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Georgia DMV Cheat Sheet: Key Numbers

The numbers people mix up most often, on one page. Print it or save it as a PDF and review it before your test.

Knowledge test format

questions
40
correct to pass
30 (75%)

Learner's permit and teen license rules by state

Learner's permit from age
15 years old
Hold the permit at least
12 months
Supervised driving hours
40 hours
Of them at night
6 hours
Night limit for new drivers from
Midnight
Teen passengers allowed
0

Speed limits by state

Residential district
30 mph
Other highways
55 mph
Rural interstate (max)
70 mph

Drunk driving laws by state: BAC limits

Under 21
0.02%
Refusing a chemical test (1st time)
12 months

Cell phone laws for drivers by state

Adults: phone in hand to talk?
No, only hands-free use is allowed

Parking distances by state

Fire hydrant
15 feet
Crosswalk at an intersection
20 feet
STOP sign or signal
30 feet
Fire station driveway
20 feet
Railroad crossing
50 feet
Wheels from the curb
18 inches

School bus, move over and bicycle passing laws by state

Bus on the other side of a divided highway
Do not have to stop, but should watch for children
Passing a bicyclist
3 feet

Car seat and booster seat laws by state

Car seat until at least
8 years old

License renewal, insurance and points by state

Report a new address within
60 days
License valid for
8 years

Every number is the answer to one of our practice questions and matches a quote from the official handbook. Rules change — check the latest handbook before your test.

Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025). Checked October 17, 2026.