Georgia: Speed & following distance
Speed limits, following distance, scanning ahead and driving in different conditions. Split into 4 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Speed & following distance — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “Under the "Slow Poke" law, when must you move out of the passing lane?”
StartSpeed & following distance — Part 2
Questions in this part include: “Unless otherwise posted, what is the general maximum speed in areas not covered by a more specific Georgia rule?”
StartSpeed & following distance — Part 3
Questions in this part include: “How is a conviction for aggressive driving classified?”
StartSpeed & following distance — Part 4
Questions in this part include: “Which condition always calls for an even greater distance between you and the vehicle in front?”
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For the passing part of the driving test, what must you do?
- Check only the road ahead, since the examiner watches behind you
- Sound your horn and pass as soon as the other driver moves over
- Check only your mirrors, then pass without looking ahead
- Check in front of and behind your vehicle before passing
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Correct answer: Check in front of and behind your vehicle before passing
You must always check in front of and behind your vehicle to make sure you can safely pass without interfering with other traffic.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 13
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What does the driving test require when you follow other cars?
- Follow at a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you
- Follow closely enough to prevent other drivers from merging
- Follow at the distance the examiner sets before the test
- Follow closely on hills and farther back on flat roads
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Correct answer: Follow at a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you
You must follow at a safe distance to keep control in an emergency or abrupt stop or turn.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 13
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What does the "Slow Poke" law (House Bill 459) require?
- Slower drivers must stay in the passing lane to keep traffic moving
- All drivers must stay in the center lane of multi-lane roads
- Slower drivers must move out of the passing lane so faster traffic can proceed
- Slower drivers must pull onto the shoulder when traffic is heavy
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Correct answer: Slower drivers must move out of the passing lane so faster traffic can proceed
The law requires slower drivers to move out of the passing lane and over to the right to allow faster-moving traffic to proceed.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 20
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Under the "Slow Poke" law, which lanes are generally the passing lane?
- Most right-hand lanes
- Most left-hand lanes
- The center lane only
- Any lane next to a shoulder
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Correct answer: Most left-hand lanes
The manual describes the passing lane as most left-hand lanes.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 20
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Under the "Slow Poke" law, when must you move out of the passing lane?
- Only when you are driving below the speed limit
- Only when a law enforcement officer tells you to
- Only when more than five cars are behind you
- Whenever faster traffic is approaching, at any speed
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Correct answer: Whenever faster traffic is approaching, at any speed
Regardless of your speed, you must move out of the lane when faster traffic is approaching.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 20
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Which of these is an exception to the "Slow Poke" law?
- Traffic conditions make driving in the passing lane necessary
- You feel more comfortable driving in the passing lane
- The driver behind you is following too closely
- You are driving exactly at the speed limit
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Correct answer: Traffic conditions make driving in the passing lane necessary
Driving in the passing lane is allowed when traffic conditions make it necessary.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 20
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Which of these is an exception to the "Slow Poke" law?
- The passing lane has fewer vehicles than the other lanes
- You are carrying several passengers in your vehicle
- Inclement weather, obstructions or hazards make it necessary
- The driver behind you is honking or flashing headlights
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Correct answer: Inclement weather, obstructions or hazards make it necessary
Inclement weather, obstructions or hazards that make it necessary to drive in the passing lane are an exception.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 20
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Which of these is an exception to the "Slow Poke" law?
- The passing lane is clear of vehicles for the next mile
- A state law or official traffic control device makes it necessary
- You are driving below the speed limit and feel unsafe
- The other lanes on the road are more crowded than yours
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Correct answer: A state law or official traffic control device makes it necessary
Compliance with a state law or an official traffic control device is an exception to the requirement to leave the passing lane.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 20
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Which of these is an exception to the "Slow Poke" law?
- Your vehicle is traveling below the speed limit
- Your vehicle is much larger than the vehicles around it
- Your vehicle has been in the passing lane less than a mile
- Your vehicle must be in the passing lane to exit or turn left
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Correct answer: Your vehicle must be in the passing lane to exit or turn left
Driving in the passing lane is allowed when your vehicle must be in it to exit or turn left.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 20
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Which of these is an exception to the "Slow Poke" law?
- It is necessary to pay a toll or use a pass on toll highways
- You are driving a newer vehicle than the cars behind you
- You are driving a vehicle that is pulling a trailer
- You want to keep a larger gap from the vehicle ahead
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Correct answer: It is necessary to pay a toll or use a pass on toll highways
Paying a toll or using a pass on a toll highway is an exception to the requirement to leave the passing lane.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 20
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Which of these is an exception to the "Slow Poke" law?
