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62 Cards in this Set
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Three Most Basic Traffic laws
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1. Obey Traffic Control signs and lights
2. Obey directions of law enforcement 3. Never drive on a closed road |
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Right of Way
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Phrase used to describe who has the lawful to enter, turn, travel or make any traffic movement on a road.
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What do you do when you are traveling on a road which intersects with another road and you have a stop sign and they do not.
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You must give right of way to another vehicle or person in or close to the intersection..if you have a stop sign, you must stop
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In this situation, the driver on the left, must yield ( or give right of way) to the driver on the right.
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In an intersection which has no stop signs yield signs or other traffic signals what must happen
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1. Yield to pedestrians
2. Vehicles should proceed in first to arrive first to proceed order 3. If all vehicles arrive at same time, you must yield to the vehicle on your right |
In a four way intersection where all drivers have stop signs...what must happen (3 things to think about)
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What are three points to remember in a four way stop
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1. take your turn when it comes if it is safe to do so, do not delay traffic
2. If another driver takes your turn, even if you have right of way, let the other driver proceed to avoid a crash 3. Care, courtesty and commen sense should govern your actions |
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If your are making a left turn at an intersection, alley or driveway you should always
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You should always yield to traffic coming from the opposite direction when doing this.
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What should you do when you approach a yield sign
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You should slow down to a safe speed and be prepared to stop when you see this. Only proceed if it is safe.
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What should you do if you when the road YOU are traveling on is MERGING into other traffic without stopping
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You should adjust your speed and vehicle position when doing this to allow you to get into the new lane safely
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What should you do if traffic from ANOTHER road is MERGING into the lane you are traveling on.
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You should safely change lanes away from the merging traffic if possible. If you cannot change lanes safely, you should adjust your speed and position to safely allow the traffic to merge into your lane
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When approaching a traffic intersection with a green light...does that always mean you can go?
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No. You should only go through an intersection with a traffic light if the intersection is clear.
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What should you do if you are about to cross a highway from an alley, private road or highway.
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When you are about to do this you should always stop and yield the right of way to pedestrians and vehicles traveling on the road.
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What should you do if you see emergency vehicles using their lights or sirens.
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When you see this you should slow down and move over to the shoulder or to the furtherest right you can and stop. You should not block an intersection or endanger anyone.
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What should you do if you see highway vehicles or workers in a construction zone?
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Yield to these people and vehicles when you see them on a highway.
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Can you turn right on RED?
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You can do this at a traffic signal unless there is a sign prohibiting it, but you must YIELD safely to all traffic and pedestrians.
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When can you turn left at a RED light?
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You can do this only when you are turning left from a one way street onto a one way street after you yield to any traffic or pedestrians
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What should you do when you see a school bus with its yellow flashing lights activated?
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You should slow down and be prepared to stop and look for children crossing or walking along the roadway.
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What should you do when you see a school bus flashing lights turn red and a stop sign extended from the side of the bus?
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You may not pass a school bus when you see this. It is against the law.
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When is it oak to pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and stop sign out?
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You can keep going this when you are on the opposite side of a divided highway with a media otherwise you are breaking the law. You should always slow down and look for children.
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Georgia Move-Over Law
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this is the law that requires you to move over one lane when you see emergency vehicles with flashing lights on the side of the highway.
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What do you do when you see a flashing emergency lights on the side of a highway or road and you can't move over
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When you can 't move over you should slow down and be prepared to stop.
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What is the fine for violating the Georgia Move Over Law
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When you fail to move over it is a moving violations with up to 3 points on your license and $500 fine.
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What are the 5 Steps for Passing on a two lane Road?
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1. Wait for a passing zone to begin ( striped lines) which gives you sufficient time and space to pass completely
2. Before you begin, check your rear view mirror and side view mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot to be certain no one is passing you. 3. Activate your left turn signal 4. Pass on the left and be sure to return to the right lane until you have checked for clearance in your rear view mirror 5. Activate your right turn signal before you return to the right lane. ( be sure to turn off when complete) |
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When is passing prohibited on two lane roads?
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1. In areas marked by a sold yellow line on the right of center line
2.Within 100 feet of a railroad crossing 3. WHen there is a car approaching you from opposite direction that makes it unsafe or will be within 200 feet after you pass 4. On a hill or curve where it is not possible to see oncoming traffic 5. Within 100 feet of an intersection 6. On the shoulder of a road 7. When a school bus is stopped to load or unload. |
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When is passing permitted?
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1. When you are lawfully overtaking and passing another vehicle going in same direction
2. An obstruction makes in necessary to drive to the left of the center line, but only after yielding to oncoming traffic 3. A roadway with more than one lane is one way only. |
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When may you pass on the right? 2 situations
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You can do this when the vehicle in front of you is making or about to make a left turn and there is enough pavement on the right for both of your vehicles . OR on a multi-lane highway carrying two or more lanes of traffic in the same direction
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What should you do when someone passes you?
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When someone does this you should be alert for any unsafe actions by the other driver...if necessary slow down..but it is against the law to increase your speed while they are doing this.
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What should you do when you are passing a stopped car
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You should slow down when you are doing this to be sure that car has not stopped to let a pedestrian cross.
