

19. When two vehicles arrive at an intersection simultaneously where there are no stop signs, yield signs, or traffic signals, who must yield?

1. The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left
2. The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right
3. Both vehicles must stop and wait for the other to go first
4. The vehicle that arrived first has priority regardless of position

20. Why does the handbook advise against using bright headlights in heavy fog?

1. Bright lights drain the battery faster than regular headlights
2. Bright lights produce glare, making it harder to see than with regular headlights
3. Bright lights confuse other drivers into thinking you are stopping
4. Bright lights are only permitted for emergency vehicles