Driving Test

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Three most basic driving laws require drivers to:

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1. Obey traffic control devices
2. Obey traffic directions of a law enforcement officer or firefighter
3. Never drive on a road that has been closed for construction

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Right of way

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1. yield to the vehicles on the right
2.when making left turn, yield to all traffic coming from opposite direction
3. When roadway you are traveling on is merging into other traffic without stopping, adjust speed to match traffic
4. If other traffic is merging onto road you are traveling on, safely change lanes, if not possible adjust speed to match traffic
5. At intersection, wait until its clear of traffic even if green light
6. If entering highway from driveway, alley etc. must give right away to vehicles and passengers already on the road
7. if police, fire or ambulance flashing lights move as far on the right as you can
8. Yield to all maintenance construction workers on the road
9. Unless sign, right turn on red is permissible at an intersection after making a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians
10. Ok to make left turn on red from left lane of a one-way street onto a one way street on which the traffic moves toward the drivers left
11. When school bus stops and flashes lights, all vehicles should slow down and be prepared to stop.

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Georgia's Move Over Law

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requires drivers to move over one lane when possible
if an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is parked on the shoulder of the highway. If traffic is too heavy to move over safely, the law requires drivers to slow
down below the posted speed limit AND to be prepared to stop.

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How To Pass On A Two-Lane Road

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1. Wait for a passing zone to begin. A passing zone is indicated by striped lines to the right of the center line of the roadway
2.Look ahead along the roadway to determine the length of the passing zone and if there is traffic approaching from the opposite direction.

3. You must have sufficient time and space to
execute your passing maneuver and return your vehicle completely to the right lane before the passing zone ends, before entering an intersection, and before
oncoming traffic is within 200 feet of your vehicle.

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Before leaving your lane to begin passing...

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check your rear view and side mirrors, and turn your head and look back to check your “blind spot.”

Activate your left turn signal as you begin passing.
Pass on the left and do not return to the right lane until your vehicle is safely
clear of the overtaken vehicle.

Wait until you can see the car you have just
passed in your rear view mirror.

Activate your right turn signal before returning to the right lane. Be sure to turn your signal off once you have returned to the right lane.

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Passing is prohibited on two-lane roads:

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1. In areas marked by a solid yellow line on the right of the center line, or a “Do Not Pass” sign, or double yellow lines.
2. Within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.
3. Within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
4. When a car approaching from the opposite direction makes passing unsafe or will be within 200 feet of your vehicle prior to the completion of a passing
maneuver.
5. On a hill or curve where it is not possible to see oncoming vehicles which might be close enough to be a hazard.
6. On the shoulder of the road.
7. When a school bus is stopped to load or unload passengers.

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Passing is Permitted When:

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1. Lawfully overtaking and passing another vehicle going in the same direction.
2. An obstruction makes it necessary to drive to the left of the center line, but only after yielding to oncoming traffic.
3. A roadway includes two or more marked lanes in the same direction.
4. A roadway with more than one lane is restricted to one-way traffic.
5. Upon a multi-lane, two way highway, you must never drive to the left of the center line except when authorized to do so by traffic control signals or signs or when making a left turn into an alley, private road or driveway.

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Passing On The Right

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You may pass on the right of another vehicle which is making or about to make a left turn if there is sufficient pavement width for both your vehicle and the vehicle making the left turn.

You may also pass on the right when traveling on a multi-lane highway carrying two or more lanes of traffic in the same direction.

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When Someone Passes You

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When a driver behind you is overtaking your vehicle, be alert for any unsafe actions by the other driver.

It is considered courteous to reduce your speed slightly, making it easier for the other vehicle to pass you.

It is unlawful to increase your speed until you have been passed completely by the overtaking vehicle.

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Passing Stopped Cars

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Whenever any vehicle is stopped to permit a
pedestrian to cross the roadway at a marked
crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at
an intersection, the driver of any other
vehicle approaching from the rear shall not
overtake and pass the stopped vehicle

When stopping to allow a pedestrian to
cross in front of you, leave sufficient room
between your vehicle and the crosswalk so that approaching traffic can see the
entirety of the crosswalk.

Slow down and prepare to stop if you are approaching an intersection where other vehicles are stopped, even though the traffic control devices indicate they are authorized to proceed. If they are stopped because they are allowing a pedestrian to cross the roadway, their vehicle may block your view of the pedestrian.

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Passing Bicyclists

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Bicyclists are permitted to travel in the center of the traffic lane if there are safety hazards on the right side of the road (such as parked cars or debris) or if the lane is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to share.
Pass bicyclists with caution, treating them as you would any other vehicle and according to Georgia law. The law requires a driver to allow at least three feet between the driver and bicyclist when passing, if feasible. If it is not safe to leave three feet of space, the driver should wait until it is safe to pass the bicyclist.

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Passing Motorcyclists

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A motorcyclist legally occupies the full width of a single lane when traveling. When passing a motorcyclist, a driver must pass in an adjacent lane. Drivers are not permitted to occupy the same lane as a motorcyclist while passing them.

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Weaving

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It is unlawful to weave from one lane of traffic to another in order to move faster than the flow of traffic. A motorist may change lanes on a multi-lane highway and pass slower moving vehicles only when it is safe to do so. A driver’s signaling to change lanes should be clearly indicated so as to warn vehicles of the movement

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Turn Signals and Making Turns Safely

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A turn signal must be given whenever a turn is made to the right or the left. You must give a continuous turn signal for an adequate distance to alert other drivers before turning. Never decide to make a turn at the “last minute.” Turning quickly or erratically can be dangerous to you and other drivers.

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Illegal Signals

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It is against the law to flash turn signals as a courtesy or “do pass” signal to other drivers in the rear.

