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Georgia Driver's ManualAddress changes must be reported within - answer60 Days
Name Changes must reported within - answer60 Days
When Traveling on roadway that intersects with another and you are only one with stop
sign - answerYield right-of-way to any other vehicle or pedestrian
At intersections where there are no stop signs, yield signs or other traffic signals
(uncontrolled intersection) - answerDriver in vehicle on the left must yield to driver w/
vehicle on the right
At a four-way intersection where all drivers
are faced with stop signs, all drivers must - answerYield to Pedestrians and then a "first
to arrive, first to proceed order" or yield to any vehicles on your right
When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield
the right-of-way to: - answerAll traffic coming from the opposite direction
When approaching a yield sign - answerslow down to a safe speed and be prepared to
stop. If necessary, stop and only proceed when it is safe to do so
When the roadway you are traveling on is merging into other traffic without stopping -
answeradjust your speed and vehicle position to allow you to merge into new lane
safely (speed up, slow down, etc.)
If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on, you
must: - answerSafely change lanes away from merging traffic if possible (if not possible,
adjust speed and vehicle position to allow traffic to merge)
At intersections with traffic control lights - answerwait until the intersection is clear of
traffic or approaching traffic before entering. Do not proceed "just because" you have
the green light
If you are about to enter or cross a highway from alley, private road, or highway -
answermust stop and yield right-of-way to all other pedestrians and vehicles already
traveling on roadway or sidewalk you are entering/crossing
,If emergency vehicles are using their emergency lights (blue or red) and sirens -
answersafely maneuver vehicle out of way (move over to road shoulder and slow) or
stay as far to the right of roadway or lane as you can and stop - do not endanger
anyone or block any intersection
Yield to all highway maintenance vehicles and workers - answerIn a construction zone
Right on Red Allowed - answerAnywhere controlled by traffic control light (unless
prohibited by a sign)
Left Turn on Red Allowed - answerFrom left lane of one-way to another one-way
(unless prohibited by a sign)
When a school bus stops to load/unload and activates flashing yellow lights -
answerDrivers slow down and prepare to stop; must stop when lights turn red and stop
sign is extended
When Bus stops on a divided highway - answerCars traveling on opposite side of
school bus are not required to stop
Passing On a Two-Lane Road - answer-Wait for Passing zone (indicated by striped
lines to right of the center lines of highway)
- Look ahead to determine length of passing zone (must have time to execute before
entering intersection or within 200 ft of vehicle)
- Check blind spot and mirrors
-Activate turn signal and move to left
-Only come back to right lane when you can see car in rear view mirror and activate turn
signal to move to right
passing prohibited (on two lane roads) - answer-solid yellow line on the right of the
center line,
-"Do Not Pass" sign
-double yellow lines;
-Within 100 feet of a railroad crossing;
-Within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel;
-When a car approaching from the opposite direction makes passing unsafe or will be
within 200 feet of your vehicle prior to the completion of a passing maneuver
-On a hill or curve where it is not possible to see oncoming vehicles
-On the shoulder of the road;
-When a school bus is stopped to load or un- load passengers.
Passing is Permitted When: - answer• Lawfully overtaking and passing another vehicle
going in the same direction;
• An obstruction makes it necessary to drive to the left of the center line, but only after
yielding to oncoming traffic;
• A roadway includes two or more marked lanes in the same direction;
, • A roadway with more than one lane is restricted to one-way traffic. Upon a multi-lane,
two way highway, you must never drive to the left of the center line except when
authorized to do so by traffic control signals or signs or when making a left turn into an
alley, private road or driveway.
Passing on the right allowed when - answerOther vehicle is making or about to make
left turn and when on a multi-lane highway carrying two or more lanes of traffic in same
direction
When Being Passed - answerBe alert for unsafe actions and reduce speed slightly to
allowed vehicle to pass easier (wait until it has completely passed to increase speed)
Passing Stopped Cars - answerDo not pass if stopped to permit pedestrian to cross
walkway (always slow down and prepare to stop when vehicles are stopped at an
intersection)
Passing Bicyclists - answer- Have Same Rights and Responsibilities as motorists
- Permitted to travel in center of traffic lane if there are safety hazards on right side of
road (or narrow lane)
- Pass with caution and treat them like any other vehicle
- Bicycle Lanes are not passing lanes
Space Between Bike And Driver - answerAt least three feet
Passing Motorcyclists - answer- Must Pass in Adjacent lane (since motorcyclists legally
take up full width of single lane while driving)
- Not permitted to occupy same lane as motorcyclist while passing
Hand Turn Signals - Left Turn - answerLeft Turn
Hand Turn Signals - Right Turn - answerRight Turn
Hand Turn Signals - Stop - answerStop
How To Make A Right Turn - answer- Activate Right Turn Signal
- Approach Intersection in Right Lane
- Yield To Bicyclists Before Making Turn (if Applicable)
- Make the turn to end up in the right lane of the street which you turned onto
- If multiple lanes, turn onto corresponding lane on street
How To Make A Left Turn - answer- Activate Turn Signal and move into far left lane or
turning lane
- Keep Wheels straight until begin making the turn
- Yield right-of-way to all vehicles (including bikes) approaching from opposite direction
- Make turn so vehicle ends up in lane closest to center lane in direction of traffic of
street you turned onto (or closest to center line)
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