GA DMV Traffic Laws and Right of Way

Question 1

In Georgia, when two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the right

Answer

Georgia law requires that when two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

Question 2

In Georgia, a driver must yield to pedestrians:

Accepted Answer

In all marked and unmarked crosswalks

Answer

Georgia law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks at intersections.

Question 3

What is the required following distance for Georgia drivers under normal conditions?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead

Answer

Georgia recommends a minimum 3-second following distance under normal conditions to allow adequate stopping time.

Question 4

In Georgia, when is it legal to pass a school bus with flashing red lights?

Accepted Answer

When traveling in the opposite direction on a divided highway

Answer

On a divided highway with a median, vehicles traveling in the opposite direction are not required to stop for a school bus.

Question 5

When merging onto a Georgia highway, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

Traffic already on the highway

Answer

Vehicles already traveling on the highway have the right of way; merging drivers must yield and find a safe gap.

GA DMV - Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

GA DMV - Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

GA DMV Traffic Laws and Right of Way