Georgia: Driving record & suspensions — Part 6 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which use of a wireless device while operating a commercial motor vehicle is a serious traffic violation?” · “How many points does a Georgia driver receive for a conviction for a violation of the Hands Free Law (1st conviction)?”
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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 use of a wireless device while operating a commercial motor vehicle is a serious traffic violation?
- Use for text based communications
- Use for hands-free voice calls only
- Use for listening to music only
- Use for viewing a map only
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Correct answer: Use for text based communications
Use of a wireless device for text based communications while operating a CMV is listed as a serious traffic violation.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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What results from a felony conviction involving manufacturing, distribution, trafficking or possession of a controlled substance or marijuana using a CMV (other than mere felony possession)?
- A disqualification of one year for the first conviction
- A disqualification of three years for the first conviction
- A lifetime disqualification of commercial driving privileges
- A disqualification of 180 days for the first conviction
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Correct answer: A lifetime disqualification of commercial driving privileges
Such a felony conviction results in a lifetime disqualification of commercial driving privileges.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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What is the disqualification for a first offense of violating an out-of-service order?
- Not less than 60 days and not more than 120 days
- Not less than 180 days and not more than one year
- Not less than two years and not more than five years
- Not less than three years and not more than five years
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Correct answer: Not less than 180 days and not more than one year
A first out-of-service order violation brings not less than 180 days and not more than one year.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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What is the disqualification for a second offense of violating an out-of-service order?
- Not less than 180 days and not more than one year
- Not less than 3 years and not more than 10 years
- Not less than 60 days and not more than 120 days
- Not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years
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Correct answer: Not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years
A second out-of-service order violation brings not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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What is the disqualification for a third or subsequent violation of an out-of-service order?
- Not less than 3 years and not more than 5 years
- Not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years
- Not less than 180 days and not more than one year
- Lifetime disqualification in every case
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Correct answer: Not less than 3 years and not more than 5 years
A third or subsequent out-of-service order violation brings not less than 3 years and not more than 5 years.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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When does an additional disqualification period apply to an out-of-service order violation?
- When the violation occurs while driving after dark on any road
- When the violation occurs on an interstate highway at any hour
- When transporting hazardous materials or more than 15 passengers
- When the vehicle is carrying more than 5 passengers at once
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Correct answer: When transporting hazardous materials or more than 15 passengers
An additional disqualification period applies when the order is violated while transporting hazardous materials or more than 15 passengers.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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What is the disqualification for a first conviction of a railroad grade crossing offense while operating a CMV?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
- One year
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Correct answer: 60 days
A first railroad grade crossing offense in a CMV brings a 60-day disqualification, up to 1 year for a third or subsequent violation within 3 years.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 49
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How many points does a Georgia driver receive for a conviction for a violation of the Hands Free Law (1st conviction)?
- 2 points
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 1 point
The points table on page 47 lists "Violation of Hands Free Law - 1st Conviction" as 1 point.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 47
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How many points does a Georgia driver receive for a conviction for a violation of the Hands Free Law (2nd conviction)?
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The points table on page 47 lists "Violation of Hands Free Law - 2nd Conviction" as 2 points.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 47
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How many points does a Georgia driver receive for a conviction for a violation of the Hands Free Law (3rd or more convictions)?
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 3 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
The points table on page 47 lists "Violation of Hands Free Law - 3rd or more Convictions" as 3 points.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 47
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How many points does a Georgia driver receive for a conviction for a child restraint violation (1st offense)?
- 1 point
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 1 point
The points table on page 47 lists "Child Restraint - 1st Offense" as 1 point.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 47
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How many points does a Georgia driver receive for a conviction for a child restraint violation (2nd and subsequent offense)?
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 2 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The points table on page 47 lists "Child Restraint - 2nd and Subsequent Offense" as 2 points.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 47
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How many points does a Georgia driver receive for a conviction for failure to adequately secure a load?
- 2 points
- 1 point
- 4 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The points table on page 47 lists "Failure to Adequately Secure a Load" as 2 points.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 47
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How many points does a Georgia driver receive for a conviction for impeding traffic?
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
The points table on page 47 lists "Impeding Traffic" as 3 points.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 47
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How many points does a Georgia driver receive for a conviction for disobedience of any traffic-control device or traffic officer?
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
The points table on page 47 lists "Disobedience of Any Traffic-Control Device or Traffic Officer" as 3 points.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 47
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How many points does a Georgia driver receive for a conviction for a moving violation that is not listed separately (all other moving violations)?
- 3 points
- 1 point
- 2 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
The points table on page 47 lists "All Other Moving Violations" as 3 points.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 47
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How many points does a Georgia driver receive for a conviction for improper passing on a hill or curve?
- 3 points
- 5 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The points table on page 47 lists "Improper Passing on Hill or Curve" as 4 points.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 47