Georgia DMV Permit Test flashcards
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- Octagon sign
- A red octagon always means stop. Come to a complete stop at the stop line or crosswalk, yield to traffic and pedestrians, and proceed only when the way is clear.
- Yield sign shape
- An inverted triangle with a red border signals yield. Slow down, give the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians on the intersecting road, and stop if needed before entering.
- Diamond warning sign
- Yellow diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards ahead such as curves, merging lanes, or intersections. Slow down and be prepared to adjust your speed or lane position.
- Pennant sign
- A yellow pennant sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone on two-lane roads. It is mounted on the left side of the road facing you.
- Round yellow sign
- A round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR warns that a railroad crossing is ahead. Slow down and prepare to stop if a train is approaching.
- Flashing red signal
- A flashing red traffic light works like a stop sign: come to a full stop, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when it is safe.
- Flashing yellow signal
- A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution. Slow down, scan for hazards, and yield to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.
- Solid yellow centerline
- A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means passing is prohibited. A broken yellow line on your side allows passing when the road ahead is clear.
- Georgia default speed limits
- Unless posted otherwise, Georgia's statutory limit is 30 mph in urban or residential districts and 55 mph on roads outside those districts.
- 15 points in 24 months
- Georgia suspends the license of a driver who accumulates 15 or more points from traffic convictions within a 24-month period.
- Georgia DUI BAC limits
- Georgia's per se limits are 0.08% BAC for drivers 21 and older, 0.02% for drivers under 21, and 0.04% for commercial vehicle drivers.
- Georgia hands-free law
- Georgia law bars drivers from holding or supporting a phone or stand-alone electronic device with any part of the body while driving; only hands-free use is allowed.
- Move Over Law
- When an emergency, tow, or highway vehicle with flashing lights is stopped ahead, move one lane away; if that is unsafe, slow below the posted speed limit.
- School bus stop law
- On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights. On a divided highway with a median, only traffic on the bus's side must stop.
- Super Speeder fee
- Georgia adds a $200 state fee on top of fines for convictions of 75 mph or more on a two-lane road or 85 mph or more on any road.
- Right turn on red
- In Georgia you may turn right at a red light after a complete stop unless a sign prohibits it, yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic.
- Three-second following rule
- Choose a fixed object ahead; when the vehicle in front passes it, you should not reach it for at least three seconds in good conditions.
- Four-way stop order
- At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop goes first. If two arrive at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
- Recovering from a skid
- Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go. Do not slam on the brakes; that can worsen the skid.
- Hydroplaning response
- If steering feels light and the tires lose contact with the road, ease off the gas, hold the wheel straight, and avoid hard braking or turning.
- Tire blowout response
- Grip the wheel firmly, keep the vehicle straight, ease off the accelerator, and let it slow gradually. Brake gently only after you have control.
- Truck No-Zone blind spots
- Large trucks have blind spots at the front, both sides, and directly behind. If you cannot see the truck driver's mirrors, the driver cannot see you.
- Pedestrian in crosswalk
- Georgia law requires drivers to stop and stay stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk until the pedestrian has safely crossed the vehicle's path.
- Scanning ahead
- Look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle and check mirrors every few seconds so you can identify hazards before they require sudden action.
- Georgia minimum liability insurance
- Georgia requires 25/50/25 coverage: $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 per accident, and $25,000 property damage.
- Motorcycle helmet law
- Georgia requires every motorcycle rider and passenger to wear a DOT-approved helmet, and riders must use eye protection unless the motorcycle has a windshield.
- Headlights in rain
- Georgia requires headlights whenever windshield wipers are in use because of rain, fog, or other weather, and from sunset to sunrise.
- Dimming high beams
- Switch to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.
- Driving in fog
- Use low-beam headlights in fog; high beams reflect off the moisture and reduce visibility. Slow down and increase following distance.
- Railroad crossing rule
- Never stop on railroad tracks. If a gate begins to lower while you are on the crossing, drive through it rather than stopping on the tracks.
- Child restraint requirement
- Georgia requires children under 8 years old to ride in an approved child passenger safety seat or booster seat appropriate for their height and weight.
- Driving on ice
- Reduce speed, increase following distance, and use gentle acceleration, steering, and braking to avoid losing traction on ice or snow.