Georgia DDS Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Time

Only time can remove alcohol from one's bloodstream. People mistakenly believe that coffee and fresh air may mask the effects of being drunk, such as drowsiness and slowed reactions, but they will not change the fact that you would be driving under the influence until enough time has passed after drinking.

Not quite. The answer is (a) your driving is visibly impaired

In any US state, you can be charged with driving under the influence (or whatever the equivalent term is in that state) if your driving is visibly impaired by any substance. However, there is still debate over what minimum blood tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) level should be considered evidence of driving under the influence. As of 2023, 14 states enforce zero tolerance of blood THC even for adult drivers. Five states have set numerical limits on blood THC; typically, 5 nanograms or more per milliliter of blood constitutes being under the influence. Other states have no policies on blood THC.

Not quite. The answer is 0.08%

A person who is at least 21 years of age is considered to be under the influence of alcohol if his or her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or more. This is the standard limit in nearly all US states. In Georgia, a person under 21 years of age is considered to be under the influence if his or her BAC is 0.02% or more.

Source: Implied Consent, Section 10: Losing Your Driving Privileges, Georgia Drivers Manual

Not quite. The answer is canceled.

If you are found to have provided false or incorrect information on your application for a driver's license, your license will be canceled. You may also face criminal penalties including a fine and jail time if you are convicted of doing it deliberately. You may apply for a new license, but you'll have to meet all the licensing requirements again. [Cancellation, Types of Withdrawals, Section 10: Losing Your Driving Privileges, Georgia Drivers Manual], [O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20],

Source: O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20

Not quite. The answer is three feet

Effective July 1, 2021, under Georgia law, to pass a bicycle traveling in your direction, you must move into a lane that's not adjacent to the bicycle, if possible. Otherwise, you must (a) slow down to either 10 mph below the posted speed limit or 25 mph (whichever is greater), and (b) leave at least three feet of space between your vehicle and the bicycle.

Not quite. The answer is four

If driver under the age of 18 accumulates four or more points on his or her driving record within twelve months, the driver's license will be suspended for six months. Some individual violations, such as reckless driving, are each worth four or more points. [Convictions Other Than DUI, License/Permit Suspensions, Section 6: Teen Driving Laws, Georgia Drivers Manual],

Source: The Points System, Section 10: Losing Your Driving Privileges, Georgia Drivers Manual

Not quite. The answer is No-Zones.

Don't hang out in a No-Zone! No-Zones are large areas around trucks, buses, and other large vehicles in which cars may disappear into blind spots or get so close that they restrict the truck driver's ability to stop or maneuver safely. No-Zones exist to the front, rear, and sides of the vehicle. It is impossible to completely avoid a large vehicle's No-Zones. However, do not remain in a No-Zone any longer than necessary to safely pass the vehicle. And never tailgate a truck.

Not quite. The answer is headlights in your rear-view mirror.

When passing a large vehicle such as a truck, don't merge back in front of the vehicle until you can see its headlights in your rear-view mirror. (Some authorities recommend waiting until you can see the entire front of the vehicle in your rear-view mirror.) Large vehicles have long stopping distances. If you merge back directly in front of a large vehicle and then suddenly slow down or stop for some reason, you might get rear-ended by the large vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

If you are driving, check the label before you take a drug for warnings about its effect(s). If you are not sure whether it is safe to take the drug and drive, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any side effects. Drugs taken for headaches, colds, hay fever or other allergies, or those to calm nerves can make a person drowsy and can affect his or her driving. Other prescription drugs can affect your reflexes, judgment, vision, and alertness in ways similar to alcohol.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and let the vehicle pass first.

Sometimes you need to deal with hazards one at a time. If you are about to pass a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, slow down and let the vehicle pass first so that you can leave more room for the bicycle. Then move to the left to give yourself plenty of room to pass the bicycle.

Not quite. The answer is keep right of the median

On a divided highway, you must keep right of the median unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer.

Not quite. The answer is the brakes lightly several times

Always test the action of the brakes after you have driven through water. If brake effectiveness has been reduced, apply the brakes lightly several times to dry them until proper braking action has been restored.

Not quite. The answer is 15

If you accumulate 15 or more points in 24 months, your license will be suspended.

Source: The Points System, Section 10: Losing Your Driving Privileges, Georgia Drivers Manual

Not quite. The answer is marijuana.

After alcohol, the second most common drug used by drivers involved in accidents is marijuana.

Not quite. The answer is a slow-moving vehicle.

This emblem on the rear of a vehicle identifies it as a slow-moving vehicle, which Georgia law defines as an implement of husbandry, an animal-drawn vehicle, or any vehicle whose top speed is less than 25 mph. Slow-moving vehicles include farm tractors and roadway maintenance vehicles. Slow-moving vehicles are required by law to display this emblem. If you approach one of these vehicles, slow down and proceed with caution. Be patient; the driver may pull over to let you pass.

Source: GA Code § 40-8-4

Not quite. The answer is the reaction distance.

Total stopping distance is the sum of your perception distance (how far the vehicle goes from when your eyes see the hazard until your brain processes it), reaction distance (how far the vehicle goes from when your brain orders your foot to move onto the brake pedal until your foot actually starts to brake), and braking distance (how far the vehicle continues to travel once you apply the brake).

Not quite. The answer is They are not allowed to buy alcohol, consume alcohol or be in possession of alcohol.

You are not allowed to buy alcohol, consume alcohol or be in possession of alcohol unless you are 21 years of age.

Not quite. The answer is return to zero.

If your license is suspended for excessive point accumulation, your point total will be reduced to zero.

Source: The Points System, Section 10: Losing Your Driving Privileges, Georgia Drivers Manual

Not quite. The answer is 0.08 gm or more

It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, a drug, or any other substance. A person at least 21 years of age is considered under the influence of alcohol if the person's blood alcohol concentration is 0.08 gm or more per 100 mL of blood. This value is often expressed as a percentage: 0.08%.

Not quite. The answer is Listening to the radio

Any activity that uses your hands should be avoided while driving. Listening to the radio, on the other hand, can help you stay alert.