Georgia Learners Test Traffic Laws and Speed Limits 3

Question 1

Georgia law requires all front-seat passengers to wear seat belts. What is this type of law called?

Accepted Answer

Primary enforcement law

Answer

Georgia's seat belt law is a primary enforcement law, meaning officers can stop and cite a driver solely for a seat belt violation.

Question 2

In Georgia, what is the minimum following distance expressed as a rule for safe driving?

Accepted Answer

3-second rule

Answer

Georgia recommends the 3-second rule as the minimum safe following distance under normal driving conditions.

Question 3

What does Georgia law say about driving with an open container of alcohol in the passenger area?

Accepted Answer

It is prohibited

Answer

Georgia law prohibits any open container of alcohol in the passenger compartment of a vehicle being operated on a public road.

Question 4

A Georgia driver may legally use a handheld cell phone while driving:

Accepted Answer

Never while the vehicle is in motion

Answer

Georgia's hands-free law prohibits drivers from holding or using a phone while driving — the device must be in hands-free mode.

Question 5

Under Georgia law, when approaching an emergency vehicle stopped with lights flashing, you must:

Accepted Answer

Move over one lane away from the emergency vehicle if safe, or slow to 25 mph below the limit

Answer

Georgia's Move Over law requires drivers to move one lane away from the stopped emergency vehicle or, if unable to, slow to 25 mph below the posted speed limit.

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Georgia Learners Test Traffic Laws and Speed Limits 3