Georgia: Licensing basics — Part 4 Practice Test
Instructional permits, Class D and Class C licenses, teen driving rules, required documents, REAL ID, renewal and replacement. — Part 4
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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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When exchanging a Class C Instructional Permit (CP) for a Class C license, what must you sign an affidavit verifying?
- That you completed 50 hours of supervised road driving, including 10 hours at night
- That you completed 30 hours of supervised road driving, including 4 hours at night
- That you completed 40 hours of supervised road driving, including 6 hours at night
- That you completed 20 hours of supervised road driving, including 2 hours at night
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Correct answer: That you completed 40 hours of supervised road driving, including 6 hours at night
The affidavit verifies 40 hours of supervised road driving, which includes 6 hours of night driving.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 9
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What does a Class C Instructional Permit (CP) allow an adult who has never been licensed to obtain?
- Practical driving experience without needing any supervising licensed driver
- Practical driving experience under the supervision of a licensed driver
- Permission to drive without a licensed adult during daytime hours
- A waiver of the road test on the first attempt at the DDS center
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Correct answer: Practical driving experience under the supervision of a licensed driver
A Class C Instructional Permit (CP) allows practical driving experience under the supervision of a licensed driver.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 9
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An applicant at least 18 who applies immediately for a Class C license must successfully complete which examinations?
- The knowledge examination and a driver education final
- The road test and a defensive driving examination
- A closed-course skills test and a vision screening
- The knowledge and road test examinations
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Correct answer: The knowledge and road test examinations
The applicant must meet the documentation requirements and complete the knowledge and road test examinations.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 9
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What must you do with your previous ID cards when you obtain a State ID Card?
- Surrender all previous ID cards
- Keep them for one year as a backup
- Mail them to DDS within 30 days
- Destroy them at home
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Correct answer: Surrender all previous ID cards
The manual states that all previous ID cards must be surrendered.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 10
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If you no longer have your previous license, ID card or permit to surrender for a State ID Card, what must you provide?
- A notarized copy of your birth certificate from the previous state of license
- A written statement from your employer about the lost or stolen document
- A certified copy of your Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the previous state
- A sworn statement signed by a parent or legal guardian at a DDS center
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Correct answer: A certified copy of your Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the previous state
Without the previous document to surrender, you must provide a certified copy of your MVR from the previous state.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 10
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What is the term of the special ID card for persons with permanent disabilities?
- Four years
- Eight years
- Six years
- Ten years
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Correct answer: Eight years
The special ID card for permanent disabilities is available for a term of eight years.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 10
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What is the term of the ID card for persons with temporary disabilities?
- Thirty days
- Three months
- One year
- Six months
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Correct answer: Six months
The card for persons with temporary disabilities is available for a term of six months.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 10
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When is verification from a licensed physician always required regarding the Handicap ID?
- To obtain or extend a temporary Handicap ID
- To obtain a permanent Handicap ID
- To place the handicap symbol on a license
- To renew a veteran's license
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Correct answer: To obtain or extend a temporary Handicap ID
Physician verification may be required for a permanent Handicap ID but is always required to obtain or extend a temporary one.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 10
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Besides the special Handicap ID card, on which documents can customers have the handicap symbol placed?
- Only a State ID card for a permanent disability
- Only a driver's license, not a permit or ID card
- Any other type of license, permit, or identification card
- Only a Class C license held for at least one year
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Correct answer: Any other type of license, permit, or identification card
Customers can have the handicap symbol placed on any other type of license, permit, or identification card.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 10
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All applicants for ID cards must provide proof of which of the following?
- Current employment
- Georgia residency
- Vehicle insurance coverage
- Completed driver education
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Correct answer: Georgia residency
ID card applicants must provide proof of identity, U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, Social Security Number or ineligibility, and Georgia residency.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 10
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Which document must veterans bring to any DDS Customer Service Center to be issued a free Veteran's License?
- The DS-318
- The DD-241
- The DS-561
- The DD-214
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Correct answer: The DD-214
The manual says veterans must bring their DD-214 to be issued a free Veteran's License.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 10
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If a veteran does not have a DD-214, what must the veteran obtain?
