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Delaware Permit Test: Alcohol & Drugs Practice Questions
BAC limits, implied consent and DUI penalties.
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Question 1
What BAC is conclusive evidence of driving under the influence in Delaware?
.08 or greater
.05 or greater
.10 or greater only
.15 or greater
Correct answer: .08 or greater
A BAC of .08 or greater, or any illicit or recreational drug, is conclusive evidence of being under the influence.
Source: Section Two β Impaired Driving
Question 2
Can a Delaware driver be charged with DUI with a BAC under .08?
No
Only if under 18
Yes
Only with a crash
Correct answer: Yes
A driver can be charged with driving under the influence even if the BAC is under .08.
Source: Section Two β Impaired Driving
Question 3
What share of Delaware fatal crashes in 2019 were impaired-related, per the manual?
5%
15%
35%
75%
Correct answer: 35%
In Delaware in 2019, 35% of fatal crashes were impaired related (about 28% nationally involved alcohol).
Source: Section Two β Impaired Driving
Question 4
A 100-pound person needs about how much alcohol to reach the same BAC as a 200-pound person?
About the same
About half as much
Twice as much
About four times as much
Correct answer: About half as much
It takes about half as much for a person weighing 100 pounds as for someone weighing 200 pounds.
Source: Section Two β Impaired Driving
Question 5
How long does alcohol take to reach the brain, per the Delaware manual?
20 to 40 minutes
1 to 2 seconds
3 to 4 hours
A full day
Correct answer: 20 to 40 minutes
Alcohol goes from your stomach into your blood and reaches your brain in 20 to 40 minutes.
Source: Section Two β Impaired Driving
Question 6
With how many drinks in your bloodstream does the Delaware manual say you are impaired?
Five or more
Two or more
Ten or more
Only if you feel drunk
Correct answer: Two or more
Even one drink can affect your driving; with two or more drinks in your bloodstream you are impaired and could be arrested.
Source: Section Two β Impaired Driving
Question 7
What is the only thing that will sober you up?
Coffee
Time
A cold shower
Exercise
Correct answer: Time
There is no way to sober up quickly; coffee, fresh air, exercise or cold showers will not help. Time is the only thing.
Source: Section Two β Impaired Driving
Question 8
Which foods best slow how fast alcohol enters the blood?
Ice cubes added to every drink
Sugary soda mixed with the alcohol
Starchy foods like bread and pretzels
Spicy foods such as hot sauce or peppers
Correct answer: Starchy foods like bread and pretzels
Eating before and while drinking slows absorption; starchy foods like chips, pretzels, bread and crackers are best.
Source: Section Two β Impaired Driving
Question 9
How do "pep pills" or diet pills affect drivers later on?
They can make you nervous, dizzy and unable to focus
They improve your driving skills over the long term
They cancel out the effects of any alcohol you drank
They have no effect on driving once you feel fully awake
Correct answer: They can make you nervous, dizzy and unable to focus
Uppers and diet pills may make you alert briefly, but later can cause nervousness, dizziness, poor concentration and vision effects.
Source: Section Two β Impaired Driving
Question 10
Is it legal to drink alcohol while driving in Delaware?
Yes, if under .08
No
Yes, for passengers driving
Only beer
Correct answer: No
It is unlawful to consume alcoholic beverages while driving a motor vehicle on Delaware highways.
Source: Section Two β Delaware Drinking and Driving Laws
Question 11
After a Delaware DUI arrest, how long is the temporary license the officer issues?
30 days
90 days
1 day
15 days
Correct answer: 15 days
The officer confiscates the license and issues a 15-day temporary license; you have 15 days to request a hearing.
Source: Section Two β Delaware Drinking and Driving Laws
Question 12
What is the DMV license loss for a first Delaware DUI with BAC under .15?
12 months
1 month
3 years
No loss
Correct answer: 12 months
First offense: 12 months for BAC under .15 or drugs, 18 months for .15β.19, 24 months for .20+ or refusal.
Source: Section Two β Delaware Drinking and Driving Laws
Question 13
What is the court fine range for a first Delaware DUI?
$50 to $100
$5,000 to $10,000
No fine
$500 to $1,500
Correct answer: $500 to $1,500
First-offense court sanctions: a $500 to $1,500 fine and/or up to 12 months in prison.
Source: Section Two β Delaware Drinking and Driving Laws
Question 14
A third Delaware DUI offense is classified as what?
A Class G felony
A traffic ticket
A misdemeanor only
A civil offense
Correct answer: A Class G felony
A third DUI offense is a Class G felony, with a fine up to $5,000 and one to two years in prison.
Source: Section Two β Delaware Drinking and Driving Laws
Question 15
Refusing a chemical test on a first Delaware offense leads to how long a revocation after a hearing?
1 month
12 months
3 months
No revocation
Correct answer: 12 months
After an unfavorable hearing, refusal brings 12 months first offense, 18 months second, 24 months third or more.
Source: Section Two β Delaware Drinking and Driving Laws
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