Georgia: Right of way & turning — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Passing on a two-lane road is prohibited in an area marked by which of these?” · “Passing is permitted on a roadway that includes which of these?”
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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 passing on a two-lane road, you must return completely to the right lane before oncoming traffic is within how many feet of your vehicle?
- 200 feet
- 100 feet
- 300 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 200 feet
You must have enough time and space to return completely to the right lane before oncoming traffic is within 200 feet of your vehicle.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 18
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What should you do before leaving your lane to begin passing?
- Check only your rear view mirror and then pull out
- Sound your horn to warn the vehicle ahead of you
- Check mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot
- Flash your headlights at the vehicle ahead of you
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Correct answer: Check mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot
Before passing, you check your rear view and side mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 18
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After passing on the left, when should you return to the right lane?
- As soon as your front bumper is ahead of the other vehicle's bumper
- When the driver you passed flashes their headlights at you
- After you have driven at least a quarter mile past the other vehicle
- When you can see the car you just passed in your rear view mirror
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Correct answer: When you can see the car you just passed in your rear view mirror
Do not return to the right lane until your vehicle is safely clear of the overtaken vehicle, meaning you can see it in your rear view mirror.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 18
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Passing on a two-lane road is prohibited in an area marked by which of these?
- A broken yellow line nearest your vehicle
- Double yellow lines
- A solid white line along the shoulder
- A yellow diamond-shaped warning sign
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Correct answer: Double yellow lines
Passing is prohibited in an area marked by a solid yellow line on the right of the center line, a "Do Not Pass" sign, or double yellow lines.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 18
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Within how many feet of a railroad crossing is passing prohibited on a two-lane road?
- 50 feet
- 150 feet
- 200 feet
- 100 feet
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Correct answer: 100 feet
Passing on two-lane roads is prohibited within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 18
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On a two-lane road, passing is prohibited within 100 feet of which of these?
- A bridge, viaduct or tunnel
- A traffic signal at an intersection
- A private driveway or alley
- A bus stop or school zone
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Correct answer: A bridge, viaduct or tunnel
Passing on two-lane roads is prohibited within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 18
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Where is passing prohibited on a two-lane road?
- On any road that has a paved shoulder beside it
- On any straight road that has a posted speed limit
- On a hill or curve where you cannot see oncoming vehicles
- On any road where the vehicle ahead is moving slowly
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Correct answer: On a hill or curve where you cannot see oncoming vehicles
Passing is prohibited on a hill or curve where you cannot see oncoming vehicles that might be a hazard.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 19
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Which statement about passing on the shoulder of the road is correct?
- It is allowed when the lane ahead is blocked
- Passing on the shoulder of the road is prohibited
- It is allowed when the vehicle ahead is turning left
- It is allowed when the vehicle ahead is moving slowly
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Correct answer: Passing on the shoulder of the road is prohibited
The manual lists the shoulder of the road among the places where passing is prohibited on two-lane roads.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 19
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When an obstruction makes it necessary to drive to the left of the center line, what must you do first?
- Sound your horn
- Speed up
- Flash your headlights
- Yield to oncoming traffic
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Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic
Passing to the left of the center line because of an obstruction is permitted only after yielding to oncoming traffic.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 19
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Passing is permitted on a roadway that includes which of these?
- Two or more marked lanes in the same direction
- A solid yellow line on the right of the center line
- A railroad crossing within the next 100 feet
- A hill crest that blocks the view of oncoming cars
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Correct answer: Two or more marked lanes in the same direction
The manual lists a roadway with two or more marked lanes in the same direction as a situation in which passing is permitted.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 19
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On a multi-lane, two-way highway, when may you drive to the left of the center line?
- Whenever the lane to your right is blocked by slow-moving traffic
- Only when you are passing a vehicle that is stopped in the road
- When making a left turn into an alley, private road, or driveway
- Whenever no vehicles are approaching from the opposite direction
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Correct answer: When making a left turn into an alley, private road, or driveway
On a multi-lane, two-way highway you must never drive left of the center line except when making a left turn into an alley, private road or driveway.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 19
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When making a right turn, in which lane should you approach the intersection?
- The center lane, so that you have room on both sides
- The left lane, so that you can swing wide and turn sharply
- The right lane, close to the curb or edge of the roadway
- Any lane that has the least traffic in it
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Correct answer: The right lane, close to the curb or edge of the roadway
You approach a right turn in the right lane, staying as close as practicable to the curb or edge of the roadway.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 19
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There is a bicycle lane on the road you are traveling on, and you want to make a right turn. What must you do?
- Turn first, because bicyclists must yield to turning vehicles
- Yield to bicyclists traveling straight through the intersection
- Sound your horn and turn before the bicyclists arrive
- Stop and wave the bicyclists to the left of your vehicle
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Correct answer: Yield to bicyclists traveling straight through the intersection
With a bicycle lane present, you must yield to bicyclists traveling straight through the intersection before making a right turn.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 19
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After you make a right turn, which lane should your vehicle end up in?
- The lane closest to the center line
- The lane that has the least traffic
- The left lane of the street you turned into
- The right lane of the street you turned into
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Correct answer: The right lane of the street you turned into
A right turn should end in the right lane of the street you turn into, without entering any other lane of traffic.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 19
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There are multiple turning lanes on the street you are turning from. Where should your vehicle end up after the turn?
- In the corresponding lane on the street you are turning onto
- In the lane closest to the curb on the new street
- In the lane that has the least traffic on the new street
- In the far left lane of the new street
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Correct answer: In the corresponding lane on the street you are turning onto
With multiple turning lanes, you complete the turn so your vehicle ends up in the corresponding lane on the street you are turning onto.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 19
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Which lane should you move into before making a left turn?
- The center lane of your direction of travel, to leave room
- The right lane, and then turn across all the other lanes
- The far left lane, or the turning lane if one is provided
- Any lane in your direction that has the fewest vehicles
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Correct answer: The far left lane, or the turning lane if one is provided
For a left turn you move into the far left lane of your direction of travel, or the turning lane if there is one.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 19
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Until you begin making a left turn, how should you keep your wheels?
- Turned slightly to the left
- Straight
- Turned slightly to the right
- Turned toward the curb
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Correct answer: Straight
The manual says to keep your wheels straight until you begin making the turn.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 19