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How To Make A Right Turn

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Using appropriate signals, and giving drivers ahead of and behind you adequate notice, indicate a right turn.

Approach the intersection in the right lane, staying as close as practicable to the curb or edge of the roadway.

If there is a bicycle lane on the road on which you are traveling, you must yield
to bicyclists traveling straight through the intersection before making a right turn.

Make the turn in such a way as to end up in the right lane of the street into which you have turned and avoid entering any other lane of traffic.

If there are multiple turning lanes on the street you are turning from, complete the turn so that your vehicle ends up in the corresponding lane on the street you are turning onto.

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How To Make A Left Turn

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Using appropriate signals, and giving drivers ahead of and behind you
adequate notice, activate your left turn signal.
Move into the far left lane of the direction in which you are traveling, or into the turning lane if one is provided.

Keep your wheels straight until you begin making the turn.
Yield the right-of-way to all vehicles, including bicycles, which are approaching
from the opposite direction or pedestrians crossing either roadway.

When safe to do so, and when traffic signals/signs permit, make your turn so that your vehicle ends up in the lane closest to the center lanes(s) in your direction of traffic on the street you turned onto.

If there are multiple turning lanes on the street you are turning from, complete the turn so that your vehicle ends up in the corresponding lane on the street you are turning onto.

Once you have entered an intersection to make a left turn, you cannot change lanes in the intersection.

You must stop and remain stopped for any pedestrians in the crosswalk of the road you are turning onto until they have cleared the lanes of traffic that you are traveling on.

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Watching for Pedestrians When Making Turns

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At most intersections where there is a pedestrian signal, the “Walk” signal of the
crossing street corresponds to the
green light of the roadway you
are traveling on. This means that
when you are authorized to turn, pedestrians are authorized to cross the street onto which you are turning at the same time.

Therefore, before making your turn, you must stop and remain stopped for any pedestrians in the crosswalk of the road onto which you wish to turn until they have cleared the lanes of traffic upon which you are traveling.

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U-Turns

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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
other drivers approaching from either direction. Do not make a U-turn where signs
prohibit doing so.

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Making Turns on Multi-Lane Highways

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On a multi-lane, two-way highway, you must never drive to the left of the center line
except when making a left turn. If traffic control signals or signs are present, you
may only complete the turn when authorized to do so by the traffic control signals
or signs. When making left turns, you must always yield to oncoming traffic, and
wait for pedestrians to clear the lanes of traffic, driveway, sidewalk, or alley you are
turning into

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Stopping, Standing or Parking is
not permitted under the following
conditions at any time:

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On the street side of any
parked vehicle
On a sidewalk
Within an intersection
On a crosswalk
Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb
Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing, or parking would
obstruct traffic
Upon a bridge or overpass, or within a tunnel,underpass or subway
On any railroad tracks
On a controlled access highway
At any place marked by a noparking sign

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Stopping, Standing or Parking is permitted momentarily to pick up or drop off passengers under the
following conditions:

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In front of a public or private
driveway
Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at
an intersection
Within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal
Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway
Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing
At any place where official signs prohibit standing

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Steps to Parallel Parking

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When attempting to parallel park, drive
past the parking space you wish to use
and stop when you are approximately
even with the car ahead of the space (you
should be approximately 2 feet from the
other car – door to door).
Turn your wheels sharply to the right and
back slowly toward the car behind the
space you wish to use.
As your front door passes the back
bumper of the car ahead of the space you
wish to use, quickly straighten your wheels
and continue to back diagonally into the
space in a straight line.
When your front bumper is completely
clear of the car ahead of you, turn your
wheels sharply to the left and back slowly
toward the car behind you.
Stop before making contact with the car
behind you. Place the car in drive, turn your wheels sharply to the right and
pull toward the center of the parking space.
Always give the appropriate turn signal prior to beginning your parking
maneuver and when you exit from a parallel parking space.

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Backing Up

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Before backing, check all sides of your vehicle to make sure it is safe to do so.
You should turn your head and look over your right shoulder while backing; do
not depend on your mirrors.
For buses and large vehicles, the driver should use all mirrors and utilize a reliable person to observe and direct while backing the vehicle.

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Super Speeder

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Any driver convicted of speeding 75 mph on any two-lane road, or 85 mph and
over anywhere in Georgia, will be fined a $200 state fee. The state fees will be in
addition to any local fines imposed in the jurisdiction where the speeding offense
occurs. Failure to pay the state fee on time will result in a license suspension and
additional $50 reinstatement fee.

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Speed Limits

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30 miles per hour in any urban or residential district
35 miles per hour on an unpaved county road
70 miles per hour on a rural interstate
65 miles per hour on an urban interstate or on a multi-lane divided highway
55 miles per hour in all other areas

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Driving Too Slowly

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When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower
vehicles should use the right lane except when passing or making a left turn.
Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous because it impedes the
regular flow of traffic. On certain highways, minimum speed limits are posted. If
you are unable to drive at the minimum speed, you should seek an alternate route.

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Railroad Crossings

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You must always stop within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet, from the nearest rail
of a railroad crossing when any of the following apply:
The signal is flashing.
The crossing gates are lowered.
A flagman is giving a signal.
A train is approaching so closely as to create an immediate hazard.
A train gives a warning signal and is an immediate hazard due to its speed or
nearness to the crossing.
A stop sign is posted.

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Highway Work Zones

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. If the speed limit is not reduced in a work
zone, drivers should obey the normal posted speed
limit for the road on which they are traveling, but be
more cautious of road conditions, lane position, and the presence of workers.

Motorists
who disobey regulatory speed limits in a work zone may be found guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and will be punished by a fine of not
less than $100.00 nor more than $2,000.00, or by imprisonment for a term not to
exceed 12 months, or both.

