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What does Basic Law 1 state?
What does Basic Law 1 state?
- Obey the instructions of pedestrians
- Obey traffic control devices (correct)
- Drive above the speed limit
- Ignore traffic signals
True or false: You must obey traffic control devices even if instructed otherwise by a law enforcement officer.
True or false: You must obey traffic control devices even if instructed otherwise by a law enforcement officer.
False (B)
What should you never do according to Basic Law 3?
What should you never do according to Basic Law 3?
Drive on a closed roadway
Which vehicle has the right of way at an intersection if two cars pull up?
Which vehicle has the right of way at an intersection if two cars pull up?
True or false: The first vehicle to arrive at an intersection can proceed first.
True or false: The first vehicle to arrive at an intersection can proceed first.
When two cars arrive at the same time, who goes first?
When two cars arrive at the same time, who goes first?
If another car takes your turn, what should you do?
If another car takes your turn, what should you do?
What should you do when you see a yield sign?
What should you do when you see a yield sign?
If traffic is merging into your lane, what should you do?
If traffic is merging into your lane, what should you do?
At an intersection with a green light, what should you do?
At an intersection with a green light, what should you do?
When emergency vehicles have their lights on, what should you do?
When emergency vehicles have their lights on, what should you do?
Can you turn right on red?
Can you turn right on red?
What should you do when a bus has flashing yellow lights?
What should you do when a bus has flashing yellow lights?
When a bus has flashing red lights and a stop sign out, what should you do?
When a bus has flashing red lights and a stop sign out, what should you do?
What does Georgia's Move-Over Law require?
What does Georgia's Move-Over Law require?
What does a solid yellow line indicate?
What does a solid yellow line indicate?
When passing, when should you be all the way to the right?
When passing, when should you be all the way to the right?
What should you activate when passing?
What should you activate when passing?
Where is passing prohibited?
Where is passing prohibited?
When can you pass on the right of another vehicle?
When can you pass on the right of another vehicle?
What should you do when someone is passing you?
What should you do when someone is passing you?
True or false: Bicyclists do not have the same rights as other motorists.
True or false: Bicyclists do not have the same rights as other motorists.
When passing a bicyclist or motorcyclist, what should you do?
When passing a bicyclist or motorcyclist, what should you do?
True or false: Weaving is lawful.
True or false: Weaving is lawful.
When making a right turn, which lane should you end up in?
When making a right turn, which lane should you end up in?
What is the speed limit in an urban or residential district?
What is the speed limit in an urban or residential district?
What is the speed limit on an unpaved county road?
What is the speed limit on an unpaved county road?
What is the speed limit on a rural interstate?
What is the speed limit on a rural interstate?
What is the speed limit on an urban interstate or multi-lane divided highway?
What is the speed limit on an urban interstate or multi-lane divided highway?
What is the speed limit in other areas?
What is the speed limit in other areas?
How many feet should you stop within a railroad crossing?
How many feet should you stop within a railroad crossing?
What is coasting?
What is coasting?
What is the legal blood alcohol level limit for driving?
What is the legal blood alcohol level limit for driving?
When should you use your headlights?
When should you use your headlights?
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Study Notes
Traffic Laws and Regulations
- Basic Law 1: Traffic control devices must be obeyed.
- Basic Law 2: Follow directions of law enforcement or firefighters regardless of traffic device signals.
- Basic Law 3: Avoid driving on closed roadways due to construction or events.
Right-of-Way Rules
- When two cars approach an intersection, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.
- First come, first to proceed is a true statement regarding intersection rules.
- If two vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right goes first.
- If another vehicle takes your turn, prioritize safety and let them go to avoid accidents.
Traffic Signs and Signals
- Yield signs require drivers to slow down or stop if necessary.
- Merge Lane: Change lanes away from merging traffic to ensure safety.
- At green lights, wait until the intersection is clear before proceeding.
- Emergency vehicles require drivers to pull over to the shoulder or right side of the road.
Bus Regulations
- A flashing yellow light on a bus indicates to slow down.
- A flashing red light with a stop sign on a bus means drivers must stop; passing is illegal.
Georgia's Move-Over Law
- Requires drivers to change lanes when an emergency vehicle with lights is parked; if unable, slow down below the speed limit and prepare to stop.
Lane and Passing Regulations
- Solid yellow lines indicate no passing allowed.
- When passing, be in the right lane before the zone ends and before oncoming traffic is within 200 feet.
- Activate the left turn signal when passing another vehicle.
Passing Restrictions
- Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of intersections, bridges, or railroad crossings.
- It is permissible to pass on the right when the other vehicle is turning left and sufficient pavement exists.
Interaction with Bicyclists and Motorcyclists
- Reduce speed when someone is passing you.
- Bicyclists have the same rights as other motorists; treat them similarly.
- Pass bicyclists and motorcyclists completely in the other lane as they occupy their lane.
Speed Limits
- Urban or residential areas: 30 mph
- Unpaved county roads: 35 mph
- Rural interstates: 70 mph
- Urban interstates/multi-lane highways: 65 mph
- Other areas: 55 mph
Railroad Crossing Rules
- Stop 50 feet from a railroad crossing, but no less than 15 feet.
Driving Conduct
- Coasting (driving in neutral) on downhill slopes is unlawful.
- Legal blood alcohol content limit is 0.08 g.
Headlight Usage
- Use headlights from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, during rain, or when vision is impaired.
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