BMV Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving Laws 2

Question 1

Which of the following can impair driving ability as much as alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Certain prescription and over-the-counter medications

Answer

Chewing gum

Answer

Listening to music

Answer

Drinking water

Question 2

What is the typical penalty for a first-offense OWI in Indiana?

Accepted Answer

A Class C misdemeanor with up to 60 days in jail and a fine up to $500

Answer

Warning only

Answer

A Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and a fine up to $5,000

Answer

Automatic 10-year license revocation

Question 3

Can a driver be charged with OWI for driving under the influence of a legally prescribed medication?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the medication impairs the ability to drive safely

Answer

No, only illegal drugs and alcohol count

Answer

Only if the BAC is also above the legal limit

Answer

Only if the medication is a controlled substance

Question 4

What is a 'per se' OWI law?

Accepted Answer

A law that makes it illegal to drive at or above a set BAC regardless of actual impairment

Answer

A law requiring a witness to the impairment

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A law only applying to repeat offenders

Answer

A law requiring field sobriety tests before arrest

Question 5

What is an ignition interlock device (IID)?

Accepted Answer

A breathalyzer connected to the ignition that prevents the car from starting if alcohol is detected

Answer

A device that locks doors when alcohol is detected

Answer

A GPS tracker required for OWI offenders

Answer

A device that limits maximum speed after a conviction

Question 6

How does alcohol primarily affect a driver's ability?

Accepted Answer

Slows reaction time, impairs judgment, and reduces coordination

Answer

Improves focus by reducing anxiety

Answer

Only affects vision at very high BAC levels

Answer

Has no measurable effect below 0.05% BAC