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Alcohol and Drug Impairment Laws Flashcards

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  1. A North Carolina driver with a BAC of 0.15% or higher at the time of a DWI offense faces which added requirement upon restoration?

    Answer: Ignition interlock as a condition of license restoration

    A BAC of 0.15% or more triggers a mandatory ignition interlock requirement when the license is restored.

  2. Under North Carolina's zero-tolerance rules, a school bus driver may not drive the bus after consuming alcohol within how long?

    Answer: It is unlawful with any alcohol remaining in the body

    School bus and child care vehicle drivers may not drive with any alcohol in their system.

  3. You are taking an over-the-counter cold medicine that causes drowsiness. What should you do before driving?

    Answer: Read the label and avoid driving if the medicine impairs you

    Over-the-counter medicines like antihistamines can impair driving, and driving while impaired by them is illegal.

  4. In North Carolina, what does the term 'aggravated Level One' DWI punishment involve?

    Answer: The most severe DWI level, with up to 36 months imprisonment

    Aggravated Level One is North Carolina's harshest DWI sentencing level, carrying fines up to $10,000 and up to 36 months in jail.

  5. Passengers in your vehicle are drinking alcohol while you drive sober on a North Carolina highway. What is true?

    Answer: Open containers in the passenger area are still illegal even if the driver is sober

    North Carolina's open container law applies to the passenger area regardless of whether the driver is drinking.

  6. Why is a young, inexperienced driver at greater risk when drinking any amount of alcohol?

    Answer: Alcohol impairs skills that new drivers have not yet fully developed

    Inexperienced drivers already have less-developed driving skills, so even small amounts of alcohol raise crash risk sharply.

  7. If convicted of DWI, a North Carolina driver must complete what before license restoration?

    Answer: A substance abuse assessment and any recommended treatment or education

    North Carolina requires a substance abuse assessment and completion of recommended education or treatment before license restoration after DWI.