- School buses carrying students to and from school
- Mail delivery vehicles that are on their regular routes
- Authorized emergency vehicles engaged in official duties
- Vehicles towing a trailer on a long highway trip
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Correct answer: Authorized emergency vehicles engaged in official duties
Authorized emergency vehicles engaged in official duties are exceptions to the "Slow Poke" law.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 20
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Which of these is an exception to the "Slow Poke" law?
- Vehicles carrying construction workers to their homes
- Vehicles engaged in highway maintenance and construction operations
- Commercial trucks hauling building supplies to a retail store
- Private cars driving past a construction site slowly
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Correct answer: Vehicles engaged in highway maintenance and construction operations
Vehicles engaged in highway maintenance and construction operations are exceptions to the "Slow Poke" law.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 20
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A driver convicted of speeding at what speed or more on a two-lane road in Georgia is assessed a $200 state fee?
- 55 mph
- 75 mph
- 65 mph
- 70 mph
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Correct answer: 75 mph
The super speeder state fee applies to speeding at 75 mph or more on a two-lane road.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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A driver convicted of speeding at what speed or more on any road in Georgia is assessed a $200 state fee?
- 70 mph
- 80 mph
- 90 mph
- 85 mph
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Correct answer: 85 mph
The super speeder state fee applies to speeding at 85 mph or more on any road.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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How much is the state fee assessed on a super speeder?
- $50
- $200
- $100
- $250
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Correct answer: $200
The manual states a $200 state fee for super speeding.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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How does the super speeder state fee relate to local fines?
- It replaces any local fine for the offense
- It is waived when the local fine is paid on time
- It is charged only when no local fine is imposed
- It is added to any local fines for the offense
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Correct answer: It is added to any local fines for the offense
The state fee is added on top of any local fines imposed in the jurisdiction of the speeding offense.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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What happens if a super speeder does not pay the state fee on time?
- License suspension and an additional reinstatement fee
- The fee doubles and the vehicle is impounded
- Only a warning letter is sent for the first late payment
- Points are added to the record but the license stays valid
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Correct answer: License suspension and an additional reinstatement fee
Failure to pay on time results in a license suspension and an additional reinstatement fee.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the general maximum speed in any urban or residential district in Georgia?
- 25 miles per hour
- 35 miles per hour
- 30 miles per hour
- 45 miles per hour
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Correct answer: 30 miles per hour
The general rule lists 30 miles per hour in any urban or residential district.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the general maximum speed on an unpaved county road in Georgia?
- 25 miles per hour
- 30 miles per hour
- 45 miles per hour
- 35 miles per hour
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Correct answer: 35 miles per hour
The general rule lists 35 miles per hour on an unpaved county road.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the general maximum speed on a rural interstate in Georgia?
- 70 miles per hour
- 55 miles per hour
- 65 miles per hour
- 75 miles per hour
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Correct answer: 70 miles per hour
The general rule lists 70 miles per hour on a rural interstate.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the general maximum speed on an urban interstate or a multi-lane divided highway in Georgia?
- 55 miles per hour
- 60 miles per hour
- 65 miles per hour
- 70 miles per hour
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Correct answer: 65 miles per hour
The general rule lists 65 miles per hour on an urban interstate or on a multi-lane divided highway.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the general maximum speed in areas not covered by a more specific Georgia rule?
- 45 miles per hour
- 55 miles per hour
- 50 miles per hour
- 60 miles per hour
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Correct answer: 55 miles per hour
The general rule lists 55 miles per hour in all other areas.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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Which agencies may adjust speed limits based on local conditions, whether temporary or permanent?
- Local jurisdictions, the Georgia Department of Transportation, and the Department of Public Safety
- Only the Georgia Department of Driver Services through its customer service centers statewide
- Only the county sheriff's office in each county, acting together with the tax commissioner
- Only the Georgia General Assembly during its annual session, through a new act each year
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Correct answer: Local jurisdictions, the Georgia Department of Transportation, and the Department of Public Safety
The manual says these three bodies may adjust speed limits, so the general rules are only a starting point.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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What kind of speed limit may be posted in areas such as school zones or construction zones?
- A higher limit that applies only during daylight hours and dry weather
- The same limit as the nearest interstate highway, at all times
- A lower limit at certain times of the day or for a short period of time
- No limit at all when no workers or children are present nearby
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Correct answer: A lower limit at certain times of the day or for a short period of time
Some areas such as school zones or construction zones may be posted for lower maximum speed limits at certain times of day or for a short period.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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When is it allowed to drive so slowly that you impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic?
