TX DMV Alcohol and Drug Impairment Laws 4

Question 1

What is the annual Driver Responsibility Program surcharge for a first DWI conviction in Texas?

Accepted Answer

$1,000 for 3 years

Answer

$500 for 1 year

Answer

$1,500 for 3 years

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$2,000 for 3 years

Question 2

A Texas driver convicted of DWI for the third time faces a charge of:

Accepted Answer

Third-degree felony

Answer

Class A misdemeanor

Answer

State jail felony

Answer

Second-degree felony

Question 3

Under Texas law, what happens to your license if you are convicted of DWI for the first time?

Accepted Answer

Suspended for 90–365 days

Answer

Suspended for 90 days

Answer

Automatically revoked for 2 years

Answer

No suspension on first offense

Question 4

Which drug category is most commonly found alongside alcohol in impaired Texas drivers, according to DPS data?

Accepted Answer

Marijuana (THC)

Answer

Opioids

Answer

Benzodiazepines

Answer

Stimulants

Question 5

In Texas, intoxication assault (causing serious injury while DWI) is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Third-degree felony

Answer

Class A misdemeanor

Answer

State jail felony

Answer

Second-degree felony

Question 6

Texas's open container law prohibits having an open alcoholic beverage in which part of a motor vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Any seat in the passenger area

Answer

Driver's seat only

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The trunk only

Answer

Within reach of the driver

Question 7

A DWI manslaughter conviction in Texas (intoxication manslaughter) carries a prison term of:

Accepted Answer

2 to 10 years

Answer

6 months to 2 years

Answer

5 to 15 years

Answer

25 years to life