Alcohol & Drugs — New York DMV Practice Questions

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1. A second aggravated DWI within 10 years is what level of offense?

AA traffic infraction.
BA violation with no jail.
A Class E felony.

Why C is correct

A second Agg-DWI within 10 years is a Class E felony with up to 4 years in jail and a minimum 18-month revocation.

2. Can your refusal to take a chemical test be mentioned at your trial?

ANo; it is kept secret.
Yes.
COnly if you agree.

Why B is correct

The fact that you refused a chemical test can be brought up in court when you are tried on the alcohol or drug charge.

3. Drivers under 21 are about 4 percent of drivers. What share of impaired drivers in fatal crashes are they?

AAbout 1 percent.
About 7 percent.
CAbout 50 percent.

Why B is correct

Drivers under 21 are about 4 percent of the driving population but 7 percent of impaired drivers in fatal crashes.

4. If you have had too much to drink, what does the manual suggest?

Stop drinking several hours before you plan to leave.
BSwitch to coffee right before driving.
CDrive with the windows down.

Why A is correct

Stop drinking several hours before you intend to leave so your body can begin to lower your BAC.

5. What is the penalty for a first Zero Tolerance violation (under 21, BAC .02 to .07)?

A six-month suspension, a $100 termination fee and a $125 civil penalty.
BA warning letter.
CA one-year revocation.

Why A is correct

The license is suspended for six months, then a $100 suspension termination fee and a $125 civil penalty are due.

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A 19-year-old uses their driver license to try to buy beer illegally. What does state law require?
A driver over 21 refuses a chemical test for the first time. What is the minimum penalty?
A New York driver over 21 is convicted of DUI in another state. What happens to the New York license?
A New York driver under 21 is convicted of an alcohol-related violation in another state. What is the minimum revocation?
A passenger in your car on a public road has an open can of beer. Is that legal in New York?
According to the New York manual, how do women typically process alcohol compared with the 150-pound man in its example?
According to the New York manual, how many drinks can produce a .02 BAC?
After a DWI conviction, for how long must the court order an ignition interlock?
After a DWI conviction, what Driver Responsibility Assessment must you pay?
After a revocation, when will New York permanently deny a license reinstatement?
After a Zero Tolerance suspension, what must you pay to be re-licensed?
Can you be convicted of DWI in New York without a chemical test?
Does eating while you drink prevent intoxication?
Does the type of drink—beer, wine or liquor—change how alcohol affects your driving?
For a 150-pound man, about how much does one standard drink raise BAC?
How does alcohol affect your ability to handle oncoming headlights?
If you kill someone while driving impaired, what maximum jail term can the charges carry?
In New York, a BAC of more than .05 percent is legal evidence of what?
In New York State, about what share of motor vehicle fatalities involve impaired driving?
Is it legal for a passenger to consume cannabis in a car on a New York public road?
On average, how long does it take the body to remove the alcohol in one 12-ounce beer?
Under Leandra’s Law, what can drunk driving with a child under 16 in the car be charged as?
Under New York’s Implied Consent law, when have you agreed to a chemical test?
Under New York’s Zero Tolerance Law, what happens to a driver under 21 with a BAC of .02 to .07?
What BAC is evidence of aggravated driving while intoxicated (Agg-DWI) in New York?
What civil penalty applies after a revocation for refusing a chemical test (in a car)?
What does New York law do to plea bargaining for alcohol or drug driving charges?
What happens on a second Zero Tolerance violation by a driver under 21?
What is the fine range for a first aggravated DWI conviction in New York?
What is the maximum fine for a first open container conviction in New York?
What is the minimum license revocation for aggravated DWI (.18 BAC) in New York?
What is the only effective way to reduce your BAC?
What license action follows a conviction for driving while ability impaired by drugs (DWAI-drug)?
What license action follows a first DWAI conviction (BAC over .05 up to .07)?
When do the effects of alcohol on driving begin?
When may a court waive the 12-month ignition interlock requirement?
Where may a driver with a conditional license (after an alcohol offense) drive?
Which contains the most alcohol: 1½ oz of liquor, 5 oz of wine, 12 oz of beer, or 12 oz of wine cooler?
Who is exempt from New York’s open container law?
Who pays for an ignition interlock device in New York?
Why is drinking and driving after dark especially dangerous?
Why is it hard for a drinking driver to judge their own condition?
You are sentenced for an alcohol violation, and the court lets you keep driving for 20 days. What happens to your license card?
You go out often with the same friends. What does the New York manual suggest?
You refuse a chemical test after arrest. When is your license suspended?
You refuse a chemical test, then are found not guilty of DWI. What happens to your license?
You take a cold remedy and have one drink. What can happen?
Your BAC depends on which three things?

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