GA Permit Practice Test 4

All 20 questions in test 4

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1. 1. What fine can a first violation of Georgia's Move Over law bring?

   1. A fine of no more than $500
   2. No fine, only points
   3. A fine of $50
   4. A fine of $5,000
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   A fine of no more than $500. Georgia's Move Over law protects law enforcement officers and other workers stopped on the roadside, and a violation can result in a fine of no more than $500 for a first offense. The manual notes that thirty percent of all crashes occur as the result of another crash, which is why moving over matters. Safely change lanes away from the stopped vehicle, or slow well below the limit and be ready to stop if you cannot move over.

2. 2. At this Georgia stop sign, where must the vehicle stop when a marked stop line is present?

   1. Past the crosswalk in the intersection
   2. Beside the sign post only
   3. At the marked stop line
   4. After entering the nearest travel lane
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   At the marked stop line. An octagonal stop sign requires a complete stop at the marked stop line when one is provided. Stopping beside the sign post is not the governing location, and moving past the line or into the intersection defeats the protected stopping point. After stopping, the driver still waits for pedestrians to finish crossing and yields to closely approaching traffic. The cue is the painted line on the pavement, which identifies where the vehicle must halt.

3. 3. How should a driver approach a Georgia yield sign when traffic is approaching closely?

   1. Slow down and stop if necessary, then yield
   2. Maintain speed because the sign grants priority
   3. Stop only after entering the intersection
   4. Turn around before reaching the sign
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   Slow down and stop if necessary, then yield. A triangle means yield. The driver slows to a speed reasonable for existing conditions and stops if necessary, then gives right of way to vehicles in the intersection or approaching closely. The priority choice reverses the instruction, while entering before stopping can put the car in conflict. Turning around has nothing to do with the sign. The cue is the inverted triangle, followed by a deliberate check of traffic before merging or crossing.

4. 4. A Georgia regulatory sign with a red circle and slash uses the picture inside the circle to show what?

   1. The route number to follow
   2. The action that is prohibited
   3. The distance to the next town
   4. The advisory speed for a curve
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   The action that is prohibited. The red circle and slash identify a regulatory prohibition, and the picture within the circle tells the driver which movement or action is banned. A route number belongs to a guide sign, distance information belongs to guide signs, and an advisory curve speed belongs with a warning. The cue is to read both parts together: the slash signals no, while the underlying symbol names the restricted behavior.

5. 5. What does a Georgia WRONG WAY sign warn about?

   1. A rough surface is beginning
   2. A truck restriction is ahead
   3. The driver is approaching a one-way highway or ramp incorrectly
   4. A pedestrian refuge is nearby
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   The driver is approaching a one-way highway or ramp incorrectly. The WRONG WAY sign warns that the driver is approaching a one-way highway or ramp from the prohibited direction. Continuing in that direction can place the vehicle against traffic, so the driver should stop the unsafe movement and correct course only when it can be done safely. Rough pavement, truck restrictions, and pedestrian refuges use different messages. The cue is the direct contradiction between the sign and the direction of travel.

6. 6. When facing a Georgia ONE WAY sign, in which direction may traffic travel?

   1. Only when a police officer is present
   2. In either direction outside rush hour
   3. Only toward the nearest shoulder
   4. Only in the direction of the arrow
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   Only in the direction of the arrow. A ONE WAY sign limits travel to the direction shown by its arrow. The rush-hour choice invents a time exception, and neither the shoulder nor an officer changes the sign's ordinary instruction. A driver who faces traffic moving toward the sign must not continue down that road. The cue is the arrow: align the vehicle with that direction before proceeding, and never use the sign as permission for opposing travel.

7. 7. What movement is prohibited by a Georgia NO U TURN sign?

   1. Turning right at the next intersection
   2. Changing lanes on a multilane road
   3. Turning around to go in the opposite direction
   4. Stopping for a pedestrian
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   Turning around to go in the opposite direction. The NO U TURN sign prohibits turning around so the vehicle goes in the opposite direction at that intersection. It does not by itself ban every right turn or every lane change, and stopping for a pedestrian remains a safety duty. The cue is the U-shaped reversal depicted by the sign. Keep the vehicle moving in its permitted direction and wait for a lawful location before reversing course.

