VT DMV Alcohol and Drug Impairment Laws 4

Question 1

You are at a party and realize you've had too much to drink. What is the safest choice?

Accepted Answer

Arrange a sober ride, taxi, or rideshare instead of driving

Answer

Drive slowly and take back roads home

Answer

Follow closely behind a friend's car for guidance

Answer

Wait 20 minutes and then drive

Question 2

In Vermont, what additional penalty applies when a DUI involves a crash causing serious bodily injury to another person?

Accepted Answer

It becomes a felony with possible imprisonment of up to 15 years

Answer

Only license points are added

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The penalty is the same as a standard first DUI

Answer

Only a larger fine applies

Question 3

Vermont's open container law prohibits which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Consuming or possessing an open alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public highway

Answer

Transporting sealed alcohol in the trunk

Answer

Buying alcohol at a store and driving home with it sealed

Answer

Passengers carrying unopened beer cans

Question 4

Which driving behavior is a common sign to police that a driver may be impaired?

Accepted Answer

Weaving between lanes and inconsistent speed

Answer

Using turn signals at every lane change

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Stopping fully at stop signs

Answer

Driving exactly at the speed limit

Question 5

A first DUI conviction in Vermont can result in a criminal penalty of up to how much time in jail?

Accepted Answer

Up to 2 years

Answer

Up to 10 years

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No jail time is possible for a first offense

Answer

Up to 30 days only

Question 6

How does drinking alcohol affect a driver's field of vision?

Accepted Answer

It narrows peripheral vision and slows the eyes' ability to focus

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It sharpens peripheral vision

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It only affects color perception

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It improves night vision

Question 7

Before completing reinstatement after a DUI suspension, Vermont drivers are generally required to do what?

Accepted Answer

Complete an alcohol and driving education or therapy program through CRASH

Answer

Buy a new vehicle

Answer

Pass a vision test only

Answer

Simply wait out the suspension with no other steps