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Georgia: Right of way & turning — Part 4 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “How far from the location of the left turn may you enter the center turn lane?” · “In which direction does traffic in a roundabout always circulate?”

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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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  1. If you must stop at a yield sign, where do you stop?

    A red and white YIELD sign
    • In the center of the intersection
    • Past the crosswalk so you can see traffic
    • Beside the sign, even if you block the crosswalk
    • At a marked stop line, if it exists
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    Correct answer: At a marked stop line, if it exists

    If you must stop at a yield sign, do so at a marked stop line, if one exists.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 28

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  2. After slowing or stopping at a yield sign, you must yield the right-of-way to which vehicles?

    A red and white YIELD sign
    • Only vehicles that are already stopped there
    • Vehicles in the intersection or approaching closely
    • Only vehicles traveling above the speed limit
    • Only vehicles that are turning in front of you
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    Correct answer: Vehicles in the intersection or approaching closely

    You must yield to other vehicles in the intersection or approaching closely on another roadway or auxiliary road.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 28

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  3. What does Georgia law say about using the center turn lane?

    A street with a middle lane bordered on each side by a solid yellow line beside a broken yellow line, a gray car in the left lane, a red car in the right lane, and side streets.
    • It may not be used for any purpose other than making a left turn
    • It may be used as a passing lane when no traffic is coming
    • It may be used by slow vehicles to let other traffic pass
    • It may be used to merge into traffic from a driveway
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    Correct answer: It may not be used for any purpose other than making a left turn

    Georgia law prohibits the use of this lane for any purpose other than making a left turn.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37

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  4. How far from the location of the left turn may you enter the center turn lane?

    • No more than 100 feet
    • No more than 500 feet
    • No more than 1,000 feet
    • No more than 300 feet
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    Correct answer: No more than 300 feet

    You may enter this lane no more than 300 feet from the location of the left turn.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37

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  5. When should a motorist who wants to turn left move into the turn lane?

    A two-way road with an empty center left-turn lane and a blue car in its own lane with its left signal on, a parking-lot driveway ahead on the left.
    • As early as possible, well before the turn
    • Right after passing the previous intersection
    • Just prior to making the left turn
    • Only after stopping at the far end of the lane
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    Correct answer: Just prior to making the left turn

    A motorist desiring to turn left should proceed to the turn lane just prior to making a left turn.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37

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  6. What should you do before entering a turning lane that is provided for vehicles traveling in both directions?

    A two-way street with a marked center lane between the two directions of traffic, where a blue car and a red car sit facing opposite ways near a side street.
    • Use extreme caution, because a vehicle from the opposite direction may be entering the lane too
    • Speed up so that you enter the lane before any oncoming vehicle can also enter it
    • Sound your horn to warn any oncoming driver that you are entering the turning lane
    • Use the lane only to pass slower traffic on your side, when no vehicle is coming
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    Correct answer: Use extreme caution, because a vehicle from the opposite direction may be entering the lane too

    You should use extreme caution because a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction may also be entering the turning lane to make a left turn.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37

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  7. Roundabouts are sometimes used at intersections instead of what?

    An overhead view of a circular intersection where cars travel around a raised planted island in the middle.
    • Railroad crossings
    • Yield signs
    • Pedestrian bridges
    • Stop signs
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    Correct answer: Stop signs

    Roundabouts are sometimes used at intersections instead of stop signs.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37

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  8. What is the purpose of a roundabout?

    An overhead view of a circular intersection where cars travel around a raised planted island in the middle.
    • To let drivers reverse direction without stopping at a signal or a stop sign
    • To slow traffic so much that pedestrians never need to stop for any vehicles
    • To let the intersection handle heavier traffic flow without a signal or a four-way stop
    • To keep vehicles of different sizes in separate lanes through the intersection
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    Correct answer: To let the intersection handle heavier traffic flow without a signal or a four-way stop

    A roundabout lets the intersection handle heavier traffic flow without the need for a signal or a four-way stop.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37

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  9. When entering a roundabout, to whom must you yield?

