GA Permit Practice Test 7

All 20 questions in test 7

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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, if you cannot move over, slow down below the speed limit and be prepared to stop.

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

2. 2. During which hours may a Georgia Class D provisional license holder never drive?

   1. Between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., except for work
   2. Between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., except with a parent
   3. Between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., with no exceptions
   4. Between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except for school events
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   Between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., with no exceptions. Georgia bars a Class D provisional license holder from driving between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., and the manual states there are no exceptions. That makes the work, parent, and school event choices wrong, since Georgia does not list those exceptions. An 11 p.m. or 10 p.m. start and a 1 a.m. start also change the hours. The Class D license also carries passenger limits that loosen over the first year.

   Study this in the handbook: Instructional permit and Class D provisional license

3. 3. What does Georgia say this driver guide is designed to provide?

   1. Information to obtain and keep this type of license
   2. A replacement for commercial and motorcycle manuals
   3. Only a list of vehicle repair procedures
   4. Permission to ignore posted traffic laws
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   Information to obtain and keep this type of license. Georgia says the guide is designed to provide information needed to obtain and keep the type of license discussed in the manual. It is not presented as a repair manual, a replacement for specialized commercial or motorcycle manuals, or permission to disregard traffic laws. The practical cue is the guide's purpose: it helps a driver navigate licensing and retain the credential, while the broader sections add safety and rules information for everyday driving.

4. 4. What does a Georgia warning sign showing a dip in the road tell the driver?

   
   1. The road is closed permanently
   2. The vehicle must stop for ten seconds
   3. A railroad crossing has ended
   4. There is a dip in the road ahead
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   There is a dip in the road ahead. A warning sign showing a dip tells the driver that the road surface drops ahead and that caution is needed. The sign does not announce a permanent closure, mark the end of a railroad crossing, or impose an arbitrary ten-second stop. The practical response is to reduce speed, keep the vehicle under control, and watch for traffic or changing pavement beyond the dip. Warning signs are advance information, so the driver has time to adjust before reaching the condition shown.

5. 5. What do orange signs with black markings identify on Georgia roads?

   1. Construction and maintenance warnings
   2. Interstate route markers
   3. A permanent speed limit
   4. Public parking facilities
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   Construction and maintenance warnings. Orange signs with black markings warn about construction and maintenance projects. They give drivers advance notice of dangers ahead and time to adjust speed accordingly. A public parking sign belongs with service information, and route markers identify highways rather than work activity. A permanent speed limit is a regulatory instruction and is not what the orange color communicates here. On approach, reduce speed as needed, scan for workers or changed lanes, and follow any temporary directions. The practical cue is orange: expect a work area and changing roadway conditions.

6. 6. How close to a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal may a Georgia driver park?

   1. No closer than 15 feet
   2. No closer than 30 feet
   3. No closer than 20 feet
   4. No closer than 50 feet
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   No closer than 30 feet. Georgia's parking list bars parking within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, within 20 feet of a fire station driveway, and in front of a driveway. Within these distances the manual allows stopping only momentarily to pick up or drop off passengers. Fifteen and twenty feet belong to the hydrant and crosswalk rules.

   Study this in the handbook: Parking rules and railroad crossings

7. 7. Which speed can trigger Georgia's Super Speeder fee on a two lane road?

   1. 65 miles per hour or more
   2. 75 miles per hour or more
   3. 70 miles per hour or more
   4. Only 90 miles per hour or more
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   75 miles per hour or more. Georgia assesses a $200 state fee when a driver is convicted of traveling 75 miles per hour or more on a two lane road. The companion threshold on any road is 85 miles per hour or more. Lower speeds in the other choices do not reach either stated trigger, and the rule does not make the speed lawful. The cue is to pair the road type with its number: two lane roads use 75, while other roads use 85.

   Study this in the handbook: Speed limits and Super Speeder

8. 8. What does Georgia say about a prescription medication that impairs a person’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle?

