Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

Question 1

Walk and Turn
(WAT)
Clues

Answer 1

During Instructional Stage
1. Can’t keep balance.
2. Starts too soon.
During Walking Stage
3. Stops walking.
4. Misses heel-to-toe (1/2 inch or more).
5. Steps off line.
6. Uses arm(s) for balance (6 inches or more).
7. Wrong # of steps.
8. Improper turn.

Question 2

One Leg Stand
(OLS)
Clues

Answer 2

During Balance and Counting Stage
1. Sways.
2. Uses arm(s) for balance (6 inches or more).
3. Hops.
4. Puts foot down.

Question 3

Blood Alcohol Levels and Areas of Impairment: .01

Answer 3

Divided attention choice reaction time, visual function.

Question 4

Blood Alcohol Levels and Areas of Impairment: .02

Answer 4

Tracking and steering;

Question 5

Blood Alcohol Levels and Areas of Impairment: .03

Answer 5

Eye movement control, standing steadiness, emergency responses;

Question 6

Blood Alcohol Levels and Areas of Impairment: .04

Answer 6

Coordination;

Question 7

Blood Alcohol Levels and Areas of Impairment: .05 to .06

Answer 7

Information processing, judgment;

Question 8

Blood Alcohol Levels and Areas of Impairment: .07 to .08

Answer 8

Concentrated attention, speed control;

Question 9

What type of test are the One-leg stand + the walk and turn test?

Answer 9

Divided attention tests (that are easily performed by most unimpaired people).

Question 10

How does your driving privileges become immediately revoked for at least 30 days?

Answer 10

1. If you refuse any test.
2. If your test result is .08 or more.
3. (Commercial drivers) if your test result is .04 or more.
4. (Under the age of 21) if your test result is .01 or more.

Question 11

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