MS DMV Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving 3

Question 1

Under Mississippi law, if you are convicted of DUI and are under 21, what additional penalty applies?

Accepted Answer

License suspension and completion of an alcohol safety education program

Answer

Drivers under 21 convicted under Mississippi's zero-tolerance law face license suspension and must complete an alcohol safety education program.

Question 2

If a Mississippi driver is convicted of DUI causing death or mutilation, the offense is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A felony

Answer

DUI causing death or mutilation (disfigurement) in Mississippi is a felony, carrying significant prison time and other severe penalties.

Question 3

Which of the following is a legal and safe alternative to driving after drinking in Mississippi?

Accepted Answer

Using a designated driver or rideshare service

Answer

Using a designated sober driver or a rideshare service is a safe and legal alternative that eliminates the risk of impaired driving.

Question 4

What blood alcohol level is associated with the first noticeable impairment of judgment and vision in most people?

Accepted Answer

0.02%

Answer

Even at a BAC as low as 0.02%, some decline in visual function and ability to perform two tasks at once can occur.

Question 5

Mississippi law requires that open containers of alcohol in a vehicle must be:

Accepted Answer

Kept in the trunk or locked glove box, inaccessible to the driver

Answer

Mississippi's open container law requires that any open alcoholic beverage be stored in the trunk or another area not readily accessible to the driver or passengers.

(MS DMV) Mississippi Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test

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MS DMV Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving 3