- When you are driving in the passing lane of a multi-lane road
- When a reduced speed is necessary for safe operation
- When the road has fewer than three lanes and no posted minimum
- When you are unfamiliar with the road and want to be careful
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Correct answer: When a reduced speed is necessary for safe operation
Driving too slowly is prohibited except when a reduced speed is necessary for safe operation.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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On a road with two or more lanes, a faster vehicle is overtaking you from behind while you are in the passing lane. What does Georgia law say?
- You may stay in the passing lane if you are driving at the speed limit
- You must speed up to match the speed of the vehicle behind you
- You must stop on the shoulder until the faster vehicle has passed
- You cannot continue to operate your vehicle in the passing lane
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Correct answer: You cannot continue to operate your vehicle in the passing lane
Drivers cannot continue in the passing lane while being overtaken by a vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed from behind.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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What are the penalties for driving too slowly?
- A fine up to $250 and 1 point on the driving record
- A fine up to $1000 and/or 3 points on the driving record
- A fine up to $500 and 2 points on the driving record
- A fine up to $2,000 and 6 points on the driving record
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Correct answer: A fine up to $1000 and/or 3 points on the driving record
The manual lists a fine up to $1000 and/or 3 points for driving too slowly.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, which lane should slower vehicles use?
- The left lane, except when making a right turn
- The center lane at all times
- Whichever lane has the least traffic at the moment
- The right lane, except when passing or making a left turn
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Correct answer: The right lane, except when passing or making a left turn
Slower vehicles should use the right lane except when passing or making a left turn.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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Minimum speed limits are posted on certain highways. What should you do if you are unable to drive at the minimum speed?
- Seek an alternate route
- Drive on the shoulder
- Use the passing lane
- Turn on your hazard lights and continue
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Correct answer: Seek an alternate route
The manual says a driver who cannot drive at the minimum speed should seek an alternate route.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 21
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How does the manual define reckless driving?
- Driving any vehicle more than 10 mph over the posted speed limit on a highway
- Driving any vehicle without carrying a valid driver's license in the vehicle
- Driving any vehicle in reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property
- Driving any vehicle with a passenger seated in the front seat without a belt
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Correct answer: Driving any vehicle in reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property
Reckless driving is defined as driving any vehicle in reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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Which of these is an example of reckless driving given in the manual?
- Using a turn signal before a lane change
- Weaving in and out of traffic
- Yielding to a pedestrian in a crosswalk
- Stopping for a school bus
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Correct answer: Weaving in and out of traffic
The manual lists speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, and improperly passing as examples of reckless driving.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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What is the maximum fine for reckless driving according to the manual?
- $1000
- $250
- $500
- $2,000
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Correct answer: $1000
The manual says penalties can include a fine of up to $1000.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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What is the maximum imprisonment for reckless driving according to the manual?
- 30 days
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 3 years
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Correct answer: 12 months
The manual says penalties can include imprisonment for up to 12 months.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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What happens if a driver under 21 years of age is convicted of reckless driving?
- A fine only, with no effect on the license
- Suspension of all driving privileges
- A restriction to daytime driving
- Loss of the license for 30 days only
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Correct answer: Suspension of all driving privileges
For a driver under 21, a conviction for reckless driving results in a suspension of all driving privileges.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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Which behavior is considered racing on highways and streets?
- Passing another vehicle legally where passing is allowed
- Driving at the posted speed limit next to another vehicle
- Letting a faster vehicle pass you on a multi-lane road
- Two or more people competing or racing on any street or highway
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Correct answer: Two or more people competing or racing on any street or highway
Two or more people competing or racing on any street or highway is racing.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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One motor vehicle is beside or to the rear of another, and one driver tries to prevent the other from passing by acceleration or maneuver. What is this considered?
- Defensive driving
- Racing on highways and streets
- A lawful passing maneuver
- Yielding the right-of-way
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Correct answer: Racing on highways and streets
The manual lists this behavior among those considered racing on highways and streets.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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When one or more persons compete in a race against time on a highway or street, what is this considered?
- Legal if the road is empty
- Legal if it is done at night
- Legal if no speed limit is posted
- Racing on highways and streets
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Correct answer: Racing on highways and streets
The manual lists competing in a race against time among the behaviors considered racing.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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A person commits aggressive driving when operating a motor vehicle with what intent?
