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North Dakota permit test: alcohol, drugs and dui

Effects of alcohol, implied consent, DUI, open containers, minors and alcohol, and drugs. 19 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. Drinking even a little makes your chance of a crash seven times greater than if you were completely sober. (p. 39)
  2. Driving while suspended or revoked after an alcohol-related violation carries a 4-day mandatory minimum jail sentence and a fine of up to $1,000. (p. 40)
  3. A first DUI conviction carries a $500 fine; the minimum rises to $750 plus jail if the alcohol concentration was 0.16% or more. (p. 40)
  4. By getting a license you have agreed to chemical testing, and refusing it leads to revocation for 180 days to three years. (p. 40)
  5. A driver 21 or older with an alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more is legally under the influence. (p. 40)
  6. A temporary restricted license can be issued after at least 30 days of suspension, or after 14 days for someone in the 24/7 Sobriety Program. (p. 40)
  7. People under 21 may not purchase, consume or possess alcoholic beverages, whether or not they are driving. (p. 41)
  8. Causing a serious injury while under the influence adds 90 days in jail to the DUI penalties; causing a death adds one year. (p. 41)
  9. If you refuse a test or are convicted of DUI, the law requires proof of financial responsibility, known as SR 22 insurance coverage. (p. 41)
  10. You may not have an open container in the passenger area; any open container must go in the trunk. (p. 41)

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample alcohol, drugs and dui questions

  1. 1.You are in the 24/7 Sobriety Program after a DUI suspension. When may a temporary restricted license be issued?

    • AOnly after 91 days
    • BAfter at least 7 days
    • CAfter at least 14 days
    • DAfter at least 30 days
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    ✓ C. After at least 14 days

    A temporary restricted license can come after 30 days of suspension, or after just 14 days for someone taking part in the 24/7 Sobriety Program.

    Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 40

  2. 2.Your second DUI offense in seven years had an alcohol concentration under .18%. How long is your license suspended?

    • A180 days
    • B3 years
    • C365 days
    • D91 days
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    ✓ C. 365 days

    A second offense in seven years means a 365-day suspension; it rises to two years only when the alcohol concentration was .18% or more.

    Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 40

  3. 3.What happens if you refuse a chemical test for alcohol?

    • AYour license is suspended for 30 days
    • BYou pay a $150 fine and keep your license
    • CNothing, as long as you pass a road sobriety test
    • DYour license is revoked for 180 days to 3 years
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    ✓ D. Your license is revoked for 180 days to 3 years

    By getting a license you have agreed to chemical testing, and refusing it leads to revocation for 180 days to three years.

    Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 40

  4. 4.What is the minimum fine for a first DUI conviction in court?

    • A$500
    • B$150
    • C$750
    • D$1,000
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    ✓ A. $500

    A first DUI conviction carries a $500 fine; the minimum rises to $750 plus jail if the alcohol concentration was 0.16% or more.

    Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 40