Georgia Driver's Handbook, Section 5: Traffic Laws

Right-of-way, Move Over, passing, turns, parking, speed limits, railroad crossings, work zones, DUI and other laws, headlights, seat belts and the hands-free law.

Key rules

1. At uncontrolled intersections the car on the left yields to the car on the right; at four-way stops, first to arrive goes first. p. 17
2. Stop for a school bus with red lights and stop arm out; on a divided highway, the opposite side need not stop. p. 18
3. Move Over: change lanes away from stopped emergency, sanitation and utility vehicles, or slow down and be ready to stop. p. 18
4. Finish passing before oncoming traffic is within 200 feet; no passing within 100 feet of railroad crossings, bridges or tunnels. p. 18
5. No parking within 15 feet of a hydrant, 30 feet of a stop sign or signal, or 50 feet of a railroad crossing. p. 20
6. Limits: 30 mph urban, 55 elsewhere, 65 urban interstates and divided highways, 70 rural interstates. p. 21
7. At railroad crossings stop 15 to 50 feet from the rail when required, and never go around a gate. p. 21
8. DUI: 0.08 for drivers 21 and older, 0.02 under 21; a first conviction means a 12-month suspension. p. 23
9. Front-seat occupants and everyone under 18 must buckle up; children under eight need a child restraint. p. 24
10. Hands-free law: never hold your phone while driving; 1 point and up to $50 for a first conviction. p. 25