Georgia: Pedestrian rights — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “In 2016, by how much did pedestrian deaths increase in Georgia?” · “Which of these is believed to be a contributing factor in pedestrian deaths?”
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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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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