Georgia: Road signs
Regulatory, warning, guide and construction signs and what they require. Split into 3 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Road signs — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “Who must obey regulatory signs in the same manner as traffic laws?”
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Questions in this part include: “What colors are warning signs usually?”
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Questions in this part include: “What may accompany some warning signs to indicate the speed with which you should proceed?”
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Georgia law requires all drivers, including bicyclists, to obey highway signs and traffic control signals unless who directs otherwise?
- A police officer or emergency worker
- A passenger in the vehicle
- The owner of the road
- Another driver who has the right-of-way
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Correct answer: A police officer or emergency worker
Drivers and bicyclists must obey signs and signals unless a police officer or emergency worker directs otherwise.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 28
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What do regulatory signs tell drivers?
- Where service facilities are located
- What they may or may not do
- What hazards are immediately ahead
- Which route leads to their destination
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Correct answer: What they may or may not do
Regulatory signs tell drivers what they may or may not do.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 29
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Who must obey regulatory signs in the same manner as traffic laws?
- Only drivers of motor vehicles
- Drivers, including bicyclists
- Only drivers of commercial vehicles
- Only drivers on state highways
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Correct answer: Drivers, including bicyclists
Drivers, including bicyclists, must obey regulatory signs the same way as traffic laws.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 29
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What does a red circle with a red slash from upper left to lower right mean?
- Caution; the picture shows a coming hazard
- Yield; the picture shows who goes first
- Optional; the picture shows what is permitted
- No; the picture inside shows what is prohibited
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Correct answer: No; the picture inside shows what is prohibited
A red circle with a slash means "No", and the picture within shows what is prohibited.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 29
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What does the Wrong Way sign tell you?
- You may not drive this highway or ramp in your direction
- The highway or ramp ahead is closed to all traffic
- You may drive this highway or ramp only at reduced speed
- You must yield to traffic coming from the other direction
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Correct answer: You may not drive this highway or ramp in your direction
The Wrong Way sign marks a one-way highway or ramp that you may not drive in your direction of travel.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 29
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What does the No U Turn sign mean?
- You cannot turn left at this intersection
- You cannot back up at this intersection
- You cannot turn around at this intersection
- You cannot stop at this intersection
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Correct answer: You cannot turn around at this intersection
The No U Turn sign means you cannot turn around to go in the opposite direction at the intersection.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 29
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What does the Reduced Speed Ahead sign tell you?
- The speed limit is about to increase
- A school zone begins at the sign
- Slower traffic must keep right ahead
- A reduced speed limit has been set ahead
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Correct answer: A reduced speed limit has been set ahead
The sign means you are approaching an area where a reduced speed limit has been established.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 29
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On the School Speed Limit sign, when is the reduced speed limit in effect?
- At all times of the day
- When the yellow lights are flashing
- Only when a school bus is stopped ahead
- Only during morning hours
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Correct answer: When the yellow lights are flashing
A reduced speed limit is in effect when the yellow lights are flashing.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 29
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What does the One Way sign mean?
- Traffic ahead may travel in both directions
- You must yield to traffic in the direction of the arrow
- You may travel only in the direction of the arrow
- You must stop before you go in the direction of the arrow
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Correct answer: You may travel only in the direction of the arrow
The One Way sign means you may travel only in the direction of the arrow.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 29
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What does the No Right Turn sign mean?
- You cannot make a right turn at this intersection
- You must turn right at this intersection
- You may turn right only if no pedestrians are present
- You may turn right only from the far right lane
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Correct answer: You cannot make a right turn at this intersection
The No Right Turn sign means you cannot make a right turn at the intersection.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 29
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When two or more traveling lanes are available in your direction, where should slower traffic travel?
- In the right (outside) lane(s)
- In the left (inside) lane(s)
- In the center lane only
- On the shoulder of the road
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Correct answer: In the right (outside) lane(s)
Slower traffic should travel in the right (outside) lane(s).
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 29
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What does the No Bicycles sign mean?
- Bicycles must ride on the sidewalk only
- Bicycles may enter only at a reduced speed
- Bicycles are prohibited from entering this roadway
- Bicycles must yield to all other traffic
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Correct answer: Bicycles are prohibited from entering this roadway
The No Bicycles sign means bicycles are prohibited from entering the roadway.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 29
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What should you understand when you are facing a Do Not Enter sign?
