Georgia Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions

Correct answer: Treat it as a stop sign for all directions

If a signal isn't functioning, treat the intersection as if a stop sign is posted for all directions.

Source: Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings – Traffic Signals and Signs

Correct answer: Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

A flashing yellow arrow lets you turn left after yielding—oncoming traffic still has a green light.

Source: Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings – Traffic Signals and Signs

Correct answer: Clear the intersection; the protected turn is ending

A yellow arrow after a green arrow warns you to clear the intersection.

Source: Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings – Traffic Signals and Signs

Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped for them

At traffic signals, even when the light is green, stop for pedestrians still in the crosswalk.

Source: Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings – Traffic Signals and Signs

Correct answer: A full stop, then proceed when pedestrians have cleared

Alternating flashing reds mean stop fully and proceed when pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk.

Source: Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings – Traffic Signals and Signs

Correct answer: Stop

The solid yellow is followed by double solid red signals, requiring drivers to stop.

Source: Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings – Traffic Signals and Signs

Correct answer: At the stop line, not at the sign or signal

Come to a complete stop at the stop line when present, not at the actual sign or signal; it's usually 4 feet before the crosswalk.

Source: Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings – Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Lane changes are prohibited

Dashed double white lines allow crossing to the adjacent lane; solid double white lines prohibit lane changes.

Source: Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings – Pavement Markings

Correct answer: The road narrows or there is an obstruction; keep right of them

Diagonal yellow traffic striping shows the road narrowing or an obstruction; always keep to the right of these markings.

Source: Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings – Pavement Markings

Correct answer: No, except to cross it to make a turn while yielding to cyclists

Drivers may not drive or park in the bike lane except to cross it for a turn, yielding to bicyclists present.

Source: Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings – Pavement Markings

Correct answer: A yellow line on the right side of the center line

A yellow line is always placed on the right side of the center line at railroad crossings to prevent passing.

Source: Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings – Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail

Stop within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet, from the nearest rail when signals flash, gates are down, a flagman signals, or a train is near.

Source: Section 5: Traffic Laws – Railroad Crossings

Correct answer: If it won't fit, don't commit

Don't enter a crossing unless you can drive completely through without stopping: "If it won't fit, don't commit."

Source: Section 5: Traffic Laws – Railroad Crossings