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How do you pass bicyclists
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Treat these people just like you would people in cars, they can share a lane if there is room....Pass with caution.
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How do you pass motorcylclists
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Motorcycles legally can occupy the entire width of a lane. Treat them just as cars
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Weaving
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This is type of driving going in and out of lanes and around cars to move faster and is unlawful.
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Show the arm signal that means stop
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I I You must signal when you turn..either by a light or arm |
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Show the arms signal that means right turn
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I______ You must signal when you turn either by Light or by arm |
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Show the arm signal that means left turn
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You must signal when you turn either by light or by arm |
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Four steps to make a RIGHT TURN
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1. Use a signal, giving drivers notice.
2. Approach intersection in right lane. 3. If there is a bicyclist, yield to it before turn 4. Turn so you end up in the right lane of the street you turning onto. |
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Steps to make a LEFT turn
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1. Use a signal in advance
2. Move to far left lane of direction you are traveling 3. Keep wheels straight before you turn. 4. When safe to turn, make turn so you car ends up in left lane of your direction of traffic you are turning onto. 5. You must stop for any pedestrians in crosswalk or the roadway is cleared. |
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When can you NOT make a U-turn?
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When signs prohibit and/or when you are on a curve or at a top of a hill when you cannot be seen by drivers approaching.
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When can you NOT stop, stand or Park
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1. On Street side of any parked car.
2.On a sidewalk 3. On a crosswalk 4. In an intersection 5. Between a safety zone and adjacent curb 6. Along or opposite any street with construction so that you would obstruct traffic 7. Upon a bridge or overpass, in a tunnel, underpass or subway 8. On any railroad tracks 9. On a controlled access highway 10. At any place marked no parking |
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When can you stop, stand or park momentarily
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1.In front of a public or private driveway
2. Wthin 15 feet of a fire hydrant 3. Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection 4. Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway 5. Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing 6. At any place where official signs prohibit standing 7. Within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal. |
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What is the maximum speed limit in a residential or urban district?
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30 mph
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What is the maximum speed limit on an unpaved county road?
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35 mph
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What is the maximum speed limit on a rural interstate?
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70 mph
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What is the maximum speed limit on an urban interstate? or on a multi-lane divided highway?
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65 mph
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What is the maximum speed limit on all areas except county dirt roads, rural interstate, urban interstates, residential districts?
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55 mph
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Can speed limits change?
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Always look for speed limit signs because speed limits can change.
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Is there a law against driving to slowly?
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There are minimum speed limits on highways. If you are uncomfortable driving on those minimum speeds you should find alternate routes.
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How many feet are you required to stop infront of railroad crossings?
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stop within 50 but no less than 15 feet away from one of these. You should never drive through around any gate when itis lowered..Proceed when tracks are clarn.
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When do you stop for a railroad crossing?
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1. Signal is flashing
2. Crossing gates are lowered 3. Flagman give signal 4. train is approaching to create an immediate danger 5. Stop sign is posted 6. train gives warning signal |
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What should you do if you see a highway work zone? What color are the signs?
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1. The signs are orange with black letters
2. Drive cautiously and reduce speed if sign requires 3. Obey Flaggers 4. Yield to amber lights in work zones and mobile work vehicles 5. Adjust lane position if required. 6. Prepare for unexpected. |
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What is coasting and are you allowed to do it?
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This is driving with car not in gear or in neutral. Not allowed
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Are you allowed to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol? What is the limit of blood alcohol when you are over 21 and under 21?
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NO DUI
0.08 for over 21 0.02 for under 21 |
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What are the penalties for DUI?
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up to $1,000 and jail for 12 months..Under 21 license suspended.
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What is considered racing?
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When 2 or more people compete or race on any highway or street, one person races against time or one person tries to prevent passing by accelerating.
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What would be considered aggresive driving?
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1. Driving with intent to annoy, harrass, intimidate, injure or obstruct another person
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What are the fines for aggressive driving?
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Penalty for this is jail, fines and under 21 suspension of license.
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Are you allowed to follow emergency vehicles?
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You are not allowed to drive closer than 200 feet or park within 500 feet of these
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Are you allowed to ride in a trailer towed behind a car?
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No
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You cannot drive doing the following things
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1. across the media
2. With headphones or hearing obstruction 3. With anything that would obstruct vision. 4. Loaded with passengers that would obstruct your view 5. Open up doors while car is moving. 6. Wrong way on a one way road. |
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When do you use High beam headlights?
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You may only use these when you are driving in rural areas and other cars are not nearby
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When should you dim your high beam headlights?
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1. Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle
2. following closely behind another vehicle 3. Driving on well lit roads 4. Driving in rain, fog, snow or smoke 5. When vision is reduced less than 200 feet infront of you |
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What are some good rules to think of with night driving?
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1. Make sure headlights work properly
2. Don't drive faster than your headlights will allow you to see 3. Slow down with oncoming traffic or in a curve 4. Use the edge line as a guide to maintaining your lame of travel 5. Keep your windshield clean 6. Don't drive tired 7. Watch more carefully for signs 8.Watch more carefully for pedestrians 9. Do not stop on the road for any reason. |
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What is the fine for littering?
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$100 to $1000 fine for doing dumping of anything on public roads, property.
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