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Kansas Permit Test: Alcohol & Drugs Practice Questions
BAC limits, implied consent and DUI penalties.
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Question 1
About what share of fatal crashes involve alcohol or other impairing drugs?
About 15%
About 5%
About 90%
About 40%
Correct answer: About 40%
Alcohol and other impairing drugs are involved in approximately 40% of fatal crashes.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving
Question 2
Someone had four normal drinks. How long should they wait before driving?
Two hours
Four hours or more
One hour, if they drink water
30 minutes
Correct answer: Four hours or more
The body removes about one normal drink per hour, so four drinks means waiting four hours or more.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Alcohol
Question 3
What is the only proven way to remove alcohol from the body?
Eating
A cold shower
Time
Coffee
Correct answer: Time
Coffee, fresh air, cold showers or eating won't help; time is the only medically proven method.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Alcohol
Question 4
At what BAC is vision affected for all drivers, per the Kansas handbook?
0.10
0.02
0.15
0.08
Correct answer: 0.02
Vision is impacted at .02 BAC for all drivers.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Effects of Alcohol
Question 5
What can happen to your license with a BAC of .08 or more in Kansas?
A $10 fine
A warning and a short traffic safety class
It may be suspended for 30 days, plus criminal penalties
Nothing
Correct answer: It may be suspended for 30 days, plus criminal penalties
With a BAC of .08 or more, your license may be suspended for 30 days and you may face criminal penalties.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Alcohol and the Law
Question 6
What is the fine range for a first alcohol conviction in Kansas?
$5,000 minimum, plus vehicle seizure
$50 to $100
No fine
$750 to $1,000 plus court costs
Correct answer: $750 to $1,000 plus court costs
A first conviction: $750β$1,000 plus costs, 48 hours jail or 100 hours community service, suspension and ignition interlock.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Alcohol and the Law
Question 7
After a first alcohol conviction in Kansas, what device must you drive with?
A speed governor set to 55 mph
A dash camera
An ignition interlock device
A GPS tracker
Correct answer: An ignition interlock device
First-time offenders are also required to drive with an ignition interlock device.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Alcohol and the Law
Question 8
What jail or service minimum applies to a first Kansas DUI conviction?
48 hours jail or 100 hours community service
30 days jail
1 year in jail with no option of service
No jail
Correct answer: 48 hours jail or 100 hours community service
You could be sentenced to a minimum of 48 hours in jail or 100 hours of community service.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Alcohol and the Law
Question 9
What is the suspension for a first refusal of a chemical test in Kansas?
90 days
1 year
30 days
10 years
Correct answer: 1 year
Refusal: 1 year for the 1st, 2 years for the 2nd, 3 years for the 3rd, 10 years for the 4th.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Loss of Driving Privileges
Question 10
What is the suspension for a fourth chemical test refusal in Kansas?
1 year
Lifetime
3 years
10 years
Correct answer: 10 years
A fourth refusal brings a 10-year suspension; a fifth failure or refusal means permanent revocation.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Loss of Driving Privileges
Question 11
What results from a fifth .08+ test result or refusal in Kansas?
A fine only
Permanent license revocation
Community service
A 1-year suspension, then reinstatement
Correct answer: Permanent license revocation
A fifth test result of .08 or greater, or refusal, results in permanent revocation.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Loss of Driving Privileges
Question 12
Can transporting an open container of liquor or 3.2 beer suspend your Kansas license?
Yes
Only under 21
Only if drinking
No
Correct answer: Yes
Transporting an open container of liquor or cereal malt beverage (3.2 beer) can lead to suspension.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Loss of Driving Privileges
Question 13
What is Kansas's implied consent law based on?
Tests need a warrant
Only crashes require tests
You must agree to testing out loud before every single traffic stop
By getting a license, you consent to lawful alcohol/drug testing
Correct answer: By getting a license, you consent to lawful alcohol/drug testing
When you get your license, you implicitly consent to lawfully requested tests if suspected of impaired driving.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Implied Consent
Question 14
Which over-the-counter medicines can make you drowsy and affect driving?
None
Only vitamins
Only cough drops and sore-throat lozenges
Cold, allergy and headache medicines
Correct answer: Cold, allergy and headache medicines
OTC drugs for headaches, colds, hay fever, allergies or nerves can cause drowsiness; check the label.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Over-the-Counter Drugs
Question 15
What do studies show about drivers who use marijuana?
They react faster
They make more mistakes and have more trouble with glare
They drive more slowly and therefore more safely
No effect
Correct answer: They make more mistakes and have more trouble with glare
Marijuana users make more mistakes, have more trouble adjusting to glare and get more traffic arrests.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Illegal Drugs
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