Georgia: Licensing basics — Part 2 Practice Test
Instructional permits, Class D and Class C licenses, teen driving rules, required documents, REAL ID, renewal and replacement. — Part 2
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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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Under House Bill 136 (2017), what is true of three-wheel autocycles?
- They require a Class M Motorcycle Operator's License
- They do not require a Class M Motorcycle Operator's License
- They require a Class D license only
- They require a commercial license
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Correct answer: They do not require a Class M Motorcycle Operator's License
Three-wheel autocycles will not require a Class M Motorcycle Operator's License.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 5
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How does the manual define an autocycle?
- A two-wheel motor vehicle equipped with handlebars and a sidecar
- A four-wheel motor vehicle with a motorcycle engine
- A three-wheel motor vehicle equipped with handlebars and no steering wheel
- A three-wheel motor vehicle equipped with a steering wheel and not handlebars
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Correct answer: A three-wheel motor vehicle equipped with a steering wheel and not handlebars
Autocycles are defined as three-wheel motor vehicles that are equipped with a steering wheel and not handlebars.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 5
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Will DDS administer road tests that involve the use of an autocycle?
- No
- Yes, for Class M applicants only
- Yes, for Class D applicants only
- Yes, for all applicants who ask for it
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Correct answer: No
The manual says DDS will not administer road tests that involve the use of an autocycle.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 5
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Which classes of commercial licenses does Georgia also issue?
- Class D, E, and F
- Class A and M
- Class A, B, and C
- Class C, D, and M
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Correct answer: Class A, B, and C
Georgia also issues Class A, B, and C commercial licenses.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 5
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Which manual contains the information about Georgia's commercial licenses?
- The Georgia Motorcycle Operator's Manual
- The Georgia Commercial Drivers Manual
- The Georgia Provisional License Guide
- The Georgia Driver's Education Handbook
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Correct answer: The Georgia Commercial Drivers Manual
Information on Class A, B, and C commercial licenses is included in the Georgia Commercial Drivers Manual.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 5
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Which form of payment do DDS Customer Service Centers NOT accept?
- Cash
- Visa and Mastercard cards with a bank logo
- Discover and American Express credit cards
- Personal checks
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Correct answer: Personal checks
DDS Customer Service Centers do not accept checks, money orders, or cashier checks.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 5
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What is a replacement driver's license, permit or ID card?
- A new document with a new photo and updated address
- A duplicate of the replaced document, with no changes
- A temporary document that is valid for only 30 days
- A renewed document with a new eight-year expiration date
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Correct answer: A duplicate of the replaced document, with no changes
A replacement is a duplicate of the replaced document, with no modifications or changes.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 5
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When will a replacement license, permit or ID card expire?
- Eight years after the replacement date
- Five years after the replacement date
- One year after the replacement date
- On the original expiration date
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Correct answer: On the original expiration date
The replacement expires on the original expiration date.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 5
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If a replacement license is requested within how many days of the original expiration date must it be renewed for a new term at full cost?
- 150 days
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 150 days
A replacement requested within 150 days of the original expiration date must be renewed for a new term at full cost.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 5
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For a motorcycle instructional permit, a replacement requested within how many days of the original expiration date must be renewed for a new term?
- 15 days
- 90 days
- 30 days
- 150 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
For a motorcycle instructional permit the period is within 30 days of the original expiration date.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 5
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When may DDS impose restrictions on a driver's license?
- Only after the driver has been in a traffic crash
- Whenever there is good cause to assure safe operation
- Only when the driver is under the age of 18 years
- Only when the driver requests a restriction in writing
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Correct answer: Whenever there is good cause to assure safe operation
DDS is authorized to impose restrictions whenever there is good cause to assure the safe operation of a motor vehicle.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 5
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What appears in the License Restrictions area of your license if no restrictions are imposed?
- The letter "N"
- The number 0
- The area is left blank
- The letter "A"
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Correct answer: The letter "A"
If no restrictions are imposed, the letter "A" will appear in the License Restrictions area.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 5
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Can a license be issued with more than one restriction code?
- Yes, multiple restriction codes may be issued
- No, only one restriction code may appear on a license
- Yes, but only on licenses issued to commercial drivers
- No, unless the license holder is under the age of 18
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Correct answer: Yes, multiple restriction codes may be issued
The manual says licenses may be issued with multiple restriction codes.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 5
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What must you pass to renew a driver's license that has been expired more than two years?
- A vision test only, with no other tests required
- A road signs exam and a road rules exam only
- A vision test, driving test, and road signs and rules exam
- A driving test only, with no other tests required
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Correct answer: A vision test, driving test, and road signs and rules exam
A license expired more than two years requires a vision test, a driving test, and an exam on road signs and road rules.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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What must you have in your possession while operating a motor vehicle in Georgia?
- A copy of your driving record
- An appropriate driver's license or permit
- A certified copy of your birth certificate
- A receipt for your last license renewal
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Correct answer: An appropriate driver's license or permit
You must have an appropriate driver's license or permit in your possession while operating a motor vehicle in Georgia.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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If you are stopped while driving, what must you do with your license?
- Show it only to a uniformed officer
- Hand it over only after the officer explains why you were stopped
- Show it only if the officer writes a ticket
- Display it to any law enforcement officer upon request
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Correct answer: Display it to any law enforcement officer upon request
You must display your driver's license or permit to any law enforcement officer upon his or her request.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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What does restriction code B on a Georgia license mean?
- Corrective lenses required
- Daylight hours only
- Hearing aid required
- No highway or interstate
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Correct answer: Corrective lenses required
Code B means corrective lenses required.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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What does restriction code D on a Georgia license mean?
