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Hardest Georgia permit test questions

142 questions that need exact knowledge rather than common sense: the numbers (distances, speeds, fines, limits), the exceptions and the rules that are easy to mix up. We chose them from our Georgia question bank for that reason; they're not statistics from the DDS.

142 questions
  1. Question 1Who may supervise a driver holding a Georgia Class CP instructional permit?

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    B: A person at least 21, licensed to drive a Class C vehicle, fit to take control, seated beside the driver. The supervisor must be at least 21, licensed for Class C, fit and capable of controlling the vehicle, and sitting beside the driver. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Conditions of a Class C Instructional Permit (CP), page 9.

  2. Question 2How long must a teen hold a Class CP permit before applying for a Class D provisional license?

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    C: One year and one day. You must be at least 16 and have held a valid instructional permit for one year and one day. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Obtaining a Class D Provisional License, page 9.

  3. Question 3During which hours may a Class D provisional license holder NOT drive?

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    B: 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., with no exceptions. Class D holders may not drive between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., with no exceptions. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Conditions of a Class D Provisional License, page 28.

  4. Question 4During the first six months after getting a Class D license, who may ride with the teen driver?

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    B: Only immediate family members. During the first six months, only immediate family members may ride in the vehicle. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Conditions of a Class D Provisional License, page 28.

  5. Question 5During the second six months of a Class D license, how many non-family passengers under 21 are allowed?

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    B: One. In the second six months, only one passenger under 21 who is not immediate family may ride. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Conditions of a Class D Provisional License, page 28.

  6. Question 6After the first year on a Class D license, how many non-family passengers under 21 may ride?

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    C: Three. After the first and second six-month periods, only three passengers under 21 who are not immediate family may ride. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Conditions of a Class D Provisional License, page 28.

  7. Question 7Under Joshua's Law, how many hours of supervised driving (other than with an instructor) must a 16- or 17-year-old complete for a Class D license?

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    C: 40 hours, including 6 at night. A cumulative total of at least 40 hours of driving experience, including at least 6 at night, is required. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Driver Education Requirements, page 28.

  8. Question 8What classroom component of an approved driver education course does Joshua's Law require?

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    B: 30 hours of classroom instruction or an equivalent online course. An approved course includes either 30 hours of classroom instruction or an equivalent online virtual course. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Driver Education Requirements, page 28.

  9. Question 9What fee is charged to a parent requesting revocation of a minor's license or permit?

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    B: $10, non-refundable. The person requesting revocation must pay a non-refundable fee of $10.00 with a notarized form. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Revocation of Minor's License/Permit, page 28.

  10. Question 10To upgrade from a Class D to a Class C license, the driver must have no major traffic violations in the previous:

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    B: 12 months. The applicant must have no convictions for major traffic violations in the 12 months preceding the application. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Conditions of a Class D Provisional License, page 28.

  11. Question 11Within how many days of becoming a Georgia resident must you get a Georgia license to drive?

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    B: 30 days. Georgia law requires new residents to obtain a Georgia license or permit within 30 days. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Requirement to obtain a Georgia Driver's License, page 6.

  12. Question 12What is the minimum vision requirement for a Georgia non-commercial license?

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    C: 20/60 in one eye with a 140-degree field of vision. The minimum is 20/60 in one eye, with or without corrective lenses, and a horizontal field of vision of at least 140 degrees. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Vision Requirements, page 6.

  13. Question 13How often must Georgia drivers age 64 and over pass a vision screening?

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    C: Every eight years (at each renewal). Customers 64 and over must complete a vision screening every eight years. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Vision Requirements, page 7.

  14. Question 14How long is a regular Georgia Class C driver's license valid, and what does it cost?

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    C: 8 years, $32. A regular driver's license (Classes A, B, C, E, F and M) is issued for 8 years at $32. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Fees/Forms of Payment, page 7.

  15. Question 15If your Georgia license has been expired for more than two years, what must you do to renew it?

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    B: Pass a vision test, a driving test and a knowledge exam on signs and rules. A license expired more than two years requires vision, driving and knowledge tests. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Expired License, page 8.

  16. Question 16What letter appears in the restrictions area of a Georgia license that has no restrictions?

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    C: A. If no restrictions are imposed, the letter A appears in the License Restrictions area. Georgia Drivers' Manual: License Restrictions, page 7.

  17. Question 17How many questions must you answer correctly on the Georgia Road Signs test?

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    B: 15 of 20. You must correctly answer 15 of the 20 road sign questions to pass. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Road Signs, page 13.

