Rule 375-3-1-.11 - Test Vehicle(1) Demonstration of driving ability shall be in a motor vehicle furnished by the applicant. No such demonstration shall be made if the motor vehicle lacks or has defective brakes with brake pedal coming within two inches (2") of the floorboard, unless the vehicle is equipped with power brakes. The vehicle shall also be equipped with a horn, rearview mirror, proper steering mechanism which does not have more than three inches (3") of play, directional signals if such are to be used, all required exterior lights, and a valid license plate.(2) If the applicant is physically impaired, the motor vehicle which the applicant uses must be equipped with the special equipment required in Rule 375-3-1-.04.(3) For all driver skills tests administered by the Department of Driver Services, the driver of the vehicle must be in actual physical control of the control/driving system. The purpose of the driver skills test is to evaluate the driver's demonstration of their ability to operate a motor vehicle. The vehicle furnished by the applicant must allow the driver to demonstrate his or her ability to operate the motor vehicle independent of automated convenience features.(4) DDS will only administer a Class C driving skills test in a four-wheeled vehicle equipped with steering wheel for directional control.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 375-3-1-.11
O.C.G.A. §§ 40-16-2, 40-16-3, 40-5-4, 40-5-101, 40-5-21, 40-5-23, 40-1-1.
Original Rule entitled "Condition of Test Vehicle" adopted. F. Apr. 18, 2006; eff. May 8, 2006.Amended: New title "Test Vehicle." F. Aug 10, 2017; eff. August 30, 2017.