Georgia DMV practice test

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1. 1.What is the maximum speed in any urban or residential district in Georgia unless posted?

   Speed Limits

   • 30 mph

   The Georgia general rules start at 30 mph in any urban or residential district. Handbook: Speed Limits, page 21.

2. 2.What is the maximum speed on an unpaved county road in Georgia unless posted?

   Speed Limits

   • 35 mph

   Unpaved county roads are listed at 35 mph. Handbook: Speed Limits, page 21.

3. 3.What is the maximum speed on a rural interstate in Georgia unless posted?

   Speed Limits

   • 70 mph

   Rural interstates are 70 mph, while an urban interstate or multi-lane divided highway is 65 mph. Handbook: Speed Limits, page 21.

4. 4.What is the maximum speed on an urban interstate or a multi-lane divided highway in Georgia?

   Speed Limits

   • 65 mph

   Urban interstates and multi-lane divided highways are listed at 65 mph. Handbook: Speed Limits, page 21.

5. 5.What is the maximum speed in all other areas of Georgia unless posted?

   Speed Limits

   • 55 mph

   Areas not covered by the other Georgia rules are limited to 55 mph. Handbook: Speed Limits, page 21.

6. 6.Which speeding offence adds a $200 state fee in Georgia?

   Speed Limits

   • 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or more on any road

   A super speeder conviction adds a $200 state fee on top of local fines, and failing to pay it suspends the licence. Handbook: Super Speeder, page 21.

7. 7.You are stuck behind a slower vehicle in the passing lane and faster traffic is coming up behind you. What should you do?

   Speed Zones

   • Move to the right lane

   The Slow Poke law requires slower drivers to move out of the passing lane to allow faster traffic to proceed. Handbook: Driving Too Slowly, page 21.

8. 8.What is the penalty for staying in the passing lane while being overtaken in Georgia?

   Speed Zones

   • A fine of up to $1,000 and/or 3 points

   Driving too slowly to impede traffic on a road with two or more lanes can bring a fine of up to $1,000 and 3 points. Handbook: Driving Too Slowly, page 21.

9. 9.At what BAC is a Georgia driver 21 or older under the influence of alcohol?

   Alcohol and Drugs

   • 0.08 grams or more

   A person 21 or more is under the influence at 0.08 grams or more of alcohol by weight in the blood. Handbook: Alcohol and Drugs, page 23.

10. 10.At what BAC is a Georgia driver under 21 under the influence of alcohol?

    Alcohol and Drugs

    • 0.02 grams or more

    A person under 21 is irrefutably under the influence at 0.02 grams or more by weight. Handbook: Alcohol and Drugs, page 23.

11. 11.What is the penalty for a first Georgia DUI conviction within 5 years?

    Alcohol and Drugs

    • A 12-month suspension, with early reinstatement possible after 120 days

    A first conviction within 5 years brings a 12-month suspension and eligibility for early reinstatement at 120 days. Handbook: Alcohol and Drugs, page 23.

12. 12.You refuse Georgia's chemical test. What is the minimum suspension?

    Alcohol and Drugs

    • One year

    Refusing to submit to the required test suspends your Georgia licence for a minimum of one year. Handbook: Implied Consent, page 47.

13. 13.How many Georgia points do you get for speeding 15 to 18 mph over the posted limit?

    Points and Penalties

    • 2

    The Georgia points table gives 2 points for 15 to 18 mph over. Handbook: The Points System, page 48.

14. 14.How many Georgia points do you get for speeding 34 mph or more over the posted limit?

    Points and Penalties

    • 6

    Speeding 34 mph or more over carries 6 points, as do aggressive driving and unlawfully passing a school bus. Handbook: The Points System, page 48.

15. 15.How many Georgia points do you get for unlawfully passing a school bus?

    Points and Penalties

    • 6

    Unlawful passing of a school bus is a 6-point offence in Georgia. Handbook: The Points System, page 48.

