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Georgia DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Georgia's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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Alcohol and drugs

  1. In Georgia, a driver under 21 violates the law starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.00% (any alcohol)
    2. 0.02%
    3. 0.04%
    4. 0.05%

    Answer: B. Georgia: for drivers under 21 the limit is 0.02%.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), ADAP Student Manual (2022)their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .02 or greater.

  2. In Georgia, if you refuse a chemical test for alcohol for the first time, your license is suspended for:

    1. 6 months
    2. 9 months
    3. 12 months
    4. 18 months

    Answer: C. Georgia: a first refusal means a 12 months license suspension.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), ADAP Student Manual (2022)

  3. In Georgia, a driver under 21 with how many points on the license faces suspension?

    1. 10 or more
    2. 12 or more
    3. 15 or more
    4. 4 or more

    Answer: D. Under 21, four or more points lead to suspension.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), ADAP Student Manual (2022)

License rules

  1. In Georgia, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:

    1. 15 days
    2. 20 days
    3. 30 days
    4. 60 days

    Answer: D. Georgia: report an address change within 60 days.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 1you must visit a DDS Customer Service Center within 60 days to update your mailing and/or residential address

  2. In Georgia, a Class D (provisional) license holder may not drive starting at what time at night?

    1. 10 p.m.
    2. 11 p.m.
    3. Midnight
    4. 1 a.m.

    Answer: C. Georgia: Class D drivers may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. — no exceptions.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 1A Class D license holder may not drive between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. NO EXCEPTIONS;

  3. In Georgia, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

    1. 6 hours
    2. 10 hours
    3. 20 hours
    4. 30 hours

    Answer: A. Georgia: at least 6 hours of the practice must be at night.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 1including at least 6 hours at night.

  4. In Georgia, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

    1. 14½ years old
    2. 15 years old
    3. 15½ years old
    4. 16 years old

    Answer: B. Georgia: you can apply for a learner's permit at 15 years old.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 1Upon reaching age 15, or anytime thereafter, you may apply for a Class C Instructional Permit (CP).

  5. In Georgia, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 6 months
    2. 9 months
    3. 12 months
    4. 18 months

    Answer: C. Georgia: hold the permit at least 12 months before the road test.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 1after having held a valid instructional permit for one year and one day, you may apply for your Class D license.

  6. In Georgia, a standard adult driver's license must usually be renewed every:

    1. 6 years
    2. 8 years
    3. 10 years
    4. 12 years

    Answer: B. Georgia: a standard license is usually valid for 8 years.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 1The renewal will be granted for an 8-year renewal period

  7. In Georgia, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 30 hours
    2. 40 hours
    3. 50 hours
    4. 60 hours

    Answer: B. Georgia: at least 40 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 1at least 40 hours of other driving experience, including at least 6 hours at night.

  8. In Georgia, during the first six months with a Class D (provisional) license, how many passengers who are not immediate family may ride?

    1. 0
    2. 2
    3. 4
    4. 5

    Answer: A. Georgia: only immediate family may ride during the first six months.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 1Only immediate family may ride during the first six months.

  9. In Georgia, the knowledge exam has a Road Signs part and a Road Rules part. How many must you answer correctly in each?

    1. 10 of 20
    2. 12 of 20
    3. 15 of 20
    4. 18 of 20

    Answer: C. Each part has 20 questions; you need 15 correct in each.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 1You must correctly answer 15 out of 20 questions to pass.

  10. In Georgia, during the second six months with a Class D license, how many passengers under 21 who are not immediate family may ride?

    1. None
    2. One
    3. Three
    4. Five

    Answer: B. First six months: immediate family only. Second six months: one. After that: up to three.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 1One passenger under 21 (not immediate family) may ride in the second six months.

Parking

  1. In Georgia, you may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    1. 15 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 25 feet
    4. 30 feet

    Answer: B. Georgia: do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6 (Parking)

  2. In Georgia, when you parallel park, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 12 inches
    3. 18 inches
    4. 24 inches

    Answer: C. Georgia: park with your wheels within 18 inches of the curb.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 5 (Parking)so that your car is not more than 18 inches from the curb.

  3. In Georgia, you may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway (on the same side of the street)?

    1. 15 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 25 feet
    4. 30 feet

    Answer: B. Georgia: do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6 (Parking)

  4. In Georgia, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: B. Georgia: do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6 (Parking)

  5. In Georgia, you may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

    1. 40 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 75 feet
    4. 100 feet

    Answer: B. Georgia: do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6 (Parking)

  6. In Georgia, you may not park within how many feet of a STOP sign?

    1. 20 feet
    2. 25 feet
    3. 30 feet
    4. 40 feet

    Answer: C. Georgia: do not park within 30 feet of a STOP sign.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6 (Parking)