- To annoy, harass, molest, intimidate, injure, or obstruct another person
- To reach a destination well ahead of schedule on a crowded road
- To pass slower vehicles as quickly as possible on a crowded road
- To avoid a traffic backup on the highway by using the shoulder
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Correct answer: To annoy, harass, molest, intimidate, injure, or obstruct another person
The offense of aggressive driving requires the intent to annoy, harass, molest, intimidate, injure, or obstruct another person.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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Which of these is an example of aggressive driving given in the manual?
- Driving at the speed limit in the right lane
- Letting another driver merge ahead of you
- Blocking other drivers from passing or changing lanes
- Waiting for a pedestrian to finish crossing the street
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Correct answer: Blocking other drivers from passing or changing lanes
The manual lists tailgating, cutting in front of another driver, and blocking other drivers from passing or changing lanes as examples.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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How is a conviction for aggressive driving classified?
- A felony offense punishable by a prison term
- A civil infraction with only a fine and no record
- A non-moving violation with no points or penalty
- A misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature
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Correct answer: A misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature
A conviction for aggressive driving is considered a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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Reckless stunt driving involves operating a vehicle while doing what?
- Driving without a valid license on private property without permission
- Towing a trailer that is wider than the legal limit on a highway
- Drag racing or laying drags in reckless disregard for the safety of persons
- Weaving through traffic at or below the posted speed limit on a highway
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Correct answer: Drag racing or laying drags in reckless disregard for the safety of persons
The manual defines reckless stunt driving as operating a vehicle while drag racing or laying drags in reckless disregard for the safety of persons.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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What should you do about your headlights to help ensure safe driving at night?
- Replace the bulbs every month whether or not they work
- Keep the lenses clean and periodically have the aim checked
- Tint the lenses to reduce the glare from other vehicles
- Point them slightly upward so that you can see farther
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Correct answer: Keep the lenses clean and periodically have the aim checked
The manual says to make sure headlights work properly, keep the lenses clean, and periodically check their aim/alignment.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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What does it mean not to "overdrive" your headlights at night?
- Not leaving your headlights on for more than two hours at a time while you drive at night
- Not using high-beam headlights when you are traveling faster than 55 mph on a rural highway
- Not driving with headlights that are brighter than those of oncoming vehicles on the road
- Not driving at a speed that requires a stopping time greater than the distance lit by your headlights
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Correct answer: Not driving at a speed that requires a stopping time greater than the distance lit by your headlights
The manual says not to drive at a speed that requires a stopping time greater than the distance illuminated by your headlights.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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At night, when should you slow down?
- Only when you are driving through a busy urban area with streetlights
- When oncoming traffic is approaching or when you are nearing a curve
- Only on roads that have no edge line or center line marked
- Only when another driver flashes the headlights at you first
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Correct answer: When oncoming traffic is approaching or when you are nearing a curve
The manual says to slow down when oncoming traffic is approaching or when you are nearing a curve.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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If visibility is greatly reduced at night, what should you use as a guide to maintain your lane?
- The center line, or the edge line if there is no center line
- The taillights of the vehicle ahead of you
- The shoulder of the road on your right
- The edge line, or the center line if there is no edge line
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Correct answer: The edge line, or the center line if there is no edge line
The manual says to use the edge line as a guide and, if there is none, to use the center line.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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Which measures does the manual say can help you avoid drowsiness and inattention when driving at night?
- More frequent stops, more fresh air, and lively radio programs
- Driving faster so that you finish the trip sooner than planned
- Driving longer stretches without stopping for any rest break
- Keeping the cabin warm and the radio turned off during the trip
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Correct answer: More frequent stops, more fresh air, and lively radio programs
The manual lists more frequent stops, more fresh air, lively radio programs and other measures to avoid drowsiness.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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Why should you watch carefully for highway signs at night?
- They are posted lower at night
- Speed limits are reduced at night
- They are harder to see at night
- They are smaller than the signs used in the day
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Correct answer: They are harder to see at night
The manual says highway signs are harder to see at night.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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At night, what should you watch carefully for?
- Only oncoming traffic in the left lane of the roadway ahead
- Only animals crossing the roadway in rural or wooded areas
- Only signs that are posted on the left side of the road
- Pedestrians and vehicles stopped along the edge of the road
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Correct answer: Pedestrians and vehicles stopped along the edge of the road
The manual says to watch carefully for pedestrians and for vehicles stopped along the edge of the road.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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Where should you not stop when driving at night?
