Georgia Driver's Handbook, Section 9: Sharing the Road

Pedestrians and crosswalks, bicycles, motorcycles, school buses and commercial vehicles.

Summary written by MyPermitExam from the official handbook, 2023-2024. Not a copy of the handbook. Checked Oct 2026. Not affiliated with the DMV. Georgia Driver's Manual

Key rules

  1. Bicyclists may use the full lane on any road except interstates; pass with at least 3 feet. p. 42
  2. Motorcycles get a full lane; follow three or four seconds behind and watch for them at intersections. p. 43
  3. Trucks need about three times a car's stopping distance and have large No-Zones on every side. p. 44

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