Virginia permit test: alcohol, drugs and dui

Drunk and drugged driving, medications, open containers, transporting children while impaired, impoundment and administrative license suspension. 15 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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Twelve ounces of beer has about the same alcohol as a shot of liquor or a five-ounce glass of wine. (p. 26, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))
Drivers age 21 or older are considered to be driving under the influence if their BAC is .08 percent or higher. (p. 26, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))
A driver under 21 with a BAC of at least .02 but less than .08 can be convicted of illegal consumption of alcohol. (p. 26, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))
Possessing marijuana is legal over 21, but driving under the influence of marijuana is still illegal. (p. 27, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))
Combining alcohol with other drugs multiplies the effects. (p. 27, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))
After a crash, a law enforcement officer with probable cause can arrest you for DUI within three hours, without a warrant and at any location. (p. 32, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))
A DUI conviction with a passenger age 17 or younger carries an extra mandatory five-day jail term, plus an added fine of $500 to $1,000. (p. 32, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))
The passenger area includes the seats and anything within the driver's reach, including an unlocked glove compartment. (p. 32, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))

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.Your DUI caused a crash that brought out police and rescue crews. Depending on the locality, how much of their cost might you have to pay?
- ANone, it is always free
- BUp to $5,000
- CUp to $100
- DUp to $1,000
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✓ D. Up to $1,000
Depending on the city or county, you may have to pay up to $1,000 for the cost of police, fire, rescue and EMS who respond to a crash caused by your DUI.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) (No edition date printed in text), page 32
2.After a few drinks, what will lower your level of intoxication?
- AA cup of strong coffee
- BA cold shower
- COnly the passing of time
- DExercise for 20 minutes
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✓ C. Only the passing of time
Only time can decrease intoxication. Coffee, cold showers and exercise will not sober you up.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) (No edition date printed in text), page 26
3.You are caught driving while your license is suspended for an alcohol offense. What happens to your vehicle?
- AIt is impounded for 30 days
- BIt is towed for 24 hours
- CNothing happens to the vehicle
- DIt is sold at auction
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✓ A. It is impounded for 30 days
Your vehicle is impounded immediately for 30 days if you drive after a suspension for an alcohol-related offense, and the court can add 90 more days if you are convicted.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) (No edition date printed in text), page 32
4.An adult driver's BAC is .06 percent, but the driving is clearly impaired. Can the driver be convicted of DUI?
- AYes, impaired driving can bring DUI below .08
- BOnly if the driver refused a test
- COnly if the driver is under 18
- DNo, a BAC under .08 is always legal
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✓ A. Yes, impaired driving can bring DUI below .08
If your driving is impaired, you can be convicted of DUI even with a BAC below .08 percent.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) (No edition date printed in text), page 26