Reduce your speed as you
approach any work zone where vehicles have amber lights displayed.

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Controlled-Access Roadways

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You are prohibited from entering or leaving any controlled-access (interstate)
roadway at unauthorized entrances or exits.
Certain types of vehicles may be prohibited on controlled-access roadways if signs are posted to this effect.
Backing up is prohibited on controlled-access roadways.

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Coasting

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The driver of any motor vehicle, when traveling down a hill, must not coast with the gears or transmission of the vehicle in neutral.

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Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol

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A person 21 or more years of age is considered “Under the Influence of
Alcohol” when 0.08 gm or more by alcohol weight is present in the blood.
A person under 21 years of age is irrefutably considered “Under the Influence of Alcohol” when 0.02 gm or more by alcohol weight is present in the blood.

Penalties for
driving under the influence of intoxicants are severe, with fines up to $1000, jail
sentences up to 12 months, and mandatory suspension of your driving privileges.

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Reckless Driving

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Reckless driving is defined as driving any vehicle in reckless disregard for the
safety of persons or property. Penalties for reckless driving can include a fine of up
to $1000, imprisonment for up to 12 months, and, if the driver is under 21 years of
age, conviction will result in a suspension of all driving privileges.

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Racing

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When two or more people compete or race on any street or highway;
When one motor vehicle is beside or to the rear of another driver, and one
driver tries to prevent the passing or overtaking of the competing driver by
acceleration or maneuver; or
When one or more persons compete in a race against time.

The penalties for committing this violation
may include imprisonment and fines, and all driving privileges will be suspended if
you are convicted

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Aggressive Driving

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A person commits the offense of aggressive driving when he or she operates
any motor vehicle with the intent to annoy, harass, molest, intimidate, injure, or
obstruct another person.
A conviction for aggressive driving is considered a misdemeanor of a high and
aggravated nature.
The penalty for committing this violation may include imprisonment, fines, and,
if the driver is under 21 years of age, conviction will result in a suspension of
all driving privileges.

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Texting and Cell Phone Use While Driving

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Any driver under age 18 who holds a Class D license or a learner’s permit is
prohibited from using any wireless device while driving. This includes cell phones,
computers, and all texting devices. Exceptions are provided for emergencies and
for drivers who are full parked. The fine for a conviction is $150, or $300 if involved
in an accident while using a wireless device.
Any driver age 18 or over is prohibited from reading, writing, or sending a text message while driving. This ban applies to any texting device including cell phones,
and applies to text messages, instant messages, email and Internet data. Exceptions are provided for emergency personnel, drivers responding to emergencies,
and drivers who are fully parked. The fine for a conviction is $150.
A conviction for either violation will result in the accumulation of 1 point on the driving record.

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Following Emergency Vehicles

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The driver of any vehicle, other than one on official business, must not follow any
fire fighting apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm, or other emergency
vehicles, closer than 200 feet, or drive into or park any vehicle within 500 feet of
any fire apparatus stopped in answer to a fire alarm.

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Trucks and Vehicles Pulling Trailers

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When traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residential district,
drivers of trucks and vehicles pulling trailers must leave sufficient space between
themselves and other vehicles of the same kind, so that the driver of an overtaking
vehicle can enter and occupy the space without danger. This law prohibits the act
commonly known as “caravanning.”
Trailers wider than 8 feet, 6 inches are not permitted on Georgia’s highways.

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Riding in Trailers

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Riding in a house trailer, or any other vehicular drawn trailer, is not allowed while
it is being moved upon a street or highway. There is a high likelihood of injury or
death if passengers are unrestrained in the trailer and the vehicle is involved in a
crash or the trailer becomes disconnected from the vehicle.

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Median Strip

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It is unlawful to drive across a dividing section, barrier, or unpaved strip which
separates two roadways at any point other than at an authorized opening or
crossover.

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Impaired Hearing and Vision

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It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle while wearing a headphone, headset, or
any other device which would impair the driver’s ability to hear. Also, the driver
must not wear anything which would obstruct his or her vision while driving a motor
vehicle.

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Obstructing the Driver’s View

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If a vehicle is overloaded with passengers or freight so as to obstruct the view of
the driver or interfere with the mechanical operation, it cannot be legally driven.
Passengers must not ride in a position that interferes with the driver’s view or
his or her control of the vehicle.

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Opening Vehicle Doors

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Opening the doors of a vehicle on the side on which traffic is moving is
prohibited unless it is safe to do so and unless it can be done without interfering
with the movement of other traffic, including bicyclists that may be operating
close to the lane of parked cars.

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One Way Streets

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Unless directed to by a traffic control device, authorized emergency personnel
or construction workers, it is unlawful for a vehicle to be driven contrary to the
direction posted on a one-way street or highway, except in situations where
police vehicles or authorized emergency vehicles find it necessary to do so

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Stopping

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When stopping or slowing down suddenly, the proper hand, arm, or brake
operated stop signal must be given

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Use Headlights Properly

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Use high-beam headlights only when driving in rural areas and when other
cars are not nearby. You must use your headlights between one-half hour after
sunset to one-half hour before sunrise; at any time when it is raining; or when
visibility is limited.

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You should dim (lower) your headlights when:

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Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle so as not to blind the driver.
Following closely (within 200 feet) behind another vehicle.
Driving on lighted roads.
Driving in rain, fog, snow, or smoke.
Vision is reduced to less than 200 feet

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Night Driving

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Because of decreased vision at night and the glare of oncoming headlights,
night driving is more demanding and requires greater concentration than
daytime driving. Unfamiliar roads and unexpected situations are more likely to
cause hazardous driving conditions. You can help ensure safe driving in several
ways.

