Georgia Permit Practice Test: Speed Limits and Other Laws (2026)

Question 1 of 19

Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Georgia urban or residential district?

1. 30 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 45 mph

Question 2 of 19

What is the general speed limit on a rural interstate in Georgia?

1. 65 mph
2. 70 mph
3. 75 mph

Question 3 of 19

Driving on an interstate inside a city, with no speed sign in sight, what limit applies?

1. 70 mph
2. 55 mph
3. 65 mph

Question 4 of 19

Where no other rule or sign applies, what is Georgia's general speed limit?

1. 55 mph
2. 45 mph
3. 65 mph

Question 5 of 19

What does a Georgia 'Super Speeder' pay to the state on top of local fines?

1. A $20 fee
2. A $200 state fee
3. Nothing extra

Question 6 of 19

Under Georgia's 'Slow Poke' law, when must you leave the left (passing) lane?

1. Only if you are below the limit
2. Never
3. When faster traffic approaches, regardless of your speed

Question 7 of 19

Under Georgia's Hands-Free law, may you hold your phone while driving?

1. No, not for any reason
2. Yes, at red lights
3. Yes, to make calls

Question 8 of 19

What is the penalty for a first Hands-Free law conviction?

1. 4 points and $500
2. 1 point and a fine up to $50.00
3. License suspension

Question 9 of 19

What is aggressive driving under Georgia law?

1. Driving 5 mph over the limit
2. Honking once
3. Driving with intent to annoy, harass, intimidate, injure or obstruct someone

Question 10 of 19

How does Georgia define reckless driving?

1. Driving in reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property
2. Driving without a seat belt
3. Parking in a fire lane

Question 11 of 19

How many points within 24 months suspend an adult's Georgia license?

1. 5 or more
2. 15 or more
3. 30 or more

Question 12 of 19

A 19-year-old is convicted of a 4-point violation. What happens?

1. Nothing until 15 points
2. A warning letter
3. The license is suspended

Question 13 of 19

A driver under 21 is convicted of reckless driving for the first time. How long is the suspension?

1. Six months
2. Twelve months
3. One week

Question 14 of 19

You complete a certified 6-hour defensive driving course before your court date. What can happen?

1. The ticket doubles
2. The fine is cut 20 percent and no points are assessed
3. Nothing

Question 15 of 19

What is the fine for disobeying a regulatory speed limit in a Georgia work zone?

1. $10
2. A warning
3. $100.00 to $2,000.00, jail up to 12 months, or both

Question 16 of 19

What penalty can a littering conviction bring in Georgia?

1. A fine up to $1,000 and up to 12 months in jail
2. A $10 fine
3. Nothing

Question 17 of 19

Going down a hill, may you coast in neutral?

1. Yes, to save fuel
2. No, it is illegal
3. Yes, if the hill is short

Question 18 of 19

May you drive wearing a headset that keeps you from hearing traffic?

1. Yes, if the volume is low
2. Yes, on the interstate
3. No, it is unlawful

Question 19 of 19

What is the maximum width of a trailer on Georgia highways?

1. 8 feet, 6 inches
2. 12 feet
3. 6 feet