- A Certificate of Eligibility (DS-516) from the State Department of Veterans Service
- A Certificate of Eligibility (DS-318) from the local National Guard Commanding Officer
- A discharge verification letter from the U.S. Department of Defense
- A notarized statement of service from the veteran's last commanding officer
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Correct answer: A Certificate of Eligibility (DS-516) from the State Department of Veterans Service
Veterans without a DD-214 obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (DS-516) from the State Department of Veterans Service.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 10
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Which veterans are eligible for a free Veterans License/ID Card?
- Only veterans who served at least 20 years on active duty and then retired
- Only veterans who have a documented service-connected disability rated by the VA
- GA citizens who actively served and were released with any discharge other than dishonorable
- Only veterans who served in a declared war or conflict and were wounded in combat
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Correct answer: GA citizens who actively served and were released with any discharge other than dishonorable
All veterans who are GA citizens, actively served, and were released with any discharge other than dishonorable are eligible.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 10
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What must a veteran pass for the initial issuance of a Class C veteran's license?
- A road test
- A vision test
- A knowledge exam
- A road test and a knowledge exam
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Correct answer: A vision test
A veteran must successfully pass a vision test for the initial issuance of a Class C veteran's license.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 10
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Who is entitled to the same license as the veteran, through the Honorary License with no fee?
- The parent of a disabled, honorably separated veteran who does not have a driver's license
- The adult child of a disabled, honorably separated veteran who does not have a driver's license
- The sibling of a disabled, honorably separated veteran who does not have a driver's license
- The spouse of a disabled, honorably separated veteran who does not have a driver's license
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Correct answer: The spouse of a disabled, honorably separated veteran who does not have a driver's license
The spouse of a disabled, honorably separated veteran without a driver's license is entitled to the same license as the veteran.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 10
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To obtain a Certificate of Eligibility, what must an unmarried surviving spouse of a deceased veteran submit to the State Department of Veterans Service?
- The death certificate along with the DD-214
- A marriage license along with the DS-318
- The veteran's final pay statement along with the DS-516
- A certified MVR along with the DD-214
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Correct answer: The death certificate along with the DD-214
The unmarried surviving spouse must submit the death certificate along with the DD-214.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 10
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A free, distinctive National Guard license may be issued to a member of the Georgia National Guard or active reserves in good standing who has had what?
- Overseas deployment
- Ten years of service
- Active duty
- A commanding officer's commendation
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Correct answer: Active duty
A free, distinctive license may be issued to Georgia National Guard or active reserve members in good standing who have had active duty.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 10
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Which Certificate of Eligibility form must be obtained from the local National Guard Commanding Officer for a National Guard license?
- DS-516
- DS-318
- DD-214
- DS-274
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Correct answer: DS-318
A Certificate of Eligibility (DS-318) form must be obtained from the local National Guard Commanding Officer.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 10
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When must the DS-318 form be presented to DDS for a National Guard license?
- Only at initial issuance
- Only when the holder becomes entitled to a Veteran's License
- Once every four years
- Upon every renewal
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Correct answer: Upon every renewal
The form DS-318 must be presented upon every renewal of a National Guard license.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 10
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What is required of a person under 18 with a valid out of state license or permit before it can be transferred to Georgia?
- A new road test and proof of insurance
- Only a vision test and proof of residency
- School registration, driver education and ADAP
- A parent's notarized statement from the other state
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Correct answer: School registration, driver education and ADAP
All Georgia requirements including school registration, driver education and ADAP are required before the license can be transferred.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 11
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An out of state license you surrender at 18 or older must have expired less than how long ago?
- 6 months
- 2 years
- 1 year
- 5 years
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Correct answer: 2 years
A surrendered license issued by another state must have expired less than 2 years.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 11
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If you are unable to surrender your valid out of state license, how recent must the certified Motor Vehicle Report/Driving History be?
- Dated within 60 days
- Dated within 90 days
- Dated within one year
- Dated within 30 days
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Correct answer: Dated within 30 days
A certified MVR from the state of issuance must be dated within 30 days and show your status as valid.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 11
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What is the minimum age to transfer a license from another state if you surrender a valid license equivalent to a Georgia Class C license with no time, route, purpose or passenger restrictions?