Make sure your headlights are working properly and the lenses are kept clean.
Periodically have them checked for correct aim/alignment.
Don’t “overdrive” your headlights. When traveling at night or in other situations
that make the use of headlights necessary for safe travel, do not drive at a
speed that requires a stopping time greater than the distance illuminated
by your headlights.
Slow down when oncoming traffic is approaching or when you are nearing a
curve.
If visibility is greatly reduced, use the edge line as a guide to maintaining your
lane of travel. If there is no edge line, use the center line to guide yourself.
Keep your windshield clean.
Do not drive if you are tired. More frequent stops, more fresh air, lively
radio programs and other measures can help you to avoid drowsiness and
inattention.
Watch carefully for highway signs; they are harder to see at night.
Watch carefully for pedestrians and for vehicles stopped along the edge of the
road.
Do not stop on the roadway for any reason.

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Georgia’s Litter Control Law

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It is unlawful to dump, deposit, throw or leave litter on any public or private property
in the State of Georgia, or any waters in the State of Georgia.

A conviction
under this law is considered a misdemeanor in Georgia. Persons convicted of a
misdemeanor may be assessed a fine not to exceed $1000 and a 12 month jail
term. In addition, if convicted of littering, a judge could order the convicted person
to pick up and remove litter from any designated area.

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Protecting The Air

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In the thirteen county metro Atlanta area, gasoline-powered cars and light-duty
trucks with model years of 1982 or later must pass an emissions inspection every
year prior to registering their vehicle with the county of residence (the most recent
three model years are exempt from this requirement). The thirteen metro counties covered by the state’s inspection and maintenance program are: Cherokee,
Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett,
Henry, Paulding and Rockdale.

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HAWK Signal

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High-Intensity Activated CrossWalk. It is a new kind of
signal designed to help pedestrians cross busy streets.

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Stop Lines

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Stop lines are white lines painted across the
pavement at intersections indicating the point
beyond which your vehicle should not cross
if you are stopping for a traffic control device.
In urban areas the line is usually located
about four feet before the crosswalk. Drivers
must come to a complete stop at the stop line
(when present) not at the actual stop sign or
traffic signal

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Crosswalk Lines

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These white lines are painted across, or partially across the pavement. Sometimes
they will be painted in a ladder pattern. When pedestrians are in the crosswalks,
they have the right-of-way over motor vehicles. Crosswalks are sometimes in the middle of a block in residential areas, and in some cases, a pedestrian crossing signal is located at the white line.

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Railroad Crossings

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When a road is crossed by a railroad
crossing, the pavement is usually
marked with a large X and two R’s. At
railroad crossings, a yellow line is always
placed on the right side of the center
line to prevent passing. The crossing is
sometimes equipped with control arms
and/or emergency lights, to warn drivers
of approaching trains. The driver of the
vehicle must stop if warning signals
indicate a train is approaching.

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Center Lines

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These are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions on paved
roadways. Broken yellow lines are used when there are only two lanes

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No Passing Lines

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These single, solid yellow lines on two-lane
roads indicate zones where passing is
prohibited. These single, solid yellow lines
will be located on the right of the broken
yellow line when they apply to the lane in
which you are traveling. In some instances,
both yellow lines will be solid, indicating it is
not safe for passing in either direction.

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Edgelines

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These are the solid white lines along the
side of the pavement. They serve as safety
guides, especially at night when it is difficult
to see the edge of the road. A yellow edge
line may be used on the left side to warn of
narrow or raised medians.

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Lane Lines

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These are the white dashes that mark the
individual lanes of travel on streets and
highways having more than one lane for
traffic moving in the same direction.

When there are four or more lanes with
traffic moving in opposite directions, two
solid yellow lines mark the center of the
roadway. You may cross these lines only to
make a left turn into or from an alley, private
road, driveway, or another street. When
traveling on a multi-lane road, stay in the
right lane except to pass other vehicles
traveling in the same direction.

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Turn Lanes

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This lane, bordered by solid yellow and/or broken yellow lines, is in the center
of streets and highways to make left turns. A motorist desiring to turn left should
proceed to the turn lane just prior to making a left turn. Georgia law prohibits the
use of this lane for any purpose other than making a left turn. You may enter this
lane no more than 300 feet from the location of the left turn.

You may enter this
lane no more than 300 feet from the location of the left turn.

When a turning lane is provided for vehicles traveling in both directions, you should
use extreme caution before entering the turning lane to make a left turn. There
may be a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction also entering the turning lane to
make a left turn. This is especially problematic in congested areas.

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Bicycle Lanes

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These are solid white lines typically located between the farthest right traffic lane
and the curb or edge of the roadway. If there is a right-turn-only lane present, the
bicycle lane will be located to the left of the right-turn-only lane in order to safely
accommodate bicycles traveling straight through the intersection. Bicycle lanes
may also be marked with painted symbols of a bicycle.
Drivers of motor vehicles are prohibited from driving or parking in the bicycle lane,
except to cross over it to make a turn. When crossing over a bicycle lane to make
a turn, motorists must yield to bicyclists that are present. Bicyclists are allowed
to move outside the bicycle lane when making a left turn or if the bicycle lane is
obstructed.

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Roundabouts

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Roundabouts are sometimes used at intersections instead of stops signs

When entering a roundabout,
traffic laws concerning right-of-way still apply. You must yield to other traffic that
is already in the roundabout. You will always enter a roundabout to the right, and
continue circling to the right until you have reached the roadway onto which you
want to turn. When reaching the desired road, you will always turn right.

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Traffic Striping

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These markings, created by diagonal yellow lines, are on streets and highways indicating that the road is narrowing or there is an obstruction on the roadway

The area is similar to a triangle with solid yellow diagonal lines within the outside
lines. Always keep to the right of these markings.