  18. Question 18You must begin the knowledge exam at least how long before the Customer Service Center closes?

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    B: 30 minutes. Customers must begin the written test at least 30 minutes before closing. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Knowledge Exam, page 13.

  19. Question 19What is the fee for a Georgia learner's permit, and when is it paid?

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    B: $10 before testing, paid again before every attempt. The $10 test/permit fee is paid before testing, is not refunded on failure, and must be paid before every attempt. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Obtaining a Class C Instructional Permit (CP), page 9.

  20. Question 20You fail the Class C knowledge test for the first time. When can you retake it?

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    B: The next day. After a first failure you must wait until the next day to retake the part you failed. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Results of Pass/Fail, page 14.

  21. Question 21You fail a Class C knowledge or road test for the second time. How long must you wait?

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    C: 7 days. After a second or later failure, you must wait 7 days before retaking the failed portion. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Results of Pass/Fail, page 14.

  22. Question 22What minimum score is needed to pass the Georgia Class C/D road test?

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    B: 75%. You must achieve a minimum score of 75% on the road test. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Road Test For Class C or D, page 14.

  23. Question 23During the parallel parking part of the road test, how close to the curb must your car be?

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    C: Not more than 18 inches. Park midway between two standards so the car is not more than 18 inches from the curb. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Road Test For Class C or D, page 13.

  24. Question 24In the straight-line backing exercise, about how far must you back up?

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    B: 50 feet. Back about 50 feet at no more than 10 mph, as straight and smoothly as possible, looking behind you. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Road Test For Class C or D, page 13.

  25. Question 25How many points in 24 months will result in suspension of a Georgia license (adult driver)?

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    C: 15 or more points. A license is suspended for any person who accumulates 15 or more points within 24 months. Georgia Drivers' Manual: The Points System, page 49.

  26. Question 26A Georgia driver under 18 accumulates how many points in 12 months to have the license suspended?

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    B: 4 points. A person under 18 with 4 points within twelve months will be suspended. Georgia Drivers' Manual: The Points System, page 49.

  27. Question 27How many points does a Georgia driver receive for speeding 15-18 mph over the limit?

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    B: 2. Speeding 15-18 mph over the posted limit is a 2-point violation. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Violations and Points Demerited, page 48.

  28. Question 28How many points are assessed for speeding 19-23 mph over the limit?

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    B: 3. Speeding 19-23 mph over the limit carries 3 points. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Violations and Points Demerited, page 48.

  29. Question 29How many points are given for speeding 24-33 mph over the posted limit?

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    C: 4. Speeding 24-33 mph over the limit is a 4-point violation. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Violations and Points Demerited, page 48.

  30. Question 30Which violations carry 6 points in Georgia?

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    B: Aggressive driving, speeding 34+ mph over, and unlawfully passing a school bus. Aggressive driving, speeding 34 mph or more over the limit, and unlawfully passing a school bus are each 6 points. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Violations and Points Demerited, page 48.

  31. Question 31How many points are assessed for reckless driving in Georgia?

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    C: 4. Reckless driving is a 4-point violation. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Violations and Points Demerited, page 48.

  32. Question 32How many points can a defensive driving course reduce on a Georgia license, and how often?

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    B: Up to 7 points once every 5 years. Licensed residents may have up to 7 points reduced once every 5 years after a certified 6-hour driver improvement course. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Points Reduction, page 49.

  33. Question 33Under 'points avoidance,' what happens if you complete a 6-hour driver improvement course before your court date?

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    B: The court reduces the fine by 20 percent and no points are assessed. Presenting the certificate to the court reduces the fine by 20 percent and no points are assessed (once every five years). Georgia Drivers' Manual: Points Avoidance, page 49.

  34. Question 34What is a 'Super Speeder' in Georgia?

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    B: A driver convicted of 75 mph or more on a two-lane road or 85 mph or more on any road. Super Speeder applies to speeding 75+ mph on a two-lane road or 85+ mph on any road and adds a $200 state fee. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Super Speeder, page 22.

  35. Question 35What is the Super Speeder state fee?

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    C: $200. Super Speeders are assessed a $200 state fee in addition to local fines; failure to pay brings suspension and a $50 reinstatement fee. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Super Speeder, page 22.

  36. Question 36A driver under 21 is convicted of reckless driving. What happens to the license (first conviction)?

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    B: Suspended for six months. For drivers under 21, reckless driving and other listed offenses bring a 6-month suspension for a first conviction and 12 months for a second. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Convictions Other Than DUI, page 28.

