Georgia: Driving record & suspensions — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which of these can you check through DDS Online Services?” · “When requesting an MVR by mail, to whom must the money order, cashier's check or personal check be made payable?”
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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 of these can you check through DDS Online Services?
- Your vehicle's registration renewal date
- Your criminal background history
- Your car insurance policy status
- Your license status and moving violation points
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Correct answer: Your license status and moving violation points
DDS Online Services lets you check your license status and moving violation points.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 15
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Along with the 'Failure to Appear' fee, which fee can be paid through DDS Online Services?
- The 'Super Speeder' fee
- Traffic court fines
- Vehicle registration fees
- Driver education course fees
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Correct answer: The 'Super Speeder' fee
DDS Online Services lets you pay the 'Failure to Appear' fee and the 'Super Speeder' fee.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 15
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Which lengths of Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) are available?
- 3-year, 7-year and lifetime
- 1-year, 5-year and lifetime
- 3-year, 5-year and 10-year
- 1-year, 7-year and 15-year
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Correct answer: 3-year, 7-year and lifetime
MVRs are available in 3-year, 7-year, or lifetime formats.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 16
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Where can a certified copy of your Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) be purchased in person?
- At any county voter registration office
- Only at the DDS headquarters office
- At any DDS Customer Service Center
- At any U.S. Post Office
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Correct answer: At any DDS Customer Service Center
A certified copy of the MVR can be purchased in person at any DDS Customer Service Center, with proper identification.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 16
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What will you be required to create before downloading a non-certified copy of your MVR through DDS Online Services, if you have not already done so?
- A Real ID application
- An account
- A road test appointment
- A voter registration card
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Correct answer: An account
You will be required to create an account if you have not already done so.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 16
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What must the licensee complete so that another person can obtain the licensee's MVR?
- A notarized letter from the licensee's employer
- A signed statement from the person's insurance agent
- A certified copy of the licensee's birth certificate
- The Request for MVR form (DDS-18)
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Correct answer: The Request for MVR form (DDS-18)
The licensee must complete the Request for MVR form (DDS-18) naming the person authorized to receive the record.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 16
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What must a person picking up another individual's MVR also show?
- Proper identification
- A notarized power of attorney
- A copy of their own MVR
- A letter from a court
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Correct answer: Proper identification
The person receiving the report for another individual must also show proper identification.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 16
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Which item must be included in a letter requesting an MVR by mail?
- Your Social Security card number
- Your vehicle tag number
- Your date of birth
- Your insurance policy number
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Correct answer: Your date of birth
A mailed request must include your full name as on your license, license number, date of birth and complete mailing address.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 16
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When requesting an MVR by mail, to whom must the money order, cashier's check or personal check be made payable?
- The Georgia Department of Revenue
- The Department of Driver Services
- The Georgia Secretary of State
- The Conyers County Clerk
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Correct answer: The Department of Driver Services
The payment must be made payable to the Department of Driver Services.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 16
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Which form of payment may be included with a mailed MVR request?
- Cash
- A credit card number
- Postage stamps
- A personal check
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Correct answer: A personal check
The manual lists a money order, cashier's check, or personal check.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 16
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What happens if a driver under 21 years of age is convicted of aggressive driving?
- Suspension of all driving privileges
- A fine only, with no effect on the license
- A restriction to daytime driving
- A warning letter from the Department
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Correct answer: Suspension of all driving privileges
For a driver under 21, a conviction for aggressive driving results in a suspension of all driving privileges.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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What is the suspension for a first conviction of reckless stunt driving within 5 years?
- 30 days
- 12 months
- 6 months
- 3 years
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Correct answer: 12 months
A first conviction within 5 years brings a 12-month suspension.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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After a first conviction of reckless stunt driving within 5 years, a driver is eligible for early reinstatement at the end of how long?
- 120 days
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 120 days
The manual says the driver is eligible for early reinstatement at the end of 120 days.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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What is the suspension for a second conviction of reckless stunt driving within 5 years?
- 12 months
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 5 years
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Correct answer: 3 years
A second conviction within 5 years brings a 3-year suspension.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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After a second conviction of reckless stunt driving within 5 years, a driver is eligible for early reinstatement after how long from the date of conviction?
- 6 months
- 18 months
- 12 months
- 24 months
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Correct answer: 18 months
The manual says early reinstatement is possible after 18 months from the date of conviction.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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What happens after a third or subsequent conviction of reckless stunt driving within 5 years?
- A 3-year suspension with a limited permit
- A 5-year suspension with early reinstatement
- A 12-month suspension with early reinstatement
- Habitual Violator (HY) revocation
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Correct answer: Habitual Violator (HY) revocation
The manual lists Habitual Violator (HY) revocation for a third and subsequent conviction within 5 years.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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After a third or subsequent conviction of reckless stunt driving within 5 years, what may the driver apply for?
- A limited permit
- A probationary license
- Early reinstatement
- A new license immediately
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Correct answer: A probationary license
The manual says such a driver may apply for a probationary license, and no limited permit is available.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 23
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Persons under what age convicted of certain offenses have their instructional permit or driver's license suspended?
- Under 21 years of age
- Under 16 years of age
- Under 18 years of age
- Under 25 years of age
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Correct answer: Under 21 years of age
The suspension applies to any person under 21 years of age convicted of the listed offenses.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 27