Georgia: Distracted driving Practice Test
The Hands Free Law, texting and other distractions.
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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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Why is it unlawful to drive while wearing a headphone, headset, or other device that impairs hearing?
- It would prevent the driver from using the turn signals
- It would interfere with the driver's seat belt
- It is a device that would impair the driver's ability to hear
- It would block the driver's view of road signs
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Correct answer: It is a device that would impair the driver's ability to hear
The manual makes it unlawful to wear a headphone, headset, or other device that would impair the driver's ability to hear.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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Besides devices that impair hearing, what must a driver not wear while driving a motor vehicle?
- Jewelry of any kind, including rings and watches
- Anything that would obstruct his or her vision
- Footwear with thick soles or heavy boots
- Clothing with long sleeves or a heavy coat
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Correct answer: Anything that would obstruct his or her vision
The manual says the driver must not wear anything which would obstruct vision.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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If a vehicle is overloaded with passengers or freight so as to obstruct the driver's view, what is the result?
- It cannot be legally driven
- It may be driven only at night
- It may be driven if the speed stays under 25 mph
- It may be driven if another adult rides along
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Correct answer: It cannot be legally driven
The manual says a vehicle overloaded so that the driver's view is obstructed cannot be legally driven.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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Passengers must not ride in a position that interferes with what?
- Other passengers' comfort during the trip
- The vehicle's radio or climate controls
- The driver's view or control of the vehicle
- The airflow inside the vehicle cabin
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Correct answer: The driver's view or control of the vehicle
The manual says passengers must not ride in a position that interferes with the driver's view or control of the vehicle.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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According to NHTSA, how many people were killed on U.S. roadways in 2019 because of distracted drivers, as stated in the manual?
- 3,142
- 1,142
- 5,142
- 13,142
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Correct answer: 3,142
The manual states that 3,142 people were killed on U.S. roadways in 2019 because of distracted drivers.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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How does the manual define distracted driving?
- Driving while feeling tired
- Driving on an unfamiliar road
- Doing another activity while driving
- Driving faster than the posted speed limit
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Correct answer: Doing another activity while driving
The manual defines distracted driving as doing another activity while driving.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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Which of these is listed as a common distraction?
- Checking the rearview mirror
- Using a navigation device
- Signaling a turn
- Checking the speedometer
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Correct answer: Using a navigation device
The manual lists talking on a cell phone, texting, reading, eating, grooming, using a navigation device, and adjusting the stereo as common distractions.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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What else, besides activities like texting, can increase the risk of a crash according to the manual?
- The presence of passengers and pets
- Driving with the windows rolled down
- Using cruise control
- Driving with a full fuel tank
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Correct answer: The presence of passengers and pets
The manual says the presence of passengers and pets can also increase crash risk.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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What does Georgia law prohibit regarding distractions while driving?
- Only texting while the vehicle is in motion on a road
- Only using a hand-held phone while the vehicle is moving
- Any action that distracts the driver from safe operation
- Only eating, drinking and grooming behind the wheel
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Correct answer: Any action that distracts the driver from safe operation
Georgia law requires due care and prohibits any action that distracts the driver from the safe operation of the vehicle.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 24
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What does Georgia's Hands Free Law (HB 673) say drivers are not allowed to do?
- Use a phone in any way at all
- Hold a phone only while talking on a call
- Hold a phone only while the vehicle is moving over 55 mph
- Hold or support a phone for any reason
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Correct answer: Hold or support a phone for any reason
The manual says drivers are not allowed to hold or support a phone for any reason.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 25
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In what year was Georgia's Hands Free Law passed, according to the manual?
- 2014
- 2016
- 2018
- 2020
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Correct answer: 2018
The manual says the law, under 40-6-241(c), was passed in 2018.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 25
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Which action does the Hands Free Law prohibit while driving?
- Listening to a lively radio program to stay alert
- Using a phone in a mounted holder
- Adjusting the mirrors
- Writing, sending, or reading a text message or e-mail
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Correct answer: Writing, sending, or reading a text message or e-mail
The law prohibits writing, sending or reading any text-based communication, including a text message, instant message, e-mail or internet data.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 25
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Which action does the Hands Free Law prohibit while driving?
- Watching, recording, or broadcasting a video or movie
- Listening to the car radio at a low volume while driving
- Checking the mirrors before changing lanes
- Checking the speedometer
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Correct answer: Watching, recording, or broadcasting a video or movie
The law prohibits watching, recording, or broadcasting a video or movie.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 25
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What are the penalties for a first conviction under the Hands Free Law?
- 2 points and a fine of not more than $100.00
- 3 points and a fine of not more than $150.00
- 1 point and a fine of not more than $50.00
- No points and a fine of not more than $25.00
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Correct answer: 1 point and a fine of not more than $50.00
A first conviction carries 1 point and a fine not more than $50.00.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 25
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What are the penalties for a second conviction under the Hands Free Law?
- 1 point and a fine of not more than $50.00
- 2 points and a fine of not more than $100.00
- 3 points and a fine of not more than $150.00
- 4 points and a fine of not more than $200.00
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Correct answer: 2 points and a fine of not more than $100.00
A second conviction carries 2 points and a fine not more than $100.00.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 25
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What are the penalties for a third or more convictions under the Hands Free Law?
- 3 points and a fine of not more than $150.00
- 1 point and a fine of not more than $50.00
- 2 points and a fine of not more than $100.00
- 4 points and a fine of not more than $250.00
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Correct answer: 3 points and a fine of not more than $150.00
A third or later conviction carries 3 points and a fine of not more than $150.00.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 25