Texas Permit Test: Alcohol & Drugs Practice Questions

Correct answer: 0.08

A driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated at a BAC of 0.08 or more.

Source: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability – The Number One Killer is Alcohol

Correct answer: They have committed the offense of DUI by a minor

Under zero tolerance, a driver under 21 with any detectable amount of alcohol commits DUI by a minor, even if not legally intoxicated.

Source: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability – Zero Tolerance for Minors

Correct answer: Anyone under 21

Under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, a minor is anyone under 21.

Source: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability – Zero Tolerance for Minors

Correct answer: No; it is illegal whether the vehicle is moving, stopped, or parked

An open container of alcohol is illegal in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public highway, whether moving, stopped, or parked; the fine can reach $500.

Source: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability – Open Container

Correct answer: About one hour

The body eliminates roughly one drink per hour; nothing speeds this up.

Source: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability – Myths about Drinking Alcohol

Correct answer: Time

Coffee, cold showers, and exercise don't sober anyone up—only time does.

Source: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability – Myths about Drinking Alcohol

Correct answer: 180 days

Refusing a breath or blood specimen leads to a 180-day suspension, and up to 730 days for later refusals.

Source: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability – Implied Consent Laws for Adults

Correct answer: 90 days

A test result of 0.08 or more can bring a 90-day suspension, or up to 365 days for later offenses.

Source: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability – Implied Consent Laws for Adults

Correct answer: Suspended for 180 days

A minor's first refusal brings a 180-day suspension (or denial if unlicensed); later refusals bring 2 years.

Source: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability – Implied Consent Laws for Minors

Correct answer: 60 days

For a minor whose specimen shows any detectable alcohol, the first suspension is 60 days, then 120 days, then 180 days.

Source: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability – Implied Consent Laws for Minors

Correct answer: Class C misdemeanor: up to $500 fine, 20–40 hours of community service, and an alcohol awareness course

A minor's first DUI is a Class C misdemeanor with a fine up to $500, 20 to 40 hours of community service, and a required alcohol awareness course.

Source: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability – Table 29: Penalties for DUI of Alcohol and Drugs – Minors

Correct answer: 72 hours to 180 days

A first adult DWI carries a fine up to $2,000, 72 hours to 180 days in jail, and a 90- to 365-day license suspension.

Source: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability – Table 31: Penalties for DWI and DUI of Alcohol or Drugs-Adults

Correct answer: Up to $10,000 fine and 180 days to 2 years in state jail

DWI with a passenger under 15 is a state jail felony: up to $10,000 and 180 days to 2 years in state jail.

Source: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability – Table 31: Penalties for DWI and DUI of Alcohol or Drugs-Adults

Correct answer: A depressant

Alcohol is a depressant that affects coordination, judgment, perception, and emotions.

Source: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability – Table 25: Alcohol and Other Types of Drugs

Correct answer: No; caffeine can't make a drunk driver sober

Caffeine may help a drowsy driver stay alert, but it does not make a drunk driver sober or improve driving ability.

Source: Chapter 10: Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability – Table 25: Alcohol and Other Types of Drugs