FL DMV FL DMV DUI and Alcohol Laws 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Florida law, an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle must be:
- Stored in the front seat cup holder
- Kept in the locked glove compartment
- Stored in the trunk or area not accessible to passengers (Correct answer)
- Sealed with the original cap only
Correct answer: Stored in the trunk or area not accessible to passengers
Florida law requires open containers of alcohol to be stored in the trunk or a locked compartment not accessible to the driver or passengers.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes Florida's 'Zero Tolerance' law?
- No alcohol is allowed within one mile of a school
- Drivers under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or higher face license suspension (Correct answer)
- Commercial drivers may not drink within 4 hours of driving
- All drivers face arrest at any detectable BAC level
Correct answer: Drivers under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or higher face license suspension
Florida's Zero Tolerance law suspends the license of any driver under 21 who tests at a BAC of 0.02% or higher.
Question 3: How many drinks does it typically take to impair driving ability in Florida, regardless of weight or experience?
- Three or more drinks
- Any amount of alcohol can impair driving ability (Correct answer)
- Only five or more drinks cause impairment
- Two drinks cause impairment only for new drivers
Correct answer: Any amount of alcohol can impair driving ability
Even one drink can impair judgment, reaction time, and coordination — there is no safe threshold for alcohol and driving.
Question 4: A second DUI conviction within five years in Florida results in a mandatory minimum jail sentence of:
- 10 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
- 90 days
Correct answer: 30 days
A second DUI conviction within five years in Florida carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 10 days.
Question 5: In Florida, a DUI resulting in serious bodily injury is classified as:
- A second-degree misdemeanor
- A first-degree misdemeanor
- A third-degree felony (Correct answer)
- A second-degree felony
Correct answer: A third-degree felony
DUI causing serious bodily injury is a third-degree felony in Florida, carrying up to 5 years in prison.
Question 6: What device may a Florida court require a convicted DUI offender to install in their vehicle?
- A GPS tracker
- A dashboard camera
- An ignition interlock device (Correct answer)
- A speed limiter
Correct answer: An ignition interlock device
Florida courts may require DUI offenders to install an ignition interlock device that prevents the vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected on the driver's breath.
Under Florida law, an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle must be: