AK DMV Alcohol and Drug Impairment Laws 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Alaska, a driver under 21 can be charged with underage drinking and driving if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is:
- Any detectable amount above 0.00% (Correct answer)
- 0.02% or higher only
- 0.05% or higher only
- 0.08% or higher only
Correct answer: Any detectable amount above 0.00%
Alaska enforces a zero-tolerance policy, so drivers under 21 may face penalties for driving with any measurable amount of alcohol.
Question 2: Under Alaska's implied consent law, by driving on public roads you have automatically agreed to:
- Submit to a chemical test of breath if lawfully arrested for DUI (Correct answer)
- Carry proof of sobriety at all times
- Allow police to search your vehicle at any time
- Attend an alcohol education class annually
Correct answer: Submit to a chemical test of breath if lawfully arrested for DUI
Implied consent means licensed drivers agree in advance to chemical testing when lawfully arrested for driving under the influence.
Question 3: What happens if a driver in Alaska refuses to take a chemical breath test after a lawful DUI arrest?
- They face penalties similar to a DUI conviction, including license revocation (Correct answer)
- They are automatically released with no charges
- They only receive a written warning
- They must simply pay a small fine
Correct answer: They face penalties similar to a DUI conviction, including license revocation
Refusing a chemical test in Alaska is a separate offense carrying penalties comparable to a DUI, including license revocation and possible jail time.
Question 4: For a first DUI conviction in Alaska, the minimum jail sentence is:
- 72 consecutive hours (Correct answer)
- 24 hours
- 7 days
- 30 days
Correct answer: 72 consecutive hours
Alaska law requires a minimum of 72 consecutive hours in jail for a first DUI conviction.
Question 5: Which of the following substances can lead to a DUI charge in Alaska?
- Alcohol, illegal drugs, marijuana, and impairing prescription or over-the-counter medications (Correct answer)
- Only alcohol
- Only illegal street drugs
- Only alcohol and illegal drugs combined
Correct answer: Alcohol, illegal drugs, marijuana, and impairing prescription or over-the-counter medications
Any substance that impairs driving ability, including legal medications and marijuana, can result in a DUI charge in Alaska.
Question 6: A driver stopped in Alaska has a BAC of 0.06%. Can they still be charged with DUI?
- Yes, if their driving ability is impaired even below 0.08% (Correct answer)
- No, only a BAC of 0.08% or higher counts
- No, unless they are under 21
- Only if they are driving a commercial vehicle
Correct answer: Yes, if their driving ability is impaired even below 0.08%
A driver can be convicted of DUI in Alaska with a BAC below 0.08% if evidence shows their ability to drive was impaired.
Question 7: In Alaska, the legal BAC limit for drivers operating a commercial motor vehicle is:
- 0.04% (Correct answer)
- 0.08%
- 0.02%
- 0.10%
Correct answer: 0.04%
Commercial drivers in Alaska are held to a stricter 0.04% BAC limit while operating a commercial vehicle.
AK DMV Alcohol and Drug Impairment Laws 2
In Alaska, a driver under 21 can be charged with underage drinking and driving if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is: