Motor Vehicle Division DUI and Impaired Driving Laws 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a field sobriety test standardized by NHTSA?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal gaze nystagmus test

Answer

Finger-to-nose test

Answer

Standing on one leg with eyes closed

Answer

Reciting the alphabet backward

Question 2

A first-offense DUI conviction can typically result in which of the following penalties?

Accepted Answer

Fines, license suspension, and possible jail time

Answer

Vehicle confiscation only

Answer

Points on driving record only

Answer

Mandatory vehicle impound for 1 year

Question 3

What does 'per se' DUI mean?

Accepted Answer

Being at or above the legal BAC limit is automatically a DUI offense, regardless of observed impairment

Answer

The driver must appear reckless to be charged

Answer

DUI charges require a witness other than the officer

Answer

Only prescription drugs trigger a per se violation

Question 4

How long does alcohol typically take to be metabolized (burned off) per standard drink in an average adult?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 1 hour

Answer

15-20 minutes

Answer

30-45 minutes

Answer

2-3 hours

Question 5

A DUI that results in serious injury or death to another person may be charged as what type of offense?

Accepted Answer

Felony DUI or vehicular manslaughter

Answer

Standard misdemeanor DUI

Answer

Traffic infraction only

Answer

Civil violation

Question 6

Which substance other than alcohol can result in a DUI charge in all US states?

Accepted Answer

Prescription or over-the-counter medication that impairs driving

Answer

Caffeine

Answer

Energy drinks

Answer

Non-alcoholic beer