Georgia: Pedestrian rights
Crosswalks, the Georgia pedestrian law and yielding to pedestrians. Split into 2 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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When stopping for a sign or traffic signal on the driving test, where must you stop relative to a pedestrian crosswalk?
- Before reaching the pedestrian crosswalk
- Directly on the crosswalk
- Past the crosswalk, in the intersection
- Beside the crosswalk, in the next lane
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Correct answer: Before reaching the pedestrian crosswalk
You must stop before reaching a pedestrian crosswalk.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 12
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When you stop before a pedestrian crosswalk on the driving test, how long must you remain stopped?
- Until the pedestrians have reached the middle of the crosswalk
- Until the examiner tells you it is safe to proceed again
- Until all pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk on your side of the road
- Until no pedestrian is standing at either curb of the road
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Correct answer: Until all pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk on your side of the road
You remain stopped until all pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk on the side of the roadway upon which you are traveling.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 12
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At most intersections with a pedestrian signal, the "Walk" signal of the crossing street corresponds to which signal on the roadway you are traveling on?
- The red light
- The yellow light
- The green light
- The flashing red light
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Correct answer: The green light
The manual says the "Walk" signal of the crossing street corresponds to the green light of the roadway you are on, so pedestrians may cross where you turn.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 20
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Before you turn, pedestrians are in the crosswalk of the road you want to turn onto. What must you do?
- Slow down and turn behind them after they pass your vehicle
- Stop and stay stopped until they clear the lanes you are traveling on
- Sound your horn to let them know that you are turning
- Turn as soon as they reach the far side of the crosswalk
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Correct answer: Stop and stay stopped until they clear the lanes you are traveling on
You must stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in the crosswalk of the road you are turning onto until they have cleared the lanes you are traveling on.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 20
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A vehicle is stopped to let a pedestrian cross at a marked crosswalk. What must the driver of another vehicle approaching from the rear do?
- Pass the stopped vehicle on the left if it is safe to do so
- Pass the stopped vehicle only if the crosswalk is marked
- Pass the stopped vehicle once the pedestrian is nearly across
- Not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle
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Correct answer: Not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle
The manual says the driver approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass the vehicle stopped for the pedestrian.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 19
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When you stop to let a pedestrian cross in front of you, how much room should you leave between your vehicle and the crosswalk?
- Enough that approaching traffic can see the entire crosswalk
- Enough that your turn signal stays visible to pedestrians
- Enough that the pedestrian can walk behind your bumper
- No more than one foot, to keep other traffic from squeezing in
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Correct answer: Enough that approaching traffic can see the entire crosswalk
The manual says to leave sufficient room so that approaching traffic can see the entirety of the crosswalk.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 19
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You approach an intersection where other vehicles are stopped, although the traffic control devices say they may proceed. What should you do?
- Maintain your speed because the signal allows you to proceed
- Change lanes and pass the stopped vehicles on the right
- Slow down and prepare to stop
- Sound your horn so the stopped drivers move forward
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Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to stop
The manual says to slow down and prepare to stop, because if the stopped vehicles are letting a pedestrian cross, they may block your view of the pedestrian.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 19
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When pedestrians are in a crosswalk, who has the right-of-way?
- Motor vehicles
- Whichever arrives first
- Only the vehicles turning
- The pedestrians
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Correct answer: The pedestrians
When pedestrians are in the crosswalks, they have the right-of-way over motor vehicles.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 36
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When approaching a roundabout, what must motorists do for pedestrians in the crosswalk?
- Slow down, but keep going if they are far away
- Stop, because pedestrians have the right of way
- Sound the horn and continue through
- Go first if the crosswalk is not at the entrance
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Correct answer: Stop, because pedestrians have the right of way
Motorists must stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk because they have the right of way.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37
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What should pedestrians never do when crossing at a roundabout?
- Use the pedestrian crossing signal
- Cross to the center island
- Look to see that cars stop for them
- Finish crossing to the opposite sidewalk
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Correct answer: Cross to the center island
The manual says pedestrians should never cross to the center island, and should cross to the pedestrian refuge instead.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37
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At the crosswalk of a roundabout, what should a pedestrian do before crossing?
- Wave at the drivers and begin crossing as soon as one of them slows down
- Wait for all the cars in the roundabout to stop circling before you cross
- Step onto the center island first, so that you can see all the traffic
- Look to make sure cars stop, and use the pedestrian crossing signal if available
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Correct answer: Look to make sure cars stop, and use the pedestrian crossing signal if available
Pedestrians approaching the crosswalk should look to make sure cars stop and use the crossing signal if available.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37
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According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, pedestrians account for almost what share of motor vehicle deaths?
