TX DMV Alcohol and Drug Impairment Laws 5

Question 1

In Texas, how long does a DWI conviction remain on a driver's criminal record?

Accepted Answer

Permanently

Answer

A DWI conviction in Texas stays on your criminal record permanently and cannot be expunged.

Question 2

Under Texas law, which of the following factors can legally establish intoxication without a BAC test?

Accepted Answer

Loss of normal use of mental or physical faculties

Answer

Texas defines intoxication as loss of normal use of mental or physical faculties, observable even without a BAC test.

Question 3

A Texas ALR (Administrative License Revocation) hearing must be requested within how many days of an arrest to avoid automatic suspension?

Accepted Answer

15 days

Answer

Drivers must request an ALR hearing within 15 days of arrest to contest the automatic license suspension.

Question 4

What is the minimum prison sentence for intoxication manslaughter in Texas?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

Intoxication manslaughter (second-degree felony) carries a minimum of 2 years in a Texas state prison.

Question 5

Which of the following is a field sobriety test (FST) approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and used in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Walk-and-turn test

Answer

The walk-and-turn test is one of three NHTSA-standardized field sobriety tests used by Texas law enforcement.

(TX DMV) Texas Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test