Rules of the road

  1. In Georgia, children must ride in a child safety seat (car seat) until at least what age?

    1. 7 years old
    2. 8 years old
    3. 9 years old
    4. 10 years old

    Answer: B. Georgia: children ride in a car seat until at least 8 years old.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), ADAP Student Manual (2022)

  2. In Georgia, may an adult driver hold a cell phone to talk while driving?

    1. Yes, if traffic is light
    2. Yes, at red lights only
    3. No, only hands-free use is allowed
    4. Yes, outside cities

    Answer: C. Georgia: drivers may not hold a phone while driving; use a hands-free device.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), ADAP Student Manual (2022)refrain from physically holding or supporting a wireless telecommunications device for any reason

  3. In Georgia, may you turn right on a steady red light?

    1. Never
    2. Yes, after a full stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it
    3. Yes, without stopping if the way is clear
    4. Only between midnight and 6 a.m.

    Answer: B. Georgia: right on red is allowed after a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and traffic, unless a sign says NO TURN ON RED.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6it is permissible to make a 'right turn on red' at an intersection controlled by a traffic control light.

  4. In Georgia, when you must stop at a railroad crossing, stop no closer to the nearest rail than:

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: B. Georgia: stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6You must always stop within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet, from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing

  5. In Georgia, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the other side of a divided highway with a median. You:

    1. Must stop
    2. Do not have to stop, but should watch for children
    3. Must stop only if children are crossing
    4. Must sound your horn and pass

    Answer: B. Georgia: drivers on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median do not have to stop; drivers behind the bus must stop.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6cars traveling on the opposite side from the stopped school bus are not required to stop

  6. In Georgia, when passing on a two-lane road you must return to your lane before oncoming traffic is within:

    1. 200 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 100 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: A. Complete the pass before oncoming traffic is within 200 feet.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 5 (Passing)before oncoming traffic is within 200 feet of your vehicle.

  7. In Georgia, traffic fines in a highway work zone can range from:

    1. $5 to $50
    2. $10 to $100
    3. $50 to $200
    4. $100 to $2,000, with possible jail up to 12 months

    Answer: D. Work zone violations: fines from $100 to $2,000 and up to 12 months in jail.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6

  8. In Georgia, a first Move Over law violation can bring a fine of up to:

    1. $500
    2. $50
    3. $100
    4. $5,000

    Answer: A. First offense under the Move Over law: up to $500.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6Violations can result in a fine of no more than $500 for the first offense.

  9. In Georgia, driving too slowly and impeding traffic can bring:

    1. A warning only
    2. A fine up to $1,000 and/or 3 points
    3. Loss of license for 1 year
    4. No penalty

    Answer: B. Impeding traffic by driving too slowly: fine up to $1,000 and/or 3 points.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6Penalties include fine up to $1000 and/or 3 points on the driving record.

Sharing the road

  1. In Georgia, when you pass a bicyclist, you must leave at least:

    1. 3 feet
    2. 5 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 15 feet

    Answer: A. Georgia: give bicyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6 (Bicycles)proceed around the bicycle with at least three feet between the vehicle and the bicycle at all times.

Speed

  1. In Georgia, unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed on highways outside cities is:

    1. 50 mph
    2. 55 mph
    3. 60 mph
    4. 75 mph

    Answer: B. Georgia: 55 mph on highways unless posted otherwise.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6 (Speed Limits)

  2. In Georgia, the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways is:

    1. 55 mph
    2. 60 mph
    3. 70 mph
    4. 75 mph

    Answer: C. Georgia: up to 70 mph on rural interstates where posted.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6 (Speed Limits)

  3. In Georgia, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential district is:

    1. 25 mph
    2. 30 mph
    3. 35 mph
    4. 40 mph

    Answer: B. Georgia: 30 mph in residential districts unless a sign shows otherwise.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6 (Speed Limits)

  4. In Georgia, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on unpaved county roads is:

    1. 25 mph
    2. 45 mph
    3. 55 mph
    4. 35 mph

    Answer: D. Unpaved county roads: 35 mph; urban/residential: 30; urban interstates: 65; rural interstates: 70; other roads: 55.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6 (Speed Limits)

  5. In Georgia, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on urban interstates is:

    1. 55 mph
    2. 60 mph
    3. 65 mph
    4. 75 mph

    Answer: C. Urban interstates and multi-lane divided highways: 65 mph; rural interstates: 70 mph.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6 (Speed Limits)

  6. In Georgia, you are a "super speeder" (extra $200 state fee) when driving:

    1. 65 mph on any road
    2. 75+ mph on a two-lane road or 85+ mph on any road
    3. 10 mph over the limit
    4. Over 55 mph at night

    Answer: B. 75 mph or more on a two-lane road, or 85 mph or more on any road, adds a $200 state fee.

    Source: Georgia DDS Drivers Manual (rev. July 2025), Section 6 (Speed Limits)speeding 75 mph or more on a two-lane road or 85 miles per hour or more on any road in Georgia

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