AL DMV AL DMV Alcohol and Drug Laws 3

Question 1

What should you do if you plan to drink alcohol at an event in Alabama?

Accepted Answer

Arrange a designated driver beforehand

Answer

The safest approach is to arrange a designated sober driver before the event so you have reliable transportation home.

Question 2

Coffee and food after drinking will sober you up enough to drive safely in Alabama — true or false?

Accepted Answer

False — only time reduces BAC

Answer

Only time allows your body to metabolize alcohol; food, coffee, and water do not reduce BAC or restore driving ability.

Question 3

Alabama's 'open container' law prohibits:

Accepted Answer

Open alcoholic beverage containers accessible in the passenger area

Answer

Alabama prohibits open containers of alcohol accessible to the driver or passengers in the passenger compartment while on a public road.

Question 4

What does BAC stand for in Alabama DUI law?

Accepted Answer

Blood Alcohol Concentration

Answer

BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Concentration, the percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream used to measure impairment.

Question 5

If convicted of DUI in Alabama, when can you apply for a restricted license?

Accepted Answer

After serving part of the suspension with an interlock device

Answer

Alabama allows some DUI offenders to obtain a restricted license with an ignition interlock device after serving part of the mandatory suspension.

(AL DMV) Alabama Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test