  37. Question 37Is a left turn on red ever legal in Georgia?

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    B: Yes, from the left lane of a one-way street onto a one-way street going left, after a full stop, unless a sign prohibits it. A left turn on red is allowed from a one-way street onto a one-way street whose traffic moves to the left, after a complete stop and yielding. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Laws Governing Right-of-Way, page 19.

  38. Question 38When must you stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

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    B: When they are on your half of the roadway or within one lane of it. Stop and remain stopped when the pedestrian is on your half of the roadway or approaching and within one lane of it. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Georgia's Law Concerning Pedestrians, page 43.

  39. Question 39Once you have entered an intersection to make a left turn, may you change lanes?

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    B: No, you cannot change lanes in the intersection. Once you have entered an intersection to make a left turn, you cannot change lanes in the intersection. Georgia Drivers' Manual: How To Make A Left Turn, page 20.

  40. Question 40While waiting to turn left, how should your front wheels be positioned?

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    B: Straight until you begin the turn. Keep your wheels straight until you begin making the turn. Georgia Drivers' Manual: How To Make A Left Turn, page 20.

  41. Question 41Is it legal to flash your turn signal to tell the driver behind you it is safe to pass?

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    B: No, it is against the law. It is against the law to flash turn signals as a courtesy or 'do pass' signal to drivers behind you. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Illegal Signals, page 20.

  42. Question 42When passing on a two-lane road, you must be completely back in the right lane before oncoming traffic is within how many feet?

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    B: 200 feet. You must return to the right lane before the passing zone ends, before an intersection, and before oncoming traffic is within 200 feet. Georgia Drivers' Manual: How To Pass On A Two-Lane Road, page 19.

  43. Question 43Passing is prohibited on a two-lane road within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

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    B: 100 feet. Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of a railroad crossing, and within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Passing is prohibited on two-lane roads, page 19.

  44. Question 44On a two-lane road, how close to a bridge, viaduct or tunnel may you begin passing?

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    B: No closer than 100 feet. Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Passing is prohibited on two-lane roads, page 19.

  45. Question 45Another vehicle is passing you. What is unlawful for you to do?

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    B: Increase your speed before the other vehicle has completely passed. It is unlawful to increase your speed before you have been completely passed; slowing slightly is courteous. Georgia Drivers' Manual: When Someone Passes You, page 20.

  46. Question 46You cannot change lanes away from a bicyclist. How must you pass?

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    B: At least 10 mph below the limit or 25 mph (whichever is more), with at least 3 feet of space. If a lane change is not possible, slow to at least 10 mph under the limit or 25 mph, whichever is more, and keep at least 3 feet from the bicycle. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Passing Bicycles, page 20.

  47. Question 47What is the minimum legal space when passing a bicyclist in Georgia?

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    B: 3 feet. The minimum legal space for a motorist to pass a bicyclist is 3 feet. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Sharing the Road With Bicycles, page 43.

  48. Question 48What does Georgia's law against 'caravanning' require of trucks and vehicles pulling trailers outside business or residential districts?

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    B: They must leave enough space so an overtaking vehicle can safely move in between. Trucks and trailers must leave enough space between themselves that an overtaking vehicle can enter and occupy it safely. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Trucks and Vehicles Pulling Trailers, page 24.

  49. Question 49Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed in a Georgia urban or residential district?

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    B: 30 mph. The general rule is 30 mph in any urban or residential district. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Speed Limits, page 22.

  50. Question 50What is the speed limit on an unpaved county road in Georgia unless posted?

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    B: 35 mph. The general maximum on an unpaved county road is 35 mph. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Speed Limits, page 22.

  51. Question 51What is the general maximum speed on a rural interstate in Georgia?

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    C: 70 mph. Rural interstates have a general maximum of 70 mph. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Speed Limits, page 22.

  52. Question 52What is the general speed limit on an urban interstate or multi-lane divided highway in Georgia?

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    C: 65 mph. Urban interstates and multi-lane divided highways have a 65 mph general limit. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Speed Limits, page 22.

  53. Question 53What are the possible penalties for driving too slowly and impeding traffic, including staying in the passing lane while being overtaken?

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    B: A fine up to $1,000 and/or 3 points. Penalties include a fine up to $1,000 and/or 3 points on the driving record. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Driving Too Slowly, page 22.

  54. Question 54What is the penalty range for disobeying a regulatory speed limit in a Georgia work zone?

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    B: $100 to $2,000 and/or up to 12 months in jail. Disobeying regulatory speed limits in a work zone is a high and aggravated misdemeanor: $100-$2,000 and/or up to 12 months. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Reduce Your Speed, page 23.

