Georgia DMV Cheat Sheet

Correct answer: Habitual Violator revocation, with no limited permit available

A third DUI conviction within 5 years results in Habitual Violator revocation, and no limited driving permit is available.

Correct answer: 12 months

For a first DUI, an under-21 driver with a BAC of 0.08 or greater — or who refused implied-consent testing — faces a minimum 12-month suspension, and no limited permit is available for under-21 drivers.

Correct answer: A misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature

Aggressive driving is a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature; penalties may include imprisonment and fines, plus suspension of all driving privileges for drivers under 21.

Correct answer: 6 months

For an under-21 first DUI with a BAC of 0.02 up to less than 0.08 (or where the test was suppressed or none was given), the license is suspended a minimum of 6 months, with no limited permit available.

Correct answer: Only immediate family members

During the first six months, only immediate family members may ride with a Class D driver. In the second six months, only one non-family passenger under 21 is allowed; afterward, up to three.

Correct answer: The next day, and you retake only the portion you failed

On a first failure you must wait until the next day, and you retake only the portion you failed. A second or later failure requires a 7-day wait.

Correct answer: Upon reaching age 18 with no major traffic convictions in the prior 12 months

A Class D holder may apply for a Class C license at age 18, having held the Class D license conviction-free of major traffic violations for the 12 months preceding the application.

Correct answer: 6 points

Speeding 34 mph or more over the limit is a 6-point violation. Lesser speeding tiers add fewer points: 15–18 over is 2 points, 19–23 over is 3, and 24–33 over is 4.

Correct answer: By up to 7 points, once every 5 years

Completing a certified 6-hour driver improvement (defensive driving) course lets a Georgia driver request a reduction of up to 7 points, available once every 5 years.

Correct answer: DUI, hit-and-run, racing, or homicide by vehicle

A driver is declared a Habitual Violator on the third conviction within 5 years for any combination of serious offenses — DUI, homicide by vehicle, hit-and-run, racing, fleeing an officer, and similar — which results in license revocation.

Correct answer: Only for specific purposes such as work, school, and medical care

A limited driving permit, available in some situations for a $25 fee, lets you drive only for specific purposes such as going to work, attending school, and obtaining medical care or prescriptions.

Correct answer: Prohibited at all times

Stopping, standing, or parking in the area between the roadways of a divided highway, including crossovers, is prohibited at any time.

Correct answer: Turn your wheels sharply to the left and back slowly toward the car behind you

When your front bumper is completely clear of the car ahead, turn your wheels sharply to the left and back slowly toward the car behind, stopping before you make contact.

Correct answer: No more than $500

A violation of the 'Move Over' Law can result in a fine of no more than $500 for the first offense.

Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped until they have cleared the lanes you are traveling on

When your green light lets you turn, the crossing pedestrians usually have a "Walk" signal at the same time. You must stop and remain stopped for them until they clear your lanes.

Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop — they may be yielding to a pedestrian

Slow down and prepare to stop when vehicles ahead are stopped despite a green light. They may be allowing a pedestrian to cross, and that pedestrian may be hidden by their vehicle.

Correct answer: From a one-way street onto another one-way street, after a complete stop and yielding

Unless prohibited by a posted sign, a left turn on red is permitted from the left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street, after a complete stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians.

Correct answer: 200 feet

Lower your high beams whenever vision is reduced to less than 200 feet, and when driving in rain, fog, snow, or smoke.

Correct answer: You may not turn right on red even after coming to a complete stop

A "No Turn on Red" sign prohibits the right turn on red entirely at that intersection, even after you come to a complete stop.

Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to yield or stop before turning right or left

A "T" symbol warns that the road you are traveling on ends straight ahead. Slow down and prepare to yield or stop before turning right or left.

Correct answer: Traffic is merging from the side — prepare to allow it to merge safely

A merge warning sign means traffic is merging (for example, from the right). Prepare to adjust your speed or position to let it merge safely.

Correct answer: Passing is prohibited in your lane

A single solid yellow line to the right of the center marks a no-passing zone for the lane it borders. When both lines are solid, passing is prohibited in both directions.

Correct answer: Lane changes across them are prohibited

When double white lines are solid, crossing them to change lanes is prohibited. When they are dashed, vehicles may cross to the adjacent lane.

Correct answer: Making left turns only, entered no more than 300 feet before the turn

Georgia law limits a center turn lane to making left turns only. You may enter it no more than 300 feet from the point of your left turn.

Correct answer: Slow to at least 10 mph below the posted limit (or 25 mph, whichever is greater) and pass with at least 3 feet of space

If a lane change is impossible or unsafe, reduce your speed to at least 10 mph below the posted limit or to 25 mph, whichever is greater, and pass leaving at least 3 feet between you and the bicycle.