Drivers ed Georgia Study Guide – Flashcards
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What restrictions apply to Provisional licenses?
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No driving between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m.
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If you move you must give your new address to the DDS within ___ days
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60
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Driving is a ___.
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privilege
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When your license is ___, your driving privilege is temporarily withdrawn for a specific period of time.
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suspended
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How many points are accumulated on a driver's record for unlawful passing a school bus?
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6
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For drivers under the age of 21, any ___ point violation results in drivers license suspension.
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4
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Two yellow lines (one solid, another broken) in the center of a two-way road mean that vehicles traveling ___________.
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next to the broken line may pass
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You may legally turn right on a steady red light _______________.
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after coming to a complete stop unless otherwise posted
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A flashing yellow light at an intersection means _____
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slow down and proceed through an intersection with caution
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If traffic signal lights stop working, you must ______
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stop at the intersection and then proceed when it is safe
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What does flashing red light at a railroad crossing mean?
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Stop, a train is coming
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When you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should ___________.
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stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
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What is a safe and positive way to handle road rage?
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Staying away from drivers who are speeding or appear anxious
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What is the most important driving task?
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Giving the road your full attention
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What are good tips to drive on a long trip?
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Change drivers at regular intervals.
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It is illegal to __________
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listen to music through headphones while both ears are covered
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What is true about central vision?
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It is also known as straight-ahead vision.
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If a person with restricted license operates a motor vehicle contrary to the license restrictions, his or her license will be __________.
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revoked
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What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving on a trip?
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Get off the road and get some sleep.
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At higher speeds, how would you compensate for the decrease in field of vision?
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By turning your head to look to your sides.
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A person commits the offense of __________ driving when he or she operates any motor vehicle with the intent to intimidate or injure another person.
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aggressive
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When two vehicles moving at the same speed are involved in a collision, the vehicle that __________________.
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weighs less will take the greater impact
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__________ vehicles have more tendency to rollover.
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Taller
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What type of road surface provides the best friction?
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Dry concrete road
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___________ collisions can happen if the vehicle behind your car is following too closely.
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Rear-end
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Why is it dangerous to keep loose objects in the cabin of your vehicle?
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They could be thrown into motion and injure someone in the event of a sudden stop.
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When you are driving downhill _______________
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it is more difficult to stop your car because of gravity
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If your vehicle bounces a lot after a bump or is hard to control on turns, you may have a problem with the __________ system.
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suspension
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A driver should sit at least ____ inches away from the steering wheel if the vehicle is equipped with an air bag.
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10
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Wearing a seat belt ____________
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helps to reduce the risk of death or serious injury
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You need to maintain steady pressure on the ______________ to activate ABS.
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brake pedal
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Tires should be frequently inspected for proper inflation pressure, __________, uneven wear, and cracks.
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tread depth
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Children younger than ____ years must be restrained in an approved child restraint system.
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8
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The odometer gauge indicates the __________________.
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the total number of miles your car has been driven
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The maximum speed limit on a rural interstate highway is ___ mph
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70
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What should you do when an emergency vehicle with a siren and flashing lights approaches you?
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Pull to the right, stop, and remain stopped until it has passed.
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What should you do when you see a school bus stopped ahead with its red lights flashing on your side of the road?
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Stop and remain stopped as long as the red lights flash
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Fines for speed violations are doubled in ___________ zones.
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highway work and school
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You are waiting to turn left into a small parking lot. A car approaching from the opposite direction has a turn signal on. You should _______________.
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wait until the other car starts its turn before making your turn
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Which of the following is NOT prohibited by Georgia law?
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Entering or leaving any controlled-access (interstate) roadway at authorized entrances
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Which driver can be classified as a "super speeder"?
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A driver convicted of driving at a speed of 85 mph or more on any road
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A driver can be jailed up to one year and fined up to $5,000 if he or she _________________.
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refuses to bring his or her vehicle to a stop when given a visual or an audible signal by a police officer
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Turn your front wheels toward the curb when you park your car ____
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facing downhill
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The steering wheel should always be turned in the direction you want the car to go, _______________.
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whether moving forward or in reverse
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What is the proper way to start a right turn?
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Signal and start your turn from the nearest to right curb lane.
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If a street has a central lane bordered by solid yellow and broken yellow lines, you _______________
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must use it when you turn left
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Weaving from one lane of traffic to another is ___________
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prohibited by Georgia law
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Whenever you park your car, make sure _______________.
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you are stopped within a legal and secure parking space
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When another car is passing you, you should _____________.
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reduce your speed slightly
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When should you return to the right lane after passing another car on the left?
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When you can see the car you have just passed in your rear-view mirror
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If you can choose among three lanes on your side of the road, use ___________________.
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the left lane to go faster, pass, or turn left
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When parked parallel to the curb, your vehicle must ______________.
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be within 12 inches of the curb
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To avoid a collision, you need as much time as possible to react. Allow a following distance of at least ____ seconds.
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two
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At a minimum, your vehicle insurance policy must provide coverage of _________ for injury or death of one person.
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$25,000
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Under the Georgia Safety Responsibility law, if you cannot satisfy a claim filed against you for damages resulting from a motor vehicle collision, your license will be suspended for ____ year(s).
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one
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When involved in a collision, exchange the following information with other people involved: drivers license, name, address, and __________
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license plate number
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In order to identify hazards early and avoid last minute moves, you should scan the road _________ seconds ahead of your vehicle.
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10 to 15
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What is the best way to lose a tailgater?
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Pull off the road when it is safe and let the tailgater pass.
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When you hit a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, you should ___________.
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leave a note that lists your name, address, and the name of the vehicle's owner
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What should be your response when you are involved in a collision?
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Stop your vehicle and render aid to the injured.
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SIPDE stands for ____________.
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Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute
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To drive defensively, you should _______________.
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look ahead and keep your eyes moving
