Georgia DMV practice test 8

1. If a law enforcement officer gives traffic directions that contradict the traffic control devices, what should a driver do?

1. Follow the traffic control devices because they are automated.
2. Obey the law enforcement officer's directions.
3. Stop completely and wait for the officer to leave.
4. Ignore both and proceed with caution.

2. What is the primary function of a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) as described in the handbook?

1. To increase the number of traffic conflicts at intersections.
2. To shift traffic flow to the opposite side of the road to allow left turns onto on-ramps without stopping.
3. To require vehicles to stop completely before entering the freeway.
4. To eliminate the need for traffic signals on surrounding highways.

3. What is the purpose of diagonal yellow lines found on streets and highways?

1. To mark bicycle lanes
2. To indicate the road is narrowing or there is an obstruction
3. To separate opposing traffic flows
4. To designate parking areas

4. What does a green arrow indicate when navigating an intersection?

1. You may proceed in any direction after yielding to pedestrians.
2. You may proceed carefully only in the direction the arrow is pointing after stopping for pedestrians and yielding to vehicles within the intersection.
3. You must stop completely before proceeding in the direction of the arrow.
4. You may proceed immediately without yielding to other vehicles.

5. Under Georgia’s “Move Over” Law, what is required if a driver cannot safely move over to the next lane for a stopped emergency vehicle?

1. Slow down below the speed limit and be prepared to stop.
2. Maintain current speed and pass quickly.
3. Stop completely in the active lane.
4. Honk to alert the workers before passing.

6. According to the Georgia Driver Handbook, who is authorized to move vehicles involved in a crash if the drivers themselves are incapable of doing so?

1. Any passenger in the vehicle
2. Any other driver in the vicinity who has a valid license of the appropriate class
3. Only a police officer arriving at the scene
4. The driver of the other vehicle involved

7. What does a sign placed below the railroad cross-buck indicate?

1. The speed limit for the crossing
2. The number of tracks
3. The distance to the next intersection
4. The time of day for maintenance

8. What should you do with your vehicle's engine and audio devices when you are pulled over by police?

1. Keep the engine running but turn off the radio.
2. Turn off the engine and any audio devices.
3. Leave everything on to ensure visibility.
4. Turn off the engine but keep the radio on for communication.

9. Which condition regarding passengers in a house trailer is described as unsafe and not allowed while the trailer is being moved?

1. Passengers being unrestrained
2. Passengers sitting in the front row
3. Passengers holding onto handrails
4. Passengers wearing seatbelts

10. What is the recommended method for maintaining alertness during long expressway trips?

1. Shift your eyes from one area of the roadway to another and focus on various objects.
2. Rely on stimulant drugs to prevent highway hypnosis.
3. Stare at the center line to maintain a steady focus.
4. Stop frequently to stretch your legs on the shoulder.

11. What action is required regarding pedestrians when approaching a crosswalk?

1. Slow down but do not stop if the pedestrian is still on the curb
2. Stop and stay stopped when pedestrians are in the crosswalk
3. Yield only if the pedestrian makes eye contact
4. Proceed if the pedestrian has not yet stepped off the curb

12. What does the handbook advise drivers to do when a deer crosses the road in front of them?

1. Stop immediately and wait for the deer to leave
2. Slow down because another deer may follow closely behind
3. Honk the horn loudly to scare the deer away
4. Accelerate to pass the deer before it moves further

13. After how many days is ignition interlock permit eligibility available following a license suspension for a DUI with a BAC of .08 or greater?

1. 60 days
2. 90 days
3. 120 days
4. 180 days

14. What is the maximum number of non-family passengers under age 21 allowed in the vehicle during the second six months of holding a Class D license?

1. None
2. Only one
3. Only two
4. Only three

15. What is the penalty structure for a driver receiving their third conviction under the Hands Free Georgia Law?

1. 1 point and a fine not more than $50.00
2. 2 points and a fine not more than $100.00
3. 3 points and a fine not more than $150.00
4. No points and a fine not more than $200.00

16. What action is required when approaching a round sign indicating a railroad crossing?

1. Speed up to cross the tracks before the train arrives.
2. Slow down, look, listen, and prepare to stop.
3. Stop only if a gate is down.
4. Yield to pedestrians but do not stop for trains.

17. What action does the handbook recommend if a deer is spotted on the road or roadside at night?

1. Accelerate quickly to pass the deer before it moves.
2. Slow down immediately, blink headlights, and switch to low beam.
3. Stop the vehicle completely in the middle of the lane to wait for the deer to leave.
4. Turn off headlights entirely to avoid startling the animal.

18. When passing a bicycle and a lane change is impossible, prohibited, or unsafe, what is the minimum required distance between your vehicle and the bicycle?

1. One foot
2. Two feet
3. Three feet
4. Five feet

19. How should a driver use turn signals when preparing to turn?

1. Flash them rapidly to alert drivers behind.
2. Give a continuous signal for an adequate distance before turning.
3. Signal only when the vehicle is already entering the intersection.
4. Use them as a courtesy signal to let cars behind pass.

20. How should a driver respond to a yellow flashing traffic signal?

1. Stop completely before proceeding
2. Proceed with caution
3. Yield to pedestrians only
4. Wait for the light to turn green