Georgia Driving Theory Test flashcards

32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

Flashing red signal

Treat exactly like a stop sign: come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when the way is clear.

Double solid yellow line

Marks opposite-direction traffic and forbids passing or crossing from either side, except when turning into a driveway or entrance.

Green arrow signal

A protected turn: you may turn in the arrow's direction while opposing traffic is held at red. Other movements still follow their own signals.

Georgia Move Over law

When an emergency, tow, or maintenance vehicle is stopped with flashing lights, change lanes away from it or slow below the posted limit if a lane change is unsafe.

Three-second following rule

Pick a fixed object ahead; when the vehicle in front passes it, you should not reach it for at least three seconds. Extend the gap in rain, darkness, or behind trucks.

IPDE scanning process

Identify hazards, Predict what they may do, Decide on a response, Execute it. Scan 12-15 seconds ahead in cities and 20-30 seconds on highways.

Hydroplaning recovery

At roughly 35 mph on wet pavement, tires can ride on water. Ease off the accelerator and hold the wheel steady; avoid hard braking or steering until traction returns.

Dimming high beams

Switch to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 300 feet when following another vehicle, to avoid blinding other drivers.

Uncontrolled intersection rule

Where no signs or signals control the crossing, the first vehicle to arrive goes first; if two arrive together, the one on the right proceeds.

Left turn on red

Permitted only from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after a complete stop, when no sign prohibits it, and after yielding to traffic and pedestrians.

Roundabout right-of-way

Vehicles entering the circle yield to traffic already circulating. Do not stop once inside the circle, and do not change lanes within it.

Right turn on red

Allowed after a full stop unless a sign forbids it. Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and to cross traffic before completing the turn.

Georgia per se BAC limits

0.08% for drivers 21 and older, 0.04% for CDL holders operating commercial vehicles, and 0.02% for drivers under 21.

Implied consent

By driving in Georgia you consent to chemical testing for alcohol or drugs. Refusing a lawful test brings an administrative license suspension separate from criminal charges.

Open container law

Georgia prohibits open alcoholic beverage containers in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public road, whether the vehicle is moving or parked.

Alcohol metabolism rate

The body clears roughly one standard drink per hour. Coffee, food, cold showers, and exercise do not speed this up; only time restores sobriety.

Three-foot passing rule

Georgia drivers must leave at least three feet between the vehicle and a bicyclist when passing, moving to another lane when that is possible.

Motorcycle lane use

A motorcycle is entitled to an entire lane. Never share the lane or ride alongside one, and allow extra following distance because motorcycles can stop quickly.

School bus stop arm

On a two-lane road, traffic both ways must stop when red lights flash and the stop arm extends. On a divided highway with a median, only traffic on the bus's side stops.

White cane right-of-way

A blind pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog has the right-of-way at any crossing, marked or unmarked. Drivers must stop and wait until the crossing is complete.

Child restraint requirement

Children under 8 years old must ride in an approved child safety seat or booster. A rear-facing seat belongs in the back, never in front of an active airbag.

Seat belt enforcement

Georgia's front-seat seat belt law is primary enforcement, so an officer may stop a vehicle solely because a front-seat occupant is unbelted.

Headlight visibility rule

Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and whenever objects are not clearly visible at 500 feet, including rain, fog, or smoke.

Airbag and seat belt

An airbag supplements the seat belt rather than replacing it. Unbelted occupants can be injured by deployment, so sit at least 10 inches from the steering wheel.

Hit-and-run offense

Leaving the scene of a crash involving injury or death is a felony in Georgia. Leaving the scene of a property-damage crash is also a criminal offense.

Skid recovery

Look and steer where you want the vehicle to go, and ease off the accelerator. Hard braking can worsen the skid, especially in a rear-wheel slide.

Tire blowout response

Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and let the vehicle slow before braking gently and pulling off the road. Do not brake hard or jerk the wheel.

Crash on railroad tracks

If a vehicle stalls or stops on the tracks, get everyone out and away immediately and call for help. Do not stay inside to try restarting the engine.

Georgia GDL stages

Learner's permit, then intermediate license, then full license. Each stage has age, holding-period, supervision, and passenger or nighttime restrictions.

Intermediate license curfew

Holders under 18 may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. except for work, school, or emergencies, and passenger limits apply early in the holding period.

New resident license deadline

A driver moving to Georgia must obtain a Georgia license within 30 days of establishing residency and surrender the out-of-state license.

Insurance requirement

Georgia requires liability insurance for registered vehicles. The state verifies coverage electronically, and a lapse can trigger fines and registration suspension.