Georgia: Sharing the road — Part 4 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Where in a lane do motorcyclists often ride to see traffic better and be more visible?” · “What is the usual cause of a car/motorcycle crash at an intersection?”
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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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Where in a lane do motorcyclists often ride to see traffic better and be more visible?
- Straddling the line between two lanes
- In the left portion of the lane
- On the shoulder of the road
- Directly behind the vehicle ahead
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Correct answer: In the left portion of the lane
Often, motorcyclists ride in the left portion of the lane for a better view and to be more visible.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 43
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Road conditions that are minor annoyances to motorists can pose what to motorcyclists?
- The same minor annoyances
- Hazards only at night
- Hazards only in rain
- Major hazards
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Correct answer: Major hazards
The manual says conditions that are minor annoyances to motorists can pose major hazards to motorcyclists.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 43
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Which of these conditions may cause a motorcycle rider to change speed or lane position suddenly?
- Grooved pavement
- Wide paved shoulders
- Reflective lane markers
- Bicycle lane signs
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Correct answer: Grooved pavement
The manual lists potholes, gravel, wet surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings, and grooved pavement.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 43
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Where are car/motorcycle crashes most likely to occur?
- On interstates
- In parking lots
- At intersections
- On curves
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Correct answer: At intersections
Intersections are the most likely places for car/motorcycle crashes to occur.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 43
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What is the usual cause of a car/motorcycle crash at an intersection?
- A motorcyclist running a red light at high speed through the intersection
- A car driver not seeing the motorcycle and turning into its path
- A motorcyclist braking too hard while making a turn at the corner
- A car driver following too far behind a motorcycle in the same lane
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Correct answer: A car driver not seeing the motorcycle and turning into its path
This usually results from a car driver NOT SEEING the motorcycle and turning into the motorcycle's path.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 43
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When may you assume what a motorcyclist intends to do?
- As soon as the rider moves to one side of the lane
- When the rider's turn signal begins flashing
- Once the rider slows down
- Not until the maneuver is unmistakably started
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Correct answer: Not until the maneuver is unmistakably started
Do not assume the rider's intention until the maneuver is unmistakably started.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 43
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Why should you not be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a motorcycle?
- It may not be self-canceling, and riders sometimes forget to turn it off
- Motorcycle signals flash at half the usual speed and are hard to see
- Motorcycle signals only work for left turns, not for right turns
- Riders use them only to warn other drivers of hazards ahead
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Correct answer: It may not be self-canceling, and riders sometimes forget to turn it off
Motorcycle signals may not be self-canceling and motorcyclists sometimes forget to turn them off.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 43
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What should a motorist being overtaken by a motorcycle do?
- Move to the right edge and slow down
- Speed up to keep the motorcycle behind
- Move onto the shoulder and stop
- Maintain lane position and speed
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Correct answer: Maintain lane position and speed
The motorist being overtaken should maintain lane position and speed and let the rider complete the pass.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 43
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When passing a motorcycle, how much of a lane should you allow it?
- A full lane
- Half a lane
- Two-thirds of a lane
- The width of the motorcycle plus one foot
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Correct answer: A full lane
The manual says to allow a full lane to the motorcycle and never crowd into the same lane.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 43
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What can happen if you return to the original lane too soon after passing a motorcycle?
- It can make the rider lose sight of your brake lights and turn signals
- It can force the rider to swerve left into the path of oncoming vehicles
- It can force the rider to swerve to the right into traffic or off the road
- It can cause the rider's turn signal to cancel before the rider turns
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Correct answer: It can force the rider to swerve to the right into traffic or off the road
Returning to the original lane too soon can force a rider to swerve to the right into traffic or off the road.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 43
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In most cases, who must stop when approaching or meeting a stopped school bus that has its lights flashing and is loading or unloading passengers?
- Only drivers traveling behind the bus
- All drivers
- Only drivers in the lane next to the bus
- Only drivers who can see the bus's stop arm
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Correct answer: All drivers
The manual says that in most cases all drivers are required to stop for such a school bus.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 44
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On a highway separated in the center by a median strip, which vehicles must stop for a stopped school bus with flashing lights?
- All vehicles traveling in both directions on both sides of the median
- Only vehicles approaching the bus from the opposite direction of travel
- Only vehicles in the lane closest to the median on either side of it
- Only vehicles following or traveling alongside the bus in the same direction
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Correct answer: Only vehicles following or traveling alongside the bus in the same direction
When highways are separated by median strips, only vehicles following or traveling alongside the bus in the same direction must stop.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 44
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What gives advance warning that a school bus is about to stop?
- Flashing red or amber lights on the front and rear of the bus
- A flashing white strobe light on the roof of the bus
- Flashing blue lights on the sides of the bus
- Flashing green lights on the front of the bus
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Correct answer: Flashing red or amber lights on the front and rear of the bus
A warning is given in advance by the flashing red or amber lights on the front and rear of the bus.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 44
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After stopping for a school bus, how long must you remain stopped?
- Until the bus driver signals you to proceed, even if passengers are still in the roadway
- Until the bus has been stopped for one minute, then you may proceed carefully
- Until the bus resumes motion or turns off its warning signals and all passengers have cleared the roadway
- Until the bus driver turns off the engine and opens the passenger door
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Correct answer: Until the bus resumes motion or turns off its warning signals and all passengers have cleared the roadway
You must remain stopped until the bus resumes motion or deactivates its warning signals AND all passengers have cleared the roadway.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 44
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In the Georgia fines and penalties listed with the school bus rules, what is the maximum fine?
- $250
- $1000
- $500
- $2,500
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Correct answer: $1000
The penalties listed under school buses include a fine of up to $1000.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 44
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In the Georgia fines and penalties listed with the school bus rules, how many points on a driving record can a violation bring?
- Up to 2 points
- Up to 3 points
- Up to 4 points
- Up to 6 points
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Correct answer: Up to 6 points
The listed penalties include up to 6 points on the driving record.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 44