20 questions from the Georgia Driver's Manual. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. How many hours of on-the-road experience with a certified instructor are required to obtain a Class D license?
Answer: 6 hours. The handbook states that 6 hours of on-the-road experience with a certified instructor is required.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 28: “AND » 6 hours of on-the-road experience with a certified instructor OR completion of the DDS approved Parent/Teen Driver Guide;”
2. Which of the following is a valid purpose for driving under a Limited Driving Permit?
Answer: Driving to receive scheduled medical attention. The handbook lists receiving scheduled medical attention as a permitted activity, while commercial driving is excluded.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 49: “A limited driving permit would allow you to only: • Drive to your place of employment; • Receive scheduled medical attention or obtain prescribed drugs;”
3. What action should a driver take regarding mirrors when backing up a standard vehicle?
Answer: Turn your head and look over your right shoulder. The instructions specify looking over the right shoulder and advise against depending on mirrors for standard vehicles.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 22: “Before backing, check all sides of your vehicle to make sure it is safe to do so. You should turn your head and look over your right shoulder while backing; do not depend on your mirrors;”
4. Why might a motorcycle rider adjust their position within a lane?
Answer: To be seen more easily or to minimize the effects of road debris. The handbook explains that riders adjust their position for safety reasons, such as visibility and avoiding hazards, rather than for display or recklessness.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 44: “Motorcyclists often adjust position within a lane to be seen more easily or to minimize the effects of road debris, passing vehicles, or other conditions.”
5. According to the Georgia Driver Handbook, under what condition should drivers involved in a crash on a multilane highway move their vehicles?
Answer: Only if there is no apparent serious injury or death and the vehicles can be driven normally without presenting further hazard. The handbook specifies that vehicles should be moved only if there are no serious injuries and the vehicles are operable without causing further hazards.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 51: “When a traffic crash occurs on a multilane highway or expressway, and if there is no apparent serious injury or death, it is the duty of the drivers of the vehicles involved to move their vehicles from the roadway to a safe location along the shoulder, emergency lane, median, or any other safe refuge.”
6. What is the requirement for a driver approaching an intersection where other vehicles are stopped to allow pedestrians to cross?
Answer: Slow down and prepare to stop, even if traffic control devices indicate they are authorized to proceed. Drivers must slow down and prepare to stop when approaching stopped vehicles yielding to pedestrians, regardless of signal status.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 20: “Slow down and prepare to stop if you are approaching an intersection where other vehicles are stopped, even though the traffic control devices indicate they are authorized to proceed.”
7. What is the maximum fine for a first offense violation of the "Move Over" Law?
Answer: $500. The handbook specifies that the fine for a first offense of violating the Move Over Law is capped at $500.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 19: “Violations can result in a fine of no more than $500 for the first offense.”
8. What color scheme is described for diamond-shaped warning signs?
Answer: Yellow background with black words or symbols. The handbook specifies that diamond-shaped signs are yellow with black words or symbols to indicate hazards.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 29: “Diamond shaped signs warn of existing or possible hazards on roadways or adjacent areas. They are yellow with black words indicating the potential hazard, or black symbols visually describing the potential hazard.”
9. What do advisory speed signs on sharper curves usually indicate?
Answer: A reduced speed that will make driving through the curve safer. The handbook states that advisory signs on curves indicate a reduced speed specifically to make driving through the curve safer.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 39: “Usually less than the posted speed limit, these advisory signs indicate that the reduced speed shown will make driving through a curve safer.”
10. Which type of vehicle is exempt from the requirement to use a child passenger restraining system for a child under eight years of age?
Answer: A taxicab. The handbook specifically lists taxicabs and public transit vehicles as exceptions to the child restraint requirement.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 25: “Every driver transporting a child who is under eight years of age, except in a taxicab or public transit vehicle, must properly restrain the child in a child passenger restraining system appropriate for the child’s height and weight.”
11. What should you do regarding your tires if road conditions require extra traction in winter?
Answer: Use chains or snow tires. The handbook recommends using chains or snow tires when extra traction is needed in winter conditions.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 40: “Use chains or snow tires if road conditions require extra traction.”
12. Which of the following is a non-conviction situation that requires the Department to suspend driving privileges?
Answer: Refusal to take a chemical test for intoxication. The handbook lists refusal to take a chemical test under the section for non-conviction suspensions, distinguishing it from conviction-based suspensions.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 47: “The Department will suspend the driving privileges of an individual in any of the following non-conviction situations: • Refusal to take a chemical test for intoxication;”
13. When approaching a railroad crossing, within what distance range must a driver stop from the nearest rail?
Answer: Between 15 and 50 feet. The rule requires stopping at a distance that is no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the rail.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 22: “You must always stop within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet, from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing when any of the following apply:”
14. At what speed can partial hydroplaning begin in a standard passenger car?
Answer: 35 mph. The handbook states that partial hydroplaning can start at speeds as low as 35 mph.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 39: “In a standard passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as 35 mph.”
15. When making a left turn at an intersection with traffic control signals, when are you authorized to complete the turn?
Answer: Only when authorized to do so by the traffic control signals or signs. The handbook states that drivers must wait for authorization from signals or signs before completing a turn.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 21: “If traffic control signals or signs are present, you may only complete the turn when authorized to do so by the traffic c ontrol s ignals o r s igns.”
16. What should a cyclist do if they are not comfortable entering the flow of traffic in a roundabout?
Answer: Walk their cycle and act as pedestrians. The guidelines specify that cyclists uncomfortable with traffic flow should dismount and proceed as pedestrians rather than riding.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 38: “Children or cyclists who are not comfortable entering the flow of traffic should walk their cycles and act as pedestrians.”
17. According to the handbook, what is the effect of idling a vehicle for 10 seconds compared to restarting the engine?
Answer: It consumes more fuel than restarting the engine. The handbook states that a 10-second idle uses more fuel than the act of restarting the engine.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 42: “Idling a vehicle for 10 seconds will consume more fuel than restarting the engine.”
18. If a driver has a license with a bioptic lenses restriction, how often must they provide updated medical information?
Answer: Every two years. Drivers with bioptic lens restrictions are required to submit updated medical info every two years according to the handbook.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 6: “Customers who have obtained a license with a bioptic lenses restriction must provide updated medical information to the Department every two years.”
19. What is the consequence of refusing to sign a traffic ticket?
Answer: Your refusal may result in your arrest. The handbook states that refusing to sign the ticket can lead to arrest, whereas signing it is not an admission of guilt.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 4: “However, the refusal to sign a traffic ticket may result in your arrest.”
20. When making a right turn, how should a driver position their vehicle if there is a bicycle lane on the road?
Answer: Yield to bicyclists traveling straight through the intersection before turning. The handbook specifies that drivers must yield to bicyclists going straight before executing a right turn.
Georgia Driver's Manual, page 20: “If there is a bicycle lane on the road on which you are traveling, you must yield to bicyclists traveling straight through the intersection before making a right turn;”