Practice phone rules and other distractions: 17 questions based on the Georgia Drivers' Manual, 8 of them on Georgia's own rules.
No, you may not hold it for any reason
You can't hold or support a phone for any reason while driving.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Texting & Cell Phones
Increase your crash risk
Distraction is not only about phones, as the presence of passengers and pets can raise your risk of crashing.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Distracted Driving
With a mounted phone holder
A phone can be used through a holder, a mounted device or a wireless device, but not held or supported by your body.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Texting & Cell Phones
3 points and a fine up to $150
A third or later conviction carries 3 points and a fine of no more than $150.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Texting & Cell Phones
1 point and a fine up to $50
Penalties rise with each conviction, starting at 1 point and up to $50.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Texting & Cell Phones
Using a navigation device
Using a navigation device, eating, grooming and reading all take attention away from driving.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Distracted Driving
Drivers of any age and license type
The Hands-Free Georgia Act covers all drivers, whatever their age or license type.
Source: Georgia ADAP Student Manual, Chapter 2: Traffic Laws & Safe Driving, Texting and Driving
No, that is not allowed
Watching, recording or broadcasting a video or movie is barred while you drive.
Source: Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Texting & Cell Phones
It takes your hands and attention away from driving
Eating or drinking can take a hand off the wheel and your eyes and mind off the road.
Source: PennDOT: Distracted Driving, Distractions Are Everywhere; Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Distracted Driving; North Carolina Driver Handbook, Distracted Driving: Distractions, PDF p. 43; New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 5, Distractions, PDF p. 94; Official Florida Driver License Handbook, Distracted Driving, PDF p. 42; Texas Driver Handbook, Distracted Driving, PDF p. 60; Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 5, p. 119; Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Distracted Driving, p. 45; Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 6.C, p. 34; Section 6 sidebar, p. 36; Missouri Driver Guide, Chapter 16, Distracted Driving, PDF p. 94; Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Distracted Driving (p. iv); Minnesota Driver's Manual, Chapter 6, Distractions inside the vehicle, p. 78; Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Chapter 8, Driving Hazards and Emergencies, Distracted Driving, PDF pp. 115-116; Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Three, Driver Distractions, PDF p. 31; South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 3, Be in Shape to Drive, Driver Distractions, p. 3-4 (PDF p. 35); Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337), Careless/Reckless Driving, Distracted Driving, printed p. 24 (PDF p. 27); Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 11, Car Phone Safety, p. 61; Connecticut Driver's Manual, Chapter 3, Driving Behaviors, Driver Distractions, p. 27; Utah Driver Handbook, Section 11, Distractions and Driving Challenges, PDF p. 66; Iowa Driver's License Manual (MM1170), Chapter 3, 3.7 Eliminating Distractions, p. 36; Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Vol. 1, Ed. 10, October 2026), Chapter 4, Safe Driving, What is Distracted Driving?, PDF p. 57; MDPS Driver's License Manual, Emotional Distractions, PDF p. 24; Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 3, Driver Distractions, PDF pp. 21-22; Idaho Driver's Handbook, Things That Can Distract Your Attention, PDF p. 91; Ways to Keep From Getting Distracted, PDF p. 92; Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 5E-1, Distracted Driving, PDF p. 72; Hawaii Driver's Manual, Chapter X, Distracted Driving, PDF p. 58; Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Section Two, Distracted Driving, PDF p. 53; Montana Driver Manual (Form 25-0100, revised April 2024), Chapter 5, Don't Be a Distracted Driver, PDF p. 59; Maine Driver's License Manual (Rev 4/24), Section 3, Driver Distractions (do not eat while driving), PDF p. 25; Rhode Island Driver's Manual (April 2024), Distracted Driving, PDF p. 18; South Dakota Driver License Manual (revised 11/2024), Be in Shape to Drive, Driver Distractions, PDF p. 19
A loose pet can distract you
An unsecured pet can climb on you or draw your attention away from the road.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, Distracted Driving, PDF p. 42; New York State Driver's Manual, Defensive Driving: Be Prepared and Look Ahead, PDF p. 45; Georgia Drivers' Manual, Section 5: Traffic Laws, Distracted Driving; California Driver's Handbook, Section 8, Safe Driving (continued): Distracted Driving; Missouri Driver Guide, Chapter 16, Are you being driven to distraction, PDF p. 94; Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 9.B Distracted Driving, p. 50; Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Chapter 8, Driving Hazards and Emergencies, Distracted Driving (secure pets before you begin), PDF p. 116; Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Three, Driver Distractions, PDF p. 31; South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 3, Be in Shape to Drive, Driver Distractions, p. 3-4 (PDF p. 35); Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337), Careless/Reckless Driving, Tips to prevent distracted driving, printed p. 24 (PDF p. 27); Connecticut Driver's Manual, Chapter 3, Driving Behaviors, Driver Distractions, p. 27; MDPS Driver's License Manual, Emotional Distractions, PDF p. 24; Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 3, Driver Distractions, PDF p. 22; Idaho Driver's Handbook, Ways to Keep From Getting Distracted, PDF p. 92; Delaware Driver Manual (July 2026), Section Two, Distracted Driving, PDF p. 53; Maine Driver's License Manual (Rev 4/24), Section 3, Driver Distractions (pets in a carrier), PDF p. 25; Rhode Island Driver's Manual (April 2024), Distracted Driving, PDF p. 18; South Dakota Driver License Manual (revised 11/2024), Be in Shape to Drive, Driver Distractions, PDF p. 19
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Georgia Drivers' Manual (2023-2024 PDF; online version last changed 2026-07-20 edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.