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Alcohol & Drugs Flashcards

1
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Does the law see a difference between driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription medications, or OTC medications that impair your ability to drive?

A

No.

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What is important to do before driving when starting a new medication?

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Thoroughly read labels to know the potential effects of any drug you use.

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Does law enforcement have the right to ask you to take a blood or urine test if they suspect you to be driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol?

A

Yes.

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4
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What is the penalty if you refuse to take a blood or urine test if law enforcement suspects you to be driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol?

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DMV will suspend or revoke your driving privilege for 1 year.

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5
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If you are 13-20 years old and are convicted of riding a BICYCLE while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, can the DMV suspend or delay your license for 1 year?

A

Yes.

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6
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Is it legal to drink alcohol while driving a vehicle?

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No.

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Is it legal to drink alcohol while riding as a passenger in a vehicle?

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No. (Except as a passenger in buses, taxis, campers, and motorhomes.)

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8
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Is it legal to smoke, eat, or consume any cannabis product while driving?

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No.

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9
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Is it legal to smoke, eat, or consume any cannabis product as a passenger in a vehicle?

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No. (Except as a passenger in buses, taxis, campers, and motorhomes.)

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Is it legal to carry a sealed and unopened container of alcohol in your vehicle?

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Yes.

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Is it legal to carry a sealed and unopened container of cannabis in your vehicle?

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Yes.

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Is it legal to carry an open container of alcohol in the area of your vehicle where passengers sit and can access it (including in the glove box)?

A

No. If you have an open container of alcohol, you can only carry it in the trunk or other area where passengers do not sit and cannot access it.

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Is it legal to carry an open container of cannabis in the area of your vehicle where passengers sit and can access it (including in the glove box)?

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No. If you have an open container of cannabis, you can only carry it in the trunk or other area where passengers do not sit and cannot access it.

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Where is the only place where you can legally carry an open container of alcohol or cannabis in your vehicle?

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In the trunk or another area where passengers do not sit and cannot access it (the glove box doesn’t count).

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15
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What does Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) measure?

A

How much alcohol is present in your bloodstream.

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16
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At what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is it illegal to drive if you are over 21 years old?

A

0.08% or higher.

17
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At what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is it illegal to drive if you are under 21 years old?

A

0.01% or higher.

18
Q

At what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is it illegal to drive at any age if you are on a DUI probation?

A

0.01% or higher.

19
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At what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is it illegal to drive if you drive a vehicle that requires a commercial driver’s license?

A

0.04% or higher.

20
Q

At what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is it illegal to drive if you are driving a passenger for hire?

A

0.04% or higher.

21
Q

What is the penalty if you drive with an illegal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)?

A

A law enforcement officer can charge you with a DUI.

22
Q

If your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is below legal limits, does that mean it is safe for you to drive?

A

No. Any amount of alcohol at all impairs your ability to drive.

23
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If you have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) below the legal limit but are clearly impaired, can a law enforcement officer still charge you with a DUI?

A

Yes.

24
Q

Is it legal to consume drugs or alcohol when operating a boat, jet ski, water skis, aquaplane, or other similar vessels?

A

No.

25
Q

If an officer suspects you of a DUI, what tests do you consent to when you drive in California?

A

Breath, blood, and urine tests.

26
Q

If you agree to a Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) or breath test, can you still be required to take a blood or urine test to detect the presence of drugs?

A

Yes.

27
Q

What is the penalty if you refuse a Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) or breath test?

A

DMV will suspend or revoke your driving privilege.

28
Q

What happens if you are arrested for DUI?

A
  1. California’s Administrative Per Se law requires DMV to suspend your driving privilege.
  2. The law enforcement officer may take your driver’s license and give you a temporary driver’s license for 30 days.
  3. You may request a DMV administrative hearing within 10 days of your arrest date.
29
Q

What are the penalties that everyone convicted of a DUI will face?

A
  1. You must complete DUI program.
  2. You must file a California Insurance Proof Certificate.
  3. You must pay any applicable license reissue or restriction fees.
30
Q

What are the additional penalties you may face when convicted of a DUI beyond the definite penalties, depending on the circumstances?

A
  1. You may be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on your vehicle.
  2. You may face up to 6 months in jail.
  3. You may have to pay a fine.
  4. Law enforcement may impound your vehicle and you may have to pay a storage fee.
  5. If you cause serious injury or death while driving under the influence, you may face civil lawsuits.
31
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How long do DUI convictions remain on your driver record?

A

10 years.

32
Q

If you are convicted of more than 1 DUI within the 10 years DUI convictions remain on your record, what happens?

A

The courts or the DMV may give you additional penalties.

33
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Is it legal for a driver under the age of 21 to carry any alcohol in their vehicle, open or unopened, unless a person over the age of 21 is with them (or unless they are working for someone with an offsite liquor license)?

A

No.

34
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If a person under the age of 21 is caught illegally carrying alcohol in their vehicle, what is the penalty?

A

The vehicle may be impounded or up to 30 days, and their driving privilege may be suspended or delayed for up to 1 year.

35
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Do drivers under the age of 21 face additional penalties for consuming alcohol while driving?

A

Yes.

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