16. 16.How many Georgia points do you get for reckless driving?

    Points and Penalties

    • 4

    Reckless driving and improper passing on a hill or curve carry 4 points. Handbook: The Points System, page 48.

17. 17.How many points may a Georgia resident have reduced, and how often?

    Points and Penalties

    • Up to 7 points once every 5 years

    Points reduction is up to 7 points once every 5 years after completing a certified 6-hour driver improvement course. Handbook: Points Reduction, page 48.

18. 18.You are 17 and accumulate points on your Georgia record. How many in 12 months get you suspended?

    Points and Penalties

    • 4 or more

    Four or more points in 12 months prior to age 18, or any 4-point offence, brings suspension. Handbook: Types of Suspensions, page 47.

19. 19.You complete a 6-hour driver improvement course before your court appearance. What can it do?

    Points and Penalties

    • Reduce the fine by 20 percent and assess no points

    Points avoidance lets the court reduce the fine by 20 percent with no points assessed, once every five years. Handbook: Points Avoidance, page 48.

20. 20.A school bus in Georgia flashes yellow warning lights. What should you do?

    School Buses

    • Slow down and be prepared to stop

    When the yellow lights are activated, approaching drivers should slow down and be prepared to stop. Handbook: Traffic Laws, page 18.

21. 21.The flashing lights on a school bus turn red and the stop signs extend. What may you do?

    School Buses

    • Nothing, it is unlawful to pass while it loads or unloads

    Once the lights turn red and the stop signs extend, it is unlawful to pass the stopped bus while it is loading or unloading. Handbook: Traffic Laws, page 18.

22. 22.A school bus is stopped on a highway divided by a median. Must traffic on the far side stop?

    School Buses

    • No, they are not required to stop but should stay alert for children

    Cars travelling on the opposite side of a divided highway are not required to stop, but their drivers should watch for children walking along or crossing. Handbook: Traffic Laws, page 18.

23. 23.Georgia's Move Over law asks you to:

    Move Over Law

    • Move to the next lane if safely possible, or slow below the speed limit and be prepared to stop

    Move over to the next lane if it is safely possible; if not, slow down below the speed limit and be prepared to stop. Handbook: The Move Over Law, page 18.

24. 24.Who does Georgia's Move Over law protect besides police and emergency crews?

    Move Over Law

    • Active sanitation workers and utility service workers using cones or flashing lights

    The law was amended to include active sanitation workers and utility service workers using traffic cones or vehicles with flashing lights. Handbook: The Move Over Law, page 18.

25. 25.You are turning left on a red light in Georgia. When is that allowed?

    Turns and Lanes

    • Only from the left lane of a one-way street to a one-way street with traffic moving toward your left, after a complete stop

    Unless a sign prohibits it, a left on red is allowed from a one-way street onto a one-way street that moves toward your left, after a complete stop and yielding. Handbook: Traffic Laws, page 18.

26. 26.When turning, what must you do about pedestrians in the crosswalk of the road you are turning into?

    Turns and Lanes

    • Stop and remain stopped until they have cleared the lanes of your traffic

    The walk signal of the crossing street matches your green light, so you must stop and wait for pedestrians to clear your lanes. Handbook: Watching for Pedestrians When Making Turns, page 20.

27. 27.On a multi-lane two-way highway in Georgia, when may you drive to the left of the centre line?

    Turns and Lanes

    • Only when making a left turn

    You must never drive to the left of the centre line except when making a left turn. Handbook: Making Turns on Multi-Lane Highways, page 20.

28. 28.Which of these is a U-turn you should not make in Georgia?

    Turns and Lanes

    • A U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill

    Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill where oncoming drivers cannot see you, or where signs prohibit it. Handbook: U-Turns, page 20.

29. 29.You approach a Georgia railroad crossing where the signal is flashing. Where must you stop?

