Georgia permit test: learner's permit, teen licensing and points
Instructional permit rules, provisional license limits for teens, the point system and license suspensions. 14 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Sample learner's permit, teen licensing and points questions
1. You got your Class D Provisional License two months ago. A school friend who lives in another house asks for a ride home. What does Georgia law say?
- A. You may drive them because they are your only passenger
- B. You may drive them if they are under 21
- C. You may drive them if it is before midnight
- D. You may not drive them; only immediate family may ride with you for now
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D. You may not drive them; only immediate family may ride with you for now
During the first six months with a Class D license, only immediate family members may ride with you. A friend who does not live at your home does not count.
Source: Georgia DDS Drivers' Manual 2023-2024 (2023-2024), page 28
2. During which hours is a Class D Provisional License holder NOT allowed to drive?
- A. 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- B. 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- C. 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- D. 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
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A. 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
A Class D license holder may not drive between midnight (12:00 a.m.) and 5:00 a.m., and Georgia allows no exceptions to this rule.
Source: Georgia DDS Drivers' Manual 2023-2024 (2023-2024), page 28
3. How many points are added to your Georgia driving record for unlawfully passing a school bus?
- A. 6
- B. 4
- C. 2
- D. 3
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A. 6
Unlawfully passing a school bus is one of the most serious point violations in Georgia and adds 6 points to your record.
Source: Georgia DDS Drivers' Manual 2023-2024 (2023-2024), page 48
4. A licensed Georgia resident finishes a certified 6-hour defensive driving course to lower their points. How much can the points be reduced?
- A. Up to 4 points, once every 2 years
- B. Up to 7 points, once every 5 years
- C. All points, once every 5 years
- D. Up to 7 points, once every year
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B. Up to 7 points, once every 5 years
After a certified 6-hour defensive driving course, DDS can reduce your record by up to 7 points, and you can do this only once every 5 years.
Source: Georgia DDS Drivers' Manual 2023-2024 (2023-2024), page 49