  55. Question 55Under Georgia's 'Slow Poke' law, what must a slower driver in the left (passing) lane do when faster traffic approaches?

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    B: Move over to the right, regardless of their own speed. Regardless of your speed, you must move out of the passing lane when faster traffic is approaching, except in listed situations. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Keep Right, Except to Pass, page 21.

  56. Question 56Your car is disabled on a highway. How much clear view of it should you leave if you must stop?

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    C: 200 feet in each direction. Park off the highway if possible, leaving free passage and a clear view of your vehicle for 200 feet in each direction. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Stopping, Standing, and Parking, page 21.

  57. Question 57In Georgia, you may stop only momentarily to pick up or drop off passengers within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

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    B: 15 feet. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, stopping is permitted only momentarily to pick up or drop off passengers. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Stopping, Standing, and Parking, page 21.

  58. Question 58Parking is restricted within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

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    C: 20 feet. Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection you may stop only momentarily to load or unload passengers. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Stopping, Standing, and Parking, page 21.

  59. Question 59Parking is restricted within how many feet of a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal?

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    C: 30 feet. Within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign or traffic control signal you may stop only momentarily for passengers. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Stopping, Standing, and Parking, page 21.

  60. Question 60Parking is restricted within how many feet of a railroad crossing in Georgia?

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    C: 50 feet. Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing, stopping is permitted only momentarily to pick up or drop off passengers. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Stopping, Standing, and Parking, page 21.

  61. Question 61On the side of the street across from a fire station driveway, you may not park within how many feet?

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    C: 75 feet. Parking is restricted within 75 feet of the spot across the street from a fire station driveway (20 feet on the same side). Georgia Drivers' Manual: Stopping, Standing, and Parking, page 21.

  62. Question 62When must you stop at a railroad crossing in Georgia, and how far from the nearest rail?

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    B: When signals flash, gates are down, a flagman signals or a train is near; within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet. Stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when signals, gates, a flagman, a stop sign or a near train require it. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Railroad Crossings, page 22.

  63. Question 63On a divided highway of four or more lanes with a median, a school bus stops on the other side. What must you do?

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    B: You are not required to stop, but watch for children. With a median separation, only traffic following the bus must stop; opposite traffic should stay alert for children. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Sharing the Road With School Buses, page 45.

  64. Question 64On a four-lane road with no median, a school bus stops on the opposite side with red lights flashing. What must you do?

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    B: Stop. On a four-lane roadway without a median, all traffic in both directions must stop. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Sharing the Road With School Buses, page 45.

  65. Question 65A school bus stops on a road with a center turning lane. Which traffic must stop?

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    B: All traffic from both directions. On two-lane roads and roads of four or more lanes with a center turning lane, all traffic from both directions must stop. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Sharing the Road With School Buses, page 45.

  66. Question 66What are the penalties for illegally passing a stopped school bus in Georgia?

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    B: Mandatory court appearance, up to $1,000 fine and up to 6 points. Penalties include a mandatory court appearance, up to a $1,000 fine and up to 6 points; under 21 it means suspension. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Sharing the Road With School Buses, page 45.

  67. Question 67Besides police and ambulances, which vehicles does Georgia's Move Over law cover?

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    B: Wreckers, highway workers, active sanitation and utility service vehicles. The law protects emergency personnel, wrecker operators, highway workers, and active sanitation and utility service workers. Georgia Drivers' Manual: The "Move Over" Law, page 19.

  68. Question 68What is the maximum fine for a first offense under Georgia's Move Over law?

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    C: $500. Violations can result in a fine of no more than $500 for the first offense. Georgia Drivers' Manual: The "Move Over" Law, page 19.

  69. Question 69How should you pass a postal vehicle or active sanitation vehicle showing flashing lights if you cannot change lanes?

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    B: Slow to at least 10 mph below the limit or 25 mph, whichever is more, and be prepared to stop. If you cannot move to a non-adjacent lane, slow to at least 10 mph under the posted limit or 25 mph, whichever is more. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Passing a Postal Carrier or Sanitation Workers, page 26.

  70. Question 70About how fast do mobile work vehicles (such as paint stripers) usually move?

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    A: 5 mph. Mobile work vehicles usually work at very slow speeds, such as 5 mph; slow down and yield to them. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Yield to Mobile Work Vehicles, page 23.

  71. Question 71Who accounts for most work zone fatalities nationwide, according to the manual?

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    B: The general public (drivers and passengers). The general public accounts for 82% of work zone fatalities nationwide. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Highway Work Zones, page 23.

