Georgia motorcycle permit test numbers to know

Distances, speeds, limits, fines and deadlines are the questions people miss most, because they have to be memorized. Here are 20 Georgia numbers, grouped and cited, with a free quiz and flashcards to lock them in.

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Alcohol & drugs
What is the minimum jail time for a first DUI conviction in Georgia?
24 hours
A first DUI in Georgia brings possible jail up to one year but not less than 24 hours, plus a $300-$1,000 fine, 40 hours of community service and 12 months probation.
Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual, 2023-2024, page 21
Distances & following gaps
What is the maximum handlebar height allowed on a motorcycle in Georgia?
25 inches above the operator's seat
Georgia caps handlebar height at 25 inches above the operator's seat. Very tall bars put your arms in an awkward position and make it harder to steer and control the motorcycle in an emergency.
Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual, 2023-2024, page 24
Ages, permits & the test
How long is a Georgia Class MP motorcycle instructional permit valid?
6 months
A Class M Instructional Permit (MP) is valid for 6 months. It exists so you can practise on public roads before taking the skills test, so plan your practice and test within that window.
Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual, 2023-2024, page 6

Every Georgia motorcycle number, by topic

Official Georgia laws come first in each group, then the numbers from our handbook questions. Tap a source to read the exact words it comes from.

Alcohol & drugs

7 numbers

Number	What it’s about	Source
0.08%	Legal BAC limit for adult drivers	dds.georgia.gov Quote A person 21 or more years of age is considered "Under the Influence of Alcohol" when 0.08 gm or more by alcohol weight is present in the blood;
0.02%	BAC limit for drivers under 21	dds.georgia.gov Quote A person under 21 years of age is irrefutably considered "Under the Influence of Alcohol" when 0.02 gm or more by alcohol weight is present in the blood;
0.04%	BAC limit in a commercial vehicle	dds.georgia.gov Quote It is illegal to operate a CMV if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .04% or more.
one year	Drunk driving (DUI)License suspended for a minimum of one year for each refusal	dds.georgia.gov Quote If you refuse this testing, your Georgia driver’s license will be suspended for a minimum period of 1 year for each refusal.
24 hours	What is the minimum jail time for a first DUI conviction in Georgia?Answer: 24 hours	Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual, 2023-2024, page 21 Quote Possible jail time up to one year, but not less than 24 hours
12 months	After a second DUI within five years in Georgia, how long must an ignition interlock device be used?Answer: 12 months	Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual, 2023-2024, page 22 Quote This is required for any vehicle that is operated by the offender for a period of twelve (12) months.
two hours	On a long ride, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle to fight fatigue?Answer: Every two hours or as needed	Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual, 2023-2024, page 37 Quote Stop and get off the motorcycle every two hours or as needed.

Distances & following gaps

5 numbers

Number	What it’s about	Source
25 inches	What is the maximum handlebar height allowed on a motorcycle in Georgia?Answer: 25 inches above the operator's seat	Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual, 2023-2024, page 24 Quote Handlebar height may not exceed twenty five inches (25”) above operator seat height.
Five seconds	You are riding at 40 mph on wet pavement. What following distance should you open up?Answer: Five seconds or more	Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual, 2023-2024, page 29 Quote open up a five second or more following distance.
2 feet	How wide is the oily strip in the center of a lane usually?Answer: No more than about 2 feet	Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual, 2023-2024, page 28 Quote The oily strip in the center portion that collects drippings from cars is usually no more than 2 feet wide.
300 feet	In Georgia, how far ahead of your left turn may you enter a center two-way left-turn lane?Answer: No more than 300 feet	Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual, 2023-2024, page 20 Quote You may enter this lane no more than 300 feet from the location of the left turn.
Two seconds	What minimum following distance should riders keep in a group?Answer: Two seconds	Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual, 2023-2024, page 36 Quote Keep a minimum two-second following distance.

Ages, permits & the test

7 numbers

Number	What it’s about	Source
$10	Fee	dds.georgia.gov Quote Learner's Permit (Class MP) 6 Months $10
6 months	Motorcycle permit6 months	dds.georgia.gov Quote A Class M Instructional Permit (MP) is valid for 6 months.
aged 16	Motorcycle permitApplicants aged 16 and 17 must meet Joshua's Law driver-education requirements	dds.georgia.gov Quote If you are 17 years of age, applying for a Class D License or Motorcycle Permit (Class MP), on or after July 1, 2021: You must satisfy the same requirements as a 16-year old.
17-year	Motorcycle permitA Georgia Class MP motorcycle instructional permit is available at 16 (with Joshua's Law driver education for 16- and 17-year-olds)	dds.georgia.gov Quote If you are 17 years of age, applying for a Class D License or Motorcycle Permit (Class MP), on or after July 1, 2021: You must satisfy the same requirements as a 16-year old.
6 months	How long is a Georgia Class MP motorcycle instructional permit valid?Answer: 6 months	Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual, 2023-2024, page 6 Quote A Class M Instructional Permit (MP) is valid for 6 months.
90-day	What does successfully finishing a Georgia Basic RiderCourse earn you?Answer: A 90-day waiver of the knowledge and skills tests	Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual, 2023-2024, page 7 Quote A 90-day license test waiver is provided to successful graduates.
at least 45	A pavement seam runs parallel to your path. How should you cross it?Answer: Move away and cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees	Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual, 2023-2024, page 31 Quote tracks, ruts, or pavement seams to cross at an angle of at least 45. Then, make a quick, sharp turn.

Other numbers

1 number

Number	What it’s about	Source
70%	How much of your total stopping power can the front brake provide?Answer: 70% or more	Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual, 2023-2024, page 26 Quote The front brake can provide 70% or more of your total stopping power

Memory tips

How to study them (our advice, not official rules):

Learn the number with its unit and its place. “15 feet from a hydrant” sticks; “15” on its own gets mixed up with 15 mph.
Say the answer before you look. Recalling the number yourself is harder than spotting it among four options, and it is what makes it stick.
Come back to the ones you miss. The quiz above brings missed questions back more often. Short rounds over several days beat one long session.

Questions about the numbers

What numbers do I need to know for the Georgia motorcycle permit test?

Mostly distances (how close you may park to a hydrant or crosswalk, when to signal, when to dim your high beams), speed limits, blood-alcohol limits, and the ages, hours and deadlines for your permit and license. This page lists 20 of them for Georgia, each with its source.

Why focus on numbers?

A California DMV study of its own knowledge test found that many of the hardest questions “are numerical and have correct answers that must be learned by rote memorization.” Numbers are easy to mix up under pressure, so they are worth drilling on their own.

Where do these numbers come from?

Each one is quoted from the Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual, 2023-2024, Georgia statutes or DDS pages. Our build checks that every number on this page appears word for word in the quote it cites.

Is the numbers drill free?

Yes. The table and the numbers quiz are free and unlimited, and so are the first 20 flashcards.