    Overhead view of a roundabout with a planted central island, four roads joining it, a raised island in the middle of each road, and a double yellow line on the left and right roads.
    • Other traffic that is already in the roundabout
    • Traffic waiting to enter from your right
    • Only vehicles in the lane closest to you
    • Only vehicles that are larger than yours
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    Correct answer: Other traffic that is already in the roundabout

    Right-of-way laws still apply, so you must yield to other traffic already in the roundabout.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37

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  10. Which way do you enter and exit a roundabout?

    Overhead view of a roundabout with a planted central island, four roads joining it, YIELD signs on each road and striped crosswalks on the west and east roads.
    • You always enter to the left and always exit to the right
    • You always enter to the right and always exit to the left
    • You always enter to the right and always exit to the right
    • You always enter to the left and always exit to the left
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    Correct answer: You always enter to the right and always exit to the right

    You will always enter a roundabout to the right and always exit to the right.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37

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  11. In which direction does traffic in a roundabout always circulate?

    • Clockwise
    • Counterclockwise
    • Clockwise on two-lane roundabouts
    • Either way
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    Correct answer: Counterclockwise

    Traffic in a roundabout always circulates counterclockwise.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37

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  12. What should you do with your speed when approaching a single lane roundabout?

    A blue car waiting on an approach to a single-lane roundabout with a landscaped center island, while other cars drive around the circle
    • Keep the speed limit of the road until you reach the entrance
    • Slow down to 15 miles per hour
    • Stop completely before every entrance
    • Slow down to the posted advisory speed
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    Correct answer: Slow down to the posted advisory speed

    When approaching, slow down to the posted advisory speed.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37

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  13. Once you are inside a roundabout, what should you do until you reach the roadway onto which you want to turn?

    An overhead view of a circular intersection where cars travel around a raised planted island in the middle.
    • Continue circling through the roundabout
    • Stop at the next crosswalk to check for traffic
    • Pull into the center island and wait there
    • Change lanes to get around slower traffic
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    Correct answer: Continue circling through the roundabout

    You continue circling through the roundabout until you reach the roadway onto which you want to turn.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37

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  14. How should you exit a roundabout?

    Top view of a single-lane roundabout with four legs, each with a crosswalk and a splitter island; a blue car is in the circle and two pedestrians wait at the curbs by the crosswalks.
    • Bear left without signaling, then yield to the pedestrians
    • Signal, then bear left and continue on past the crosswalk
    • Bear right without signaling, then speed up past the crosswalk
    • Signal, then bear right, and stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk
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    Correct answer: Signal, then bear right, and stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk

    To exit, signal, then bear right, and stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37

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  15. What should you do when approaching a multilane roundabout?

    An overhead view of a two-lane roundabout with cars waiting side by side in both entry lanes and two cars circulating side by side inside the circle.
    • Follow the car ahead of you and choose the left lane whenever that lane happens to be open
    • Enter in any lane you like and change lanes inside the roundabout as needed to reach your exit
    • Follow the lane use signs and pavement marking arrows and get into the correct lane before entering
    • Use the lane closest to the center island so that you can go faster through the circle
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    Correct answer: Follow the lane use signs and pavement marking arrows and get into the correct lane before entering

    In a multilane roundabout, follow the lane use signs and pavement marking arrows and get into the correct lane before entering.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37

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  16. When entering a multilane roundabout, to which vehicles must you yield?

    An overhead view of a roundabout with a planted central island, a circular street divided by a dashed white line, and four approach streets each with a red and white triangular YIELD sign; no cars in view.
    • All circulating vehicles in both lanes
    • Only vehicles in the lane you are entering
    • Only vehicles in the inside lane
    • Only vehicles that are already in the crosswalk
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    Correct answer: All circulating vehicles in both lanes

    You must yield to all circulating vehicles in both lanes.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37

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  17. What should you not do while inside a multilane roundabout?

    An overhead view of a two-lane roundabout with cars waiting side by side in both entry lanes and two cars circulating side by side inside the circle.
    • Keep circling
    • Signal to exit
    • Change lanes
    • Stop for pedestrians
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    Correct answer: Change lanes

    The manual says not to change lanes in the roundabout.

    Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37

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