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South Carolina Permit Test: Alcohol & Drugs Practice Questions
BAC limits, implied consent and DUI penalties.
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Question 1
For a temporary alcohol license (TAL), within how many days must you request an administrative hearing?
Five days
10 days
60 days
30 days
Correct answer: 30 days
You may be eligible for a TAL if you filed for an administrative hearing within 30 days; it costs $100.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Loss of Driving Privileges
Question 2
About what share of traffic deaths involve alcohol or other impairing drugs?
About 75%
About 40%
About 5%
About 10%
Correct answer: About 40%
Alcohol and other impairing drugs are involved in about 40% of fatal traffic collisions each year.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving
Question 3
At what BAC does alcohol begin to impact vision for all drivers?
0.08 percent
0.15 percent
0.02 percent
0.05 percent
Correct answer: 0.02 percent
Vision is impacted at 0.02 percent blood alcohol content for all drivers.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving
Question 4
A driver under 21 registers a BAC of 0.02 or more. What happens in SC?
A 30-day suspension
Immediate suspension of at least three months
Only a fine
A warning only, if the BAC is under 0.08
Correct answer: Immediate suspension of at least three months
Under 21, a BAC of 0.02 or greater means immediate suspension for at least three months.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving
Question 5
A driver under 21 refuses an alcohol test in SC. What happens?
A warning letter
Nothing, if they were not actually drinking
A three-month suspension
Loss of privileges for at least six months
Correct answer: Loss of privileges for at least six months
Refusing the test means immediately losing driving privileges for at least six months.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving
Question 6
Can you be convicted of impaired driving in SC with a BAC of only 0.05?
Only if under 18
Yes, it is possible
No, never below 0.08
Only with a CDL
Correct answer: Yes, it is possible
You can still be convicted even with a BAC of only 0.05, or lower when combined with drugs, including prescription medicine.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving
Question 7
Which BAC level can lead to suspension under SC law even without a DUI conviction?
0.04 percent for adults
0.15 percent or more
0.06 percent
0.01 percent for adults
Correct answer: 0.15 percent or more
If you are convicted of DUI or DUAC, have a BAC of 0.15 percent or more, or refuse testing, your license may be suspended.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving
Question 8
What is SC's implied consent law based on?
Only drivers under 21 can be tested
Officers need a court warrant for any test
Drivers may choose to skip testing
Having a license means consenting to testing
Correct answer: Having a license means consenting to testing
When you get your license, you have implicitly consented to a lawfully requested test of your blood, breath or urine.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving
Question 9
A conviction for driving under the influence of drugs in SC is treated like:
A parking ticket
A warning
A minor equipment violation
A DUI or DUAC conviction
Correct answer: A DUI or DUAC conviction
Driving under the influence of drugs is treated as a DUI or DUAC conviction.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving
Question 10
Which over-the-counter medicines can make you drowsy and affect driving?
Cold and allergy medicines
None of them
Only vitamins
Only drugs that need a prescription
Correct answer: Cold and allergy medicines
OTC drugs for headaches, colds, allergies or nerves can make you drowsy; check labels and ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Source: Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive β Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving
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