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SECTION : MOTORCYCLE RIDER LICENSING

Turn Lanes
This lane, bordered by solid yellow and/or broken yellow lines, is in the center of
streets and highways to make left turns. A motorist desiring to turn left should pro-
ceed to the turn lane just prior to making a left turn. Georgia law prohibits the use
of this lane for any purpose other than making a left turn. You may enter this lane
no more than 300 feet from the location of the left turn.
When a turning lane is provided for vehicles traveling in both directions, you should
use extreme caution before entering the turning lane to make a left turn. There may
be a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction also entering the turning lane to make
a left turn. This is especially problematic in congested areas.
Bicycle Lanes
These are solid white lines typically located between the farthest right traffic lane
and the curb or edge of the roadway. If there is a right-turn-only lane present, the
bicycle lane will be located to the left of the right-turn-only lane in order to safely
accommodate bicycles traveling straight through the intersection. Bicycle lanes
may also be marked with painted symbols of a bicycle. Drivers of motor vehicles
are prohibited from driving or parking in the bicycle lane, except to cross over it to
make a turn. When crossing over a bicycle lane to make a turn, motorists must yield
to bicyclists that are present.
Roundabouts
Roundabouts are sometimes used at intersections instead of stop signs. The
purpose of a roundabout is to allow the intersection to handle heavier traffic flow
without the need for a signal or a four-way stop. When entering a roundabout, traffic
laws concerning right-of-way still apply. You must yield to other traffic that is already
in the roundabout. You will always enter a roundabout to the right, and continue
circling to the right until you have reached the roadway onto which you want to turn.
When reaching the desired road, you will always turn right.

Traffic Striping
These markings, created by diagonal yellow lines, are on streets and highways
indicating that the road is narrowing or there is an obstruction on the roadway. The
area is similar to a triangle with solid yellow diagonal lines within the outside lines.
Always keep to the right of these markings.

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