NH DMV Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many drinks does it typically take for alcohol to begin affecting driving ability?
- 5 or more drinks
- 3 or more drinks
- 2 or more drinks
- Even one drink can affect driving (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Even one drink can affect driving
Even one alcoholic drink can begin to impair judgment, reaction time, and coordination needed for safe driving.
Question 2: Which factor does NOT affect how quickly your body absorbs alcohol?
- Body weight
- Whether you ate food
- The color of the beverage (Correct answer)
- Your gender
Correct answer: The color of the beverage
The color of a beverage has no effect on alcohol absorption; body weight, food intake, and gender are all factors that influence absorption rate.
Question 3: In New Hampshire, Aggravated DWI can be charged when a driver's BAC is:
- 0.08% or higher
- 0.10% or higher
- 0.16% or higher (Correct answer)
- 0.20% or higher
Correct answer: 0.16% or higher
New Hampshire charges Aggravated DWI when a driver's BAC is 0.16% or higher, which carries more severe penalties than standard DWI.
Question 4: A second DWI offense in New Hampshire within 10 years results in a mandatory license revocation of at least:
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 3 years
A second DWI conviction within 10 years in NH results in a mandatory license revocation of at least 3 years.
Question 5: Which of the following can help sober up a person who has been drinking?
- Drinking black coffee
- Taking a cold shower
- Eating a large meal
- Only time allows the body to eliminate alcohol (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Only time allows the body to eliminate alcohol
Only time allows the liver to metabolize alcohol; coffee, showers, and food do not speed up this process.
Question 6: What is the penalty for a first-offense DWI conviction in New Hampshire regarding fines?
- Up to $100
- Up to $500
- Up to $1,000 (Correct answer)
- Up to $2,500
Correct answer: Up to $1,000
A first DWI offense in New Hampshire carries a fine of up to $1,000 in addition to other penalties.
Question 7: New Hampshire requires first-time DWI offenders to complete an Impaired Driver Intervention Program (IDIP). This program is designed to:
- Replace the jail sentence for first-time offenders
- Educate offenders about the dangers of impaired driving and help prevent recidivism (Correct answer)
- Allow offenders to avoid a license suspension
- Provide community service hours instead of paying a fine
Correct answer: Educate offenders about the dangers of impaired driving and help prevent recidivism
The IDIP is an educational and intervention program aimed at reducing repeat DWI offenses by addressing the behaviors and attitudes related to impaired driving.
NH DMV Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving 2
How many drinks does it typically take for alcohol to begin affecting driving ability?