- Power brakes or steering required
- Hearing aid required
- Prosthetic aids required
- Vehicle mechanical aids required
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Correct answer: Prosthetic aids required
Code D means prosthetic aids required.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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What does restriction code F on a Georgia license mean?
- Left exterior mirror required
- Right exterior mirror required
- Daylight hours only
- Automatic transmission required
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Correct answer: Right exterior mirror required
Code F means right exterior mirror required.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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What does restriction code G on a Georgia license mean?
- Employer vehicle only
- No passengers allowed
- To and from school only
- Daylight hours only
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Correct answer: Daylight hours only
Code G means daylight hours only.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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What does restriction code H on a Georgia license mean?
- Employer vehicle only
- Hearing aid required
- Daylight hours only
- Business purpose only
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Correct answer: Employer vehicle only
Code H means employer vehicle only.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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What does restriction code I on a Georgia license mean?
- Right exterior mirror required
- Ignition interlock required
- Left exterior mirror required
- Intrastate commerce only
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Correct answer: Left exterior mirror required
Code I means left exterior mirror required.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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What does restriction code J on a Georgia license mean?
- Power brakes or steering required
- Automatic transmission required
- Prosthetic aids required
- Employer vehicle only
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Correct answer: Automatic transmission required
Code J means automatic transmission required.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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What does restriction code Q on a Georgia license mean?
- No highway or interstate
- No cargo in a tank vehicle
- Accompanied by disabled parent
- No passengers allowed
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Correct answer: No passengers allowed
Code Q means no passengers allowed.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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What does restriction code R on a Georgia license mean?
- No highway or interstate driving
- No passengers allowed in the vehicle
- Daylight hours only, no night driving
- To and from school only, no other trips
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Correct answer: No highway or interstate driving
Code R means no highway or interstate driving.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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What does restriction code T on a Georgia license mean?
- Accompanied by visually impaired parent
- To and from school only
- Accompanied by disabled parent
- No passengers allowed
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Correct answer: Accompanied by disabled parent
Code T means accompanied by disabled parent.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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What does restriction code U on a Georgia license mean?
- Accompanied by hearing impaired parent
- Accompanied by visually impaired parent
- Hearing aid required for the driver
- Medical variance granted to the driver
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Correct answer: Accompanied by visually impaired parent
Code U means accompanied by visually impaired parent.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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What does restriction code Y on a Georgia license mean?
- Corrective lenses required
- Medical variance
- Prosthetic aids required
- Hearing aid required
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Correct answer: Hearing aid required
Code Y means hearing aid required.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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What does restriction code 5 on a Georgia license mean?
- Business purpose only
- To and from medical only
- To and from school only
- Employer vehicle only
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Correct answer: Business purpose only
Code 5 means business purpose only.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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What does restriction code 6 on a Georgia license mean?
- Business purpose only
- To and from school only
- To and from medical only
- Pursuant to court order
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Correct answer: To and from medical only
Code 6 means to and from medical only.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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What does restriction code 7 on a Georgia license mean?
- To and from medical only
- To and from school only
- Business purpose only
- Daylight hours only
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Correct answer: To and from school only
Code 7 means to and from school only.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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Which of these is an example of an identity document to bring to be issued a Real ID?
- An original or certified Birth Certificate
- A utility bill dated within the last six months
- A library card issued by a county library
- A certified copy of a school report card
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Correct answer: An original or certified Birth Certificate
The manual lists an original or certified document proving who you are, such as a birth certificate, US Passport, Certificate of Naturalization or I-551.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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How many documents showing Georgia residence does the manual list as examples to bring to be issued a Real ID?
- One
- Three
- Two
- Four
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Correct answer: Two
The manual says to bring two documents showing Georgia residence, such as a utility bill or phone bill.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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The documents showing Georgia residence that you bring for a Real ID must be dated within what period?
- The last thirty (30) days
- The last six (6) months
- The last twelve (12) months
- The last two (2) years
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Correct answer: The last six (6) months
The manual says the residence documents must be dated within the last six months.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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Your name is different from the name on the identity document you present for a Real ID. What must you provide?
- A written statement from your employer confirming the change
- A sworn letter from two neighbors confirming your name
- A photocopy of your current license and a signed statement
- A certified copy, with seal, of a legal name change document
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Correct answer: A certified copy, with seal, of a legal name change document
The manual requires a certified copy with seal of a legal name change document, such as a marriage certificate or divorce decree.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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Your name is correct on your current license, but it differs from your birth certificate. What does the manual say about a name change document?
- It is not needed, since your license is already correct
- It is needed only if your license is over five years old
- A document is still required
- It is needed only if you are under the age of eighteen
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Correct answer: A document is still required
The manual notes that a document is required even if your name is correct on your current license or ID.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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A minor may present a passport for a Real ID. What does proof of guardianship require?
- A passport countersigned by a school official and a parent's letter
- An original or certified birth certificate or certified court ordered documents
- A utility bill in the guardian's name, dated within the last six months
- A signed hospital record and a statement from a family doctor
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Correct answer: An original or certified birth certificate or certified court ordered documents
The manual says proof of guardianship requires an original or certified birth certificate or certified court ordered documents.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6
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How often must original immigration documentation be submitted for a driver's license or identification card service?
- Only at the first application
- Once every four years
- Only when the license expires
- Each time service is requested
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Correct answer: Each time service is requested
The manual says original immigration documentation must be submitted each time service is requested for a license or ID card.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 6