GA Permit Practice Test 15

All 20 questions in test 15

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1. 1. What visible marking does the Georgia manual identify on a Real ID compliant card?

   1. A vehicle registration sticker
   2. An emissions inspection label
   3. A star in the right corner
   4. A handwritten renewal date
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   A star in the right corner. The Real ID notice identifies a compliant card by a star in the right corner. A vehicle registration sticker or emissions label concerns a vehicle, not the card marking described in this passage. A handwritten renewal date is not the stated identifier either. Look at the corner of the card when identifying this feature. The question concerns the marking on a Real ID compliant card and does not ask for an exhaustive list of acceptable travel documents.

2. 2. During late February and early March, why do Georgia deer gather along road shoulders?

   1. To avoid all contact with vehicles
   2. To feed on new green food available following winter
   3. To breed during the fall peak
   4. To seek salt left by winter road crews
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   To feed on new green food available following winter. Late winter changes what roadside shoulders offer deer in Georgia. Late February and early March are critical months because deer concentrate along road shoulders to feed on new green food that becomes available following winter. The fall breeding peak belongs to October through December, so using it to explain the late-winter roadside gathering substitutes a different seasonal detail. Avoiding vehicles is not the stated draw, and salt seeking appears nowhere in this seasonal account. Fresh growth beside the pavement is the attraction, which is why shoulder scanning matters again before spring.

   Study this in the handbook: Blowouts, skids and crashes

3. 3. How far in front of the tracks is a Georgia round railroad advance warning sign posted?

   1. A few hundred feet in front of the tracks
   2. Exactly 50 feet from the nearest rail
   3. One mile before every crossing
   4. Only at the crossing itself
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   A few hundred feet in front of the tracks. The round railroad advance warning sign is posted a few hundred feet before the tracks. It tells drivers to slow down, look, listen, and prepare to stop. If needed, roll down a window to listen for an approaching train. The separate stopping rule requires a stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when a listed stopping condition applies.

   Study this in the handbook: Sign shapes and what they mean

4. 4. For what term and price is Georgia special identification for persons with permanent disabilities issued?

   1. A term of eight years at a cost of $5.00
   2. A term of six months at a cost of $5.00
   3. A term of eight years at a cost of $32
   4. A term of one year at a cost of $10.00
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   A term of eight years at a cost of $5.00. Permanent disability identification pairs a long term with a small price: eight years at five dollars. Six months at the same five dollars describes the temporary disability card, so that choice describes the temporary card term instead. Eight years at thirty two dollars borrows the standard identification card price and attaches it to the wrong card. One year at ten dollars matches neither disability option. When the word permanent appears, think long: the card runs eight years, while its temporary counterpart runs six months. The fee is waived for people meeting the stated veteran qualifications.

5. 5. Within what distance of an approaching vehicle must a Georgia driver dim headlights to avoid blinding the other driver?

   1. Within 200 feet of an approaching vehicle
   2. Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle
   3. Within 100 feet of an approaching vehicle
   4. Only after the approaching driver flashes lights
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   Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle. An approaching vehicle triggers dimming at five hundred feet so its driver is not blinded by your beams. Two hundred feet is the following distance figure for dimming behind another vehicle, so it understates the oncoming duty by three hundred feet. One hundred feet leaves oncoming eyes in full glare far too long. Waiting for the other driver to flash first surrenders a duty that is yours at the stated distance. The night cue is to dip early for faces coming toward you: five hundred approaching, two hundred following.

   Study this in the handbook: Move Over law, school buses and emergency vehicles

6. 6. An active-duty service member returns to the United States holding a valid license issued abroad by the United States armed forces. How long will Georgia accept that license after the return?

   1. Not more than 45 days from the date of return to the United States
   2. Not more than 30 days from the date of return to the United States
   3. Not more than 90 days from the date of return to the United States
   4. Not more than one year from the date of return to the United States
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   Not more than 45 days from the date of return to the United States. A foreign license issued by the United States armed forces earns a short grace window after homecoming, capped at forty five days from the date of return to the United States. Thirty days cuts the window short rather than allowing the full stated acceptance period. Ninety days doubles the allowance, and one year stretches a brief transition into a full season and beyond. The cue is to count from the return date itself: once day forty five passes, Georgia no longer accepts that foreign military credential for driving here.

7. 7. What is always placed on the right side of the center line at a Georgia railroad crossing to prevent passing?

   1. A white line
   2. A yellow line
   3. A flashing amber light
   4. A raised rumble strip
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   A yellow line. The manual says that at railroad crossings a yellow line is always placed on the right side of the center line to prevent passing. The pavement at such a crossing is usually also marked with a large X and two R's, and the crossing may have control arms or emergency lights. Drivers must stop if warning signals indicate a train is approaching. The passing restriction is shown by the yellow line, not by a white line, a light, or a rumble strip.

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and pavement markings

8. 8. When is entering Georgia reversible Express Lanes prohibited?