8. 8. According to Georgia, what do regulatory signs tell drivers?

   1. How to repair a vehicle engine
   2. What they may or may not do
   3. The location of every fuel station
   4. The weather forecast for the roadway
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   What they may or may not do. Georgia defines regulatory signs as instructions about what drivers may or may not do. Drivers, including bicyclists, must obey those signs in the same manner as traffic laws. The other choices describe information that regulatory signs do not provide. A useful visual cue is the red circle and slash: the picture inside shows the prohibited movement or action, while other regulatory signs state a required action or restriction.

9. 9. What does a Georgia NO RIGHT TURN sign forbid at an intersection?

   1. Driving straight in the permitted lane
   2. Yielding to a pedestrian
   3. Using the left turn lane
   4. Making a right turn
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   Making a right turn. A NO RIGHT TURN sign forbids the right-turn movement at that intersection. It does not automatically ban straight travel, yielding to pedestrians, or using a separate left-turn lane when those movements are otherwise allowed. The red slash and pictured arrow provide the cue: identify the exact movement crossed out, then obey any additional signal or pavement marking before selecting another route through the intersection.

10. 10. What maximum speed does the pictured Georgia SPEED LIMIT sign communicate?

    1. A suggested speed used only during rain
    2. The speed allowed only for commercial vehicles
    3. The minimum speed required in every lane
    4. The maximum speed permitted in that area
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    The maximum speed permitted in that area. A SPEED LIMIT sign communicates the maximum speed permitted in that area. It is not merely a rain advisory, a minimum required speed, or a commercial-vehicle-only rule. The posted number governs unless another official sign changes it, and the driver must still choose a lower speed when conditions make the maximum unsafe. The cue is the regulatory wording and number, read together before entering the signed area.

11. 11. What does a Georgia KEEP RIGHT sign direct motorists to do?

    1. Keep to the right of medians or obstructions
    2. Pass every vehicle on the right
    3. Drive only on the shoulder
    4. Use the left lane whenever traffic is light
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    Keep to the right of medians or obstructions. KEEP RIGHT directs traffic to remain to the right of a median or obstruction. The sign does not create a general command to pass, authorize shoulder driving, or require the left lane when traffic is light. The cue is the obstruction or divider represented on the sign. Move right in advance, maintain a safe lane, and continue watching for other markings that govern the route around the hazard.

12. 12. What must a driver do at a Georgia railroad crossing when warning signals indicate a train is approaching?

    1. Drive around the gate before it lowers
    2. Continue if the train appears distant
    3. Pass another vehicle on the tracks
    4. Stop before the crossing
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    Stop before the crossing. At a railroad crossing, the driver must stop when the warning signals indicate that a train is approaching. The other choices all encourage entering or remaining in a dangerous crossing: distance is not permission to gamble, a gate must never be bypassed, and passing on the tracks is prohibited. The cue is an activated signal or lowered protection. Stop and remain clear until the warning ends and it is safe to proceed.

13. 13. What does a round Georgia railroad advance warning sign tell a driver to do?

    1. Ignore the sign if no bell is audible
    2. Accelerate to beat the train
    3. Stop only after crossing the tracks
    4. Slow down, look, listen, and prepare to stop
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    Slow down, look, listen, and prepare to stop. The round advance sign appears before a railroad crossing and calls for preparation, not a race. Drivers should slow down, look, listen, and be ready to stop; if a train is approaching, they must stop. The acceleration choice risks a collision, while waiting until after the tracks is too late. Silence does not cancel the warning. The cue is the round railroad symbol, which begins the search for tracks and train movement.

14. 14. What does a pentagon shaped Georgia sign identify?

    1. A one-way roadway
    2. A railroad crossing
    3. A school zone or school crossing
    4. A no passing zone
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    A school zone or school crossing. Pentagon shaped signs identify an approaching school zone or school crossing. The railroad warning is round, one-way travel is communicated by a regulatory sign, and a no passing zone uses a different warning message. The manual notes that these school signs may be erected 150 to 700 feet before the school grounds or crossing. The cue is the five-sided shape, prompting a slower approach and careful attention for children.