- 15%
- 5%
- 30%
- 50%
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Correct answer: 15%
The manual cites the Georgia Department of Transportation: pedestrians account for almost 15% of motor vehicle deaths.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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In 2016, by how much did pedestrian deaths increase in Georgia?
- 5%
- 25%
- 15%
- 40%
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Correct answer: 15%
The manual states that in 2016 Georgia had a 15% increase in pedestrian deaths.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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Which of these is believed to be a contributing factor in pedestrian deaths?
- Faster speed limits
- Distractions
- Fewer crosswalks
- Poorly lit sidewalks
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Correct answer: Distractions
The manual says distractions are believed to be a contributing factor, so pedestrians and motorists must pay attention.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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In Georgia's law on pedestrians in crosswalks, what does "half of the roadway" mean?
- The lane nearest to the curb on the side where the pedestrian stands
- The two lanes closest to the pedestrian, whatever their direction
- The part of the road between the two crosswalk stripes
- All traffic lanes carrying traffic in one direction of travel
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Correct answer: All traffic lanes carrying traffic in one direction of travel
The manual defines "half of the roadway" as all traffic lanes carrying traffic in one direction of travel.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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A pedestrian in a crosswalk is not yet on your half of the roadway but is approaching it. When must you stop for that pedestrian?
- When the pedestrian is within one lane of your half of the roadway
- When the pedestrian is within two lanes of your half of the roadway
- Only when the pedestrian has already stepped in front of your vehicle
- Only when the pedestrian is within 10 feet of your vehicle
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Correct answer: When the pedestrian is within one lane of your half of the roadway
You must stop when the pedestrian is upon your half of the roadway or approaching and within one lane of it.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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What must a driver do at a green traffic signal if pedestrians are still in the crosswalk?
- Proceed if the pedestrians are on the far side of the road
- Proceed slowly and sound the horn as a warning
- Stop and remain stopped to allow them to cross
- Proceed only if you are turning right
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Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped to allow them to cross
The law requires stopping at traffic signals, even when the light is green, if pedestrians are still in the crosswalk.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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In which of these situations must a driver stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian crossing in a crosswalk?
- When the pedestrian is wearing bright clothing or reflective gear
- When entering a street from an alley, driveway, or private road
- Only when the pedestrian is walking against a green traffic signal
- When passing a parked vehicle on a two-lane road at low speed
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Correct answer: When entering a street from an alley, driveway, or private road
Georgia's law lists entering a street or highway from an alley, driveway, or private road as a time to stop for pedestrians.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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What must a driver do for a pedestrian in a crosswalk when making a left or right turn at an intersection?
- Slow down and sound the horn before passing the pedestrian
- Proceed if you can pass safely behind the pedestrian
- Yield only if the pedestrian has a walk signal to cross
- Stop and remain stopped to allow the pedestrian to cross
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Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped to allow the pedestrian to cross
When making a left or right turn at any intersection, the driver must stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian in the crosswalk.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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At a stop sign, a driver must stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian in the crosswalk at what point?
- After coming to a complete stop and before proceeding
- Only when the pedestrian is the first to reach the crosswalk
- Only when no other vehicle is waiting at the intersection
- Only when the pedestrian has a signal to cross
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Correct answer: After coming to a complete stop and before proceeding
At stop signs the driver must yield to pedestrians after coming to a complete stop and before proceeding.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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What must drivers give to pedestrians using guide dogs or white walking canes?
- The right of way only at marked crosswalks
- The right of way only when they signal the driver
- The right of way at all times
- Extra lane space, but not the right of way
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Correct answer: The right of way at all times
Pedestrians using guide dogs or white walking canes must be given the right of way at all times.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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Where do crosswalks exist at an intersection even when they are not marked by painted lines?
- Only on corners with traffic signals
- On all four corners
- Only on corners with a stop sign
- Only where the sidewalk ends
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Correct answer: On all four corners
Crosswalks exist on all four corners of intersections even when they are not marked by painted lines.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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What is a crosswalk?
- The painted stop line at an intersection where vehicles must halt
- The area of the sidewalk closest to the curb at each corner
- The lane of the road reserved for pedestrians and bicyclists only
- The part of the pavement where the sidewalk would extend across the street
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Correct answer: The part of the pavement where the sidewalk would extend across the street
The manual defines a crosswalk as the part of the pavement for pedestrian traffic where the sidewalk would extend across the street.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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When can a crosswalk exist in the middle of a block?
