GPSTC Exam 4 Questions with
Complete Answers
What is the most severe thing that can happen to your license - Answer-being revoked
What can happen to your license if you fail to obey laws? - Answer-cancelled,
suspended, or revoked
If you do not know the restrictions of the license, where can you look to find out? -
Answer-on the back of the license
According to OCGA 40-5-29, a driver must do what to their license when a police officer
asks for it? - Answer-they must physically hand it to the officer because he/she has to
be able to inspect it
What happens if a habitual violator is pulled over after having their license revoked? -
Answer-according to OCGA 40-5-58, if it is during the 5 year span, it will be a felony and
if it is after the 5 year span, it will be a misdemeanor
What should an officer do if someone does not have their insurance card when pulled
over? - Answer-if they are pulled over, they need to educate the driver about keeping an
insurance card in their car (warning)
What statute requires motorists to move over one lane or slow down below the speed
limit for emergency vehicles that have their lights activated? - Answer-OCGA 40-6-16:
move over law
If a car is past a stop line, crosswalk, or the place of a suspected crosswalk, when the
light turns red, did that car run the red light? - Answer-According to OCGA 40-6-20:
obedience to and required traffic-control devices, NO
When is passing on the right permitted? - Answer-According to OCGA 40-6-43, only if
the vehicle will stay on the road while passing the other vehicle
If a car crosses over the center or fog line and then comes back into their lane, what
can you charge them with? - Answer-OCGA 40-6-48: failure to maintain lane
Can two cars travel the same speed side by side? - Answer-NO. They are impeding the
flow of traffic and can be BOTH can be charged with OCGA 40-6-40(d): impeding the
flow of traffic
What does OCGA 40-6-49: following to closely state? - Answer-a driver should not
follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard
for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway
, Driving a motor vehicle is a: - Answer-privilege
If you fail to change your name or address after a name change or you move can you
still get a ticket? - Answer-yes, but it has to be after the 60 day grace period. The
license is still valid
What can happen if you fail to pay child support? - Answer-According to OCGA 40-5-
54.1, your license can be suspended until that person proves that they have been
paying it
What is a habitual violator - Answer-any person who has been arrested and convicted
within the United States three or more times within a five- year period of time
What happens if a habitual violator is caught driving a motor vehicle during the five year
span? - Answer-they will be charged with a felony
What happens if a habitual violator is caught driving a motor vehicle after the five year
span? - Answer-they will be charged with a misdemeanor
What happens if someone is caught while driving with a suspended or revoked license?
- Answer-They will be charged with either a misdemeanor (first conviction), a
misdemeanor with high and aggravated nature (second and third conviction), or a felony
(fourth conviction)
What are accepted as a temporary proof of insurance? - Answer-current written binder,
duly executed rental agreement, having minimum insurance coverage, and a fleet policy
If you are driving on a highway and a car comes up next to you and you can hear their
music, are they violating the law? - Answer-yes. According to OCGA 40-6-14, it is
unlawful for anyone operating a motor vehicle on a street or highway to operate or
amplify sound that is plainly audible at a distance of 100 feet or more from another
motor vehicle
Any person who knowingly drives a motor vehicle when the registration is suspended,
canceled, or revoked will be guilty of - Answer-a misdemeanor (KEY WORD
KNOWINGLY)
OCGA 40-6-16 is known as the Spencer law, what is that law? - Answer-it is the move
over law. Vehicles must either move over a lane or slow down to below the speed limit
when passing emergency vehicles or stationary towing or recovery vehicles
When is the only time you can pass a vehicle on the right? - Answer-only if the vehicle
can stay on the road. (also called overtaking)
Complete Answers
What is the most severe thing that can happen to your license - Answer-being revoked
What can happen to your license if you fail to obey laws? - Answer-cancelled,
suspended, or revoked
If you do not know the restrictions of the license, where can you look to find out? -
Answer-on the back of the license
According to OCGA 40-5-29, a driver must do what to their license when a police officer
asks for it? - Answer-they must physically hand it to the officer because he/she has to
be able to inspect it
What happens if a habitual violator is pulled over after having their license revoked? -
Answer-according to OCGA 40-5-58, if it is during the 5 year span, it will be a felony and
if it is after the 5 year span, it will be a misdemeanor
What should an officer do if someone does not have their insurance card when pulled
over? - Answer-if they are pulled over, they need to educate the driver about keeping an
insurance card in their car (warning)
What statute requires motorists to move over one lane or slow down below the speed
limit for emergency vehicles that have their lights activated? - Answer-OCGA 40-6-16:
move over law
If a car is past a stop line, crosswalk, or the place of a suspected crosswalk, when the
light turns red, did that car run the red light? - Answer-According to OCGA 40-6-20:
obedience to and required traffic-control devices, NO
When is passing on the right permitted? - Answer-According to OCGA 40-6-43, only if
the vehicle will stay on the road while passing the other vehicle
If a car crosses over the center or fog line and then comes back into their lane, what
can you charge them with? - Answer-OCGA 40-6-48: failure to maintain lane
Can two cars travel the same speed side by side? - Answer-NO. They are impeding the
flow of traffic and can be BOTH can be charged with OCGA 40-6-40(d): impeding the
flow of traffic
What does OCGA 40-6-49: following to closely state? - Answer-a driver should not
follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard
for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway
, Driving a motor vehicle is a: - Answer-privilege
If you fail to change your name or address after a name change or you move can you
still get a ticket? - Answer-yes, but it has to be after the 60 day grace period. The
license is still valid
What can happen if you fail to pay child support? - Answer-According to OCGA 40-5-
54.1, your license can be suspended until that person proves that they have been
paying it
What is a habitual violator - Answer-any person who has been arrested and convicted
within the United States three or more times within a five- year period of time
What happens if a habitual violator is caught driving a motor vehicle during the five year
span? - Answer-they will be charged with a felony
What happens if a habitual violator is caught driving a motor vehicle after the five year
span? - Answer-they will be charged with a misdemeanor
What happens if someone is caught while driving with a suspended or revoked license?
- Answer-They will be charged with either a misdemeanor (first conviction), a
misdemeanor with high and aggravated nature (second and third conviction), or a felony
(fourth conviction)
What are accepted as a temporary proof of insurance? - Answer-current written binder,
duly executed rental agreement, having minimum insurance coverage, and a fleet policy
If you are driving on a highway and a car comes up next to you and you can hear their
music, are they violating the law? - Answer-yes. According to OCGA 40-6-14, it is
unlawful for anyone operating a motor vehicle on a street or highway to operate or
amplify sound that is plainly audible at a distance of 100 feet or more from another
motor vehicle
Any person who knowingly drives a motor vehicle when the registration is suspended,
canceled, or revoked will be guilty of - Answer-a misdemeanor (KEY WORD
KNOWINGLY)
OCGA 40-6-16 is known as the Spencer law, what is that law? - Answer-it is the move
over law. Vehicles must either move over a lane or slow down to below the speed limit
when passing emergency vehicles or stationary towing or recovery vehicles
When is the only time you can pass a vehicle on the right? - Answer-only if the vehicle
can stay on the road. (also called overtaking)
