All the key numbers from the Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024). Memorize these before your test.
| Situation | Limit / Rule |
|---|---|
| BAC limit — drivers 21+ | 0.08% |
| BAC limit — drivers under 21 | 0.02% Zero Tolerance |
| BAC limit — CDL / commercial drivers | 0.04% |
| Under-21 DUI — 1st-offense suspension | 6 months minimum (12 months if BAC 0.08%+ or refusal) |
| Reinstatement fee minimum | $210 (Habitual Violator Probationary License) |
| Implied Consent refusal (1st) | 1-year suspension minimum |
| Implied Consent refusal (subsequent) | Habitual Violator revocation possible; 5-year lookback for prior DUI |
| DUI / Implied Consent reinstatement fee | $210 (+ by mail varies); $200 by mail for Habitual Violator Probationary |
| Offense | Fine | Jail | Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st DUI | up to $1,000 | up to 12 months | Mandatory (varies by offense) |
| 2nd DUI (within 5 yrs) | Enhanced fines per O.C.G.A. | Mandatory minimum jail | 18-month suspension; interlock after 120 days |
| 3rd DUI (within 5 yrs) | Enhanced fines per O.C.G.A. | Mandatory minimum jail | 5-year revocation (Habitual Violator) |
| 4th+ DUI / DUI causing death | Felony — see O.C.G.A. | Vehicular homicide by DUI is a felony | Habitual Violator revocation — probationary license eligible after serving 2 years |
| Road Type | Speed Limit |
|---|---|
| Residential / urban district | 30 mph (or posted — obey the sign) |
| Rural interstate | 70 mph |
| Urban interstate / multi-lane divided highway | 65 mph |
| All other areas | 55 mph |
| Unpaved county road | 35 mph |
| School zone (when posted / active) | Obey posted sign — fines may be enhanced during student-presence hours |
| Situation | Distance |
|---|---|
| Signal before turn/stop | Continuous signal for an adequate distance (no fixed ft) |
| Following distance (any speed) | 2-second rule (pick fixed object; count "one thousand one, two") |
| Following distance (adverse conditions) | Increase to 3–4 seconds in bad weather, heavy traffic, construction, or at night; 3–4 sec behind motorcycles |
| Stop at railroad crossing | 15–50 feet from nearest rail |
| Fire hydrant | 15 feet MEMORIZE |
| Crosswalk at intersection | 20 feet |
| Traffic control device (stop sign, signal, yield, beacon) | 30 feet |
| Railroad crossing | 50 feet |
| In front of any driveway | Always prohibited |
| Do not follow fire truck / ambulance (lights on) | 200 feet · do not park within 500 feet of fire apparatus |
| Dim headlights (oncoming vehicle) | 500 feet |
| Dim headlights (following vehicle) | 200 feet |
| Low beam visibility trigger | < 200 feet |
| Headlights on | 30 min after sunset to 30 min before sunrise · also in rain and whenever visibility is limited |
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Class C Instructional Permit (CP) minimum age | 15 (supervisor 21+ in front seat) |
| Class CP fee / permit valid | $10 · valid 2 years |
| CP minimum hold period before Class D | 1 year and 1 day (must also be at least 16) |
| Supervisor requirement | Person at least 21, licensed for Class C, fit and capable, seated beside the driver in the front passenger seat |
| Required supervised driving affidavit | 40 hours of supervised driving (6 at night) affidavit signed at road test · Joshua's Law: 30 hrs classroom + 6 hrs on-road with certified instructor OR Parent/Teen Driving Guide |
| Class D Provisional License age | 16 · fee $10 · valid 5 years |
| Class C full license eligible | After 12 months on Class D free of major traffic convictions, at age 18 |
| Class D nighttime curfew | 12:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. — NO EXCEPTIONS (work, school, or medical do NOT override) |
| Passenger restriction (Class D) | First 6 mo: immediate family only · Second 6 mo: +1 non-family under 21 · After 12 mo: max 3 non-family under 21 |
| Cell phone rule | Hands-Free Georgia Act (HB 673, 2018): no driver may hold or support a wireless device with any part of the body. Texting, reading, and watching video prohibited. Penalties: 1st = 1 pt + up to $50 · 2nd = 2 pt + up to $100 · 3rd+ = 3 pt + up to $150 |
| Class C full unrestricted age | 18 · $32 · valid 8 years |
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Under 8 years | Child passenger restraint system appropriate for height/weight (FMVSS 213 compliant) |
| Booster / transition | Georgia manual specifies FMVSS 213-compliant restraint appropriate for height and weight (no explicit booster age) |
| Ages 8+ | Lap/shoulder seatbelt (all occupants under 18 must be buckled in any seat) |
| All passengers under 18 | Must be secured by a seatbelt in any seat; front-seat passengers of any age must buckle up |
| Safety belt required | All front-seat passengers and every occupant under 18. Georgia is primary enforcement: officers may stop a vehicle for this violation alone. |
| Coverage | Minimum Required |
|---|---|
| Bodily injury (per person) | $25,000 |
| Bodily injury (per accident) | $50,000 |
| Property damage (per accident) | $25,000 |
| Proof of insurance required | Must be available at traffic stop; electronic proof on phone is acceptable |
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Standard Class C license — 8 years | $32 |
| Knowledge test fee | $10 per attempt (paid before every attempt, non-refundable) |
| Class C Instructional Permit (CP) | $10 · valid up to 2 years |
| Replacement / duplicate license | $10 (original expiration date) |
| License renewal frequency (Class C) | Every 8 years · Age 64+ vision screening every 8 years |
| Address / name change deadline | Within 60 days (notify DDS; one free change per term) |
| Organ donor registry | Donate Life Georgia · donatelifegeorgia.org · 1-866-57-SHARE (1-866-577-4273) |
| Work zone fines | $100–$2,000 · up to 12 months jail · misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature |
Questions based on the official Georgia Driver's Manual (2023-2024). Free, no signup required.
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