- 17 years
- 15 years
- 16 years
- 19 years
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Correct answer: 17 years
You must be at least 18, or 17 if surrendering a valid license equivalent to a Georgia Class C license with no restrictions.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 11
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What will be verified with the Social Security Administration when you transfer a license from another state?
- Your Georgia residency documents
- Your citizenship documents
- Your full Social Security Number
- The status of your previous license
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Correct answer: Your full Social Security Number
You must know your full Social Security Number, which will be verified with the Social Security Administration.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 11
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How many documents proving Georgia residency must you provide when transferring a license from another state?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
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Correct answer: Two
The manual says to provide two documents to prove Georgia residency.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 11
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What form must documents proving citizenship or lawful presence take when transferring a license from another state?
- Faxed copies or originals
- Photocopies certified by the applicant
- Scanned copies sent by email
- Originals or certified copies
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Correct answer: Originals or certified copies
All documents must be originals or certified copies; faxed copies will not be accepted.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 11
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Which test must you pass when transferring a license from another state at age 18 or older?
- A vision test
- A road test
- A knowledge exam
- A driver education final exam
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Correct answer: A vision test
The transfer requirements end with passing a vision test.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 11
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If you do not have your out of country license in your possession, in which language must the Motor Vehicle Report/Driving History be printed?
- Spanish
- French
- English
- The language of the issuing country
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Correct answer: English
The Motor Vehicle Report/Driving History must be printed in English and dated within the last 30 days.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 11
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Which customers are not allowed to retain licenses, permits or identification cards issued to them by foreign countries?
- Most non-citizens
- U.S. citizens
- Non-citizens with a valid out of country ID
- Anyone who passes the Georgia tests
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Correct answer: U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens will not be allowed to retain any licenses, permits, or ID cards issued by foreign countries.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 11
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Which exams must you successfully complete when transferring a license from another country?
- Only the knowledge and vision exams
- Only the road and vision exams
- Only the vision exam
- The knowledge, road, and vision exams
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Correct answer: The knowledge, road, and vision exams
Transfers from another country require successfully completing the knowledge, road, and vision exams.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 11
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What is the status of licenses, permits and IDs issued outside the 50 States or the District of Columbia?
- Non-transferable
- Transferable after a vision test
- Transferable with a certified MVR
- Transferable for non-citizens only
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Correct answer: Non-transferable
Licenses, permits and IDs issued outside the District of Columbia or any other state are non-transferable.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 11
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Citizens of certain foreign countries may be exempt from what?
- Vision testing
- Proof of Georgia residency
- Knowledge and skills testing
- The Social Security Number requirement
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Correct answer: Knowledge and skills testing
Citizens of certain foreign countries may be exempt from knowledge and skills testing.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 11
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By law, fake DMV websites that charge for training or informational material are required to inform users of what?
- That the site is operated by a private testing company under contract
- That the site is not affiliated with any State or Government Entity
- That the site is approved by DDS to charge for practice materials
- That the site is not allowed to collect a fee for the driver's manual
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Correct answer: That the site is not affiliated with any State or Government Entity
By law these sites must tell users the site is not affiliated with any State or Government Entity.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 11
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According to the manual, what ending do State of Georgia websites such as dds.georgia.gov have?
- The .com ending
- The .org ending
- The .net ending
- The .gov ending
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Correct answer: The .gov ending
The manual says Georgia government websites end in .gov, while privately owned fake sites end in .com or .org.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 11
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How are knowledge exams given at DDS Customer Service Centers?
- On a walk-in basis
- By appointment only
- Only on the first day of each month
- Only after a scheduled interview
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Correct answer: On a walk-in basis
The manual says knowledge exams are given on a walk-in basis at every DDS Customer Service Center.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 12
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How long before closing must customers begin taking the written knowledge test?
- At least 10 minutes
- At least 1 hour
- At least 30 minutes
- At least 2 hours
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Correct answer: At least 30 minutes
Customers must begin the written test at least 30 minutes before closing so they have adequate time to finish.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 12
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What special assistance does DDS offer customers with reading disabilities?
- A shortened written exam
- An oral exam by appointment
- A road test in place of the knowledge exam
- A practice test scored as a pass
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Correct answer: An oral exam by appointment
Customers with reading disabilities can schedule an appointment for an oral exam at their local CSC.
Source: Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024), page 12