Georgia: Driving record & suspensions — Part 4 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “For suspensions that apply to persons under age 21, how is a plea of nolo contendere treated?” · “Your license will be revoked if you refuse to submit to what, after receiving notice giving reasonable grounds?”
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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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For suspensions that apply to persons under age 21, how is a plea of nolo contendere treated?
- It is considered a dismissal of the charge
- It is ignored until a trial takes place
- It is considered only a warning
- It is considered a conviction
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Correct answer: It is considered a conviction
A plea of nolo contendere counts as a conviction for purposes of suspensions that apply to persons under 21.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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Licensed Georgia residents may ask DDS to reduce the points on their license by up to how many points?
- 7 points
- 3 points
- 5 points
- 10 points
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Correct answer: 7 points
Residents may request a reduction of up to 7 points.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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How often may a licensed Georgia resident request a points reduction?
- Once every year
- Once every 2 years
- Once every 5 years
- Once every 10 years
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Correct answer: Once every 5 years
A points reduction may be requested once every 5 years.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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What must you do to qualify for a points reduction?
- Complete a certified 3-hour course and present a copy of the certificate
- Complete a certified 6-hour course and present the original certificate
- Pass the Road Rules knowledge test again at a Customer Service Center
- Go without any violations for 12 months and sign a written request
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Correct answer: Complete a certified 6-hour course and present the original certificate
You must complete a certified 6-hour driver improvement (defensive driving) course and present the original certificate of completion to DDS.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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When a defendant presents the original certificate of a certified 6-hour driver improvement course to the court, by what percent does the court reduce the fine?
- 10 percent
- 25 percent
- 50 percent
- 20 percent
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Correct answer: 20 percent
The court shall reduce the fine by 20 percent and assess no points against the driver.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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How often may a court accept the points avoidance plea based on a certified driver improvement course?
- Once every five years
- Once every year
- Once every two years
- Once every ten years
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Correct answer: Once every five years
The plea may be accepted by the court once every five years.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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A driver is declared a Habitual Violator based upon which situation?
- A third conviction of any combination of certain offenses within 5 years
- A second conviction of any moving violation within the last 5 years
- A third conviction of any parking violation within the last 3 years
- A fourth conviction of any speeding violation within 10 years
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Correct answer: A third conviction of any combination of certain offenses within 5 years
A Habitual Violator is declared after a third conviction of any combination of the listed offenses within 5 years.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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Which offense counts toward a Habitual Violator declaration?
- Improper lane change
- Following too closely
- Reckless stunt driving
- Failing to signal a turn
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Correct answer: Reckless stunt driving
Reckless Stunt Driving is among the offenses listed for a Habitual Violator declaration.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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Your license will be revoked if you refuse to submit to what, after receiving notice giving reasonable grounds?
- A vehicle safety inspection requested by your employer at work
- A re-examination of your driving skills or knowledge of driving rules
- A voluntary survey about your driving habits and your daily commute
- A renewal of your vehicle registration through the mail service
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Correct answer: A re-examination of your driving skills or knowledge of driving rules
Refusing a re-examination of driving skills or knowledge after notice giving reasonable grounds is a cause for revocation.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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Which of these causes a mandatory revocation of a Georgia license?
- Being convicted of a single parking violation in a business district
- Receiving two written warnings for a minor vehicle equipment defect
- Changing your name without telling the Department for one month
- Evidence shows you are unsafe to drive due to disability, disease, or addiction
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Correct answer: Evidence shows you are unsafe to drive due to disability, disease, or addiction
A license is revoked if you are declared incompetent or there is sufficient evidence you are unsafe to drive due to mental health, physical disability or disease, or addiction.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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After serving how much of the revocation period may a Habitual Violator be eligible for a Probationary License?
- Two years
- Six months
- One year
- Five years
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Correct answer: Two years
A Habitual Violator may be eligible for a Probationary License after serving two years of the revocation period.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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Which trip is allowed with a limited driving permit?
- Driving to a vacation destination several hours away with friends
- Driving to a shopping center for routine errands on weekends
- Attending classes at a college or school where you are enrolled
- Driving to a sporting event in another part of the state
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Correct answer: Attending classes at a college or school where you are enrolled
A limited driving permit allows attending classes at a college or school in which you are enrolled as a student.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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Which of these may a limited driving permit allow you to do?
- Transporting coworkers to any workplace at any time of the day
- Transporting unlicensed immediate family to work, medical care, or school
- Driving for pleasure on weekends with family and friends
- Driving a rental truck for a business that moves furniture
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Correct answer: Transporting unlicensed immediate family to work, medical care, or school
A limited driving permit allows transporting unlicensed immediate family members to work, medical care, prescriptions, and school.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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Besides the general allowed purposes, what may the Department specify on a limited driving permit?
- Only the color and model of the vehicle that you may drive
- Only the number of passengers that you may carry in the car
- Only the gas stations where you may buy fuel for the trip
- Places of travel, specific routes, times of travel, and vehicles
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Correct answer: Places of travel, specific routes, times of travel, and vehicles
The Department may specify places, routes, times, vehicles, or other restrictions it deems necessary.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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Is a limited driving permit valid for driving a commercial vehicle?
- No, it is not valid for driving a commercial vehicle
- Yes, it is valid for any commercial vehicle on the road
- Yes, but only during daytime hours on weekdays and holidays
- Yes, but only for delivery trips within your own county
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Correct answer: No, it is not valid for driving a commercial vehicle
The manual states that limited driving permits are not valid for driving a commercial vehicle.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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A limited driving permit will be revoked if you are convicted of what?
- Any offense other than a moving violation such as a parking ticket
- Violating only a local parking ordinance in a business district
- Violating any state law or ordinance relating to the movement of vehicles
- Driving with a passenger seated in the front seat of the vehicle
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Correct answer: Violating any state law or ordinance relating to the movement of vehicles
The permit is revoked for a conviction of violating a state law or local ordinance on the movement of vehicles, or any permit condition or restriction.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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By how long will a conviction extend the underlying suspension of your driving privilege when a limited driving permit is revoked?
- An additional 30 days
- An additional 6 months
- An additional 12 months
- An additional 2 years
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Correct answer: An additional 6 months
A conviction extends the underlying suspension of the driving privilege for an additional 6 months.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48