MN DVS Alcohol and Drug Awareness Flashcards

How many drinks does it take to reach a .08% BAC for an average 160-pound person?

Answer: 3–4 drinks

For an average 160-pound adult, approximately 3–4 standard drinks consumed in one hour can raise BAC to .08%, though individual factors vary widely.

In Minnesota, when is a DWI elevated from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor?

Answer: When BAC is .16% or higher, or when a minor is in the vehicle

A DWI in Minnesota becomes a gross misdemeanor when the BAC is .16% or higher or when a child under 16 is in the vehicle, triggering greater penalties.

What effect does marijuana have on driving according to Minnesota DVS education materials?

Answer: Marijuana impairs reaction time, tracking, and judgment similar to alcohol

Marijuana impairs reaction time, divided attention, lane tracking, and cognitive functions needed for safe driving, similar to the impairments caused by alcohol.

In Minnesota, can a driver be arrested for DWI if they are impaired by a legally prescribed medication?

Answer: Yes — driving while impaired by any substance, including prescribed drugs, is illegal

Minnesota law prohibits driving while impaired by any substance, including legally prescribed medications — impairment is the key factor, not the legality of the substance.

What does 'driving with a cancelled IPS (Ignition Interlock Program violation)' mean in Minnesota?

Answer: Violating the terms of a restricted ignition interlock license by tampering with or bypassing the device

Minnesota's Ignition Interlock Program requires DWI offenders to use a breath-testing device in their vehicle — tampering with or bypassing it is a serious violation.

In Minnesota, what is the 'whiskey plate' and when is it required?

Answer: A distinctive plate (white with black 'W') required for vehicles involved in DWI incidents under certain conditions

Minnesota requires 'whiskey plates' — distinctive black-on-white plates starting with 'W' — on vehicles involved in repeat or aggravated DWI incidents to enable law enforcement to identify at-risk drivers.