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AL DMV Alcohol and Drug Laws Flashcards

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

    Answer: Arrange a designated driver beforehand

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

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

    Answer: False — only time reduces BAC

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

  3. Alabama's 'open container' law prohibits:

    Answer: Open alcoholic beverage containers accessible in the passenger area

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

  4. What does BAC stand for in Alabama DUI law?

    Answer: Blood Alcohol Concentration

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

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

    Answer: After serving part of the suspension with an interlock device

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

  6. Which factor most determines how alcohol affects a person's driving?

    Answer: Amount consumed and body weight

    The total amount of alcohol consumed relative to body weight is the primary factor determining how severely driving is impaired.