    Railroad Crossings

    • At least 15 feet and no more than 50 feet from the nearest rail

    You must always stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when the signal flashes, gates lower, a flagman signals, a stop sign is posted, or a train is an immediate hazard. Handbook: Railroad Crossings, page 21.

30. 30.Which of these does NOT require you to stop at a Georgia railroad crossing?

    Railroad Crossings

    • A stop sign is posted 20 feet before the tracks

    A posted stop sign at the crossing is on the list of reasons to stop; a stop sign far from the crossing is not. Handbook: Railroad Crossings, page 21.

31. 31.How close to a fire hydrant may you stop in Georgia?

    Parking

    • Within 15 feet

    Momentary pick-up and drop-off is permitted within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; parking there is not. Handbook: Stopping, Standing, and Parking, page 20.

32. 32.How close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you stop in Georgia?

    Parking

    • Within 20 feet

    You may not stop within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Handbook: Stopping, Standing, and Parking, page 20.

33. 33.How close to a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal may you stop in Georgia?

    Parking

    • Within 30 feet

    The parking rules list within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign or traffic control signal. Handbook: Stopping, Standing, and Parking, page 20.

34. 34.How close to a railroad crossing may you stop in Georgia?

    Parking

    • Within 50 feet

    Georgia's parking rules list within 50 feet of a railroad crossing, and within 75 feet of the spot across the street from a fire station driveway. Handbook: Stopping, Standing, and Parking, page 20.

35. 35.When must headlights be on in Georgia?

    Night Driving

    • From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise

    Headlights are required from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, when it is raining, and when visibility is limited. Handbook: Night Driving, page 24.

36. 36.When should you dim your headlights for an approaching vehicle in Georgia?

    Night Driving

    • Within 500 feet

    Dim your headlights within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle so you do not blind the driver. Handbook: Night Driving, page 24.

37. 37.When following another vehicle at night in Georgia, when should you dim your headlights?

    Night Driving

    • Within 200 feet

    Dim when following closely, within 200 feet, and also in rain, fog, snow, smoke or when your vision is reduced to less than 200 feet. Handbook: Night Driving, page 24.

38. 38.How must a child under 8 be restrained in Georgia?

    Occupant Protection

    • In a child passenger restraining system meeting FMVSS 213

    Every driver transporting a child under 8 must use a child passenger restraining system appropriate for the child's height and weight that meets FMVSS 213. Handbook: Safety Restraints for Children, page 24.

39. 39.Who must wear a seat belt in Georgia?

    Occupant Protection

    • Every front seat occupant of a passenger vehicle, and everyone under 18

    Every occupant in the front seat of a passenger vehicle on Georgia roads must wear a lap and shoulder belt, and all occupants under 18 must use a seat belt. Handbook: Safety Belts, page 24.

40. 40.What is the penalty for a first Hands Free Georgia conviction?

    Distracted Driving

    • 1 point and a fine of up to $50

    The scale is 1 point and up to $50 for a first conviction, 2 points and up to $100 for a second, and 3 points and up to $150 for a third or more. Handbook: Hands Free Georgia Law (HB 673), page 25.

41. 41.Which of these does Georgia's Hands Free law prohibit?

    Distracted Driving

    • Watching or recording a video while driving

    The law bans holding or supporting a wireless device and writing, sending or reading text communications, including watching or recording video. Handbook: Hands Free Georgia Law (HB 673), page 25.

42. 42.You approach a work vehicle with flashing amber lights in Georgia. What must you do?

    Work Zones

    • Yield the right-of-way and reduce your speed

    You must yield the right-of-way to work vehicles with flashing or revolving amber lights and reduce your speed as you approach. Handbook: Highway Work Zones, page 22.

43. 43.Which colour in a Georgia work zone should make you slow down?

    Work Zones

    • Orange

    The manual says to watch for the colour orange because it means road work. Handbook: Highway Work Zones, page 22.

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