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Alabama Permit Test: Alcohol & Drugs Practice Questions
BAC limits, implied consent and DUI penalties.
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Question 1
Under Alabama law, it is unlawful to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of:
.10 percent or more
.08 percent or more
.05 percent or more, for all drivers
.15 percent or more
Correct answer: .08 percent or more
It is unlawful to drive with .08 percent or more alcohol in the blood, or while under the influence.
Source: Chapter 4: The Driver β Drinking and Driving
Question 2
What is the BAC limit for Alabama drivers under 21?
.05 percent
.04 percent, the same as CDL drivers
.08 percent
.02 percent
Correct answer: .02 percent
Persons under 21 may not drive with a BAC of .02% or more.
Source: Chapter 4: The Driver β Drinking and Driving
Question 3
What is the BAC limit for commercial vehicle operators in Alabama?
.04 percent
.02 percent, as for school buses
.10 percent
.08 percent
Correct answer: .04 percent
Commercial vehicle operators may not drive with a BAC of .04% or more.
Source: Chapter 4: The Driver β Drinking and Driving
Question 4
What BAC limit applies to Alabama school bus and daycare drivers?
.08 percent, like other adults
.04 percent
Zero only on duty
.02 percent
Correct answer: .02 percent
School bus and daycare drivers may not drive with a BAC of .02% or more.
Source: Chapter 4: The Driver β Drinking and Driving
Question 5
At what BAC do research studies show most people's driving is impaired to some degree?
.15 percent, the high-BAC level
.20 percent
.05 percent
.10 percent
Correct answer: .05 percent
A BAC of .05 percent impairs the driving ability of most people to some degree; at .08 everyone is impaired.
Source: Chapter 4: The Driver β Drinking and Driving
Question 6
What is the license penalty for a first DUI conviction in Alabama?
Three-year revocation
One-year revocation
90-day suspension
30-day suspension and a warning
Correct answer: 90-day suspension
A first DUI conviction brings a $600β$2,100 fine, up to one year in jail, and a 90-day license suspension.
Source: Chapter 4: The Driver β Drinking and Driving
Question 7
What is the fine range for a first DUI conviction in Alabama?
$1,100 to $5,100
$100 to $500
$600 to $2,100
$2,100 to $10,100
Correct answer: $600 to $2,100
A first DUI conviction carries a fine of $600 to $2,100, up to one year in jail, or both.
Source: Chapter 4: The Driver β Drinking and Driving
Question 8
A second DUI within 10 years brings what license action?
Five-year revocation
90-day suspension
Six-month suspension with a work permit
One-year revocation
Correct answer: One-year revocation
A second conviction within 10 years requires 48 hours in jail or 20 days of community service and a one-year revocation.
Source: Chapter 4: The Driver β Drinking and Driving
Question 9
How long is the license revoked for a third DUI conviction in Alabama?
Five years, as a felony
Three years
90 days
One year
Correct answer: Three years
A third conviction brings a three-year revocation, a $2,100β$10,100 fine and at least 60 days in jail.
Source: Chapter 4: The Driver β Drinking and Driving
Question 10
A fourth or later DUI conviction in Alabama is what kind of offense?
A civil violation
A traffic infraction with points only
A Class C felony
A misdemeanor
Correct answer: A Class C felony
A fourth or subsequent DUI is a Class C felony with a five-year revocation.
Source: Chapter 4: The Driver β Drinking and Driving
Question 11
Under Alabama's implied consent law, what happens if you refuse a chemical breath test after a DUI arrest?
Your license is suspended
Nothing, if you are sober
You must retake the road test
You get a $25 fine and a court date
Correct answer: Your license is suspended
A driver arrested for DUI who refuses the chemical breath test shall have their license suspended.
Source: Chapter 4: The Driver β Drinking and Driving
Question 12
Which of these will actually sober you up after drinking?
Black coffee
A cold shower and a big meal
Time
Exercise
Correct answer: Time
Coffee, food or a cold shower may wake you but won't sober you; the liver needs time to break down alcohol.
Source: Chapter 4: The Driver β Drinking and Driving
Question 13
According to the Alabama manual, one bottle of beer has about the same alcohol as:
A shot of whiskey or a glass of wine
A full bottle of wine
Half a glass of wine
Three shots of whiskey
Correct answer: A shot of whiskey or a glass of wine
One bottle of beer holds about the same alcohol as an average shot of whiskey or a glass of wine.
Source: Chapter 4: The Driver β Drinking and Driving
Question 14
Alcohol is a:
Depressant
Hallucinogen
Stimulant
Pain reliever that sharpens reflexes
Correct answer: Depressant
Alcohol is a depressant, not a stimulant; it slows reflexes and impairs judgment.
Source: Chapter 4: The Driver β Drinking and Driving
Question 15
What side effects can antihistamines cause?
Faster reactions and better focus at night
No effects on driving
Inattention, confusion and drowsiness
Sharper vision
Correct answer: Inattention, confusion and drowsiness
Antihistamines may cause inattention, confusion and drowsiness.
Source: Chapter 4: The Driver β Drugs
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