Section 9. Alcohol and Drugs

Question 1

Safe Driving Tips

Answer 1

• Don’t drink and drive
• Avoid distractions
• Buckle up
• Watch your speed
• Keep both hands on the wheel

Question 2

True or False

Is it illegal to drive while on medication?

Answer 2

True

The law does not see a difference between illegal drugs and medications you get from a doctor or pharmacy. Both can have an affect on your ability to drive safely and react to unexpected situations.

Question 3

No matter what age you are, it is illegal to drive after…

Answer 3

• Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol in any form.
• Taking any drug that affects your ability to drive.
• Using any combination of alcohol or drugs that decreases your ability to drive safely.

Question 4

True or False

If a law enforcement officer suspects you of driving while under the influence, do they have the right to ask you to take a blood or urine test?

Answer 4

True

If you refuse to take one, DMV will suspend or revoke your driving privilege.

Question 5

What does BAC stand for?

Answer 5

Blood Alcohol Concentration

Question 6

What is the BAC limit of a 21+ year old?

Answer 6

0.08% or higher

Question 7

What is the BAC limit of a person under 21 years old?

Answer 7

0.01% or higher

Question 8

What is the BAC limit of a person on DUI probation?

Answer 8

0.01% or higher

Question 9

What is the BAC limit of a vehicle that requires a commerical driver’s license?

Answer 9

0.04% or higher

Question 10

What is the BAC limit of a passenger for hire?

(i.e. taxi driver or uber)

Answer 10

0.04% or higher

Question 11

True or False

One drink is enough to impair your ability to drive safely.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What is DUI probation?

Answer 12

A 3-to-5 year period after your conviction where you are subjected to special rules and must complete certain obligations.

Some of these obligations include completing drunk driving programs, paying court fines and fees, and not driving with any BAC in your system.

Question 13

What must one do if they are convicted of a DUI?

Answer 13

• Complete a DUI program.
• File SR 22/SR 1P.
• Pay any applicable license reissue or restriction fees.

You may be required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on your vehicle.

Question 14

What are some additional penalties of a DUI conviction?

Answer 14

• Up to six months in prison.
• Pay a fine.
• Vehicle impound and storage fee.
• Civil lawsuits if heavy injury or death occur.

Question 15

Multiple Choice

All DUI convictions remain on your driver’s record for…

A) 20 years
B) 10 years
C) 6 months
D) 5 years

Answer 15

B) 10 years

Question 16

True or False

Carrying alcohol in your vehicle while under 21 years old is illegal.

Answer 16

True