15. 15. When pedestrians are in a Georgia crosswalk, who has the right of way?

    1. The pedestrians over motor vehicles
    2. Only a pedestrian using a signal
    3. The vehicle that entered the road first
    4. The faster moving vehicle
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    The pedestrians over motor vehicles. Pedestrians in a crosswalk have the right of way over motor vehicles. The vehicle-first and faster-vehicle choices confuse movement with the protection provided by the crossing, while the signal-only choice is too narrow because the manual describes crosswalk rights generally. The cue is a person occupying the marked crossing. Approach slowly, scan the entire crosswalk, and remain ready to stop until the pedestrian has cleared the vehicle's path.

16. 16. What should you expect after seeing the traffic-signal warning sign?

    1. A street where all lights are out
    2. Traffic signals at an intersection ahead
    3. A police checkpoint with no intersection
    4. A lane reserved for utility vehicles
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    Traffic signals at an intersection ahead. The sign warns that traffic signals are present at an upcoming intersection, giving you time to reduce speed and watch the light. It does not announce that the lights are broken, so treating it as an outage would create unnecessary confusion. A checkpoint and a utility lane are unrelated to the signal symbol. The useful cue is to look beyond the sign for the intersection and be prepared for a changing indication, cross traffic, or pedestrians before entering.

17. 17. A stop-sign warning sign means you should:

    1. Accelerate before the stop sign comes into view
    2. Begin slowing and be prepared to stop ahead
    3. Stop only if the vehicle behind you is close
    4. Treat the next intersection as a free-flow area
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    Begin slowing and be prepared to stop ahead. The warning is advance notice of a stop sign, so begin reducing speed and plan where a complete stop will occur. Accelerating is the opposite of the needed preparation and leaves less time to respond. Whether another vehicle follows you does not determine the stopping duty, and the free-flow choice ignores the control ahead. Use the sign as a cue to check mirrors, cover the brake, and approach the stop under control rather than waiting until the sign is immediately beside you.

18. 18. A sign with traffic entering from the right tells you to:

    1. Move immediately onto the right shoulder
    2. Block the entering lane to protect your position
    3. Prepare to let merging traffic enter safely
    4. Assume the road ahead becomes one-way
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    Prepare to let merging traffic enter safely. Traffic may merge from the right, so adjust speed and lane position to create a safe opening when possible. Moving onto the shoulder is not the normal response and can expose you to hazards outside the travel lane. Blocking the merging lane removes the space needed by another road user and can cause a collision. The one-way choice does not describe merging traffic. The key cue is the side arrow: check mirrors, maintain awareness of the adjacent lane, and cooperate without an abrupt maneuver.

19. 19. When a warning sign shows that a divided highway ends, you should:

    1. Prepare to change lanes or shift your lane position
    2. Stop in the travel lane before the divider ends
    3. Use the shoulder as the next regular lane
    4. Keep both directions separated by a new median
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    Prepare to change lanes or shift your lane position. The ending divided highway warning means the current roadway arrangement will change, so prepare for a lane shift and watch for traffic moving in the new pattern. It does not promise that a median will continue, and stopping in the lane would create a hazard unless another rule requires it. The shoulder is not a normal substitute travel lane. Slow enough to evaluate the merge, signal any lane change, and keep scanning for vehicles that may be entering your path as the division ends.

20. 20. The opposing-arrow warning sign tells you that you will soon be:

    1. Entering a roadway where passing is required
    2. Driving on a two-way highway after leaving a separated one-way road
    3. Approaching a median that must be crossed
    4. Entering a lane reserved for U-turns
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    Driving on a two-way highway after leaving a separated one-way road. This warning marks the transition from a separated one-way highway to a two-way highway. That change requires renewed attention to opposing traffic and lane position. It does not require passing, crossing a median, or using a special U-turn lane. The strongest visual cue is that travel directions are no longer divided from each other. Reduce speed if needed, stay in the proper lane, and anticipate vehicles approaching from the opposite direction once the separated roadway arrangement ends.