Georgia Driver's Handbook, Section 8: Safety Guidelines

Tires, steering, fog, hydroplaning, skids, curves, leaving the roadway, blow-outs, winter driving, carbon monoxide, following distance, expressways and emergencies.

Key rules

1. Check tires monthly; use the penny test for tread depth. p. 38
2. Hydroplaning can begin at 35 mph; ease off the gas, and remember the first half-hour of rain is the most dangerous. p. 38
3. Keep at least two seconds behind the car ahead, more in bad weather, heavy traffic and at night. p. 40
4. Expressways: match speed in the acceleration lane, do not cross the gore line, never back up or stop except in emergencies. p. 40