Georgia: Emergencies and special situations — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “According to the manual, why are most Georgians not experienced in driving in winter weather?” · “What does the manual suggest doing before a trip in winter weather?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Georgia Driver's Manual" (2023-2024), Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).
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If you experience a sudden tire blow-out, what should you do with the steering wheel and the accelerator?
- Turn the wheel sharply toward the shoulder and brake hard
- Grasp the wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator
- Hold the wheel loosely and press the accelerator to stay straight
- Release the wheel and let the car straighten itself
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Correct answer: Grasp the wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator
The manual says to grasp the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator so the vehicle rolls to a stop.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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After a sudden tire blow-out, how should you apply the brakes?
- Firmly, to stop as quickly as possible
- Not at all under any circumstances
- By pumping them hard and rapidly
- Lightly, if necessary and safe to do so
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Correct answer: Lightly, if necessary and safe to do so
The manual says to apply the brakes lightly if necessary and safe to do so.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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After a tire blow-out, when should you move to the shoulder of the road?
- Not until the car has slowed greatly
- Immediately, before the car slows down
- As soon as you feel the tire rupture
- Only after you have applied the brakes hard
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Correct answer: Not until the car has slowed greatly
The manual says not to move to the shoulder until the car has slowed greatly.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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A tire blow-out causes your car to swerve onto the shoulder. What should you do?
- Steer back onto the pavement right away to avoid the roadside
- Brake hard and turn sharply toward the center of the road
- Let the car coast to a stop without trying to get back on the pavement
- Accelerate along the shoulder until the tire cools down
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Correct answer: Let the car coast to a stop without trying to get back on the pavement
The manual says not to try to get back on the pavement; let the car coast to a stop.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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According to the manual, why are most Georgians not experienced in driving in winter weather?
- Few Georgians own cars with snow tires
- Driver education courses skip winter driving
- Georgia roads are never wet in winter
- The usually mild climate
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Correct answer: The usually mild climate
The manual says most Georgians are not experienced in winter driving because of the usually mild climate.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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When does the manual suggest using chains or snow tires?
- If road conditions require extra traction
- Whenever the temperature is below freezing
- Any time the road is wet
- Only on roads without a posted speed limit
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Correct answer: If road conditions require extra traction
The manual says to use chains or snow tires if road conditions require extra traction.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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Before installing chains on your vehicle, what should you check?
- Your vehicle's registration and insurance documents for the season
- The weather forecast and road conditions posted online for your route
- The manufacturer's instruction manual for your vehicle, the tires, and the chains
- The tread depth of your tires with a penny
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Correct answer: The manufacturer's instruction manual for your vehicle, the tires, and the chains
The manual says to check the manufacturer's instruction manual for the vehicle, the tires, and the chains before installing them.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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What should you remove from all window surfaces before driving in winter weather?
- Dirt and dust only
- Snow and ice
- Window tint film
- Rain-repellent coatings
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Correct answer: Snow and ice
The manual says to keep windows clear by removing snow and ice from all window surfaces before driving.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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When you first enter the roadway in winter weather and it is safe to do so, what should you do?
- Get a "feel" for the road by testing your brakes gently
- Accelerate quickly to test how much traction you have
- Brake hard once to see how far the car slides
- Drive in the middle of the road to avoid the ice
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Correct answer: Get a "feel" for the road by testing your brakes gently
The manual says to get a "feel" for the road and to test your brakes gently.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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In winter weather, how should you slow down before an intersection, a turn, or a stop?
- With one firm application of the brakes
- By shifting to neutral well ahead of time
- Gradually, never applying sudden braking
- By taking your foot off the accelerator at the last moment
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Correct answer: Gradually, never applying sudden braking
The manual says never to apply sudden braking, but to slow down gradually before an intersection, a turn or a stop.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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Which preparation does the manual list among the tips for safe winter driving?
- Drive only at night when the roads are clear
- Learn what to do in a winter emergency
- Leave the engine running in a closed garage
- Follow the vehicle ahead closely for traction
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Correct answer: Learn what to do in a winter emergency
The manual lists learning what to do in a winter emergency as a tip for safe winter driving.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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What does the manual suggest doing before a trip in winter weather?
- Leave at the last minute to avoid waiting
- Take the shortest route regardless of conditions
- Choose unfamiliar back roads to avoid traffic
- Plan your travel and route
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Correct answer: Plan your travel and route
The manual lists planning your travel and route as a tip for safe winter driving.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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What is the first thing you must do if you are involved in a crash?
- Move your vehicle to the nearest parking space
- Call your insurance company before anything else
- Leave your name at the scene and continue driving
- Stop immediately in a safe place
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Correct answer: Stop immediately in a safe place
The manual's first listed step after a crash is to stop immediately in a safe place.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 50
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When must you notify the nearest law enforcement agency immediately after a crash?
- If anyone is injured or killed, or property damage exceeds $500.00
- Only if the other driver insists that you call the police
- If property damage exceeds $100.00 or someone is injured
- Only if a vehicle cannot be driven away from the scene
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Correct answer: If anyone is injured or killed, or property damage exceeds $500.00
You must notify the nearest law enforcement agency immediately if anyone is injured or killed, or if property damage exceeds $500.00.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 50
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What must you provide after a crash if a person is injured?
- Payment for their medical bills on the spot
- Only your phone number, then leave the scene
- Reasonable assistance to any person injured
- Nothing, because only police may help injured people
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Correct answer: Reasonable assistance to any person injured
The manual tells drivers to provide reasonable assistance to any person injured.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 50
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How should you warn approaching motorists after a crash?
- Stand in the roadway and wave your arms at approaching cars
- Activate hazard lights if possible and use reflective triangles
- Turn off all vehicle lights so other drivers are not confused
- Turn on your high beams and leave them on until police arrive
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Correct answer: Activate hazard lights if possible and use reflective triangles
You should warn approaching motorists if you can do so safely, using hazard lights and reflective triangles when available.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 50
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Which information must you give to anyone else involved in a crash?
- Your name, phone number, insurance policy number, and employer
- Your name, employer, and vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Your name, date of birth, Social Security number, and address
- Your name, address, license plate number, and driver's license number
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Correct answer: Your name, address, license plate number, and driver's license number
You must give your name, address, license plate number, and driver's license number, and get the same information from the other driver.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 50
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If you damage an unattended vehicle in a crash, what must you do?
- Locate the owner, or leave your information where the owner will find it
- Leave only your phone number under the vehicle's windshield wiper
- Leave the scene right away, since no one was injured in the crash
- Wait one hour at the scene and then drive away if unnoticed
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Correct answer: Locate the owner, or leave your information where the owner will find it
You must locate the owner or leave your name, address, and the name of the owner of the vehicle you were driving in a conspicuous place.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 50
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A person involved in a crash says he or she is not injured. What should you do?
- Take the person's word and allow him or her to drive away
- Move the person to the shoulder of the road right away
- Not assume the person is unhurt, and send for professional help
- Give the person water and wait for the pain to start
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Correct answer: Not assume the person is unhurt, and send for professional help
The manual warns not to assume a person is not injured simply because that person says so.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 50
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When may you move or lift an injured victim of a crash?
- Whenever the victim asks to be moved
- Only when it is absolutely necessary
- Always, to make the victim more comfortable
- Only after the victim has been given water
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Correct answer: Only when it is absolutely necessary
Unskilled handling can cause further and more severe injuries, so do not move or lift the victim unless absolutely necessary.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 50