   1. Whenever traffic is heavy
   2. Only on weekends
   3. When the access control gates are closed or closing
   4. Only when a toll is unpaid by another driver
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   When the access control gates are closed or closing. Entering reversible Express Lanes is prohibited when the access control gates are closed or closing. The manual also requires motorists to mount a registered Peach Pass transponder to access tolled lanes. Heavy traffic, weekends, and another driver's toll status are not the gate condition specified in this question. Registered owners of a vehicle entering the tolled lane without an active Peach Pass receive a violation notice in the mail.

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9. 9. When a Georgia applicant transfers a license from another state, what does the manual say about faxed copies of documents?

   1. Faxed copies will not be accepted
   2. Faxed copies are accepted if they are legible
   3. Faxed copies are accepted for proof of residency only
   4. Faxed copies are accepted from employers
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   Faxed copies will not be accepted. For a driver age 18 or older who holds a valid out of state license, the manual lists the documents that must be provided to transfer to Georgia, including proof of identity, proof of citizenship or lawful presence, and two documents to prove Georgia residency. It states that all documents must be originals or certified copies, and that faxed copies will not be accepted. No exception is made for legibility, residency papers, or papers sent by an employer.

10. 10. What must Georgia drivers know and understand in order to turn safely and avoid crashes?

    1. Laws are optional for experienced drivers
    2. Laws apply only after a first warning ticket
    3. Only new residents must study traffic laws
    4. Drivers must know and understand traffic laws before they can obey them
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    Drivers must know and understand traffic laws before they can obey them. Georgia stresses knowing traffic laws before obeying them: drivers must know and understand traffic laws, which is why this manual exists for study before testing. Experience does not excuse unfamiliarity, new residents hold no monopoly on study, and enforcement does not wait for a warning ticket before laws apply. The manual in everyday language explains the statutes drivers use most often, though it is not an official legal reference. Reading the rules first is presented as the foundation of following them.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way, turns and passing

11. 11. What must a Georgia driver do when emergency vehicles approach using blue or red lights and sirens?

    1. Speed up to clear the road ahead
    2. Stop immediately in the travel lane wherever you are
    3. Follow the emergency vehicle closely through traffic
    4. Safely maneuver out of their way, slowing and moving to the shoulder or as far right as possible, then stop
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    Safely maneuver out of their way, slowing and moving to the shoulder or as far right as possible, then stop. When emergency vehicles use blue or red lights and sirens, safely maneuver out of their way. Slow down, move to the shoulder or, if that is not possible, as far right as possible, and stop. Use caution to avoid endangering motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians. Do not block an intersection or prevent the emergency vehicle from making a necessary turn. The same list tells drivers to yield to all highway maintenance vehicles and workers in a construction zone.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way, turns and passing

12. 12. How often does Georgia advise checking tires for wear and damage, beyond the pressure check?

    1. Only at annual inspection
    2. Once every month, or before a long road trip
    3. Only after a blowout occurs
    4. Every five years with registration
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    Once every month, or before a long road trip. Check tires for wear and damage once every month or before a long road trip. The manual describes using the penny test at a point where tread appears lowest. Before entering the vehicle, check tire pressure with a gauge against the recommended psi on the door jamb, adding or releasing air as needed to match it. Annual checks, waiting for a blowout, and five-year checks do not match the stated inspection schedule.

    Study this in the handbook: Hydroplaning, following distance and sharing the road

13. 13. How heavy are the heavy trucks Georgia drivers share the road with, and what caution follows?

    1. Heavy trucks typically weigh 26,000 pounds or more, so no added caution is needed
    2. Heavy trucks typically weigh 80,000 pounds or more, so cars may follow closely behind them
    3. Heavy trucks typically weigh 80,000 pounds or more, so drivers should use caution near them
    4. Heavy trucks weigh about the same as cars, so normal spacing always suffices
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    Heavy trucks typically weigh 80,000 pounds or more, so drivers should use caution near them. Commercial traffic operates at another scale: heavy trucks typically weigh eighty thousand pounds or more, and drivers should use caution when driving near them. Twenty six thousand pounds understates that mass while also dropping the caution that follows from it. Following closely behind such weight ignores the larger blind spots and stopping needs trucks carry, and treating trucks like cars erases the size difference entirely. The sharing cue is respect for mass: give trucks room to maneuver, turn, and stop, because a collision mixes eighty thousand pounds with an ordinary car.

    Study this in the handbook: Move Over law, school buses and emergency vehicles

14. 14. After first submitting to the required Georgia state chemical tests, what further testing right does a driver have?

    1. Additional tests at personal expense from qualified personnel of personal choosing
    2. A free retest at any hospital chosen by the officer
    3. No further testing once state results exist
    4. Additional tests only if the state result is below the limit
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    Additional tests at personal expense from qualified personnel of personal choosing. Submitting to the state tests first preserves a personal option afterward: extra chemical testing at your own expense from qualified personnel you choose. The state does not hand you a free hospital retest picked by the officer, so cost and choice both sit with the driver. A below-limit state result is not a gate for this right, and the option does not vanish merely because state numbers exist. Order is the cue to remember: state tests first, then any added tests you arrange and pay for yourself.