- On the roadway
- On the shoulder
- In a parking lot
- In a rest area
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Correct answer: On the roadway
The manual says not to stop on the roadway when driving at night.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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Which is one of the ways the manual lists to help ensure safe driving at night?
- Keep your dome light on
- Tint your windshield
- Keep your windshield clean
- Wear sunglasses
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Correct answer: Keep your windshield clean
Keeping the windshield clean is one of the night driving suggestions.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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Which of these is one of the guidelines for driving in heavy fog?
- Use your bright headlights to see farther
- Reduce your driving speed
- Turn on your hazard lights so others see you
- Follow closely behind the taillights ahead
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Correct answer: Reduce your driving speed
The fog guidelines begin with reducing your driving speed.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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While driving in fog, you see headlights or red tail lights ahead. What should you do?
- Reduce your speed even more
- Increase your speed to pass the vehicle
- Switch to your brightest headlights
- Keep the same speed and follow closely
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Correct answer: Reduce your speed even more
Lights ahead show another vehicle, and fog makes distance harder to judge, so you reduce speed further.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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In heavy fog, what should you do with your headlights?
- Use high beams, since they reach farther
- Use only your parking lights
- Dim them, because bright lights cause glare
- Turn them off and use your hazard lights
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Correct answer: Dim them, because bright lights cause glare
Bright lights produce a glare in heavy fog, making it harder to see than regular headlights do.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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What does the manual say about driving with parking or hazard lights on in fog?
- Turn them on so other drivers can see you
- Do not drive with them on
- Use them only on expressways
- Use them whenever you cannot see the road ahead
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Correct answer: Do not drive with them on
The fog guidelines say not to drive with parking or hazard lights on.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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According to the manual, what causes a rear-end crash?
- Following another vehicle too closely
- Driving slower than the speed limit
- Using turn signals too early
- Braking gently at a traffic light
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Correct answer: Following another vehicle too closely
The manual states that a rear-end crash is caused by following another vehicle too closely.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 40
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When following another vehicle, how much distance must there be between you and it?
- Enough to pass it safely if it slows down
- Enough for another vehicle to pull in between
- Enough to safely stop if it suddenly slows or stops
- Enough to see its license plate clearly
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Correct answer: Enough to safely stop if it suddenly slows or stops
There must be enough distance for you to safely stop if the vehicle in front suddenly slows down or stops.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 40
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Which method does the manual give to check whether you have enough distance behind the vehicle ahead?
- Compare your speedometer with the car ahead's speed
- Count the time after the car ahead passes a fixed point
- Watch the brake lights of the car two vehicles ahead
- Check that you can see the tires of the car ahead
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Correct answer: Count the time after the car ahead passes a fixed point
You measure the time between when the vehicle ahead passes a reference point and when you pass the same point.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 40
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When the car ahead passes a reference point such as a telephone pole, what do you count?
- "one-thousand-one through one-thousand-four"
- "one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three"
- "one-thousand-one through one-thousand-five"
- "one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two"
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Correct answer: "one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two"
The manual says to count "one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two" after the car ahead passes a reference point.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 40
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You pass the same reference point before you finish counting "one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two." What does this mean?
- You have left a safe following distance
- You are driving above the speed limit
- You are following too closely
- You are passing the car too slowly
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Correct answer: You are following too closely
If you pass the same spot before you are through counting, you are following too closely.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 40
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Which condition always calls for an even greater distance between you and the vehicle in front?
- Driving at night
- Driving in the daytime
- Driving on a dry, straight road
- Driving in light traffic
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Correct answer: Driving at night
The distance should be even greater during inclement weather, construction, heavy traffic, and always at night.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 40
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Besides vehicle speed, which of these affects your actual stopping distance?
- Color of the vehicle's paint
- Type of fuel in the tank
- Size of the vehicle's fuel tank
- Type and condition of the pavement
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Correct answer: Type and condition of the pavement
The type and condition of the pavement is listed as a factor in actual stopping distance.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 40
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Which of these is listed as a factor in actual stopping distance?
- Color of the seat fabric
- Chassis (frame) design
- Tint of the windshield
- Number of doors
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Correct answer: Chassis (frame) design
Chassis (frame) design is one of the factors listed that affect stopping distance.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 40
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Which of these is listed as a factor in actual stopping distance, in addition to speed?
- Mental and physical reaction of the driver
- The driver's height and weight
- The number of passengers in the vehicle
- The driver's years of licensed driving
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Correct answer: Mental and physical reaction of the driver
The driver's mental and physical reaction is listed among the factors that affect stopping distance.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 40
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What is a leading factor in serious injury and death as a result of traffic crashes?