- Traffic is merging from your right
- Traffic is coming toward you on a one-way road
- The road ahead is closed for construction
- You may enter the road only during daylight
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Correct answer: Traffic is coming toward you on a one-way road
The Do Not Enter sign marks a one-way road, so traffic is coming toward you and you must not continue.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 29
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What does the Keep Right sign require?
- Slower traffic must use the right lane of a freeway
- Traffic must turn right at the next intersection
- Vehicles must yield to traffic coming from the right
- Traffic must keep to the right of medians or obstructions
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Correct answer: Traffic must keep to the right of medians or obstructions
The Keep Right sign requires traffic to keep to the right of medians or obstructions.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 29
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What does a Speed Limit 55 sign mean?
- 55 miles per hour is the minimum speed required
- 55 miles per hour is the advised speed for curves
- 55 miles per hour is the maximum speed permitted
- 55 miles per hour applies only during school hours
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Correct answer: 55 miles per hour is the maximum speed permitted
The sign means 55 miles per hour is the maximum speed limit permitted in the area.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 29
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What does the No Right Turn on Red After Stop sign mean?
- A right turn on red is prohibited, even after a complete stop
- You may turn right on red after a complete stop
- You may turn right on red only when the crosswalk is empty
- You may turn right on red only after waiting at the line
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Correct answer: A right turn on red is prohibited, even after a complete stop
The sign means a right turn on red is prohibited even after you come to a complete stop.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 29
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What does the No Trucks sign mean?
- Trucks must use the right lane only
- Trucks must slow down to a reduced speed
- Trucks may enter only during daylight hours
- Trucks are prohibited from entering this roadway
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Correct answer: Trucks are prohibited from entering this roadway
The No Trucks sign means trucks are prohibited from entering the roadway.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 29
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What colors are warning signs usually?
- Red with white markings
- Yellow with black markings
- White with black markings
- Blue with white markings
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Correct answer: Yellow with black markings
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 30
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Besides yellow, what other color can warning signs also be?
- Fluorescent red with white markings
- Fluorescent green with black markings
- Fluorescent blue with white markings
- Fluorescent white with red markings
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Correct answer: Fluorescent green with black markings
Warning signs can also be fluorescent green with black markings.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 30
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What do warning signs alert you to?
- Regulations that apply statewide
- Locations of service facilities
- Directions to your destination
- Conditions that are immediately ahead
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Correct answer: Conditions that are immediately ahead
Warning signs alert you to conditions that are immediately ahead that may require action on your part.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 30
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What does the Narrow Bridge warning sign tell you?
- The bridge ahead has room for only two lanes of traffic
- The bridge ahead has room for only one lane of traffic
- The bridge ahead is closed to large trucks
- The bridge ahead may be icy in cold weather
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Correct answer: The bridge ahead has room for only two lanes of traffic
The bridge ahead allows room for only two lanes of traffic, so you approach with caution.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 30
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When the Soft Shoulder sign warns that the shoulder is soft, when should you drive on the shoulder?
- Whenever traffic is heavy
- Whenever you need to pass
- Only in emergencies
- Only at reduced speed
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Correct answer: Only in emergencies
When the shoulder is soft, drive on it only in emergencies.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 30
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What does the Two Way Traffic warning sign tell you?
- You are leaving a two-way highway and will soon be on a one-way highway
- You are approaching an intersection where two roads cross ahead
- Traffic ahead is required to merge into one lane of travel
- You are leaving a one-way highway and will soon be on a two-way highway
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Correct answer: You are leaving a one-way highway and will soon be on a two-way highway
The sign warns that you are leaving a separated one-way highway and will soon be driving on a two-way highway.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 30
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What should you do when you see the Dip warning sign?
- Slow down; there is a bump in the road ahead
- Slow down; there is a dip in the road ahead
- Slow down; there is a steep hill ahead
- Speed up to climb out of the dip
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Correct answer: Slow down; there is a dip in the road ahead
The Dip sign means there is a dip in the road ahead and you should slow down.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 30
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What does the Divided Highway warning sign tell you?
- A divided highway ends; prepare to change lanes or shift lane position
- A separated one-way highway is ahead; prepare to stop immediately
- A divided highway begins; prepare to change lanes or shift lane position
- Another road crosses the highway ahead; prepare to yield at once
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Correct answer: A divided highway begins; prepare to change lanes or shift lane position
The sign means a divided highway begins, so you prepare to change lanes or shift lane position.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 30
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What does the Low Clearance warning sign tell you not to do?
