Idaho permit test: alcohol, drugs and dui
Administrative license suspension, test refusal, ignition interlock, how alcohol affects driving, open containers, drugs and DUI. 24 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key alcohol, drugs and dui rulesShow the rules
- You may ask for an administrative hearing on an ALS, but you must request it within 7 days of the date on the notice. (p. 125)
- Under implied consent, refusing a requested test brings a license suspension and a $250 civil penalty. (p. 126)
- The ALS notice takes effect 30 days after it is served, which is the date you received it. (p. 126)
- A first failure of an evidentiary test brings a 90-day administrative suspension, with no driving at all for the first 30 days. (p. 126)
- After a first-failure ALS ends, you must have an ignition interlock on any vehicle you drive for 1 year. (p. 126)
- A second test refusal within 10 years brings a 2-year absolute suspension, on top of any court penalty for DUI. (p. 127)
- A 1.5-ounce shot of 80-proof liquor, 5 ounces of wine and 12 ounces of beer each hold about the same amount of alcohol. (p. 129)
- Drivers 21 or older are considered to be driving under the influence at a BAC of 0.08 or more. (p. 131)
- Idaho sets a lower DUI limit of 0.04 for anyone operating a commercial vehicle. (p. 131)
- A first DUI conviction carries up to 6 months jail, a fine of up to $1,000, and a 90–180 day suspension. (p. 132)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample alcohol, drugs and dui questions
1.Which of these will sober up a person who has been drinking?
- AExercising for 20 minutes
- BEating a large meal
- CDrinking strong black coffee
- DWaiting for time to pass
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✓ D. Waiting for time to pass
Once alcohol is in your bloodstream, nothing like coffee, exercise or food will sober you up. Only time works.
2.You refuse a BAC test for the first time, and the court upholds the officer's findings. How long is your license suspended?
- A2 years
- B6 months
- C90 days
- D1 year
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✓ D. 1 year
For a first refusal, if the court upholds the officer's findings, your license is suspended for 1 year with no driving privileges of any kind.
3.Two weeks into a first-failure administrative license suspension, can you get any driving privileges?
- AYes, if an interlock device is installed
- BNo, the first 30 days allow no driving
- CYes, with a licensed adult beside you
- DYes, a permit for driving to work only
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✓ B. No, the first 30 days allow no driving
During a first-failure ALS you have absolutely no driving privileges for the first 30 days of the 90-day suspension.
4.You fail an evidentiary test for the first time. How long is the administrative license suspension?
- A1 year
- B90 days
- C30 days
- D180 days
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✓ B. 90 days
A first failure of an evidentiary test brings a 90-day administrative suspension, with no driving at all for the first 30 days.