Georgia: DUI Laws & Penalties Questions
7 real, verified Georgia driving-test questions on dui laws & penalties, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a DUI Laws & Penalties practice round.
1. In Georgia, what blood alcohol concentration makes a driver age 21 or older legally 'under the influence' of alcohol?
Why: Georgia sets the adult (21+) legal limit at 0.08 grams or more by alcohol weight in the blood.
2. In Georgia, a driver under 21 convicted of a first DUI with a BAC of 0.08 or greater faces what minimum suspension, and is a limited permit available?
Why: A first DUI conviction for an under-21 driver with a BAC of 0.08 or greater carries a minimum 12-month suspension, and no limited driving permit is available.
3. In Georgia, a driver under 21 convicted of a second DUI faces what minimum suspension period?
Why: A second DUI conviction for an under-21 driver carries an 18-month suspension, though the driver may become eligible for an ignition interlock permit after 120 days.
4. In Georgia, what is the minimum license suspension for refusing an implied consent chemical test?
Why: Refusing to submit to Georgia's implied consent chemical testing results in a minimum one-year suspension of driving privileges, and the refusal may be offered as evidence at trial.
5. In Georgia, how many qualifying serious convictions (such as DUI) within 5 years make a driver a 'Habitual Violator'?
Why: Georgia declares a driver a Habitual Violator after a third conviction, within 5 years, of offenses like DUI, homicide by vehicle, or racing -- a probationary license may be available only after 2 years of the revocation period.
6. In Georgia, how many points within a 24-month period trigger an automatic license suspension for an adult driver?
Why: Georgia suspends the license of any driver who accumulates 15 or more points within a 24-month period.
7. In Georgia, how many points can a driver remove from their record by completing a certified defensive driving course, and how often?
Why: Georgia allows a driver to reduce points by up to 7, once every 5 years, by completing a certified 6-hour driver improvement (defensive driving) course.
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