- Enter if your vehicle or cargo exceeds the maximum height on the sign
- Enter if your vehicle is wider than the lane shown on the sign
- Enter if your vehicle weighs more than the limit on the sign
- Enter the underpass at more than the speed on the sign
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Correct answer: Enter if your vehicle or cargo exceeds the maximum height on the sign
The sign marks a low underpass; you must not enter if your vehicle or cargo exceeds the height shown.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 30
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What should you do when you see the Road Ends warning sign?
- Slow down and prepare to yield or stop before turning
- Slow down and prepare to merge into the next lane
- Continue straight ahead onto the shoulder slowly
- Stop and wait at the sign for the road to reopen
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Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to yield or stop before turning
The road ends straight ahead, so you slow down and prepare to yield or stop before turning right or left.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 30
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What does the Bump warning sign tell you?
- There is a dip in the road ahead; slow down
- The shoulder of the road ahead is soft
- There is a bump in the road ahead; slow down
- The road you are on ends straight ahead
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Correct answer: There is a bump in the road ahead; slow down
The Bump sign means there is a bump in the road ahead and you should slow down.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 30
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What does the Divided Highway Ends warning sign tell you?
- A divided highway begins; prepare to change lanes or shift lane position
- The divided highway ends; prepare to change lanes or shift lane position
- The road ends straight ahead; prepare to yield or stop before turning
- There is a bump in the road ahead; slow down and prepare to stop
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Correct answer: The divided highway ends; prepare to change lanes or shift lane position
The sign means the divided highway ends, so you prepare to change lanes or shift lane position.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 30
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What should you be ready to do when you see the Hill warning sign?
- Shift to a higher gear to gain speed for the climb
- Turn on your headlights to warn oncoming traffic ahead
- Brake hard to stop before you reach the top
- Shift to a lower gear to control speed and protect your brakes
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Correct answer: Shift to a lower gear to control speed and protect your brakes
The Hill sign warns of a steep hill, so you slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear to control speed and protect the brakes.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 30
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What does the Signal Ahead warning sign tell you?
- There is a railroad crossing with lights ahead
- There is a pedestrian-only crossing ahead
- There are traffic signals at the intersection ahead
- There is a school zone with flashing lights ahead
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Correct answer: There are traffic signals at the intersection ahead
The sign warns of traffic signals at the intersection ahead, so you slow down.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 31
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According to the Slippery When Wet sign, which period of rain is most hazardous?
- The first half-hour of rain
- The last half-hour of rain
- The first five minutes after rain stops
- After several hours of steady rain
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Correct answer: The first half-hour of rain
The manual says the first half-hour of rain is most hazardous.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 31
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What should you prepare to do when you see the Merge warning sign?
- Speed up so merging traffic must yield to you
- Move onto the shoulder to let all traffic through
- Stop and let every vehicle pass before you merge
- Allow merging traffic from the right to merge safely
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Correct answer: Allow merging traffic from the right to merge safely
The Merge sign warns of traffic merging from the right, so you prepare to allow traffic to merge safely.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 31
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What should you do when you see the Yield Ahead warning sign?
- Stop completely and wait for traffic to clear
- Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary
- Speed up and merge into the traffic ahead
- Change lanes to get ahead of the yield sign
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Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary
A yield sign is ahead, so you slow down and prepare to stop if necessary.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 31
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What should you do when you see the Stop Ahead warning sign?
- Come to a complete stop immediately
- Begin to slow down and be prepared to stop
- Yield to cross traffic and continue without stopping
- Speed up to clear the intersection
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Correct answer: Begin to slow down and be prepared to stop
A stop sign is ahead, so you begin to slow down and prepare to stop.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 31
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What do the pedestrian crossing and deer crossing warning signs alert drivers to?
- Areas where only animals are expected to cross
- Areas where animals are not allowed on the roadway
- Areas where the speed limit is reduced for wildlife
- Areas where animals, people, and vehicles may be crossing
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Correct answer: Areas where animals, people, and vehicles may be crossing
These signs alert drivers in advance of areas where animals, people, and vehicles may be crossing.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 31
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What must drivers do when pedestrians are in the crosswalk at a crosswalk alert sign?
- Stop and stay stopped
- Slow down and sound the horn
- Yield only if the pedestrians are children
- Sound the horn and proceed slowly around them
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Correct answer: Stop and stay stopped
Drivers must stop and stay stopped when pedestrians are in the crosswalk.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 31
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On which side of the highway is the No Passing Zone sign found?
- The right side
- The center of the road
- The left side
- Both sides at once
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Correct answer: The left side
The sign is on the left side of the highway and marks the beginning of a no passing zone.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 31
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When must any passing maneuver be completed in relation to the No Passing Zone sign?
- Before the end of the no passing zone
- Within a short distance after the sign
- Before you see the pavement markings
- Before reaching the sign
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Correct answer: Before reaching the sign
Any passing maneuver must be completed before reaching the No Passing Zone sign.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 31
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What may accompany some warning signs to indicate the speed with which you should proceed?
- Lane control signals
- Speed advisory plaques
- Milepost markers
- Service signs
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Correct answer: Speed advisory plaques
Speed advisory plaques may accompany signs to indicate the speed with which you should proceed.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 31
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Milepost markers along a route always start with zero at which place?
- The south or west border where a route begins
- The north or east border where a route begins
- The state capital, where each route begins
- The county line nearest to the route's end
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Correct answer: The south or west border where a route begins
Zero always starts at the south or west border where a route begins.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 32
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How often are milepost markers placed along the edge of the roadway?
- Every half mile
- Every five miles
- Every mile
- Only at exits
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Correct answer: Every mile
Milepost markers are placed each mile along the edge of the roadway from one end of the state to the other.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 32
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A slow-moving vehicle is defined as any vehicle moving less than how many miles per hour?
- 10 miles per hour
- 25 miles per hour
- 35 miles per hour
- 45 miles per hour
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Correct answer: 25 miles per hour
The manual defines a slow-moving vehicle as any vehicle moving less than 25 miles per hour.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 32
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What are slow-moving vehicles required by law to display?
- A flashing blue light on the roof
- A red flag on the left rear corner
- A yellow and black striped panel
- The slow-moving vehicle emblem
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Correct answer: The slow-moving vehicle emblem
Slow-moving vehicles are required by law to display the slow-moving vehicle emblem.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 32
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What should you do when you see a sign marking a designated bicycle route?
- Reduce your speed to 15 miles per hour on the road
- Be cautious of bicyclists while traveling on this road
- Avoid driving on the road at all times
- Expect the road to be closed to motor vehicles
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Correct answer: Be cautious of bicyclists while traveling on this road
A bike route sign marks a designated bicycle route, so drivers should be cautious of bicyclists.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 32
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What does a guide sign reading "Parking" with an arrow tell you?
- There is a public parking area in the direction of the arrow
- Parking is prohibited in the direction of the arrow
- Parking is reserved for disabled persons only
- Parking is allowed for a short time only
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Correct answer: There is a public parking area in the direction of the arrow
The parking sign means there is a public parking area in the direction of the arrow.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 32
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A junction sign shows "US 47" and "Ga 38". What does it tell you?
- Those roads end before they reach your highway
- Those roads will cross or meet the highway you are traveling on
- Those roads run beside your highway without meeting it
- You must leave your highway by one of those roads
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Correct answer: Those roads will cross or meet the highway you are traveling on
The sign marks the intersection of those routes, which are going to cross or meet the highway you are on.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 32
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What do the numbers on exit, interstate and highway guide signs designate?
- Posted speed limits for the road ahead
- Distances to the nearest large town
- Weight limits for trucks on the road
- Specific exits, interstates or highways
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Correct answer: Specific exits, interstates or highways
The numbers on these guide signs designate specific exits, interstates or highways.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 32
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What do guide signs indicate?
- Which lanes are reserved for buses and carpools
- What road you are on and how to get to your destination
- Which speed limit applies to the next mile
- Where the nearest police station is located
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Correct answer: What road you are on and how to get to your destination
Guide signs may indicate what road you are on, and how to get to your destination.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 32
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A "To" sign or an arrow on a guide sign indicates what?
- The highway, facility, or location that can be reached by following the signs
- The road that you are traveling on at that moment, with its route number
- The exit number of the next rest area or service facility on the route
- The nearest hospital or service facility that is open on the route
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Correct answer: The highway, facility, or location that can be reached by following the signs
Guide signs may be accompanied by a "To" sign or an arrow showing the highway, facility, or location that can be reached.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 32
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Why are warning signs for construction and maintenance projects used?
- To show which detour route is shortest for your destination
- To show the speed limit that applies after the project ends
- To alert you to dangers ahead and give you time to adjust your speed
- To warn you that police are enforcing the speed limit there
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Correct answer: To alert you to dangers ahead and give you time to adjust your speed
They alert you to dangers ahead and give you enough time to adjust your speed.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 33