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Entering the Car

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Develop a routine for entering the car safely and preparing for your trip. If you
are parked on the street, enter from the curb side of the vehicle. If this is not
possible, wait until your entry can be made with reasonable safety and without
interfering with the flow of traffic.
Have your keys ready, and approach the vehicle facing traffic.
Adjust your seat and mirrors.
Check passengers to be sure they are properly seated and do not interfere
with your view.
Before starting your ignition, fasten your seat belt and make sure your
passengers do the same.
After starting your vehicle, check around your vehicle for hazards or
approaching traffic, including bicyclists and pedestrians, give the proper signal
and move cautiously into the stream of traffic.

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Safety Belts

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Georgia law states that each occupant in the front seat of a passenger vehicle
traveling on Georgia roads and highways must be secured by a seat safety belt
(lap and shoulder). All occupants of any passenger vehicle must utilize a seat
safety belt if they are under the age of 18

Georgia has a “primary” safety belt law, meaning that officers
may stop and cite violators without observing another violation.

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Safety Restraints for Children

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Every driver transporting a child who is eight years of age or younger, with the
exception of a taxicab or public transit vehicle, must properly restrain the child
in a child passenger restraining system appropriate for the child’s height and
weight

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Steering

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e. When gripping the steering wheel, place your left
hand at the 9 o’clock position and your right hand at the 3 o’clock position on the
wheel. Some manufacturers recommend placing your hands at 8 o’clock and 4
o’clock positions when the vehicle is equipped with air bags. Check your owner’s
manual or contact your vehicle manufacturer to determine which position is best
for your vehicle. Always keep both hands on the wheel unless you are safely
performing another driving-related task, such as activating your turn signal.

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Fog

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Reduce driving speed.
Reduce speed further when you see headlights or red tail lights. These indicate
the presence of another vehicle and, due to fog, it may be more difficult to
accurately judge the distance between your vehicle and others.
Dim your headlights. Bright lights produce a glare in heavy fog, actually making
it more difficult to see than when using regular headlights.
Do not drive with parking or hazard lights on.

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Hydroplaning

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Hydroplaning occurs when there is standing water on a roadway. At speeds up
to 35 mph, most tires will channel water away from the tire similar to the way a
windshield wiper cleans the windshield. As your speed increases, tires cannot
channel the water as well, and your tires may start to lose contact with the road
and ride over the water like a set of water skis. In a standard passenger car, partial
hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as 35 mph. At 55 mph, the tires may
lose all contact with the road. If this occurs, there is no friction available to brake,
accelerate, or steer. It is possible for the vehicle to go into an unpredictable and
uncontrollable skid. If this occurs, take your foot off of the accelerator, letting the
car slow down. To prevent hydroplaning, maintain good tires with adequate waterchanneling thread on your vehicle. Most importantly, slow down when there is water on the roadway

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Skidding

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A car skids when its tires lose their grip on the road surface. When a car skids,
both the power that the engine sends to the wheels and the braking ability of the
wheels are lost. Slick surfaces can exaggerate normal movements. If brakes are
applied too hard, or the wheel is turned too sharp, a skid can occur

Remember, the first half-hour of rainfall is the most dangerous because roadways
become extremely slippery when the water mixes with oil and other chemicals on
the road surfaces.

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If you start to skid:

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ease your foot off of the accelerator
begin turning the steering wheel in the direction of the skid
once you have regained control of the vehicle, you can lightly apply brakes
and steer in a safe direction

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Curves

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Because of
the maneuvering involved, it is more likely that a less cautious driver may fail to
maintain their lane while driving through the curve. When roadways are slick
because of rain or other hazards, curves can be especially dangerous and require
much lower speeds than when the road is dry. Sharper curves are usually marked
with a safe miles-per-hour sign. Usually less than the posted speed limit, these
advisory signs indicate that the reduced speed shown will make driving through
the curve safer.

Reduce your speed before entering these curves. If, while driving through the
curve, you realize that you are traveling too fast, do not forcefully apply brakes
because this may cause your vehicle to skid. Instead, take your foot off the accelerator, carefully apply the brake, and continue steering in the lane of travel.

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Leaving the Roadway

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Uneven terrain and obstacles make it difficult to safely maneuver a vehicle once
it has left the roadway. Serious injury or death can result from a crash if this
happens.

To avoid leaving the roadway while driving, pay attention to road conditions. Drive
at or below the speed indicated on a regulatory sign or an advisory sign indicating
potential hazards. Drive defensively, being mindful of the actions of drivers around
you.

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If your vehicle leaves the roadway, try to follow these guidelines:

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Don’t panic.
Take your foot off the accelerator.
Grip the steering wheel tightly and be prepared to withstand sudden shocks.
Don’t hit the brake pedal suddenly and hard; use your brakes carefully.
Don’t try to turn back onto the pavement immediately. Overcompensating
(“jerking the wheel”) when returning to the roadway can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle by skidding or flipping, or may also cause your car to go
into other lanes of traffic.
Wait until your speed has reduced, check the traffic, and look for a place to
safely return to the roadway by merging into traffic. If necessary, come to a
complete stop before re-entering the roadway.

