Kansas permit test: alcohol, other drugs and driving
How alcohol and other drugs affect driving and Kansas's impaired-driving laws. 15 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key alcohol, other drugs and driving rulesShow the rules
- Alcohol and other impairing drugs are involved in about 40% of all fatal crashes. (p. 22)
- Never let a friend drive after drinking. (p. 23)
- With a BAC of 0.08 or more, your license and driving privileges may be suspended for 30 days, and you may face criminal penalties. (p. 23)
- Kansas drivers under 21 can be arrested for alcohol impairment at a BAC of 0.02%. (p. 23)
- The body gets rid of about one normal drink per hour, so after four drinks wait four hours or more before driving. (p. 23)
- A BAC of 0.08 or higher violates Kansas law. (p. 23)
- A first alcohol or drug driving conviction can bring a fine of $750 to $1,000 plus court costs. (p. 24)
- A first conviction can bring at least 48 hours in jail or 100 hours of community service, a license suspension and an ignition interlock. (p. 24)
- After a first alcohol conviction, you must drive with an ignition interlock device. (p. 24)
- Refusing a BAC test can cost you your license for one year. (p. 24)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample alcohol, other drugs and driving questions
1.According to the Kansas handbook, at what BAC does alcohol begin to affect every driver's vision?
- A0.05
- B0.08
- C0.10
- D0.02
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✓ D. 0.02
Alcohol affects vision at a BAC of just 0.02 for all drivers, well below the legal limit.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook - Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, AAMVA 09 Model Test Version, page 23
2.Why should you never drink alcohol while taking other drugs?
- AIt only affects your appetite
- BIt only matters for illegal drugs
- CThe drugs make alcohol harmless
- DThe drugs can multiply alcohol's effects
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✓ D. The drugs can multiply alcohol's effects
Other drugs can multiply the effects of alcohol or add effects of their own, and the mix can cause serious health problems or death.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook - Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, AAMVA 09 Model Test Version, page 24
3.After a first alcohol conviction in Kansas, what device will you be required to use when driving?
- AA speed limiter
- BAn ignition interlock
- CA dash camera
- DA GPS tracker
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✓ B. An ignition interlock
After a first alcohol conviction, you must drive with an ignition interlock device.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook - Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, AAMVA 09 Model Test Version, page 24
4.Besides a fine, which can a first-time Kansas DUI conviction bring?
- AA written warning letter only
- BA refund of the court costs
- CA one-hour online safety video
- D48 hours in jail or 100 hours of service
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✓ D. 48 hours in jail or 100 hours of service
A first conviction can bring at least 48 hours in jail or 100 hours of community service, a license suspension and an ignition interlock.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook - Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, AAMVA 09 Model Test Version, page 24