Georgia: Sharing the road — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Trailers wider than what are not permitted on Georgia's highways?” · “How does Georgia's Litter Control Law classify littering?”
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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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A school bus driver activates the bus's flashing yellow lights. What should drivers approaching the bus do?
- Speed up to pass before the bus stops
- Stop immediately, wherever they are
- Pass the bus only on the left side
- Slow down and be prepared to stop
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Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop
Flashing yellow lights mean the bus is preparing to stop, so approaching drivers slow down and prepare to stop.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 18
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A school bus's flashing lights have turned red and its stop signs have extended. What is unlawful for vehicles?
- Passing it while it loads or unloads passengers
- Following the bus at any distance on the same road
- Waiting behind the bus with the engine on
- Stopping within sight of the bus
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Correct answer: Passing it while it loads or unloads passengers
Once the lights are red and the stop signs are out, it is unlawful for any vehicle to pass the stopped school bus while it loads or unloads.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 18
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On a highway divided by a median, are cars on the opposite side from a stopped school bus required to stop?
- Yes, whenever the bus has its red lights flashing
- Yes, but only when children are visible near the road
- No, but drivers should watch for children near the roadway
- No, and they do not need to watch for children
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Correct answer: No, but drivers should watch for children near the roadway
Cars on the opposite side of a median-divided highway need not stop but should remain attentive for children.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 18
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Outside a business or residential district, what must drivers of trucks and vehicles pulling trailers leave between themselves and other vehicles of the same kind?
- At least 500 feet of space at all times
- Enough space for a third vehicle to park between them
- Nothing, as long as they stay in the right lane
- Enough space for an overtaking vehicle to enter without danger
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Correct answer: Enough space for an overtaking vehicle to enter without danger
They must leave sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle can enter and occupy it without danger.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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The law requiring trucks and vehicles pulling trailers to leave sufficient space between them prohibits which act?
- Caravanning
- Tailgating
- Drafting
- Platooning
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Correct answer: Caravanning
The manual says this law prohibits the act commonly known as caravanning.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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Trailers wider than what are not permitted on Georgia's highways?
- 7 feet
- 8 feet
- 8 feet, 6 inches
- 10 feet
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Correct answer: 8 feet, 6 inches
The manual says trailers wider than 8 feet, 6 inches are not permitted on Georgia's highways.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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Where is it unlawful to dump, deposit, throw or leave litter under Georgia's Litter Control Law?
- Only on public property such as parks and government buildings
- On any public or private property in Georgia, or any waters in Georgia
- Only on state highways and interstates outside of cities
- Only in state parks and recreation areas
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Correct answer: On any public or private property in Georgia, or any waters in Georgia
The law makes it unlawful to litter on any public or private property or any waters in the State of Georgia.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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Which of these is included in the Litter Control Law's definition of "litter"?
- Fresh snow
- Rainwater in a ditch
- Living trees
- Dead animals
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Correct answer: Dead animals
The definition of litter lists dead animals among rubbish, waste material, trash and discarded materials of every kind.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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Which of these is included in "public or private property" under the Litter Control Law?
- The right-of-way of any road or highway
- Only government buildings
- Only designated dumping grounds
- Only interstate highway shoulders
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Correct answer: The right-of-way of any road or highway
The manual says public or private property includes the right-of-way of any road or highway, bodies of water, parks, and residential or farm properties.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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When litter is thrown, deposited, or dropped from a motor vehicle, who has violated the Litter Control Law?
- Only the passenger who threw it
- The registered owner of the vehicle
- The operator of the vehicle
- No one, unless an officer sees it happen
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Correct answer: The operator of the vehicle
The manual says that whenever litter is thrown from a motor vehicle, the operator of the vehicle has violated the law.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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Which agencies are authorized to enforce the Litter Control Law?
- Only the Georgia Department of Transportation
- Only county sanitation departments
- Only the Department of Driver Services
- All Georgia law enforcement agencies
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Correct answer: All Georgia law enforcement agencies
The manual says all Georgia law enforcement agencies are authorized to enforce compliance of the Litter Control Law.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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How does Georgia's Litter Control Law classify littering?
- As damage to property
- As a parking violation
- As a civil infraction
- As a felony offense against persons
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Correct answer: As damage to property
The manual says the law classifies littering as damage to property.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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A conviction under Georgia's Litter Control Law is considered what?
- A felony
- A civil infraction
- A misdemeanor
- A traffic warning
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Correct answer: A misdemeanor
The manual says a conviction under the Litter Control Law is considered a misdemeanor in Georgia.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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What may persons convicted under Georgia's Litter Control Law be assessed?
- A fine up to $100 and a 30 day jail term
- A fine up to $1000 and a 12 month jail term
- A fine up to $500 and a 6 month jail term
- A fine up to $2,000 and a 3 year jail term
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Correct answer: A fine up to $1000 and a 12 month jail term
The manual says convicted persons may be assessed a fine up to $1000 and a 12 month jail term.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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In addition to a fine, what could a judge order a person convicted of littering to do?
- Pick up and remove litter from any designated area
- Attend a defensive driving course
- Surrender the vehicle that was used in the offense
- Pay to have the license reinstated
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Correct answer: Pick up and remove litter from any designated area
The manual says a judge could order the convicted person to pick up and remove litter from any designated area.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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Where are bicycle lanes typically located?
- Between the two farthest left traffic lanes on a multi-lane roadway
- On the sidewalk, beside the curb or the edge of the roadway itself
- Between the farthest right traffic lane and the curb or edge of the roadway
- In the center of the road, beside the median or the center line
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Correct answer: Between the farthest right traffic lane and the curb or edge of the roadway
Bicycle lanes are solid white lines typically located between the farthest right traffic lane and the curb or edge of the roadway.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37
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Besides solid white lines, how may bicycle lanes be marked?
- With broken yellow lines
- With painted symbols of a bicycle
- With red paint along the curb
- With a green strip in the median
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Correct answer: With painted symbols of a bicycle
Bicycle lanes may also be marked with painted symbols of a bicycle.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 37