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Tire Blow-Out

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Apply brakes lightly if necessary and safe to do so.
Grasp the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator to allow
the vehicle to roll to a stop.
Do not move to the shoulder of the road until the car has slowed greatly. If the
blow-out causes the car to swerve on to the shoulder, do not try to get back on the pavement. Let the car coast to a stop. See above guidelines for what to do when your vehicle leaves the roadway

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Winter Driving

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Use chains or snow tires if road conditions require extra traction. Always
check the manufacturer’s instruction manual for your vehicle, the tires, and
the chains before installing them on your vehicle and operating on a roadway.
Keep windows clear. Remove snow and ice from all window surfaces before
operating the vehicle on a roadway.
When you first enter the roadway, and if it is safe to do so, get a “feel” for
the road. Test your brakes gently. Determine how your vehicle will respond
to turning the wheel by making slight adjustments. Never apply sudden
braking. Instead, slow down gradually before you come to an intersection,
make a turn, or stop.
Keep a safe distance between you and other vehicles.
Reduce speed according to conditions.
Watch for hazards or changing road conditions ahead

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Carbon Monoxide

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Symptoms
of carbon monoxide poisoning are sudden weariness, yawning, dizziness, and
nausea. Simple precautions to avoid carbon monoxide are:Don’t leave the car motor running in a garage.
Don’t leave the car motor running and the windows closed while the car is
parked.
Don’t operate the heater or air conditioner in a parked car with the windows
closed.
Don’t drive with a defective muffler or exhaust system.

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Steering Locks

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If a vehicle’s ignition is placed in the lock position while the vehicle
is in motion, the steering capability of the vehicle will be disabled, and the driver will
be unable to steer the vehicle.

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Following Too Closely

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When it passes a reference point, such as a
telephone pole or street sign, count “one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two.” If you
pass the same spot before you are through counting, you are following too closely.

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Speed and Stopping Distance

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actual stopping distance can
depend on the following factors in addition to vehicle speed:Mental and physical
reaction of the driver.
Type and condition of
the pavement.
Kind of tires and tread composition.
Chassis (frame) design.
Type of brakes, condition, and balance of brakes.
Wind direction and velocity

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Expressway Driving

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access to it is controlled. Vehicles can only enter and exit the expressway at specific places known
as interchanges.

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Entering Expressways

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The entrance ramp is a short one-way road that leads to the expressway. From the
entrance ramp, you should move into the acceleration lane. This is the lane that runs
alongside the main roadway. In the acceleration lane, you can adjust your speed
to the speed of the expressway traffic. When safe to do so, you should merge into traffic

Vehicles on the expressway have the right of way, but courteous drivers will permit you to move into the expressway traffic.

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Exiting Expressways

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Prepare to exit a controlled access highway by safely moving to the right lane for
an exit on the right, or the left lane for an exit on the left. Guide signs will tell you of
the approaching exit. At the exit, deceleration lanes are provided for slowing down
when leaving the expressway. Posted exit speeds are usually low due to the design
of the roadway. Drivers should use either brake lights or a turn signal to indicate a
change in speed to the drivers behind if slowing down in the traveling lane when
preparing to exit.

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Use of Lanes on Expressways

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Drivers operating vehicles on divided highways must drive to the right of the median
unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer.
Drivers must obey the yellow or white striping on the roadway that indicates lanes,
the convergence of lanes, or areas in which vehicles should not operate. Drivers
may only access or exit controlled-access roadways at designated entrances and
exits.

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Gores

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The
gore is the area, usually similar to a triangle, formed by solid white lines between
an existing lane of travel and a merging lane of travel. Gores are most often
seen at the convergence of an acceleration lane and the adjacent travel lane on
a controlled access highway. The gore is the area bounded by solid white lines
between the acceleration lane and the adjacent travel lane. Drivers entering the
controlled access highway are prohibited by law from crossing this solid white line,
and are required to continue traveling in the acceleration lane until the solid white
line disappears.

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HOV Lanes

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s. The lanes are marked with a diamond
symbol and the hours of restriction are posted. The penalty for violating HOV
lane restrictions is a fine up to $75 for a first offense; up to $100 for a second
offense; up to $150 for a third offense; and up to $150 plus one point added to
the violator’s driving record for a fourth or subsequent offense.

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Tips For Expressway Driving

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Plan your trip carefully: Mark the map to indicate all entrances, service
areas, and exits you plan to use. Doing these things will help you to have a
safe, fast, and pleasant journey. You can check the website www.georgianavigator.com for road construction, road closures, exit numbers, and other
information to help plan your trip.
Check your car before you start: Because expressways are designed
for faster and smoother flowing traffic, there are fewer places to exit. It is
important to check your gasoline gauge and make sure you have enough
fuel. Also check the water, oil, and tires of your vehicle.
Be alert: Use your rear view mirror and side mirror to constantly check the
traffic around you. Always make visual traffic checks before you change
lanes.
Stay out of another driver’s blind spot: Traveling in a position where the driver
ahead of you cannot observe your vehicle in the rear view or side mirrors is
a dangerous practice; the driver might pull out in front of you to pass a car.
Either stay far enough behind so that the other driver can see you, or pass the
vehicle. This is especially true for driving near large vehicles. Tractor-trailer
combinations, also known as “big trucks” or “eighteen-wheelers”, are limited in
their visibility because of their size.
Use turn signals: Be sure to activate your right or left turn signal to indicate that
you are changing lanes BEFORE you begin the maneuver.
Allow plenty of room when passing: Returning to your lane of travel before you
have passed another vehicle and provided enough safe distance between the
two can cause a crash. Carefully check the left lane behind you before pulling
out to pass. Don’t pull back into the right-hand lane until you can see the car
that you just passed clearly in your rear view mirror.
Driving speed: Always obey the posted maximum and minimum speed limits.
These laws exist to regulate the flow of traffic and to create a safe environment
for all drivers.
“Rush–hour” driving: In metro areas, expressways will usually have a
dramatically increased amount of traffic during the hours that most drivers are
traveling to and from their places of employment. The number of cars on the
expressway during this time will lead to delays. During this time, drivers should
be particularly cautious. Driving defensively, allowing a safe distance between
vehicles, and obeying all traffic control signs and devices can help ensure a
safe commute.
Don’t back up: Driving in reverse on an expressway is prohibited under any
circumstances.
Stopping: Stopping on the expressway is prohibited. You will find rest areas
and service signs at frequent intervals; use them. Stopping on the roadway
shoulder is highly dangerous and permitted only in an emergency. Switching
drivers, stretching, or retrieving an item from the back of the vehicle is
NOT considered an emergency. If it is necessary to stop, raise the hood
and activate your hazard lights to indicate difficulty. Don’t walk along the
expressway in search of help.
Highway hypnosis and fatigue: Drowsiness and fatigue is a danger anytime you
drive, but is especially dangerous on long trips along the expressway. Stop
driving if you feel drowsy. Don’t rely on stimulant drugs (also called Stay Awake
Drugs). They are likely to make your driving even more hazardous. Expressway
drivers are subject to “highway hypnosis,” a condition of drowsiness or
unawareness brought on by monotony, the sound of the wind, the tires on the
pavement, and the steady hum of the engine. On long trips it is a good idea to
“exercise your eyes” to help keep you alert. Keep shifting your eyes from one
area of the roadway to another and focus on various objects, both near and far,
left and right. Conversation with other passengers and lively radio programs may also help you remain more alert. Of course, always pay attention to the
traffic around you and potentially hazardous highway conditions.

