VT DMV Alcohol and Drug Impairment Laws 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Vermont, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers operating a commercial motor vehicle?
- 0.02%
- 0.08%
- 0.05%
- 0.04% (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 0.04%
Commercial drivers in Vermont are legally impaired at a BAC of 0.04%, half the standard adult limit.
Question 2: Under Vermont's implied consent law, what happens the first time a driver refuses to take an evidentiary breath test?
- They are required to retake the driver's exam
- They must pay a small fine but keep their license
- Their license is suspended for at least 6 months (Correct answer)
- They receive only a written warning
Correct answer: Their license is suspended for at least 6 months
A first refusal under Vermont's implied consent law results in a license suspension of at least six months.
Question 3: A 20-year-old Vermont driver is stopped and tests at 0.03% BAC. What is the consequence?
- No penalty because 0.03% is under the adult limit
- Mandatory jail time of 30 days
- Only a parking-style civil fine with no license action
- License suspension under the zero-tolerance law for drivers under 21 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: License suspension under the zero-tolerance law for drivers under 21
Vermont's zero-tolerance law suspends the license of drivers under 21 who have a BAC of 0.02% or more.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes how alcohol affects driving ability?
- It only affects vision but not reaction time
- It improves alertness in small amounts
- It slows reaction time and impairs judgment and coordination (Correct answer)
- It has no effect until BAC exceeds 0.08%
Correct answer: It slows reaction time and impairs judgment and coordination
Alcohol is a depressant that slows reaction time and impairs judgment, coordination, and vision even at low levels.
Question 5: In Vermont, is it legal to drive after using marijuana if it was purchased legally?
- Yes, as long as it was purchased from a licensed dispensary
- Yes, if the driver waits at least 30 minutes after use
- Only medical marijuana users may drive after use
- No, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal regardless of how it was obtained (Correct answer)
Correct answer: No, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal regardless of how it was obtained
Legal purchase does not make impaired driving legal; driving under the influence of marijuana is a DUI offense in Vermont.
Question 6: Approximately how long does it take the average person's body to eliminate the alcohol in one standard drink?
- About 10 minutes
- About 4 hours
- About 15 minutes if you drink coffee
- About one hour (Correct answer)
Correct answer: About one hour
The body metabolizes roughly one standard drink per hour, and nothing can speed up this process.
Question 7: What is the penalty focus of Vermont's civil DUI suspension for drivers with a BAC of 0.08% or higher?
- Community service only
- A permanent license revocation
- A 90-day license suspension for a first offense (Correct answer)
- Vehicle confiscation with no license action
Correct answer: A 90-day license suspension for a first offense
A first civil DUI suspension in Vermont results in a 90-day loss of driving privileges.
VT DMV Alcohol and Drug Impairment Laws 2
In Vermont, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers operating a commercial motor vehicle?