TX DMV Alcohol and Drug Impairment Laws 3

Question 1

Under Texas implied consent law, refusing a breath or blood test after a DWI arrest results in an automatic license suspension of:

Accepted Answer

180 days

Answer

90 days

Answer

120 days

Answer

1 year

Question 2

In Texas, what is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 years of age?

Accepted Answer

Any detectable amount

Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.04%

Answer

0.02%

Question 3

A DWI with a child passenger under 15 in the vehicle in Texas is charged as:

Accepted Answer

State jail felony

Answer

Class A misdemeanor

Answer

Class B misdemeanor

Answer

Third-degree felony

Question 4

How many hours must pass before alcohol is typically eliminated from the body enough to drive safely at a rate of one standard drink per hour?

Accepted Answer

1 hour

Answer

30 minutes

Answer

2 hours

Answer

3 hours

Question 5

Under Texas law, which of the following counts as 'one standard drink' for impairment purposes?

Accepted Answer

5 oz of wine

Answer

24 oz of regular beer

Answer

3 oz of distilled spirits

Answer

10 oz of wine

Question 6

Texas law allows police to obtain a mandatory blood draw without a warrant in a DWI case when:

Accepted Answer

A fatality or serious injury occurred

Answer

The driver refuses a breath test

Answer

The driver has a prior DWI conviction

Answer

The stop occurred at a sobriety checkpoint

Question 7

What is the maximum fine for a first DWI offense in Texas (excluding surcharges)?

Accepted Answer

$2,000

Answer

$500

Answer

$1,000

Answer

$4,000