Georgia Learners Permit Practice Flashcard 1

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When you drive through a work zone, you should NOT

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increase your speed

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What does this sign mean?

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The right lane is closed ahead

Answer explanation

This work zone sign indicates that the right lane is closing ahead. When vehicles may merge into your lane or workers are operating on the roadway near traffic, change lanes away from them if possible or shift slightly within your lane to put some additional distance between you and those hazards.

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This sign is found on the rear of a school bus, a slow moving vehicle, an emergency vehicle, or a vehicle carrying hazardous materials.

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a slow moving vehicle

Answer explanation

This sign must be on any vehicle whose top speed is less than 25 mph. Slow-moving vehicles include farm tractors and roadway maintenance vehicles. If you approach one of these vehicles, slow down and proceed with caution. Be patient; the driver may pull over to let you pass.

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Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by

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drivers approaching from either direction

Answer explanation

Also, do not make a U-turn where signs prohibit doing so.

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_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.

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Intersections

Answer explanation

Intersections are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur. Typically, the car driver fails to notice the motorcycle and turns across the motorcycle's path.

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Two solid yellow lines in the center of the road mean that passing is

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not allowed on either side

Answer explanation

Two solid yellow lines mark the center of a road and separate lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions. Passing is not allowed on either side of the lines. You may cross the lines only to make a left turn.

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If you're following a motorcycle, you should maintain a following distance of at least

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3 seconds

Answer explanation

Normally, you should allow a following distance of two seconds behind the vehicle ahead of you. However, if the vehicle is a motorcycle, increase your following distance to three or four seconds to give the motorcyclist enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency.

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While driving, you should generally keep your hands on the steering wheel at

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the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions

Answer explanation

Keep your hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions on the steering wheel. Check your owner's manual to determine which position is best for your vehicle. Note: Years ago, the recommended positions were 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock. But those positions can be dangerous in modern cars that are equipped with airbags.

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In Georgia, you must use your headlights

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from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise

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When a turning lane is provided for vehicles traveling in both directions, you should use

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extreme caution to make a left turn