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15. 15. Which location is on Georgia's list of places where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited at any time?

    1. In a designated parking lot space where parking is permitted
    2. Upon a bridge or overpass, or within a highway tunnel
    3. In a lawful curbside parking space outside all prohibited areas
    4. In a designated rest area space where parking is permitted
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    Upon a bridge or overpass, or within a highway tunnel. The prohibited locations include bridges, overpasses, and highway tunnels. This list also names sidewalks, intersections, crosswalks, and railroad tracks. A space specifically designated for lawful parking is different from one of these prohibited locations. The absence of a no-parking sign alone does not establish permission to park, because the manual lists prohibitions that apply by location. Before stopping, identify the place itself as well as checking any posted restrictions.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way, turns and passing

16. 16. In the Georgia penny tread check, below about what tread depth is road grip in adverse conditions greatly reduced?

    1. About 6/32 of an inch, when half of Lincoln head shows
    2. About 1/2 inch, when the whole coin disappears
    3. Tread depth does not affect grip in adverse conditions
    4. About 2/32 of an inch, when Lincoln head is no longer covered by tread
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    About 2/32 of an inch, when Lincoln head is no longer covered by tread. The penny check turns tread depth into a picture: place Lincoln head into a groove at the lowest point, and covered head means legal and safe tread remains. Once tread falls below about two thirty seconds of an inch, the ability to grip the road in adverse conditions is greatly reduced. Six thirty seconds invents a deeper cutoff, while half an inch is not the approximate depth associated with greatly reduced adverse-condition grip. Check monthly or before a long trip, using the lowest groove you can find.

    Study this in the handbook: Hydroplaning, following distance and sharing the road

17. 17. When must Georgia motorcycle road tests be postponed because of weather?

    1. When weather makes conditions unsafe, including rain or damp pavement
    2. Only when snow covers the roadway
    3. Only when lightning is visible from the course
    4. Whenever the temperature falls below freezing
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    When weather makes conditions unsafe, including rain or damp pavement. Motorcycle road tests cannot be conducted when weather conditions make them unsafe for the driver or examiner, including when it is raining or the pavement is damp. The rule is not limited to snow or visible lightning, and it does not specify a freezing-temperature threshold. This rule appears in the motorcycle testing passage, which says a permit holder may schedule a motorcycle skills test appointment online at the DDS website.

    Study this in the handbook: Driver education, knowledge exam and road test

18. 18. A driver under 18 holding a valid out-of-state license moves to Georgia. What must still be completed before a transfer?

    1. Only a vision screening, since the other state already tested the teen
    2. Only school registration, since driver education transfers automatically
    3. No Georgia requirements until the out-of-state license expires
    4. All Georgia requirements including school registration, driver education and ADAP
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    All Georgia requirements including school registration, driver education and ADAP. A valid credential from another state normally supports a comparable Georgia license, yet a transfer by a driver under 18 still waits on every Georgia requirement, including school registration, driver education, and the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program. A vision screening alone skips the school and course duties. Driver education does not glide across the state line automatically for this transfer, and the out-of-state expiration date does not pause Georgia rules. The cue for a moving family is to gather school and course records before visiting a service center.

19. 19. What happens when a Georgia applicant cannot pass the vision screening at a Customer Service Center?

    1. The application ends permanently
    2. The applicant retakes the screen the same hour until passing
    3. The applicant receives a Vision Report Form DS-274 for completion by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist and submission to DDS
    4. A family member may read the chart aloud for the applicant
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    The applicant receives a Vision Report Form DS-274 for completion by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist and submission to DDS. If you cannot pass the Customer Service Center vision screening, you receive Vision Report Form DS-274. A licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist must complete it, and it must be submitted to DDS for evaluation of eligibility. The form may also document the need for bioptic lenses. The manual also says that if you must wear glasses or contacts to pass the initial vision screening, a corrective lenses restriction is placed on your license.

20. 20. When may an overloaded vehicle not be legally driven in Georgia?

    1. When occupied seats leave the driver's view and controls unobstructed
    2. When cargo does not obstruct the view or interfere with vehicle operation
    3. When passengers or freight obstruct the driver view or interfere with mechanical operation
    4. When secured freight leaves visibility and vehicle operation unobstructed
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    When passengers or freight obstruct the driver view or interfere with mechanical operation. A vehicle overloaded with passengers or freight so as to obstruct the view of the driver or interfere with the mechanical operation cannot be legally driven in Georgia. Passengers also may not ride in a position that blocks the driver view or control of the vehicle. The other choices explicitly leave visibility and operation unobstructed, so they do not meet this particular prohibition. The test is functional: if the driver cannot see clearly or work the controls freely, the load must change before departure.

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