  72. Question 72How many basic sign shapes does Georgia use to convey traffic control instructions?

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    C: Seven. Georgia uses seven basic sign shapes so drivers can recognize signs from a distance. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Shapes of Signs, page 29.

  73. Question 73At a stop sign with no stop line and no crosswalk, where should you stop?

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    B: At the point where you can best see oncoming traffic. If there is no stop line or crosswalk, stop at a point from which you can best see oncoming traffic. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Octagon signs, page 29.

  74. Question 74How far before the school grounds or crossing are pentagon school signs placed?

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    B: Not less than 150 feet nor more than 700 feet. They are erected not less than 150 feet nor more than 700 feet in advance of the school grounds or crossing. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Pentagon signs, page 29.

  75. Question 75Besides yellow, what color may a pentagon school zone or school crossing sign sometimes be?

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    B: Fluorescent green. The manual notes that pentagon school signs can sometimes be fluorescent green; orange is used for work zone signs. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Pentagon signs, page 29.

  76. Question 76What does this 'No Turn on Red' sign mean?

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    B: A right turn on red is prohibited even after a complete stop. This sign prohibits a right turn on red even after coming to a complete stop. Georgia Drivers' Manual: No right turn on red after stop sign, page 30.

  77. Question 77According to the Georgia manual, when is the road most hazardous after a 'Slippery When Wet' warning?

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    B: During the first half-hour of rain. The first half-hour of rain is the most hazardous because water mixes with oil on the road. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Slippery when wet sign, page 32.

  78. Question 78Vehicles that display the slow-moving vehicle ('Caution') emblem are defined as moving slower than what speed?

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    B: Less than 25 mph. A slow-moving vehicle is any vehicle moving less than 25 mph and must display this emblem. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Caution sign, page 33.

  79. Question 79Where does mile zero begin for Georgia milepost markers?

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    B: At the south or west border where a route begins. Zero always starts at the south or west border where a route begins. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Milepost marker, page 33.

  80. Question 80At a railroad crossbuck, what does a sign below it showing a number tell you?

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    B: The number of tracks. A sign below the crossbuck indicates the number of tracks. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Railroad crossing sign, page 33.

  81. Question 81A traffic signal is completely dark (not working at all). How must you treat the intersection?

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    B: As if a stop sign were posted in all directions. If a traffic signal is not functioning at all, treat the intersection as if stop signs are posted for all directions. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Traffic Signals and Signs, page 35.

  82. Question 82What does a flashing yellow left-turn arrow mean?

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    B: You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians; oncoming traffic still has a green. A flashing yellow arrow allows a left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, because oncoming traffic still has a green light. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Flashing yellow arrow, page 35.

  83. Question 83On a reversible lane system, what does a steady yellow X mean?

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    B: Clear the lane. A steady yellow signal means clear the lane; a flashing one means a left turn is permitted. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Lane Control signals, page 35.

  84. Question 84A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon is flashing alternating red signals. What should drivers do?

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    B: Come to a full stop and proceed when pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk. Alternating flashing red: come to a full stop and proceed when pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Pedestrian-Hybrid Beacons (PHB), page 36.

  85. Question 85When no one has pushed the button, what does a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon show to drivers?

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    C: It stays dark. A PHB remains dark for traffic until a pedestrian activates the push-button. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Pedestrian-Hybrid Beacons (PHB), page 36.

  86. Question 86In urban areas, where is the stop line usually located?

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    B: About four feet before the crosswalk. The stop line is usually about four feet before the crosswalk; stop at the line, not at the sign or signal. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Stop Lines, page 37.

  87. Question 87What do double solid white lines between lanes mean?

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    B: Lane changes are prohibited. When double white lines are solid, lane changes are prohibited; when dashed, you may cross over. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Double White Lines, page 37.

  88. Question 88What may a yellow edge line on the left side of the road warn you about?

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    B: Narrow or raised medians. A yellow edge line may be used on the left side to warn of narrow or raised medians; right edge lines are solid white. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Edge Lines, page 37.

  89. Question 89On a road with four or more lanes and two-way traffic, two solid yellow center lines may be crossed only to:

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    B: Make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, driveway or street. You may cross double solid yellow lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, driveway or another street. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Lane Lines, page 37.

  90. Question 90How far before your turn may you enter a center two-way left turn lane in Georgia?

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    B: No more than 300 feet. Georgia law prohibits using the center turn lane for anything but left turns, and you may enter it no more than 300 feet before the turn. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Turn Lanes, page 38.

