Georgia permit test: lanes, passing & merging
Lane choice, changing lanes, blind spots, passing rules and merging. 6 questions.
When passing on a two-lane road, you must be back in your lane before oncoming traffic comes within what distance?
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Sample lanes, passing & merging questions
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When passing on a two-lane road, you must be back in your lane before oncoming traffic comes within what distance?
- A 100 feet
- B 500 feet
- C 200 feet
- D 50 feet
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C. 200 feet
You must have enough time and space to finish passing and return completely to the right lane before the passing zone ends, before an intersection and before oncoming traffic is within 200 feet. If in doubt, do not pass.
On a two-lane road, how close to a bridge, viaduct or tunnel may you pass another vehicle?
- A No closer than 100 feet
- B No closer than 50 feet
- C No closer than 200 feet
- D Anywhere, if you can see across the bridge
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A. No closer than 100 feet
Passing is prohibited on two-lane roads within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel, and within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. These places leave no room to escape if something goes wrong.
When may you pass another vehicle on the right?
- A Whenever the driver ahead is going slower than the limit
- B Using the paved shoulder on a two-lane road
- C Only when the other driver waves you by
- D When it is turning left and there is room
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D. When it is turning left and there is room
You may pass on the right of a vehicle that is making or about to make a left turn, if there is enough pavement for both vehicles, or on a multi-lane road with two or more lanes in your direction. Never use the shoulder.
You are driving at the speed limit in the left lane of a multi-lane highway, and faster traffic comes up behind you. What does Georgia's 'Slow Poke' law require?
- A Stay put, since you are at the speed limit
- B Speed up to match the faster car
- C Move right out of the passing lane
- D Tap your brakes so the driver backs off
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C. Move right out of the passing lane
Georgia's Slow Poke law requires slower drivers to leave the passing lane and move right when faster traffic approaches, no matter how fast they are going. Exceptions include exiting or turning left, paying a toll, or hazards.