SC DMV Permit Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving 2

Question 1

What is the BAC limit for commercial vehicle drivers in South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

0.04%

Answer

Commercial drivers in SC are held to a stricter standard of 0.04% BAC because of the greater responsibility involved in operating large vehicles.

Question 2

How many drinks does it take for alcohol to affect driving?

Accepted Answer

Even one drink can affect driving

Answer

Even one alcoholic drink can begin to impair judgment and reaction time, making any amount of alcohol before driving risky.

Question 3

A first-offense DUI conviction in South Carolina can result in:

Accepted Answer

License suspension, fines, and possible jail time

Answer

A first DUI conviction in SC can result in fines, a driver's license suspension, and up to 30 days in jail.

Question 4

Which factor does NOT speed up alcohol metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Drinking coffee

Answer

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

Question 5

What must a DUI offender do when stopped at a sobriety checkpoint in SC?

Accepted Answer

Cooperate and follow officer instructions

Answer

At a lawful sobriety checkpoint, drivers must stop, cooperate with officers, and provide license and registration when requested.

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