  91. Question 91Where is a bike lane placed when there is a right-turn-only lane?

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    B: To the left of the right-turn-only lane. The bike lane is located to the left of the right-turn-only lane so bicycles going straight are accommodated. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Bicycle Lanes, page 38.

  92. Question 92Entering a highway from the acceleration lane, may you cross the solid white gore line?

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    B: No; stay in the acceleration lane until the solid white line ends. Drivers entering a controlled access highway are prohibited from crossing the solid white line and must stay in the acceleration lane until it ends. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Gores, page 41.

  93. Question 93What is the maximum fine for a first HOV lane violation in Georgia?

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    B: $75. A first HOV violation is a fine up to $75; a fourth or later offense adds one point. Georgia Drivers' Manual: HOV Lanes, page 41.

  94. Question 94When must you use headlights in Georgia?

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    B: From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, any time it is raining, and when visibility is limited. Headlights are required from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, whenever it is raining, and when visibility is limited. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Use Headlights Properly, page 25.

  95. Question 95You must dim your high beams when an approaching vehicle is within how many feet?

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    C: 500 feet. Dim your headlights within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle so you do not blind the driver. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Use Headlights Properly, page 25.

  96. Question 96When following another vehicle, you should dim your high beams within how many feet?

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    B: 200 feet. Dim your lights when following closely, within 200 feet behind another vehicle. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Use Headlights Properly, page 25.

  97. Question 97Which should you NOT do when driving in heavy fog?

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    C: Drive with parking or hazard lights on. Do not drive with parking or hazard lights on in fog; reduce speed and dim your headlights. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Fog, page 39.

  98. Question 98At what speed can partial hydroplaning begin in a standard passenger car?

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    B: As low as 35 mph. Partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as 35 mph; at 55 mph tires may lose all contact with the road. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Hydroplaning, page 39.

  99. Question 99Deer are most active in Georgia during which months?

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    B: October, November and December. Deer are most active in October, November and December during the breeding season. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Deer-Automobile Crashes, page 51.

  100. Question 100A deer runs in front of your car. What should you NOT do?

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    B: Swerve to avoid it. Never swerve to avoid a deer; you may hit another vehicle or leave the road. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Deer-Automobile Crashes, page 51.

  101. Question 101Striking a fixed object at speed is compared in the manual to driving off a building. How many stories is it like at the highest speed shown?

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    C: Nine. The illustration compares striking an object to driving off a one-, four- or nine-story building as speed increases. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Speed and Stopping Distance, page 41.

  102. Question 102After a blowout causes your car to swerve onto the shoulder, what should you do?

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    B: Do not try to get back on the pavement; let the car coast to a stop. If the blow-out pushes the car onto the shoulder, do not try to get back onto the pavement; let it coast to a stop. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Tire Blow-Out, page 40.

  103. Question 103When you stop at a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, how far before it should you stop?

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    B: At least 10 feet before the crosswalk. Stop at least 10 feet before the crosswalk so a driver in the next lane can see the pedestrian. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Passing Stopped Cars in Lanes of Travel, page 43.

  104. Question 104When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle going 40 mph, what is the risk of death according to the Georgia manual?

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    C: At least 80%. At 40 mph the risk of pedestrian death is at least 80%. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Vehicle Speed, page 43.

  105. Question 105On which roads may bicyclists NOT ride in Georgia?

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    B: Interstates and interstate-like (limited access) highways. Bicyclists may use every road except interstates and interstate-like limited access highways. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Sharing the Road With Bicycles, page 43.

  106. Question 106Must a bicyclist use a bike lane when one is present?

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    B: No; the law allows bicyclists to use the full lane. Bicyclists are not required to ride in a bike lane even when one is present; the law allows use of the full lane. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Sharing the Road With Bicycles, page 43.

  107. Question 107Why shouldn't you trust a motorcycle's flashing turn signal?

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    B: Motorcycle signals may not be self-canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Motorcycle signals may not cancel automatically; wait until the rider clearly starts the turn. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Intersections, page 44.

  108. Question 108How much following distance should you allow behind a motorcycle?

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    C: Three or four seconds. Allow three or four seconds when following a motorcycle so the rider has time to maneuver or stop. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Following Too Close, page 44.

  109. Question 109How much more stopping distance does a fully loaded tractor-trailer at 55 mph need compared with a car?

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    C: Three times the distance. A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55 mph needs 3 times the distance a car needs to stop. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Sharing the Road With Commercial Motor Vehicles, page 45.

