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Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving Flashcards

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  1. Under New Hampshire law, which of the following is considered a 'per se' DWI offense?

    Answer: Having a BAC of 0.08% or higher while operating a vehicle

    A 'per se' DWI means that having a BAC of 0.08% or higher is itself a violation, regardless of whether the driver appears impaired.

  2. In New Hampshire, what happens to your license if you are convicted of DWI and have a minor under 16 in the vehicle?

    Answer: The offense is charged as Aggravated DWI with enhanced penalties

    Driving while intoxicated with a minor under 16 in the vehicle constitutes Aggravated DWI in New Hampshire, resulting in enhanced penalties.

  3. New Hampshire's open container law prohibits:

    Answer: Drinking or possessing an open alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of a motor vehicle

    NH law prohibits drivers and passengers from drinking or possessing an open alcoholic container in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle on a public way.

  4. After a DWI conviction, New Hampshire may require a driver to install which device in their vehicle as a condition of license restoration?

    Answer: An ignition interlock device

    An ignition interlock device (IID) requires the driver to pass a breath test before the vehicle will start, and is required for many DWI offenders seeking license restoration.

  5. Marijuana use and driving in New Hampshire is:

    Answer: Illegal when the driver is impaired, regardless of whether marijuana is medically or recreationally used

    Driving while impaired by marijuana is illegal in NH regardless of whether the marijuana was used medically or recreationally.

  6. Which of the following statements about alcohol and driving is TRUE?

    Answer: Alcohol slows reaction time and impairs judgment even at low BAC levels

    Alcohol impairs reaction time, judgment, and coordination even at low BAC levels, making driving dangerous regardless of the driver's experience with drinking.

  7. A third DWI offense in New Hampshire is classified as:

    Answer: A Class B felony

    A third DWI offense within 10 years in New Hampshire is a Class B felony, reflecting the serious escalation in penalties for repeat offenders.