MA DMV Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving

Question 1

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.05%

Answer

0.10%

Answer

0.12%

Question 2

What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

0.02%

Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.04%

Answer

0.00%

Question 3

What is the BAC limit for commercial vehicle drivers in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

0.04%

Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.06%

Answer

0.02%

Question 4

Under Massachusetts' implied consent law, what happens if you refuse a breathalyzer test after arrest?

Accepted Answer

Your license is automatically suspended for at least 6 months

Answer

Nothing — you have the right to refuse without penalty

Answer

You are immediately taken to jail

Answer

You must pay a fine but keep your license

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Certain prescription and over-the-counter medications

Answer

Caffeine in high doses

Answer

Eating while driving

Answer

Talking on a hands-free device

Question 6

What does OUI stand for in Massachusetts driving law?

Accepted Answer

Operating Under Influence

Answer

Operating Unlicensed Impairment

Answer

Official Unsafe Infraction

Answer

Outstanding Unpaid Infraction