  110. Question 110Which side No-Zone of a truck is especially dangerous?

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    B: The right side, because trucks make wide right turns. The right side No-Zone is particularly dangerous because truck and bus drivers must make wide right turns. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Sharing the Road With Commercial Motor Vehicles, page 46.

  111. Question 111If you pull in front of a commercial vehicle, how much space does Georgia's TACT program recommend leaving?

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    A: One car length for every 10 mph of speed. TACT says not to cut off commercial vehicles; leave one car length for every 10 mph of speed because trucks need much more room to stop. Georgia Drivers' Manual: The Georgia Tact Project, page 46.

  112. Question 112Which vehicles must not be followed closer than 200 feet when responding to an alarm?

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    B: Fire fighting apparatus and other emergency vehicles. Do not follow fire apparatus or other emergency vehicles responding to an alarm closer than 200 feet. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Following Emergency Vehicles, page 25.

  113. Question 113How close may you park to fire apparatus stopped in answer to a fire alarm?

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    B: No closer than 500 feet. Do not park within 500 feet of fire apparatus stopped in answer to a fire alarm. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Following Emergency Vehicles, page 25.

  114. Question 114You must notify police immediately after a crash when property damage exceeds how much?

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    C: $500. Notify law enforcement immediately if anyone is injured or killed, or if property damage exceeds $500. Georgia Drivers' Manual: If You Are Involved In A Crash, page 51.

  115. Question 115After a minor crash on a multilane highway with no serious injury, what should drivers do if the cars can be driven?

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    B: Move the vehicles off the roadway to a safe location such as the shoulder. If there is no apparent serious injury and the cars can be driven, the drivers must move them to a safe location such as the shoulder or median. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Moving Vehicles Following a Crash, page 51.

  116. Question 116At what BAC is a driver under 21 irrefutably considered under the influence in Georgia?

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    B: 0.02 or more. A person under 21 is irrefutably considered under the influence at 0.02 grams or more. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol, page 24.

  117. Question 117Is having a prescription a defense if your medication impairs your driving?

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    B: No, a prescription is not a defense if the medication impairs your ability to drive safely. Having a prescription is not a defense if the medication impairs your ability to safely operate a vehicle. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol, page 24.

  118. Question 118What are the maximum DUI penalties mentioned in the Georgia manual's Traffic Laws section?

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    B: Fines up to $1,000, jail up to 12 months, and mandatory license suspension. DUI penalties are severe: fines up to $1,000, jail up to 12 months and mandatory suspension of driving privileges. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol, page 24.

  119. Question 119A driver under 21 with no prior listed convictions is convicted of a first DUI with a BAC of .02 but less than .08. What is the minimum suspension?

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    B: 6 months. With a BAC of .02 to less than .08 (or no test given), the minimum suspension is 6 months (12 months with a prior listed conviction). Georgia Drivers' Manual: Convictions for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DUI), page 28.

  120. Question 120A driver under 21 is convicted of a first DUI with a BAC of .08 or more, or refused testing. What is the minimum suspension?

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    C: 12 months. A BAC of .08 or greater or refusing testing results in a minimum 12-month suspension, with no limited permit. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Convictions for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DUI), page 28.

  121. Question 121What is the minimum suspension for a second DUI conviction for a driver under 21?

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    C: 18 months. A second DUI brings a minimum 18-month suspension, with ignition interlock permit eligibility after 120 days. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Convictions for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DUI), page 28.

  122. Question 122What happens if you refuse state-administered chemical testing in Georgia?

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    B: Your license is suspended for a minimum of one year and the refusal may be used at trial. Refusal brings a suspension of at least one year, and refusal of blood or urine testing may be offered as evidence. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Implied Consent, page 48.

  123. Question 123After submitting to the state's chemical test, what are you entitled to?

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    B: Additional tests at your own expense by qualified personnel of your choosing. After the required state tests, you may obtain additional chemical tests at your own expense from personnel you choose. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Implied Consent, page 48.

  124. Question 124How many points are assessed for possessing an open container of alcohol while driving?

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    B: 2. Possessing an open container of an alcoholic beverage while driving is a 2-point violation. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Violations and Points Demerited, page 48.

  125. Question 125Can a driver under 21 get a limited driving permit after a DUI conviction?

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    B: No; limited permits are not available for DUI convictions before age 21. Limited driving permits are not available for DUI convictions prior to age 21. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Limited Driving Permits, page 49.

  126. Question 126A driver is declared a Habitual Violator after how many convictions of listed offenses (such as DUI) within 5 years?

