NJMVC Alcohol and Drug Laws 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long is a driver's license suspended for a second DWI offense in New Jersey?
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 2 years
A second DWI conviction in New Jersey results in a mandatory 2-year license suspension.
Question 2: What is the license suspension period for a third or subsequent DWI offense in New Jersey?
- 2 years
- 5 years
- 8 years
- 10 years (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 10 years
A third or subsequent DWI conviction in New Jersey carries a mandatory 10-year license suspension.
Question 3: In New Jersey, for which DWI situation is an ignition interlock device (IID) mandatory for a first offense?
- Any first-offense DWI
- BAC of 0.10% or higher on a first offense
- BAC of 0.15% or higher on a first offense (Correct answer)
- Only when the driver caused an accident
Correct answer: BAC of 0.15% or higher on a first offense
In NJ, an ignition interlock device is required for first-time DWI offenders with a BAC of 0.15% or higher.
Question 4: What annual insurance surcharge must a New Jersey driver pay following a first or second DWI conviction?
- $500 per year for 3 years
- $750 per year for 3 years
- $1,000 per year for 3 years (Correct answer)
- $1,500 per year for 3 years
Correct answer: $1,000 per year for 3 years
First and second DWI offenders in NJ face a $1,000-per-year surcharge paid to the Motor Vehicle Commission for 3 years.
Question 5: Can a driver be charged with DUI in New Jersey for operating a vehicle while impaired by prescription medication?
- No, only illegal drugs apply
- No, prescription drugs are always legal
- Yes, any substance that impairs driving ability can result in a DUI charge (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only if the medication is a controlled substance
Correct answer: Yes, any substance that impairs driving ability can result in a DUI charge
NJ law prohibits driving under the influence of any substance — including legal prescription drugs — that impairs the driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely.
Question 6: Which of the following factors does NOT affect how quickly a person's BAC rises after drinking?
- Body weight
- Food consumed before drinking
- The color of the alcoholic beverage (Correct answer)
- Gender
Correct answer: The color of the alcoholic beverage
The color of an alcoholic beverage has no effect on BAC; body weight, food intake, and gender are all factors that influence alcohol absorption.
Question 7: What is the maximum jail sentence for a first DWI conviction in New Jersey?
- 10 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
- 90 days
Correct answer: 30 days
A first DWI conviction in NJ can result in up to 30 days in jail at the judge's discretion.
NJMVC Alcohol and Drug Laws 2
How long is a driver's license suspended for a second DWI offense in New Jersey?