Georgia driving lesson · Work Zones and Other Traffic Laws
Reckless and aggressive driving, and racing
A 3-minute lesson from the Georgia course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Georgia treats dangerous driving as a crime. Reckless driving ignores others' safety; aggressive driving targets another person. Racing and stunt driving bring suspensions that grow with every conviction.
Reckless driving
Driving any vehicle in reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property, such as speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, or improper passing.
Reckless driving penalties can include a fine up to $1,000, up to 12 months in prison, and, for a driver under 21, suspension of all driving privileges.
Driving with intent to annoy, harass, molest, intimidate, injure or obstruct another person, like tailgating, cutting in front of others, or blocking them from passing.
Aggressive driving is a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. Penalties may include prison and fines, and a driver under 21 loses all driving privileges.
A driver tailgates you, flashes their lights, then cuts in front of you and brakes hard to intimidate you. That's aggressive driving, a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
How does the handbook define reckless driving?
Driving more than 10 mph over the speed limit
Failing to signal a lane change
Reckless disregard for people or property
Driving without a seatbelt
Answer: Reckless disregard for people or property
Reckless driving is defined as driving in reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property.