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    B: Three. A driver is declared a Habitual Violator upon a third conviction of any combination of listed offenses within 5 years. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Mandatory Revocations, page 49.

  127. Question 127Driving a commercial motor vehicle with a BAC of what level is a major violation that disqualifies a CDL for one year?

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    B: .04 or higher. Driving a CMV with a BAC of .04 or higher is a major traffic violation (one-year disqualification). Georgia Drivers' Manual: Major Traffic Violations, page 50.

  128. Question 128Who must wear a seat belt in a passenger vehicle in Georgia?

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    B: All front-seat occupants, and all occupants under 18 in any seat. Each front-seat occupant must be belted, and all occupants under 18 must use a seat belt. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Safety Belts, page 25.

  129. Question 129By how much do seat belts reduce the risk of fatality in a crash, according to GDOT?

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    C: About 45%. GDOT reports the risk of fatality is reduced by about 45% when seat belts are used. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Safety Belts, page 25.

  130. Question 130Children under what age must ride in an appropriate child passenger restraint system in Georgia?

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    C: Under 8. Every driver transporting a child under eight must properly restrain the child in a restraint appropriate for height and weight. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Safety Restraints for Children, page 25.

  131. Question 131What is the penalty for a first conviction under Georgia's Hands-Free law?

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    B: 1 point and a fine up to $50. First conviction: 1 point and a fine of no more than $50; second: 2 points and $100; third or more: 3 points and $150. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Texting & Cell Phones, page 26.

  132. Question 132What is the maximum fine for littering in Georgia under the Litter Control Law?

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    C: $1,000 and up to 12 months in jail. Littering is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,000 and a 12-month jail term; a judge can order litter pickup. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Georgia's Litter Control Law, page 25.

  133. Question 133Using the penny test, your tread is too worn if:

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    B: You can see all of Lincoln's head (tread is below about 2/32 inch). If part of Lincoln's head is covered, tread is adequate; below about 2/32 inch, grip in bad conditions is greatly reduced. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Tire Pressure, page 39.

  134. Question 134Idling a vehicle for how long uses more fuel than restarting the engine?

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    B: 10 seconds. Idling for 10 seconds consumes more fuel than restarting the engine. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Idling Engines, page 42.

  135. Question 135Which of these is considered an emergency that allows stopping on an expressway shoulder?

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    B: A vehicle breakdown. Stopping on the shoulder is permitted only in an emergency; switching drivers, stretching or getting items are not emergencies. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Tips For Expressway Driving, page 42.

  136. Question 136In the 13-county metro Atlanta area, which vehicles must pass an emissions inspection every year?

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    B: Gasoline cars and light trucks less than 25 model years old (newest three model years exempt). Gasoline cars and light-duty trucks less than 25 model years old must pass yearly, except the three newest model years. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Protecting the Air, page 42.

  137. Question 137If there are multiple turning lanes, where should your vehicle end up after the turn?

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    B: In the corresponding lane on the street you turn onto. With multiple turning lanes, complete the turn into the corresponding lane on the street you are entering. Georgia Drivers' Manual: How To Make A Left Turn, page 20.

  138. Question 138On a multi-lane, two-way highway, when may you drive to the left of the center line?

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    B: Only when making a left turn (or when signs or signals allow). On a multi-lane, two-way highway, never drive left of the center line except to make a left turn or when authorized by signs or signals. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Making Turns on Multi-Lane Highways, page 21.

  139. Question 139What are black-and-orange speed signs in a work zone?

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    B: Advisory speeds, used with warning signs. Advisory speed limits in work zones are black and orange and used with warning signs; official limits use black and white signs. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Reduce Your Speed, page 23.

  140. Question 140What is the license penalty for a first conviction of reckless stunt driving within 5 years?

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    B: 12-month suspension, eligible for early reinstatement after 120 days. A first conviction within 5 years brings a 12-month suspension with early reinstatement possible at 120 days. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Drag Racing/Reckless Stunt Driving, page 24.

  141. Question 141What happens after a third reckless stunt driving conviction within 5 years?

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    B: Habitual Violator revocation with no limited permit. A third conviction within 5 years results in Habitual Violator revocation with no limited permit available. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Drag Racing/Reckless Stunt Driving, page 24.

  142. Question 142What is the penalty for reckless driving in Georgia (besides points)?

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    B: Up to $1,000 fine and up to 12 months in jail; under 21, suspension of all driving privileges. Reckless driving can bring up to $1,000 and up to 12 months in jail, and a suspension for drivers under 21. Georgia Drivers' Manual: Reckless Driving, page 24.

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