TN DMV Alcohol and Drug Laws 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: If you refuse a chemical sobriety test in Tennessee, what happens?
- Your license is automatically suspended (Correct answer)
- You are immediately arrested
- Nothing happens unless you fail a field sobriety test
- You must pay a fine only
Correct answer: Your license is automatically suspended
Refusing a chemical test in Tennessee under Implied Consent Law results in an automatic license suspension.
Question 2: What is the minimum jail time for a first DUI conviction in Tennessee?
- 48 hours (Correct answer)
- 24 hours
- 7 days
- 30 days
Correct answer: 48 hours
Tennessee law mandates a minimum of 48 hours in jail for a first DUI conviction.
Question 3: In Tennessee, a DUI conviction with a passenger under 18 in the vehicle results in what additional charge?
- Child endangerment (Correct answer)
- Reckless driving
- Negligent homicide
- Aggravated assault
Correct answer: Child endangerment
Driving under the influence with a minor passenger in Tennessee adds a mandatory child endangerment charge to the DUI.
Question 4: How many DUI convictions in Tennessee result in the charge becoming a felony?
- 4th or more (Correct answer)
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 5th or more
Correct answer: 4th or more
In Tennessee, a fourth or subsequent DUI offense is charged as a Class E felony.
Question 5: What is the fine range for a first DUI offense in Tennessee?
- $350 to $1,500 (Correct answer)
- $100 to $500
- $500 to $2,000
- $1,000 to $5,000
Correct answer: $350 to $1,500
A first DUI conviction in Tennessee carries a mandatory fine between $350 and $1,500.
Question 6: What program may Tennessee first-time DUI offenders be required to complete?
- Alcohol and drug treatment program (Correct answer)
- Community road cleanup
- Advanced driving course
- Online traffic school only
Correct answer: Alcohol and drug treatment program
Tennessee courts may require first-time DUI offenders to complete an alcohol and drug assessment and treatment program.
TN DMV Alcohol and Drug Laws 2
If you refuse a chemical sobriety test in Tennessee, what happens?