Georgia: Signals & vehicle controls — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Steering locks are anti-theft devices found in most cars manufactured since what year?” · “Which of these counties is covered by Georgia's emissions inspection and maintenance program?”
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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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Steering locks are anti-theft devices found in most cars manufactured since what year?
- 1959
- 1979
- 1989
- 1969
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Correct answer: 1969
The manual says steering locks are found in most cars manufactured since 1969.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 40
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What happens if a vehicle's ignition is placed in the lock position while the vehicle is in motion?
- The vehicle shifts automatically into neutral
- The steering is disabled and you cannot steer
- The brakes engage automatically to stop the vehicle
- Only the radio and lights shut off
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Correct answer: The steering is disabled and you cannot steer
Locking the ignition while moving disables the steering capability, so the driver cannot steer.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 40
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Emissions from cars and light duty trucks contribute to the formation of what?
- Ground-level ozone, a component of urban smog
- Carbon monoxide in the upper atmosphere
- Acid rain that damages road surfaces
- Fog that lowers visibility on highways
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Correct answer: Ground-level ozone, a component of urban smog
Vehicle emissions contribute to ground-level ozone, a component of urban smog.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 41
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What do vehicle emissions react with at high temperatures to produce unhealthy levels of ground-level ozone?
- Rainwater
- Road salt
- Sunlight
- Cold air
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Correct answer: Sunlight
Vehicle emissions can react with sunlight at high temperatures to produce unhealthy levels of ground-level ozone.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 41
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In which weather is ground-level ozone pollution especially a problem?
- Cold weather
- Warm weather
- Snowy weather
- Foggy weather
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Correct answer: Warm weather
The manual says this air pollution is especially true during warm weather.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 41
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Which helps reduce vehicle emissions and ground-level ozone?
- Making several short separate trips
- Driving alone instead of carpooling
- Warming up the engine by idling for several minutes
- Proper vehicle maintenance and fewer trips and miles
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Correct answer: Proper vehicle maintenance and fewer trips and miles
Emissions can be reduced by proper maintenance per the manufacturer's instructions, and by fewer trips and vehicle miles traveled.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 41
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In the thirteen-county metro Atlanta area, how often must gasoline-powered cars and light-duty trucks pass an emissions inspection?
- Every two years
- Every three years
- Every year
- Every five years
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Correct answer: Every year
Eligible vehicles must pass an emissions inspection every year before being registered.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 41
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In the metro Atlanta emissions program, inspections apply to gasoline-powered vehicles less than how many model years old?
- 25
- 10
- 15
- 20
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Correct answer: 25
The requirement applies to gasoline-powered cars and light-duty trucks that are less than 25 model years old.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 41
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In the metro Atlanta emissions program, how many of the most recent model years are exempt from inspection?
- Two
- Five
- Ten
- Three
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Correct answer: Three
The most recent three model years are exempt from the inspection requirement.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 41
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How many metro counties are covered by Georgia's emissions inspection and maintenance program?
- Nine
- Thirteen
- Eleven
- Fifteen
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Correct answer: Thirteen
The manual says thirteen metro counties are covered by the state's inspection and maintenance program.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 41
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Which of these counties is covered by Georgia's emissions inspection and maintenance program?
- Rockdale
- Chatham
- Bibb
- Muscogee
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Correct answer: Rockdale
Rockdale is one of the thirteen metro counties listed in the program.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 41
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What is removing or disabling a vehicle's emissions control components?
- Allowed on vehicles more than ten years old
- Allowed with a mechanic's approval
- A violation of federal and state law
- A violation of county ordinance only
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Correct answer: A violation of federal and state law
The manual says removing or disabling emissions control components violates federal and state law.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 41
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Which action helps reduce air pollution and traffic congestion?
- Making more, shorter trips
- Planning ahead to consolidate trips
- Driving alone at peak hours
- Leaving the engine running when parked
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Correct answer: Planning ahead to consolidate trips
You can help by limiting driving to necessary travel, consolidating trips, and using carpools, transit and ridesharing.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 41
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What can eliminating unnecessary idling reduce?
- Tire wear, brake wear and road noise
- Battery drain, oil use and traffic delays
- Fuel consumption only
- Fuel consumption, engine wear and air pollution
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Correct answer: Fuel consumption, engine wear and air pollution
Eliminating unnecessary idling can reduce fuel consumption, engine wear and air pollution.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 41
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Idling a vehicle for how long consumes more fuel than restarting the engine?
- 30 seconds
- 1 minute
- 10 seconds
- 5 minutes
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Correct answer: 10 seconds
Idling for 10 seconds will consume more fuel than restarting the engine.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 41
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When warming up the engine, what should you follow?
- The manufacturer's guidelines
- A fixed five-minute idling period
- The advice of the nearest mechanic
- The local idling ordinance
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Correct answer: The manufacturer's guidelines
The manual says to follow the manufacturer's guidelines to assure sufficient engine performance for safe driving.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 41
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Which tip for safe winter driving helps prevent pedal interference?
- Fill the windshield washer reservoir
- Verify floor mat installation
- Check the age of your tires
- Plan your travel and route
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Correct answer: Verify floor mat installation
The manual says to verify floor mat installation to prevent pedal interference.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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Which tire-related tip does the manual list for safe winter driving?
- Replace all four tires every winter
- Rotate your tires before every trip
- Lower your tire pressure for better grip
- Check the age of your tires
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Correct answer: Check the age of your tires
The manual lists checking the age of your tires among the tips for safe winter driving.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39