20 questions from the Georgia Driver's Manual. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. What is the maximum fine a person may be assessed if convicted of violating Georgia's Litter Control Law?
Answer: $1000. The handbook states that the fine for violating the Litter Control Law can be up to $1000.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 25: “Persons convicted of this law may be assessed a fine up to $1000 and a 12 month jail term.”
2. When approaching an intersection with traffic control lights, when should a driver enter the intersection?
Answer: Only after the intersection is clear of traffic or approaching traffic. Drivers are instructed to ensure the intersection is clear before entering, rather than proceeding solely because they have a green light.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 18: “wait until the intersection is clear of traffic or approaching traffic before entering. Do not proceed “just because” you have the green light;”
3. What action should a driver take immediately if the vehicle begins to hydroplane?
Answer: Take your foot off of the accelerator to let the car slow down. The handbook instructs drivers to ease off the accelerator to allow the vehicle to slow down naturally when hydroplaning occurs.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 39: “If this occurs, take your foot off of the accelerator, letting the car slow down.”
4. Why should a driver reduce speed further when seeing headlights or red tail lights in heavy fog?
Answer: Because fog makes it more difficult to accurately judge distance between vehicles. The handbook explains that fog reduces the ability to accurately judge distances to other vehicles indicated by their lights.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 39: “Reduce speed further when you see headlights or red tail lights. These indicate the presence of another vehicle and, due to fog, it may be more difficult to accurately judge the distance between your vehicle and others;”
5. Why are tractor-trailer combinations specifically mentioned regarding visibility in the handbook?
Answer: Because they are limited in visibility due to their size. The handbook explains that the large size of these vehicles limits their visibility, making it important to avoid their blind spots.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 42: “Tractor-trailer combinations, also known as “eighteen-wheelers”, are limited in their visibility because of their size;”
6. What action should a driver take when an emergency vehicle is using its lights and sirens?
Answer: Slow down and move over to the shoulder or as far right as possible. The handbook specifies that drivers should slow down and move to the shoulder or far right side of the road to allow emergency vehicles to pass safely.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 18: “You should slow your vehicle and move over to the shoulder of the road, or if that is not possible, as far to the right of the roadway or lane as you can, and stop.”
7. What is the correct procedure for lane positioning when completing a left turn onto a street with multiple lanes?
Answer: End up in the lane closest to the center lane(s) in your direction of traffic. The handbook instructs drivers to end a left turn in the lane closest to the center lanes of their direction of travel.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 20: “make your turn so that your vehicle ends up in the lane closest to the center lane(s) in your direction of traffic on the street you turned onto, or closest to the center line if there is no center lane;”
8. When is the reduced speed limit in effect in a school zone?
Answer: Only when the yellow lights are flashing. The handbook specifies that the reduced speed limit applies specifically when the yellow lights are flashing, not at all times.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 30: “You are approaching a school zone. A reduced speed limit is in effect when the yellow lights are fashing.”
9. What is the minimum age requirement for all occupants of any passenger vehicle to utilize a seat safety belt?
Answer: Under the age of 18. The handbook states that all occupants under the age of 18 are required to use seat belts.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 25: “All occupants of any passenger vehicle must utilize a seat safety belt if they are under the age of 18.”
10. What is the specific definition of a slow-moving vehicle according to the handbook?
Answer: Any vehicle moving less than 25 miles per hour. The handbook defines a slow-moving vehicle specifically as one traveling at speeds under 25 mph, requiring the display of the corresponding emblem.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 33: “A slow-moving vehicle is defned as any vehicle moving less than 25 miles per hour.”
11. How should a driver adjust their position when lanes are narrowed or workers are operating near traffic in a work zone?
Answer: Shift slightly within the boundaries of your lane to give added distance. The handbook advises shifting slightly within lane boundaries to provide extra distance and protection for both the driver and the workers.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 23: “change lanes away from them if possible or shift slightly within the boundaries of your lane to give added distance between your vehicle and the workers.”
12. When can a Class D license holder apply for a Class C license?
Answer: Upon reaching the age of 18. The handbook specifies that the transition from a Class D to a Class C license occurs when the holder reaches the age of 18.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 10: “A Class D license holder may apply for a Class C license upon reaching the age of 18.”
13. What is the correct procedure for a driver approaching a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) when it displays a flashing yellow signal?
Answer: Reduce speed and be prepared to stop. The handbook instructs drivers to reduce speed and prepare to stop when the PHB shows a solid yellow signal following the initial flash.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 36: “Solid Yellow The fashing yellow is followed by a SOLID YELLOW signal, indicating drivers should reduce speed and be prepared to stop.”
14. If you cannot change lanes when passing a bicycle, what is the minimum speed reduction required relative to the posted speed limit?
Answer: Ten miles per hour. The rule requires reducing speed by at least ten miles per hour below the posted limit if a lane change is not possible.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 20: “reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed for the traffic conditions, which speed shall be at least ten miles per hour less than the posted speed limit”
15. What action is considered a violation of federal and state law regarding vehicle emissions components?
Answer: Removing or disabling a vehicle’s emissions control components. The handbook identifies the removal or disabling of emissions control components as a legal violation.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 42: “Remember removing or disabling a vehicle’s emissions control components is a violation of federal and state law.”
16. When entering a vehicle parked on the street, from which side should you enter if possible?
Answer: The curb side of the vehicle. The handbook states that drivers should enter from the curb side when parked on the street to ensure safety.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 39: “If you are parked on the street, enter from the curb side of the vehicle.”
17. Why are posted exit speeds on expressways usually low?
Answer: Due to the design of the roadway. The handbook attributes the low posted exit speeds directly to the physical design of the roadway.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 41: “Posted exit speeds are usually low due to the design of the roadway.”
18. Why does the handbook recommend providing clearance to vehicles parked on the roadway shoulder?
Answer: To reduce the risk of another crash. The handbook explains that giving clearance to stationary vehicles on the shoulder helps maintain traffic flow and reduces the likelihood of secondary collisions.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 19: “Providing a buffer lane for these vehicles maintain traffic flow and protect the safety when parked on the roadway shoulder of motorists, emergency personnel, active actually reduces the risk of another crash.”
19. What is the maximum fine for a first-time violation of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane restrictions?
Answer: $75. The handbook specifies that the fine for a first offense is up to $75.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 41: “The penalty for violating HOV lane restrictions is a fine up to $75 for a first offense; up to $100 for a second offense; up to $150 for a third offense; and up to $150 plus one point added to the violator’s driving record for a fourth or subsequent offense.”
20. What does a single, solid yellow line on a two-lane road indicate?
Answer: Passing is prohibited in the lane where the line is located. The handbook defines single solid yellow lines as indicators for zones where passing is prohibited.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 37: “These single, solid yellow lines on two-lane roads indicate zones where passing is prohibited.”