WA DMV Alcohol and Drug Impairment Laws 5

Question 1

What is the minimum age to legally purchase or possess recreational marijuana in Washington?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

Recreational marijuana in Washington is legal only for adults 21 and older.

Question 2

A driver convicted of DUI in Washington may face which combination of penalties?

Accepted Answer

Jail time, fines, license suspension, and an ignition interlock requirement

Answer

Washington DUI penalties can include mandatory jail time, fines, license suspension, and an ignition interlock device.

Question 3

Why is drinking alcohol especially dangerous when a driver is also fatigued?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue intensifies alcohol's impairing effects on alertness and reaction time

Answer

Fatigue and alcohol both slow reaction time and reduce alertness, and together their effects compound.

Question 4

If you are taking a new medication and are unsure whether it affects driving, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Check the warning label and ask a doctor or pharmacist before driving

Answer

Warning labels and medical professionals can tell you whether a medication may impair driving before you take the risk.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about breath test results in Washington DUI cases?

Accepted Answer

A BAC of 0.08 or more is per se evidence of DUI for drivers 21 and older

Answer

A BAC of 0.08 or higher is itself a violation for adult drivers, though impairment below that level can still support a charge.

(WA DMV) Washington Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test