Chapter 5 Flashcards
What is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at which everyone’s driving is impaired?
A) 0.05%
B) 0.08%
C) 0.10%
D) 0.12%
B) 0.08%
At what BAC level does the risk of causing a fatal crash increase significantly?
A) 0.02%
B) 0.05%
C) 0.08%
D) 0.10%
C) 0.08%
What act did the North Carolina General Assembly enact in 1983 related to drunk driving?
A) Safe Roads Act
B) Drunk Driving Act
C) Zero Tolerance Act
D) Road Safety Act
A) Safe Roads Act
What is the minimum BAC for drivers of commerical vehicles that can lead to revocation of driving privileges?
A) 0.04%
B) 0.05%
C) 0.06%
D) 0.08%
A) 0.04%
If you refuse to take a chemical test of your breath or blood when charged with DWI, what is the immediate consequences?
A) Fine of $500
B) Revocation of drivers license for at least 30 days
C) Jail time of 60 days
D) Community service for 100 hours
B) Revocation of drivers license for at least 30 days
Which law allows enforcement agencies to set up roadblocks to check for impaired drivers?
A) Safe Roads Act
B) Impaired Driving Act
C) Roadblock Act
D) DUI Act
A) Safe Roads Act
What is the minimum additional revocation period by the DMW if you refuse the chemical test?
A) 6 months
B) 24 months
C) 18 months
D) 12 months
D) 12 months
What is the BAC level that increases the risk of being involved in a crash?
A) 0.08%
B) 0.02%
C) 0.05%
D) 0.10%
C) 0.05%
Which of the following is prohibited for drivers regarding alcohol?
A) Drinking while driving
B) Transporting an open container of alcohol
C) Possesing alcoholic beverages in the passenger area of a commerical motor vehicle
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which of the following statements is true about the consequences of a second DWI conviction?
A) It requires serving a jail sentence
B) It results in a fine only
C) It leads to community service
D) It involves mandatory alcohol education classes
A) It requires serving a jail sentence
Driving while impaired can be proven in which of the following ways?
A) Physical and mental fitness impaired by alcohol or drugs
B) Blood alcohol concentration is 0.08% or higher
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
C) Both A and B
What is the minimum BAC level for drivers under 21 years of age that is considered illegal in North Carolina?
A) 0.02%
B) 0.05%
C) 0.08%
D) 0.10%
A) 0.02%
If you are convicted of DWI, which of the following may be required?
A) Attending alcohol education classes
B) Serving a jail sentence
C) Paying a fine
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the consequence of transporting an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of your car?
A) A fine
B) Arrest
C) License suspension
D) Community service
A) A fine
Which organization is responsible for implementing the laws and regulations regarding impaired driving in North Carolina?
A) North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
B) North Carolina State Highway Patrol
C) North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
D) North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
C) North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)