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Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving in Pennsylvania Flashcards

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  1. What is the license suspension period for a second DUI offense in Pennsylvania's High BAC tier (0.10%–0.159%)?

    Answer: 12 months

    A second DUI conviction in Pennsylvania's High BAC tier results in a 12-month license suspension.

  2. What device may a Pennsylvania court or PennDOT require a DUI offender to install in their vehicle to regain driving privileges?

    Answer: Ignition Interlock Device (IID)

    An Ignition Interlock Device (IID) requires the driver to pass a breath test before the vehicle will start, and is required for many DUI offenders in Pennsylvania.

  3. In Pennsylvania, a third DUI offense within 10 years is classified as what level of crime?

    Answer: Third-degree felony

    A third DUI offense in Pennsylvania within a 10-year period is classified as a third-degree felony, resulting in significantly harsher penalties.

  4. How does alcohol affect a driver's reaction time?

    Answer: It slows down reaction time

    Alcohol slows a driver's reaction time, making it harder to respond quickly to hazards, pedestrians, or sudden stops.

  5. Which of the following best describes 'driving under the influence' (DUI) in Pennsylvania?

    Answer: Driving while impaired by alcohol, controlled substances, or both

    Pennsylvania's DUI law covers impairment by alcohol, controlled substances, or a combination of both, not just a specific BAC level.

  6. If a Pennsylvania driver's license is suspended due to a DUI conviction, what must they do before reinstatement?

    Answer: Pay a reinstatement fee and provide proof of insurance (SR-22)

    To reinstate a license after a DUI suspension in Pennsylvania, drivers must pay a reinstatement fee and file an SR-22 certificate of financial responsibility with PennDOT.

  7. Which of the following is true about coffee or food as a method to sober up before driving after drinking?

    Answer: Only time can reduce BAC; coffee and food do not speed up sobering

    Only time allows the body to metabolize and eliminate alcohol; coffee, food, and water do not lower BAC or reduce impairment.