- When it is marked
- Whenever there is a sidewalk on both sides
- Only when a traffic signal is present
- Never, crosswalks exist only at intersections
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Correct answer: When it is marked
The manual says crosswalks can also exist mid-block if they are marked.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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How does the right of way compare when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk and a motor vehicle approaches?
- The motor vehicle has the right of way if it is already moving
- The motor vehicle has the right of way if it has a green light
- The pedestrian has the right of way over the motor vehicle
- Whoever arrives at the crosswalk first has the right of way
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Correct answer: The pedestrian has the right of way over the motor vehicle
When pedestrians are in crosswalks, they have the right of way over motor vehicles.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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When stopping at a red light or stop sign, where should you stop your vehicle?
- Halfway into the crosswalk
- Before the crosswalk
- Beyond the crosswalk, near cross traffic
- On the crosswalk, close to the curb
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Correct answer: Before the crosswalk
You should always stop before the crosswalk so pedestrians can cross safely.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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Before turning right on red, what must drivers do?
- Slow to a rolling stop beside the crosswalk
- Stop after entering the crosswalk to see traffic
- Stop only if a pedestrian is visible
- Come to a full and complete stop before the crosswalk
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Correct answer: Come to a full and complete stop before the crosswalk
Drivers must come to a full and complete stop before the crosswalk before turning right on red.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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Why should you not block the crosswalk while waiting to turn right at a red light?
- It puts pedestrians at risk by forcing them to walk around your vehicle
- It prevents drivers behind you from seeing the signal
- It blocks the view of drivers approaching on the cross street
- It is an offense that adds points to your record
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Correct answer: It puts pedestrians at risk by forcing them to walk around your vehicle
Blocking the crosswalk puts pedestrians at risk, forcing them to walk around your vehicle.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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After looking to your left for a gap in traffic before turning right on red, what must you also do?
- Check your rear-view mirror for vehicles turning behind you
- Sound your horn to warn any pedestrians before you start to turn
- Look to your passenger side for a pedestrian crossing in front of you
- Wait for the car on your left to signal that it is safe to go
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Correct answer: Look to your passenger side for a pedestrian crossing in front of you
After looking left for a gap, you must look to your passenger side to ensure a pedestrian is not crossing in front of your vehicle.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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Where should you look for pedestrians when approaching intersections or turning?
- Only on the side where you will turn
- On both sides of the street
- Only in marked crosswalks
- Only on the side nearest your vehicle
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Correct answer: On both sides of the street
The manual says to look for pedestrians on both sides of the street when approaching intersections or turning.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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Before backing up in driveways and parking lots, what should you look for behind your car?
- Low-hanging wires or branches
- Parked vehicles with flashing lights
- Signs posting a speed limit
- Children or other pedestrians
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Correct answer: Children or other pedestrians
You should look behind your car for children or other pedestrians before backing up in driveways and parking lots.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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When you stop at a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, how far before the crosswalk should you stop?
- At least 10 feet
- At least 3 feet
- At least 5 feet
- At least 25 feet
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Correct answer: At least 10 feet
Stopping at least 10 feet before the crosswalk lets a driver in the next lane see the pedestrian.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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Why should you use extreme caution when passing stopped cars on multi-lane roads?
- The stopped drivers may be about to pull back into the lane ahead of you
- Stopped cars are always waiting for a school bus to finish loading
- A hidden pedestrian may be crossing in a marked or unmarked crosswalk
- The drivers of stopped cars may be waiting to turn right at the next corner
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Correct answer: A hidden pedestrian may be crossing in a marked or unmarked crosswalk
A pedestrian you can't see may be crossing in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, a frequent cause of serious or fatal injuries.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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When exiting or entering a driveway, alley, or parking garage, where must drivers stop?
- At the edge of the street
- Before the sidewalk area
- Beyond the sidewalk, in the roadway
- Only at the garage or driveway entrance gate
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Correct answer: Before the sidewalk area
Drivers must stop before the sidewalk area and proceed only after pedestrians have safely passed.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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What must a driver waiting to turn left into a driveway wait for?
- A gap in oncoming traffic, with no need to wait for pedestrians
- Pedestrians to finish crossing the street itself, not the sidewalk portion
- A signal from the driver of the next vehicle waiting behind you
- A gap in oncoming traffic and for pedestrians to finish crossing the sidewalk
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Correct answer: A gap in oncoming traffic and for pedestrians to finish crossing the sidewalk
The driver must wait for a gap in oncoming traffic and for pedestrians to finish crossing the sidewalk portion of the driveway.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42