- Road width
- Vehicle color
- Speed
- Radio volume
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Correct answer: Speed
The manual says speed is a leading factor in serious injury and death in traffic crashes.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 40
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What happens to the force of impact as your speed increases?
- It stays the same
- It becomes greater
- It becomes smaller
- It depends only on the vehicle's weight
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Correct answer: It becomes greater
The greater the speed, the greater the force of impact.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 40
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What usually marks sharper curves in a roadway?
- A flashing yellow beacon at every curve
- A solid white line across the roadway
- A safe miles-per-hour sign
- A red reflective post on the outside edge
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Correct answer: A safe miles-per-hour sign
The manual says sharper curves are usually marked with a safe miles-per-hour sign.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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How does the speed shown on a curve's advisory sign usually compare with the posted speed limit?
- It is usually greater than the posted speed limit
- It is always exactly equal to the posted speed limit
- It has no connection to the posted limit and can be ignored
- It is usually less than the posted speed limit
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Correct answer: It is usually less than the posted speed limit
The manual says these advisory signs are usually less than the posted speed limit and show the speed that makes the curve safer.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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How do curves compare when roadways are slick because of rain or other hazards?
- They are especially dangerous and need much lower speeds
- They are safe at the same speeds as on a dry road
- They are dangerous only if the curve is marked with a sign
- They are less dangerous because traffic slows on its own
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Correct answer: They are especially dangerous and need much lower speeds
The manual says slick curves can be especially dangerous and require much lower speeds than when the road is dry.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 38
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When should you reduce your speed for a sharp curve marked with an advisory sign?
- Once you are halfway through the curve
- Only after you feel the car drifting
- Before entering the curve
- Only if another vehicle is approaching
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Correct answer: Before entering the curve
The manual says to reduce your speed before entering these curves.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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While driving through a curve, you realize you are traveling too fast. What should you do?
- Brake as hard as you can to slow down as quickly as possible
- Ease off the accelerator, brake carefully, and keep steering in the lane
- Steer onto the shoulder and stop until the curve is behind you
- Speed up briefly to gain traction, then slow down after the curve
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Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator, brake carefully, and keep steering in the lane
The manual says not to brake forcefully, which may cause a skid; take your foot off the accelerator, carefully apply the brake and keep steering in your lane.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 39
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As a driver's speed increases, what happens to the risk of serious or fatal pedestrian injuries?
- It increases exponentially
- It increases only slightly
- It stays about the same
- It decreases if the driver brakes
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Correct answer: It increases exponentially
The manual says the risk of serious or fatal pedestrian injuries increases exponentially with driver speed.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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When a pedestrian is struck by a motor vehicle traveling 40 mph, what is the risk of pedestrian death?
- At least 20%
- At least 40%
- At least 80%
- At least 60%
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Correct answer: At least 80%
The manual states that at 40 mph the risk of pedestrian death is at least 80%.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 42
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How much following distance should you allow when following a motorcycle?
- One or two seconds
- Five or six seconds
- Three or four seconds
- Six or seven seconds
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Correct answer: Three or four seconds
The manual says to allow three or four seconds so the rider has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 43
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In dry conditions, how does a motorcycle's stopping ability compare with a car's?
- Motorcycles need more distance to stop than cars
- Motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars
- Motorcycles stop in the same distance as cars
- Motorcycles stop more quickly only with a passenger
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Correct answer: Motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars
The manual says that in dry conditions motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 43
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A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55 mph needs how much distance to stop compared with a car?
- 3 times the distance
- 2 times the distance
- 5 times the distance
- 10 times the distance
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Correct answer: 3 times the distance
A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55 mph needs 3 times the distance a car needs to stop.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 44
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What distance is recommended so that you do not cut off commercial motor vehicles?
- One car length for every 5 miles per hour of speed
- Two car lengths for every 10 miles per hour of speed
- One car length for every 20 miles per hour of speed
- One car length for every 10 miles per hour of speed
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Correct answer: One car length for every 10 miles per hour of speed
The manual recommends one car length for every 10 miles per hour of speed.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 45
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Speed is a factor in what share of all fatal crashes?
- Nearly one-tenth
- Nearly one-half
- Nearly one-third
- Nearly two-thirds
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Correct answer: Nearly one-third
The manual says speed is a factor in nearly one-third of all fatal crashes.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 45