Drive defensively: The key to defensive driving is awareness. You must keep
your eyes moving so that you can keep track of what is happening around
you at all times. Avoid staring at the center line on the roadway. Instead, look
ahead for trouble spots which may endanger you or your passengers. A
defensive driver will also frequently check the rear view and side mirrors to
keep abreast of the traffic and road conditions to the rear and sides.
Never trust other drivers to do what you think they are going to do or what
you think they should do in a particular situation. The fact that a left turn
signal is flashing does not necessarily mean that the driver is going to make
a left turn. You should constantly be thinking of an “escape route” as you
drive. For example, if you are approaching a curve, you should be looking
closely at the shoulder and nearby area to determine what you would do if
a car approaching from the other direction crosses to your side of the road.
After a little practice this will become more instinctive.

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Fire

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Apply mud, dirt, dust or
snow.
Check
ditch for water.

Use hub cap to
carry water to
wet apparel.

Loosen dirt
with tire tool to
throw on fire.

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Accelerator Jammed

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Slap the pedal
with foot.
Shift to neutral.
Concentrate on steering.
Use brakes.
Turn off ignition
(not to lock).

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Brakes Fail

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Shift to lower
gear.
Use parking
brakes.
Rub tire on the
curb.
Look for a safe
area to stop.

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Wet Brakes

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Test brakes lightly after driving through deep water.
Brakes may pull to one side or may not hold at all.
Dry brakes by driving slowly in low gear while applying
brakes lightly

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Georgia’s Law Concerning Pedestrians

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The driver of a vehicle shall stop and remain stopped to allow a pedestrian to
cross the roadway within a crosswalk:
When the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway on which the vehicle
is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching and is within one lane of
the half of the roadway on which the vehicle is traveling or onto which it is
turning. “Half of the roadway” means all traffic lanes carrying traffic in one
direction of travel.
When making a left or right turn at any intersection.
At stop signs, after coming to a complete stop and before proceeding.
At traffic signals, even when the light is green, if pedestrians are still in
crosswalk.
When entering a street or highway from an alley, driveway, or private road.
When approaching a blind person who is crossing a street or highway if he/
she is carrying a white cane or being guided by a dog.

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Crosswalks

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Crosswalks exist on all four corners of intersections
even when they are not marked by painted lines. A
crosswalk is the part of the pavement for pedestrian
traffic where the sidewalk would extend across the
street. Crosswalks can also exist mid-block if they are
marked.

Even at crosswalks without traffic signals, drivers must stop and remain stopped
for pedestrians in the crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the
roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling. “Half of the roadway” means all
traffic lanes carrying traffic in one direction of travel.

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Turning Right at a Red Traffic Signal

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Before turning right on red, drivers must come to
a full and complete stop before the crosswalk. Do
not block the crosswalk when waiting to make a
right turn at a red light.

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Passing Stopped Cars in Lanes of Travel

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When you stop at a crosswalk on a multilane road, stop at least 10 feet before the
crosswalk so a driver in the next lane can
see the pedestrian.

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Exiting and Entering Driveways

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drivers must stop before the sidewalk area and proceed only after
pedestrians have safely passed. Drivers waiting to turn left into a driveway must
wait not only for a gap in oncoming traffic, but also for pedestrians to finish crossing
the sidewalk portion of the driveway.

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Vehicle Speed

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When a collision occurs between a motor vehicle and a
pedestrian at 40 miles per hour, there is an 80% chance
that the pedestrian’s injuries will be fatal.

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Sharing the Road With Bicycles

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At intersections, wait until the bicyclist is out of the intersection before making
a turn.
When passing a bicyclist, slow down and make sure the rider is aware of your
presence. Leave at least three feet between the bicycle and your vehicle when
it is safe to do so. If there is not enough room to pass because of other traffic,
wait until conditions are safe for passing.
Watch for bicyclists who may suddenly swerve or turn in front of you without
warning. Bicyclists sometimes forget to move to the middle of the road to make
a left turn until they are at the turn.
Night time bicyclists will not always have lights, and some may not even have
reflectors. If you meet an oncoming bicyclist, please dim your lights to avoid
blinding the bicyclist

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Arm Signals Used by Bicyclists

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right turn - left arm bent up at the elbow or right arm out
left turn - left arm out
slowing or stopping - left arm down

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Sharing the Road With Motorcycles

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Intersections are the most likely places for car/motorcycle collisions to occur

allow at
least a 2-second following distance

Allow the motorcyclist to complete the pass and assume proper lane position as quickly as possible. When passing a motorcycle, allow a full lane to the
motorcycle

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Sharing the Road With School Buses

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A warning will be given in advance by the flashing red or amber lights on the front
and rear of the bus. After stopping, you must remain stopped until the bus resumes
motion or deactivates its warning signals AND all loading or unloading passengers
have cleared the roadway

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Sharing the Road With Commercial Motor Vehicles

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A fully loaded tractor-trailer, traveling 55 mph, needs 3 times the distance a
car needs to stop.
Large trucks are more difficult to maneuver, are longer and heavier, and
require much more room to turn.
Large trucks have larger blind spots, called “No-Zones.”

