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BAC limits, implied consent and DUI penalties.
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Question 1
In New Jersey, what BAC is illegal for drivers under 21?
0.08 percent or higher, as for adults
0.05 percent or higher
0.01 percent or higher
0.02 percent or higher
Correct answer: 0.01 percent or higher
It's illegal for anyone under 21 to drive with a BAC of 0.01 percent or higher; for others the limit is 0.08.
Source: Chapter 6: Drinking, Drugs, and Health
Question 2
At a BAC of 0.10 percent, how much greater is the risk of causing a crash?
Twice
Six times
25 times
No change
Correct answer: Six times
At slightly above 0.05 the risk doubles; at 0.10 it is six times as great; at 0.15 it is 25 times as great.
Source: Chapter 6: Drinking, Drugs, and Health
Question 3
Which four factors determine BAC, according to the manual?
Amount of alcohol, body weight, how fast you drink, and food eaten
Height, age, gender and mood
Time of day, weather, car type and speed
Type of drink, glass size, temperature and time of day when drinking started
Correct answer: Amount of alcohol, body weight, how fast you drink, and food eaten
BAC depends on quantity consumed, body weight, how quickly drinks are consumed, and food eaten.
Source: Chapter 6: Drinking, Drugs, and Health
Question 4
How much alcohol does each standard drink contain, per the New Jersey manual?
It depends only on the color
About two ounces
About one tenth of an ounce
About a half ounce
Correct answer: About a half ounce
1½ oz of 80-proof whiskey, 12 oz of beer or 5 oz of wine each contain about a half ounce of alcohol.
Source: Chapter 6: Drinking, Drugs, and Health
Question 5
What percentage of alcohol is burned up by the liver?
All of it instantly
About 10 percent
About 50 percent
About 90 percent
Correct answer: About 90 percent
About 90% of alcohol is oxidized by the liver; the other 10% leaves in breath, urine and sweat—why sober-up-quick methods fail.
Source: Chapter 6: Drinking, Drugs, and Health
Question 6
What does New Jersey's implied consent law mean?
Police must get a warrant from a judge before any breath or blood test can be taken
Police need a warrant for any test
By using NJ roads, you agree to a breath test after an arrest for intoxicated driving
Only commercial drivers can be tested
Correct answer: By using NJ roads, you agree to a breath test after an arrest for intoxicated driving
Motorists, simply by using NJ roadways, have agreed to submit to a breath test following an arrest for an intoxicated driving offense.
Source: Chapter 7: Driver Privilege and Penalties
Question 7
What surcharge applies to a motorist who refuses a breath test in New Jersey?
No surcharge
$100 once
$250 per year, for one year only, then nothing
$1,000 per year for three years
Correct answer: $1,000 per year for three years
Refusal brings a violation surcharge of $1,000 per year for three years, plus loss of privileges until an interlock is installed (first offense).
Source: Chapter 7: Driver Privilege and Penalties
Question 8
An ignition interlock device prevents the vehicle from starting above what BAC?
0.01%
0.10%
0.08%
0.05%
Correct answer: 0.05%
The interlock has a built-in breathalyzer and prevents starting if the motorist's BAC exceeds 0.05%.
Source: Chapter 7: Driver Privilege and Penalties
Question 9
For a first DUI with BAC 0.08% to under 0.10%, how long must an ignition interlock be installed?
No interlock
One year
Three months from restoration
Two to four years, regardless of BAC
Correct answer: Three months from restoration
First DUI 0.08–0.10%: three months; 0.10–0.15%: seven months to one year; 0.15%+ or refusal: during suspension plus 12–15 months.
Source: Chapter 7: Driver Privilege and Penalties
Question 10
What is the fine for a first DUI offense with a BAC of 0.08% to under 0.10%?
$1,000–$2,000
$50–$100
$250–$400
No fine
Correct answer: $250–$400
First offense at 0.08% to under 0.10% carries a $250–$400 fine, IDRC, up to 30 days jail and many fees and surcharges.
Source: Chapter 7: Driver Privilege and Penalties
Question 11
What annual insurance surcharge follows a first DUI conviction in New Jersey?
$1,000 per year for three years
$500 once, paid with the court fine
$500 for one year
$100 once
Correct answer: $1,000 per year for three years
A DUI brings a $1,000 annual surcharge for three years.
Source: Chapter 7: Driver Privilege and Penalties
Question 12
What is the fine for carrying an open alcoholic beverage container in a vehicle's passenger area (first offense)?
$50
$1,000
$200
No fine
Correct answer: $200
Open or unsealed alcohol (or unsealed cannabis) in the passenger area: $200 first offense; $250 or 10 days community service after.
Source: Chapter 7: Driver Privilege and Penalties
Question 13
A parent convicted of DUI with a minor passenger faces what additional consequence?
Nothing extra, since the DUI penalties already cover having passengers in the vehicle
Nothing extra
Points removed
A disorderly persons offense, possible suspension up to six months, and community service
Correct answer: A disorderly persons offense, possible suspension up to six months, and community service
It is a disorderly persons offense, with suspension of up to six months and up to five days of community service.
Source: Chapter 7: Driver Privilege and Penalties
Question 14
Is it legal to drive in New Jersey while possessing a drug that requires a prescription you don't have?
Only for passengers
Yes, for small amounts
Yes, if you're not impaired
No
Correct answer: No
It is illegal to drive under the influence of any drug or while in possession of any drug without a valid prescription.
Source: Chapter 6: Drinking, Drugs, and Health
Question 15
After alcohol, which drug is most often found in drivers involved in crashes?
Marijuana
Caffeine
Antibiotics
Aspirin
Correct answer: Marijuana
After alcohol, marijuana is the drug most often found with drivers involved in crashes.
Source: Chapter 6: Drinking, Drugs, and Health
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