MI DMV Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving 3

Question 1

Approximately how many drinks does it take for alcohol to begin affecting driving ability in an average adult?

Accepted Answer

Even one drink can begin to affect judgment and coordination

Answer

Alcohol only affects driving after 4 or more drinks

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Impairment only occurs at the legal BAC limit

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Three drinks are required before any impairment occurs

Question 2

Which factor does NOT affect how quickly alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

The color of the alcoholic beverage

Answer

Whether food was eaten before drinking

Answer

Body weight and gender

Answer

The rate at which the person drinks

Question 3

Which of the following methods can reliably sober a person up faster after drinking?

Accepted Answer

None of the above — only time reduces BAC

Answer

Drinking black coffee

Answer

Taking a cold shower

Answer

Eating a large meal

Question 4

Michigan law requires that open containers of alcohol in a motor vehicle be:

Accepted Answer

Transported in the trunk or an area not accessible to the driver or passengers

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Stored anywhere in the vehicle as long as the driver is not drinking

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Kept in the locked glove compartment

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Allowed if the passengers are over 21

Question 5

A driver who causes a crash resulting in a death while OWI in Michigan can be charged with:

Accepted Answer

Operating While Intoxicated Causing Death, a felony

Answer

Only standard OWI with enhanced fines

Answer

Involuntary manslaughter only

Answer

A civil offense with no criminal charge

Question 6

What effect does marijuana use have on driving ability under Michigan law?

Accepted Answer

Marijuana impairs driving and can result in an OWI charge based on visible impairment

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Legal recreational marijuana use cannot result in an OWI charge

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Only marijuana used within 1 hour of driving is considered impairing

Answer

Marijuana is treated differently from alcohol and carries no driving penalty

Question 7

What is the maximum fine for a first-offense High BAC (Super Drunk, 0.17%+) conviction in Michigan?

Accepted Answer

$1,000

Answer

$500

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$700

Answer

$5,000