Alcohol & Drugs — Florida Practice Questions

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1. A 19-year-old is stopped with a BAL of .02. What happens?

ANothing; .02 is below the legal limit.
Automatic six-month suspension.
CA warning and a substance abuse class.

Why B is correct

Any driver under 21 with a BAL of .02 or higher automatically has the driving privilege suspended for six months.

2. Besides fines and revocation, what does every Florida DUI conviction include?

AA free defensive driving course.
An evaluation to determine the need for addiction treatment.
CA new license photo.

Why B is correct

Each DUI conviction includes DUI school and an evaluation to determine the need for treatment for addiction.

3. How many hours of community service come with a first DUI conviction in Florida?

A5 hours.
50 hours.
C500 hours.

Why B is correct

A first DUI conviction includes 50 hours of community service, probation up to one year, and 12 hours of DUI school.

4. How many hours of DUI school are required after a second DUI conviction?

A4 hours.
21 hours.
C12 hours.

Why B is correct

DUI school is 12 hours after a first conviction and 21 hours after a second or third.

5. Is driving while impaired by drugs penalized the same as alcohol impairment in Florida?

ANo, drug impairment is only a warning.
Yes, it is subject to the same penalties.
COnly for illegal drugs, not prescriptions.

Why B is correct

Driving while impaired by drugs is illegal and subject to the same penalties as driving impaired by alcohol, including some prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

6. You are the designated driver tonight. How much may you drink?

AOne drink per hour.
BTwo drinks, as long as you stop before 10 p.m.
Nothing; one drink is one too many.

Why C is correct

If you are the designated driver, do not drink. One drink is one too many.

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25 more Alcohol & drugs questions

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A 17-year-old is stopped under the zero tolerance law. Who is notified of the evaluation results?
A driver under 21 has a BAL of .05 or higher. What else is required besides the suspension?
A first DUI conviction involves a BAL of .15 or higher. How long must an ignition interlock device be used?
A friend who has been drinking is about to drive home. What does the Florida handbook suggest?
At what breath or blood alcohol level is your license administratively suspended at the time of a DUI arrest?
For a first DUI with a minor in the vehicle, what is the maximum jail term?
How can marijuana affect a driver, according to the Florida handbook?
How long must a DUI conviction stay on your Florida driving record?
How long must an ignition interlock device be used after a second DUI conviction?
How quickly does alcohol reach your brain after you drink?
In a DUI case involving death or serious injury, can a blood test be taken without your consent?
In a DUI crash causing serious injury, may blood be drawn from a driver who is unconscious?
Under Florida’s implied consent law, when did you agree to take a breath, blood or urine test?
What is the fine range for a first DUI conviction in Florida (BAL under .15, no minor in the car)?
What is the fine range for a third DUI conviction (BAL under .15, no minor present)?
What is the first thing alcohol affects?
What is the minimum license revocation for a first DUI conviction in Florida?
What is the penalty for a second refusal to take a breath, blood or urine test?
You are convicted of possessing marijuana, though you were not driving. What happens to your license?
You are not sure whether a new prescription is safe to take before driving. What should you do?
You refuse a breath test after a DUI stop for the first time. What happens to your license?
You refuse a breath test when lawfully asked. What happens to your license the first time?
You take a cold medicine and have one drink. What can happen?
You take a cold medicine and then have one drink. What can the effect be?
You use your car to transport drugs for sale. What may happen to the car?

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