Georgia Road Signs Practice flashcards
Georgia Road Signs Practice · Build recall with a focused review session.
32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.
- Stop sign shape
- An octagon is the only sign shape used exclusively for STOP. A driver must come to a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or roadway edge before proceeding.
- Yield sign shape
- A downward-pointing triangle means YIELD. Slow down, be prepared to stop, and give the right-of-way to traffic on the intersecting road before entering.
- Yellow diamond signs
- Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs. They alert drivers to hazards or changes ahead, such as curves, intersections, or narrowing lanes, but do not change the speed limit themselves.
- Orange work-zone signs
- Orange diamond signs mark construction and maintenance zones. Posted work-zone speed limits and flagger signals are enforceable when displayed, even if workers are not visible.
- Railroad crossbuck
- A white X-shaped sign with black RR letters marks a railroad crossing. Yield to trains; when lights flash or a gate lowers, stop and remain stopped until the crossing is clear.
- Green guide signs
- Green signs give directional guidance such as route numbers, destinations, distances, and exit information. Blue signs show services; brown signs mark recreation and points of interest.
- No-passing pennant sign
- A yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road marks the start of a no-passing zone. Passing is prohibited until the zone ends or a permitted-passing sign appears.
- Flashing yellow light
- A flashing yellow signal means proceed with caution. A flashing red signal means stop, yield, and proceed only when safe, functioning like a stop sign.
- Georgia urban speed limit
- Georgia's statutory maximum is 30 mph in urban and residential districts and 55 mph on unpaved roads. Posted limits always control and lower limits apply when conditions require.
- Georgia Move Over law
- When approaching a stationary emergency, tow, or maintenance vehicle with flashing lights, move to a non-adjacent lane if possible; otherwise slow below the posted limit and be ready to stop.
- Georgia handheld phone law
- Georgia prohibits handheld phone use and texting for all drivers. Drivers under 18 may not use any wireless device, including hands-free, except to report an emergency.
- Left turn right-of-way
- A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right. At an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
- Headlight use requirement
- Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise, in reduced visibility, and whenever wipers are in continuous use. Use low beams within 500 feet of oncoming traffic and 200 feet when following.
- Georgia seat belt rule
- Georgia requires seat belts for the driver and front-seat passengers and for rear-seat passengers in passenger vehicles. Children under 8 must use an approved child seat or booster.
- Reportable crash threshold
- In Georgia a crash must be reported when it causes injury, death, or property damage of $500 or more. Leaving the scene of an injury crash is a felony.
- Right turn on red
- After a complete stop, a right turn on red is permitted unless a sign prohibits it, but the driver must yield to pedestrians and cross traffic before turning.
- Three-second following rule
- Watch the vehicle ahead pass a fixed object and count three seconds. If you reach that object first, you are following too closely. Extend to four or more seconds in poor conditions.
- Smith System five keys
- Aim high, get the big picture, keep your eyes moving, leave yourself an out, and make sure others see you. These scanning habits maintain space cushions and early hazard detection.
- Hydroplaning response
- Hydroplaning can begin near 35 mph on wet pavement. Ease off the accelerator, keep the wheel straight, and avoid hard braking until the tires regain contact with the road.
- Skid recovery technique
- Look and steer where you want the vehicle to go. If the rear wheels slide, steer in the direction of the skid and avoid hard braking until the tires regain traction.
- Four-way stop order
- 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, and a left-turning driver yields to oncoming traffic.
- Emergency vehicle response
- When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right edge and stop. If you are in an intersection, clear it before stopping.
- Truck No-Zones
- Large trucks have large blind spots directly behind, in front, and along both sides. Avoid lingering in these areas and pass quickly with room to spare.
- Bicyclist passing distance
- Georgia requires at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist. Bicycles and motorcycles are entitled to a full lane, so do not squeeze past them.
- Georgia adult BAC limit
- Drivers 21 and older are over the limit at 0.08% BAC. Commercial driver's license holders operating a commercial vehicle are over the limit at 0.04%.
- Georgia under-21 limit
- Georgia's zero-tolerance standard sets the limit at 0.02% BAC for drivers under 21. A violation results in license suspension and other penalties.
- Implied consent law
- Driving in Georgia implies consent to chemical testing after a lawful DUI arrest. Refusing can suspend your license for a year or more, separate from the criminal case.
- First DUI conviction penalties
- A first Georgia DUI conviction can bring up to a $1,000 fine, up to 12 months in jail, 40 hours of community service, and license suspension. Penalties escalate with repeat convictions.
- Standard drink equivalence
- Twelve ounces of beer, five ounces of wine, and 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor contain about the same alcohol. Body weight, food, and time affect the resulting BAC.
- Only time sobers you
- Coffee, cold showers, and food do not lower BAC. The body eliminates alcohol at roughly 0.015% BAC per hour, so only time restores sobriety.
- Open container law
- Georgia prohibits open alcoholic beverages in the passenger area of a vehicle. A violation carries penalties and points and can compound a DUI charge.
- Drug-impaired driving
- Prescription and over-the-counter drugs can support a DUI charge when they make a driver less safe. Combining them with alcohol multiplies impairment and risk.