   1. The prescription always permits driving
   2. The medication matters only for commercial drivers
   3. The rule applies only after a crash
   4. Having the prescription is not a defense
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   Having the prescription is not a defense. Georgia states that having a prescription for certain medication is not a defense when the medication impairs a person’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. The important issue is the effect on safe driving, not whether the medicine was legally obtained or whether the driver holds a commercial license. A prescription does not remove the responsibility to avoid impaired operation. The practical cue is impairment: if the medication affects safe control, do not drive until it is safe.

   Study this in the handbook: Implied consent and teen DUI suspensions

9. 9. 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.

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and pavement markings

10. 10. How much supervised driving experience must a Georgia teen complete for the Class D licensing requirements?

    1. At least 20 hours, including 2 hours at night
    2. At least 60 hours, all during daylight
    3. At least 40 hours, including at least 6 hours at night
    4. At least 30 hours with no night requirement
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    At least 40 hours, including at least 6 hours at night. Georgia requires a cumulative total of at least 40 hours of other driving experience for the teen licensing requirement, including at least 6 hours at night. The 20-hour and 30-hour choices reduce the required practice, while 60 hours with no night component changes both the amount and the condition. Keep the two figures together: forty total, six after dark. A teen should record the supervised practice rather than rely on memory, because the documented experience is part of the Class D application process.

11. 11. Who must sit beside a Georgia Class CP permit holder while the permit holder drives?

    1. Any licensed passenger at least 18
    2. A parent only, regardless of license class
    3. Any adult seated in the back seat
    4. A licensed Class C driver at least 21 who can control the vehicle
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    A licensed Class C driver at least 21 who can control the vehicle. The supervising person must meet several conditions at once: at least 21 years old, licensed to drive a Class C vehicle, fit and capable of exercising control, and seated beside the permit driver. A younger licensed passenger, an unqualified parent, or an adult in the back seat does not satisfy the full requirement. The cue is the front seat and the three qualifications: age, Class C license, and ability to take control.

    Study this in the handbook: Instructional permit and Class D provisional license

12. 12. What must a driver do when facing a flashing red traffic signal in Georgia?

    1. Slow down but continue without stopping
    2. Stop and wait until it is safe to proceed
    3. Accelerate through before cross traffic arrives
    4. Follow the vehicle ahead without stopping
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    Stop and wait until it is safe to proceed. A flashing red signal requires a complete stop, with movement allowed only after it is safe to proceed. The rule is comparable to a stop sign, so merely slowing down is insufficient. Acceleration and following another vehicle do not replace the driver's own stop and safety check. The cue is the red flash: stop first, yield as needed, then continue only when the intersection is clear and safe.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and pavement markings

13. 13. How much following distance should a driver allow when following a motorcycle?

    1. One second
    2. Three or four seconds
    3. Two seconds
    4. Ten car lengths
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    Three or four seconds. Georgia advises drivers to allow three or four seconds of following distance behind a motorcycle. Extra space gives the rider more time to maneuver or stop during an emergency, and it reduces the chance that a driver will need sudden braking. One or two seconds leaves less room for a motorcycle’s quick stop, while ten car lengths is not the manual’s time-based guidance. Use a fixed roadside point to judge the interval, then add more space when visibility, pavement, or traffic conditions reduce your ability to react.

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

14. 14. Which situation is an explicit exception to Georgia's child passenger restraint rule for a child under eight?

    1. The child is at least 4 feet 9 inches tall
    2. The child weighs more than 80 pounds
    3. The child sits in the front seat
    4. The child is riding in a taxi or public transit vehicle
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    The child is riding in a taxi or public transit vehicle. Georgia requires a driver transporting a child under eight to use an appropriate child passenger restraint system, but the manual explicitly names a taxi cab or public transit vehicle as an exception. Height, weight, and seating position are not presented here as automatic exemptions. This distinction matters when reviewing a child passenger question: identify the transportation setting before relying on a physical measurement. The manual also says limited circumstances may exist and directs readers to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for further information.

