Georgia: Alcohol & drugs Practice Test
Driving while impaired, alcohol concentration limits, implied consent and under-21 rules.
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Georgia Driver's Manual" (2023-2024), Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).
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Which drugs does Georgia law cover when it makes driving under the influence unlawful?
- Only illegal drugs that impair your ability to drive safely
- Prescription or illegal drugs that impair your ability to drive safely
- Only drugs taken without a prescription that impair your ability
- Only drugs that contain alcohol and impair your ability to drive
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Correct answer: Prescription or illegal drugs that impair your ability to drive safely
The law covers alcohol, a drug (prescription or illegal), or any other substance that impairs the ability to drive safely.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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A person 21 or more years of age is considered "Under the Influence of Alcohol" at what amount of alcohol by weight in the blood?
- 0.04 gm or more
- 0.10 gm or more
- 0.15 gm or more
- 0.08 gm or more
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Correct answer: 0.08 gm or more
The manual sets 0.08 gm or more for a person 21 or older.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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A person under 21 years of age is irrefutably considered "Under the Influence of Alcohol" at what amount of alcohol by weight in the blood?
- 0.02 gm or more
- 0.04 gm or more
- 0.05 gm or more
- 0.08 gm or more
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Correct answer: 0.02 gm or more
The manual sets 0.02 gm or more for a person under 21.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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Besides alcohol, what else can make a person irrefutably "under the influence"?
- Nothing other than alcohol
- Only prescription medication
- Certain drugs or other substances
- Only illegal drugs
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Correct answer: Certain drugs or other substances
The manual says certain drugs or other substances can also make a person irrefutably under the influence.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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Having a prescription for a medication is what, if the medication impairs your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle?
- A complete defense
- A defense if the prescription is current
- A defense for a first offense only
- Not a defense
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Correct answer: Not a defense
The manual says having a prescription is not a defense if the medication impairs your ability to drive safely.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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What are the penalties for driving under the influence of intoxicants, according to the manual?
- Fines up to $1000, jail up to 12 months, and mandatory suspension of driving privileges
- Fines up to $500, jail up to 6 months, and mandatory suspension of driving privileges
- Fines up to $1000 and jail up to 30 days, with no suspension of driving privileges
- Fines up to $2,000, jail up to 5 years, and revocation of driving privileges for life
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Correct answer: Fines up to $1000, jail up to 12 months, and mandatory suspension of driving privileges
The manual lists fines up to $1000, jail sentences up to 12 months, and mandatory suspension of driving privileges.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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What is the minimum suspension for a first DUI if a teen's Blood Alcohol Concentration was .02 or greater but less than .08?
- 3 months
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 18 months
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Correct answer: 6 months
The license will be suspended for a minimum period of 6 months in that case.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 27
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A teen has a first DUI with a BAC of .02 or greater but less than .08, and a previous conviction for an offense on the non-DUI list. What is the minimum suspension?
- 6 months
- 18 months
- 24 months
- 12 months
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Correct answer: 12 months
With a previous conviction for a listed offense, the license will be suspended for a minimum of 12 months.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 27
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What is the minimum suspension for a teen's first DUI if the Blood Alcohol Concentration was .08 or greater, or implied consent testing was refused?
- 12 months
- 6 months
- 18 months
- 24 months
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Correct answer: 12 months
The license will be suspended for a minimum period of 12 months.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 27
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Is a limited driving permit available to a teen after a first DUI suspension?
- Yes, after waiting 30 days
- Yes, after waiting six months
- No, no limited permit is available
- Yes, after waiting 120 days
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Correct answer: No, no limited permit is available
The manual states that no limited driving permit is available for a first DUI suspension.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 27
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What is the minimum suspension period for a teen's second DUI?
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 24 months
- 18 months
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Correct answer: 18 months
A second DUI suspension is for a minimum period of 18 months.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 27
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After a second DUI suspension, ignition interlock permit eligibility begins after how many days?
- 30 days
- 120 days
- 60 days
- 180 days
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Correct answer: 120 days
Ignition interlock permit eligibility begins after 120 days.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 27
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What is the purpose of the state administered chemical tests of blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances under Georgia law?
- To find out if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- To find out if you have a valid license and current insurance
- To find out if you are medically fit to drive a motor vehicle
- To find out if you were speeding before the stop was made
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Correct answer: To find out if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Georgia law requires submitting to chemical tests to determine if a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 47
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For what minimum period will your Georgia license be suspended if you refuse state administered chemical testing?
- Six months
- Two years
- One year
- Ninety days
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Correct answer: One year
The manual says refusing the testing means a suspension for a minimum period of one year.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 47
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What may happen if you refuse to submit to blood or urine testing?
- The refusal is kept secret from the court
- The refusal may be offered into evidence at trial
- The refusal leads to an automatic jail sentence
- The refusal cannot be mentioned at trial
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Correct answer: The refusal may be offered into evidence at trial
The manual says a refusal to submit to blood or urine testing may be offered into evidence at trial.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 47
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After you first submit to the required state tests, what are you entitled to?
- Additional tests paid for by the state from a technician the state chooses
- Additional tests only if a judge approves them in advance
- Additional tests only if the first result was above the legal limit
- Additional chemical tests at your own expense from qualified personnel of your choosing
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Correct answer: Additional chemical tests at your own expense from qualified personnel of your choosing
After the state tests, you may have additional tests of blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances at your own expense by qualified personnel you choose.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 47