Georgia Permit Practice Test: Alcohol and Drugs (2026)
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From the official handbook, 2023-2024, Sections 1, 5, 6, 10 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the DDS. Georgia Driver's Manual
Question 1 of 10
At what blood alcohol level is a driver 21 or older considered under the influence in Georgia?
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Answer: 0.08 or more
Drugs or other substances that impair you can also make you 'under the influence', even below 0.08.
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Question 2 of 10
A 19-year-old driver has been drinking. From what BAC is that driver legally under the influence in Georgia?
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Answer: 0.02 or more
For drivers under 21 the limit is 0.02: practically any drink.
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Question 3 of 10
You take a prescribed medicine that impairs your driving. Is the prescription a defense to DUI?
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Question 4 of 10
What is the license penalty for a first DUI conviction in Georgia (within 5 years)?
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Answer: A 12-month suspension
Early reinstatement may be possible after 120 days, and a limited permit may be available.
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Question 5 of 10
A driver gets a third DUI conviction within five years. What happens?
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Answer: Revocation as a Habitual Violator
No limited permit is available; a probationary license may be possible later.
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Question 6 of 10
What happens if you refuse the state's chemical test under Georgia's implied consent law?
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Answer: Suspension for at least one year, and the refusal can be used at trial
Driving in Georgia means you consent to blood, breath or urine tests for alcohol or drugs.
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Question 7 of 10
After taking the state's chemical test, can you get your own additional test?
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Answer: Yes, at your own expense from qualified personnel you choose
You are entitled to independent tests after first submitting to the state's tests.
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Question 8 of 10
A driver under 21 has a first DUI with a BAC of 0.08 or more. How long is the suspension?
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Answer: At least 12 months, with no limited permit
With 0.02 to under 0.08 it is at least 6 months; refusing the test also means 12 months.
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Question 9 of 10
What happens to a driver under 21 after a second DUI?
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Answer: A suspension of at least 18 months
An ignition interlock permit may be possible after 120 days.
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Question 10 of 10
Which program must Georgia applicants under 18 complete?
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Answer: The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP)
ADAP is taught in most schools and is also available online.
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