    Study this in the handbook: Headlights, seat belts, child seats and phones

15. 15. A school bus is preparing to stop and its flashing yellow lights are on. What should approaching drivers do?

    1. Stop immediately even if traffic conditions make it unsafe
    2. Pass before the bus activates its red lights
    3. Slow down and be prepared to stop
    4. Continue at the same speed until the stop sign extends
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    Slow down and be prepared to stop. Flashing yellow bus lights warn that the bus is preparing to stop. Drivers approaching it should slow down and be prepared to stop, while watching carefully for children near the roadway. Passing before the red lights does not honor the warning, and maintaining speed removes the time needed to react. An immediate abrupt stop can also create a rear-end risk, so reduce speed early and finish stopping when the bus's red lights and stop arm require it.

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

16. 16. The car ahead of you in the next lane has stopped at a crosswalk so a pedestrian can cross. What does Georgia law say you must do?

    1. Do not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle
    2. Pass carefully in your lane if the pedestrian is not in front of you
    3. Sound your horn and continue
    4. Pass only on the right side
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    Do not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle. Georgia's manual says that whenever a vehicle is stopped to let a pedestrian cross at a marked crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, a driver approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle. The stopped car can block your view of a person stepping into your lane. The manual also tells drivers who stop for pedestrians to leave enough room so approaching traffic can see the whole crosswalk.

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

17. 17. What does a small sign mounted below a Georgia railroad cross-buck tell you?

    1. The posted speed of approaching trains
    2. The distance to the next crossing
    3. The number of tracks at the crossing
    4. That the crossing is closed to trucks
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    The number of tracks at the crossing. The cross-buck is placed at all railroad crossings and means you must yield to any approaching trains, slowing down to look and listen before crossing. Georgia's manual adds that a sign below the cross-buck indicates the number of tracks. Knowing how many tracks there are tells you how far you must cross and that more than one train may use the crossing. Georgia's safety steps also say to look again before crossing, and a complete stop is required when a red light is flashing.

    Study this in the handbook: Parking rules and railroad crossings

18. 18. How must a Georgia driver pass a motorcyclist?

    1. In the same lane if the motorcyclist rides near the edge
    2. On the shoulder to give extra space
    3. Only after honking to warn the rider
    4. In an adjacent lane, never sharing the motorcyclist's lane
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    In an adjacent lane, never sharing the motorcyclist's lane. A motorcyclist legally occupies the full width of a single lane. Georgia's manual says that when passing a motorcyclist, a driver must pass in an adjacent lane, and drivers are not permitted to occupy the same lane as a motorcyclist while passing them. Squeezing past within the lane leaves the rider no room to react to potholes or gravel, and returning to the lane too soon can force the rider off the road.

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

19. 19. A pedestrian signal in Georgia begins flashing while someone is halfway across the street. What does that signal mean for the pedestrian?

    1. Return to the curb where the crossing began
    2. Do not leave the curb, but finish crossing if already started
    3. Stop in the middle of the street and wait
    4. Start crossing quickly because time is short
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    Do not leave the curb, but finish crossing if already started. Georgia's pedestrian signal guide says a flashing signal means do not leave the curb, but complete walking across the street if already started. Drivers should understand this because a pedestrian may still be in the crosswalk while the signal flashes. When you are turning or your light changes to green, you still must stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in the crosswalk until they have cleared your lanes.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and pavement markings

20. 20. How much is the Georgia test fee that must be paid before testing for a Class C Instructional Permit?

    1. $5.00
    2. $25.00
    3. $10.00
    4. No fee is due until the license is issued
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    $10.00. The manual lists a $10.00 test fee and says it must be paid before testing. The permit fee is separate and must be paid before every testing attempt, so the payment rule is broader than a single charge at the end. A $5.00 amount belongs to some replacement transactions, not this test. The $25.00 option is not the stated testing fee. A useful visit-day cue is to distinguish the test fee from the permit fee and expect payment before the examination begins.

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