Driver's permit GA Questions with
Solutions 2024
The three most basic traffic laws require drivers to: - answer1. Obey traffic control
devices (lights and signs).
2. Obey the traffic directions of a law enforcement officer or firefighter, even if it goes
against what the traffic control devices tell you to do.
3. Never drive on a roadway that has been closed for construction, for the purpose of a
special event, or for any other official reason.
Traffic laws are necessary: - answerto prevent crashes by defining the orderly
movement of vehicles, pedestrians, and other users of public highways.
-exist for your safety; failure to obey them can result in crashes that may seriously injure
or kill you or others.
What is "Right-of-Way"?(5) - answerA phrase used to describe who has the lawful
authority to:
-enter a roadway
-change lanes within a roadway
-make a turn from a roadway
-travel through an intersection
-make any other traffic related movement.
Georgia law establishes what in all situations? Who should always understand the rules
of right of way and remember that it is something to be given not taken?(3) -
answerright of way
-Vehicle drivers (including bicyclists) and pedestrians should always understand the
rules related to right-of-way, and remember that right-of-way is something to be given,
not taken.
In what instances should you as a driver or pedestrian have the legal right-of-way over
someone else? - answerWhen the other person does NOT realize it and is not obeying
the rules of the road. In those instances, the right-of-way should be yielded in order to
prevent a crash.
Most common situations in which right-of-way questions are faced in real life:(3) -
answer-When traveling on a roadway that intersects with another roadway, if you are
faced with a stop sign, but other traffic is not, you may proceed only after stopping and
yielding the right-of-way to any other vehicle or pedestrian either in the intersection, or
so close to the intersection as to make it dangerous to travel through the intersection
,-At intersections where there are no stop signs, yield signs or other traffic signals, if two
vehicles come to the intersection at the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left
must yield to the driver of the vehicle on the right
-At a four-way intersection where all drivers are faced with stop signs, all drivers must
yield to pedestrians; otherwise the vehicles should proceed through the intersection in a
"first to arrive, first to proceed order." If two vehicles reach the intersection at
approximately the same time, yield to any vehicles on your right.
Imp. points to remember for laws governing right-of way: - answer-Take your turn when
it comes if it is safe to do so; do not unnecessarily delay traffic.
-If another driver tries to take your turn, even if you have the right-of-way, let the other
driver proceed. It might prevent a traffic crash.
-Care, courtesy and common sense should govern your actions.
When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway - answeryield the
right-of-way to all 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,
-If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on,
-If it is not possible to change lanes away from the merging traffic, - answer-adjust your
speed and vehicle position to allow you to merge into the new lane safely.
-safely change lanes away from the merging traffic if possible.
-adjust your speed and vehicle position to safely allow the traffic to merge
At intersections with traffic control lights,
-Do not proceed "just because" - answerwait until the intersection is clear of traffic or
approaching traffic before entering.
-you have the green light
If you are about to enter or cross a highway from an alley, private road or highway, -
answeryou must stop and yield the right-of-way to all other pedestrians and vehicles
already traveling on the roadway or sidewalk you are entering or crossing
If emergency vehicles are using their emergency lights (blue or red) and sirens,
-You should do what to ur vehicle and move over to where?
-If that's not possible how should u move ur vehicle?
-What should u always use to ensure that you do not endanger other motorists,
bicyclists, or pedestrians while doing so?
-Do not position your vehicle so that - answersafely maneuver your vehicle out of their
way.
-slow down and move over to the shoulder of the road
- as far to the right of the roadway or lane as you can, and stop
-caution
,-it blocks an intersection or otherwise prevents the emergency vehicle from making a
necessary turn
Yield to ALL? Unless what? When may u proceed only?(3 actions) -
answermaintenance vehicles and workers in a construction zone
-Unless a sign posted at that intersection prohibits doing so, it is permissible to make a
"right turn on red" at an intersection controlled by a traffic control light.
-After making a complete stop, yielding to all traffic and pedestrians, and making the
determination that you can safely complete the turn
Unless a sign posted at that intersection prohibits doing so, it is permissible to what?
When may you proceed only? - answermake a "left turn on red" from the left lane of a
one-way street onto a one-way street on which the traffic moves toward the driver's left.
-After making a complete stop, yielding to all traffic and stopping for pedestrians, and
making the determination that you can safely complete the turn;
-When a school bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children,
-When these flashing yellow lights are activated
-All drivers should
-Once the flashing lights have turned red and the stop signs have extended from the
side of the bus, it is unlawful for
-On a highway divided by a median,
-However drivers should remain attentive for - answer-the driver of the bus will activate
flashing yellow lights.
-all drivers approaching the school bus should slow down and be prepared to stop.
-pay special attention to children who may be walking along or crossing the roadway.
-any vehicle to pass the stopped school bus while it is loading or unloading passengers.
-cars traveling on the opposite side from the stopped school bus are not required to stop
-children walking along or crossing the roadway
How To Pass On A Two-Lane Road: - answer-Wait for a passing zone(indicated by
striped lines to the right of the center line of the roadway) to begin
-Look ahead along the roadway to determine the length of the passing zone and if there
is traffic approaching from the opposite direction.
-Before leaving your lane to begin passing, check your rear view and side mirrors, and
turn your head and look back to check your "blind spot." Be certain that no one is
passing you
-Activate your left turn signal as you begin passing
-Pass on the left and do not return to the right lane until your vehicle is safely clear of
the overtaken vehicle
-Wait until you can see the car you have just passed in your rear view mirror
-Activate your right turn signal before returning to the right lane. Be sure to turn your
signal off once you have returned to the right lane.
If the line nearest your vehicle is solid on a two-lane road, you are not in what kind of
zone? - answera passing zone.
, You must what 2 factors to execute your passing maneuver and return your vehicle
completely to the right lane before the passing zone ends, before entering an
intersection, and before oncoming traffic is within 200 feet of your vehicle? -
answerhave sufficient time and space
Passing is prohibited on two-lane roads:(7) - answer-In areas marked by a solid yellow
line on the right of the center line, or a "Do Not Pass" sign, or 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 which might be
close enough to be a hazard
-On the shoulder of the road
-When a school bus is stopped to load or unload passengers.
Passing is Permitted When: (4) - 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: Passing Stopped Cars Whenever any vehicle is stopped to
permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked
crosswalk at an intersection, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear
shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle. When stopping to allow a pedestrian to
cross in front of you, leave sufficient room between your vehicle and the crosswalk so
that approaching traffic can see the entirety of the crosswalk. 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. If they are
stopped because they are allowing - answer-You may pass on the right of another
vehicle which is making or about to make a left turn if there is sufficient pavement width
for both your vehicle and the vehicle making the left turn
-You may also pass on the right when traveling on a multi-lane highway carrying two or
more lanes of traffic in the same direction.
When someone passes you what must you do to be courteous and what is unlawful?
Also, what do u do when a driver behind u is overtaking ur vehicle. - answerbe alert for
any unsafe actions by the other driver.
-It is considered courteous to reduce your speed slightly, making it easier for the other
vehicle to pass you.
