Georgia: Driving record & suspensions — Part 5 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “A limited driving permit is not available for a suspension due to which situation?” · “Which of these can cause commercial driving privileges to be withdrawn?”
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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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A limited driving permit is not available for a suspension due to which situation?
- A first DUI that did not involve drugs
- A second DUI conviction within 5 years
- A first suspension for 15 or more points in 24 months
- Failure to pay child support
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Correct answer: Failure to pay child support
Failure to pay child support is on the list of situations in which limited driving permits are not available, while the other choices may qualify.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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When may a limited driving permit be available after an Implied Consent refusal?
- If no prior DUI conviction in the past 5 years
- If the driver is over the age of 65
- If the driver completes a defensive driving course
- If the driver pays the suspension fee in cash
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Correct answer: If no prior DUI conviction in the past 5 years
The permit may be available for an Implied Consent refusal if there is no prior DUI conviction within the past 5 years.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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For an under-21 speeding violation, a limited driving permit may be available only if the speeding was how far over the limit?
- 15-18 mph over the posted speed limit
- 19-23 mph over the posted speed limit
- 24-33 mph over the posted speed limit
- 34 mph or more over the posted speed limit
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Correct answer: 24-33 mph over the posted speed limit
The permit is available only if the driver is 18 or older, the speeding was 24-33 mph over the limit, and the sentencing judge approves.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 48
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Who makes the final determination of eligibility for a limited driving permit?
- The arresting officer
- The Department
- The county sheriff
- The driver's insurance carrier
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Correct answer: The Department
In all cases the Department makes the final determination of eligibility for a limited driving permit.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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Can commercial driving privileges be disqualified if you do not have a commercial driver's license (CDL)?
- No, only CDL holders can be disqualified
- No, unless you already hold a CDL permit
- Yes, but only for a first offense
- Yes, they can be disqualified even without a CDL
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Correct answer: Yes, they can be disqualified even without a CDL
Commercial driving privileges can be disqualified even if you do not have a CDL.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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If you do not have a CDL but your commercial driving privileges are disqualified, what is the result?
- You cannot obtain a CDL during the disqualification period
- You may still obtain a CDL with a temporary permit
- You may obtain a CDL after a three-day waiting period
- You may obtain a CDL with a limited driving permit
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Correct answer: You cannot obtain a CDL during the disqualification period
Without a CDL, a disqualified person is not eligible to obtain a CDL during the disqualification period.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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Which of these can cause commercial driving privileges to be withdrawn?
- Conviction of just one serious traffic violation in three years
- A parking ticket received while driving a commercial vehicle
- Conviction of two or more serious traffic violations
- A written warning for a vehicle equipment defect on a truck
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Correct answer: Conviction of two or more serious traffic violations
Conviction of two or more serious traffic violations is listed as a reason for withdrawing commercial driving privileges.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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For how long are commercial driving privileges disqualified after a conviction of a major traffic violation?
- Sixty days
- One year
- Six months
- Five years
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Correct answer: One year
A person convicted of a major traffic violation is disqualified for one year.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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Driving a CMV with a blood alcohol concentration of what level or higher is a major traffic violation?
- .02
- .06
- .08
- .04
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Correct answer: .04
Driving a CMV if your BAC is .04 gm. or higher is listed as a major traffic violation.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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Which of these is a major traffic violation for commercial driving privileges?
- Failure to report a crash
- Following another vehicle too closely
- Improper or erratic lane change
- Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the limit
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Correct answer: Failure to report a crash
Failure to report a crash is on the list of major traffic violations, while the other choices are serious traffic violations.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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Which of these is a major traffic violation for commercial driving privileges?
- Reckless driving
- Following another vehicle too closely
- Commercial vehicle cargo theft
- Use of a wireless device for text based communications
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Correct answer: Commercial vehicle cargo theft
Commercial vehicle cargo theft is listed among the major traffic violations.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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What is the minimum disqualification from driving a CMV for a first major offense committed while operating a CMV placarded for hazardous materials?
- At least one year
- At least three years
- At least two years
- At least five years
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Correct answer: At least three years
A first offense in a CMV placarded for hazardous materials brings a disqualification of at least three years.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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What is the result of a second conviction, from a separate incident, of any of the major traffic violations?
- A disqualification of five years for the second offense
- A disqualification of three years for the second offense
- A disqualification of 120 days for the second offense
- A lifetime disqualification of commercial driving privileges
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Correct answer: A lifetime disqualification of commercial driving privileges
A second conviction from a separate incident of any major traffic violation results in lifetime disqualification.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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For how long are commercial driving privileges disqualified upon a second conviction in three years for a serious traffic violation, if the convictions arose from separate incidents?
- 60 days
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 120 days
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Correct answer: 60 days
A second conviction in three years for a serious traffic violation brings a disqualification of 60 days.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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For how long are commercial driving privileges disqualified upon a third or subsequent conviction in three years for a serious traffic violation, if the convictions arose from separate incidents?
- 60 days
- 180 days
- 120 days
- One year
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Correct answer: 120 days
A third or subsequent conviction in three years for a serious traffic violation brings a disqualification of 120 days.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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Which of these is defined as a serious traffic violation for commercial driving privileges?
- Hit and run or leaving the scene of a crash
- Following another vehicle too closely
- Driving a CMV while the CDL is suspended
- Refusal to submit to chemical testing
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Correct answer: Following another vehicle too closely
Following another vehicle too closely is listed as a serious traffic violation, while the other choices are major violations.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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Speeding at what amount above the posted speed limit is defined as a serious traffic violation?
- 5 or more miles per hour
- 10 or more miles per hour
- 25 or more miles per hour
- 15 or more miles per hour
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Correct answer: 15 or more miles per hour
Speeding 15 or more miles per hour above the posted limit is a serious traffic violation.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49