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Side No-Zones

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Trucks and buses have big No-Zones (blind spots) on both
sides. They are much larger than a car’s blind spots. If you cannot see the
driver’s face in the side-view mirror, the driver cannot see you. The right side
No-Zone is particularly dangerous because truck and bus drivers must make
wide right turns.

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Rear No-Zones

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Trucks and buses have no rear view mirror. The truck or bus
driver cannot see your car there and you cannot see what is going on ahead
of the truck or bus. It is critical to keep a safe distance behind a truck or bus
in case the driver slows or stops suddenly,

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Front No-Zones

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more space should be given in front of trucks
and buses. It is not safe to “cut in front” of a truck and then slow down. To
avoid the Front No-Zone, make sure that you can see the entire front of
the truck or bus in your rear-view mirror before you merge or pull into that
lane of traffic.

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THE GEORGIA TACT PROJECT

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Don’t cut off semi-trucks. For safety, one car length for every 10 miles per
hour of speed is recommended.
Don’t tailgate. Unlike cars, semi-trucks have big blind spots behind them.
Also, car drivers who tailgate semi-trucks can’t see traffic ahead. If the
semi-truck brakes suddenly, you have no time to react and no place to go.
Don’t speed. Speed is a factor in nearly one-third of all fatal crashes.
Allow semi-trucks plenty of room. Be careful when you or the semi-truck are entering a highway or merging with traffic.

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Implied Consent

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Georgia’s Implied Consent law requires you to submit to state administered chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances at the request of a
law enforcement officer for the purpose of determining if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you refuse this testing, your Georgia driver’s license
or privilege to drive on the highways of this state will be suspended for a minimum
period of one year. Your refusal to submit to the required testing may be offered
into evidence against you in a court of law

If you submit to testing and the test results indicate a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above the legal limit, your Georgia driver’s license or privilege to
drive on the highways of this state may be suspended for a minimum period of one
year. After first submitting to the required state tests, you are entitled to additional
chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances at your own
expense and from qualified personnel of your own choosing.
The legal limit for BAC varies depending on the circumstances:
Driver operating a non-commercial motor vehicle, age 21 or over - .08 or
higher.
Driver operating a commercial motor vehicle - .04 or higher.
Driver under age 21 - .02 or higher.

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Safety Responsibility Law

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To avoid the suspension, you may:
Have your insurance carrier file Form SR-21 with the DDS if you were covered
by liability insurance at the time of the accident, or
File either a general or a conditional release that has been signed by the
claimant (injured party in the accident) with the DDS, or
Post security to cover the damages with the DDS, which may be a cashier’s
check, certified check, money order, real property bond or surety bond, in addition to posting of financial responsibility, Form SR-22A.

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If You Are Involved In An Accident

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Stop immediately in a safe place.
Notify the nearest law enforcement agency immediately if anyone is injured or
killed, or if property damage exceeds $500.00.
Provide reasonable assistance to any person injured.
Warn approaching motorists if you can do so without jeopardizing your own
safety or that of others. Activate your hazard lights, if possible, and use
reflective triangles, when available.
Give your name, address, license plate number, and driver’s license number to
anyone else who was involved in the accident. Get the same information from
the other driver.
If you damage an unattended vehicle, you must either locate the owner or
leave your name, address, and the name of the owner of the vehicle you were
driving, in a conspicuous place where the owner will find it.

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Aiding the Injured

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. Send for professional help as soon as possible. Unskilled handling can
cause further and more severe injuries. Do not move or lift the victim unless it is
absolutely necessary

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Good Samaritan Law pg116

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This law holds any person harmless for civil
damages arising as a result of any act or omission in rendering emergency care.

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Moving Vehicles Following a Collision

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it is the duty of the drivers of the vehicles
involved to move their vehicles from the roadway to a safe location along the
shoulder, emergency lane, median, or any other safe refuge. Drivers should only
do this if the vehicles are capable of being driven normally and successfully, and
driving the vehicles will not present any further hazard or harm to the vehicles
themselves, to the driver, to persons nearby, or to the roadway

If the persons involved in the accident are incapable of moving the vehicles, they
are authorized to request any other driver in the vicinity who has a valid license of
the appropriate class to move their vehicles, and the other driver is authorized to
comply.
Drivers who take these important steps will not be considered at fault simply because they moved the vehicles, nor does moving the vehicles affect their ability to file a written report with a local police agency.
Moving a vehicle in this situation does not allow for the driver to be accused of failing to stop and
provide information.

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Deer – Automobile Collisions

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In areas with known deer populations, drivers should constantly scan the
road and road shoulders for deer movements and sightings.
Always slow down when a deer crosses the road in front of you or another
car. Deer usually travel in groups and it is likely that there is another one
following closely behind.
If a deer is spotted on the road or roadside at night, the driver should slow
down immediately, blink his/her headlights and switch to low beam so as
not to blind the deer.
Also, short horn blasts may help scare the deer from the road.