IA DMV Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving 3

Question 1

Under Iowa law, which of the following substances can result in an OWI charge besides alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Over-the-counter antihistamines that cause drowsiness

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Caffeine from energy drinks

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Herbal supplements

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Vitamins and dietary supplements

Question 2

How many drinks does it typically take for alcohol to begin impairing your driving ability?

Accepted Answer

Just 1 drink can begin to affect driving

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5 or more drinks

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3 to 4 drinks

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Only drinks consumed within 30 minutes

Question 3

If convicted of a third OWI offense in Iowa within 12 years, it is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A Class D felony

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A serious misdemeanor

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An aggravated misdemeanor

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A Class C felony

Question 4

After an OWI conviction in Iowa, the court may require the offender to install which device in their vehicle?

Accepted Answer

An ignition interlock device

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A GPS tracker

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A dashboard camera

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A speed limiter

Question 5

In Iowa, what happens to your driver's license after a first OWI conviction?

Accepted Answer

It is revoked for 180 days

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It is suspended for 30 days

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It is suspended for 1 year with no exceptions

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No license action is taken for a first offense

Question 6

Prescription medications that warn 'Do not operate heavy machinery' should:

Accepted Answer

Prompt you to avoid driving while taking the medication

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Be taken only after arriving at your destination

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Not affect your driving if taken at the prescribed dose

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Only be a concern for CDL holders, not regular drivers

Question 7

Iowa's OWI laws apply to which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

On both public roads and private property open to public use

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Only on public roads and highways

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Only on interstate highways

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Only when a police officer directly witnesses the driving