Prepare for the DMV Drug and Alcohol test with these practice questions and answers. This guide covers DUI laws, blood alcohol limits, and effects of impaired driving.
Q: In Florida, any driver less than 21 years of age who is stopped by law enforcement and has a breath or blood alcohol level of .02 or higher will automatically have his or her driving privilege suspended for________________.a) 30 daysb) 6 monthsc) 3 yearsd) 3 months
Answer: b) 6 months
Q: If you are a driver under 21 with a breath or blood alcohol level of ____ or higher, you will be required to attend a substance abuse course.a) 0.07b) 0.03c) 0.05d) 0.08
Answer: c) 0.05
Q: True or False: You may drive with parking lights only (in place of headlights).a) Trueb) False
Answer: a) true
Q: It is safe to use your bright headlights if there is a car ahead of you within 300 feet.a) TRUEb) FALSE
Answer: b) false
Q: If you fail to provide proof of insurance, your driver license and license plates will be suspended for up to________________.a) 3 yearsb) 30 daysc) 1 yeard) 6 months
Answer: a) 3 years
Q: Your license can be suspended if you __________a) fail to carry insurance on your vehicle.b) fail to stop for a school bus.c) commit retail theft.
Answer: a) fail to carry insurance on your vehicle
Q: True or False: If you ride a bicycle in Florida, your bicycle is legally defined as a vehicle.a) Trueb) False
Answer: b) False
Q: In Florida, if you have a learner’s permit, you may only drive during ________________ for the first three months.a) School daysb) Daylight hoursc) The hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.d) The hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Answer: b) daylight hours
Q: Which of the following statements about this image is false?a) It is legal to pass over the dashed white line.b) It is legal to cross the double yellow line to turn into a driveway.c) It is legal for the car in the single lane to pass.d) none of the above
Answer: c) it is legal for the car in the single lane to pass
Q: Side windows may not be composed of, covered by, or treated with any material which has a highly reflective or mirrored appearance and reflects more than __________ of light.a) 35%b) 30%c) 45%d) 50%
Answer: a) 35%
Q: Which Florida law requires owners and operators of motor vehicles to be financially responsible for damages and/or injuries they may cause to others when a motor vehicle crash happens?a) Responsible Driver Lawb) Collision Protection Lawc) Financial Responsibility Lawd) No-Fault Law
Answer: c) financial responsibility law
Q: If you are stopped for a DUI and you refuse to submit to a breathalyzer test and it is the second time that you have been stopped you are guilty of a ________ degree misdemeanor.a) Fourthb) Secondc) Thirdd) First
Answer: d) first
Q: DUI conviction penalties include imprisonment, impounding of your vehicle, __________________, and a felony conviction.a) Public humiliationb) Seizure of license platec) Community serviced) Installation of an interlock device
Answer: d) installation of an interlock service
Q: Which of the following is a 6-point driving infraction in the state of Florida?a) Conviction for unlawful speeding that results in a collisionb) Driving at an unlawful speedc) Caught with an open container of alcohol as an operatord) Failing to obey a traffic control signal/sign/device
Answer: a) conviction for unlawful speeding that results in collision.
Q: You have the ability to control your emotions while driving. For instance, ________.a) Think about how late you are going to be if you stay with the flow of trafficb) Make driving a contest and a competitionc) Don’t take the aggressive actions of other drivers personallyd) Estimate the trip time more closely the next time and drive faster
Answer: c) Don’t take the aggressive actions of other drivers personally
Q: Visual acuity is reduced more than ______________ at nighttime.a) Two percentb) Twenty-five percentc) One-tenthd) One-half
Answer: b) Twenty-five percent
Q: The __________ in the back of the eyeball is made up of millions of rods and cones.a) Retinab) Irisc) Pupild) Lens
Answer: a) Retina
Q: _______________ occurs when the effect of one drug is enhanced by the presence of another drug.a) Synergismb) Combinationc) Cirrhosisd) Stability
Answer: a) Synergism
Q: Your vehicle must have at least one rear-view mirror which gives a view of the highway at least ____ feet to the rear.a) 200b) 100c) 50d) 150
Answer: a) 200
Q: Drivers were tested on various driving exercises before they had been drinking. They were given alcoholic beverages of their choice. _________________ occurred as BALs increased.a) A minimal decline in driving abilityb) No decline in driving abilityc) Headachesd) A steady decline in driving ability
Answer: d) A steady decline in driving ability
Q: True or False: In terms of percent, whiskey has more alcohol than wine.a) Trueb) False
Answer: a) True
Q: True or False: A 24 year old motorcycle driver would not be required to wear protective eyewear when riding in Florida.a) Trueb) False
Answer: a) True
Q: Bright (high-beam) headlights show objects __________ feet ahead.a) 400b) 300c) 350d) 450
Answer: d) 450
Q: True or False: To reflect to the driver a view of the highway through each mirror, a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle.
Answer: True
Q: In 2006, the estimated economic cost of alcohol-related crashes in the U.S. was around ___________ (including monetary costs and insurance claims).a) $50 billionb) $13 billionc) $130 billiond) $1 billion
Answer: c) $130 Billion
Q: Individuals eliminate alcohol from their bodies at an approximate rate of__________.a) 0.018 BAL per hourb) 0.05 BAL per hourc) 0.015 BAL per hourd) 0.08 BAL per hour
Answer: b) 0.05 BAL per hour
Q: In Florida, what age group had the highest rate of crashes in 2008?a) 25 – 29 years oldb) 15 – 19 years oldc) 20 – 24 years oldd) 30 – 34 years old
Answer: b) 15-19years old
Q: True or False: The ability to process information and multi-task continues to diminish with every drink.a) Trueb) False
Answer: a) True
Q: True or False: A low BAL will always cause a hangover.a) Trueb) False
Answer: b) False
Q: __________ transfers substances to the brain faster than when a drug is injected or swallowed.a) Smokingb) Eatingc) Inhalationd) Snorting
Answer: a) smoking
Q: For some people, alcohol can cause an uncontrolled __________ of the eyes, making good vision almost impossible.a) Vibration (rapid oscillation)b) Painc) Blinkingd) Heaviness
Answer: a) Vibration (rapid oscillation)
Q: If your BAL is at .04, you can expect a __________ drop in complex performance compared to the sober level.a) 13%b) 24%c) 36%d) 17%
Answer: a) 13%
Q: About 90% of the information you need to drive safely comes from your__________.a) Driving experienceb) Eyesc) GPSd) Ears
Answer: b) eyes
Q: About one in __________ young drivers believes using recreational drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, speed, or ecstasy does not affect their driving.a) Tenb) Sevenc) Fived) Eight
Answer: d) Eight
Q: Double vision can be the result of _________________.a) Looking directly into bright headlights Passing other carsb) Eye muscles relaxed from fatigue, drugs, or alcoholc) Wearing glasses that are too strongd) Rapid eye blinking
Answer: b) Eye muscles relaxed from fatigue, drugs, or alcohol
Q: __________ of teen deaths from motor vehicle crashes occurred on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.a) 55%b) 60%c) 30%d) 45%
Answer: a) 55%
Q: Which driving symptom might indicate that a driver is impaired and their actions unpredictable?a) All of the answers are correctb) Erratic change in speedc) Running stop lights and stop signsd) Weaving from side to side
Answer: a) All of the answers are correct
Q: Short-term side effects of alcohol and other drugs include:a) Forgetfulnessb) Shortness of breathc) Temporary blindnessd) Disrupted sleep
Answer: d) Disrupted sleep
Q: True or False: You should not try to put out a gasoline or diesel fire with water.a) TRUEb) FALSE
Answer: a) TRUE
Q: In Florida, refusal to submit to testing (second offense) results in ______________.a) A 30 day suspensionb) An 18 month suspensionc) A license revocationd) A 6 month suspension
Answer: b) An 18 month suspension
Q: __________ of teen deaths from motor vehicle crashes occurred on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.a) 45%b) 60%c) 30%d) 55%
Answer: d) 55%
Q: Windshields must be made of safety glass and may not be covered or treated with any material which has the effect of making the windshield reflective or in any way non-transparent. If must be free of any __________ not required by law.a) Scratchesb) Paintc) Magnetsd) Stickers
Answer: d) Stickers
Q: If your BAL is .07, you can expect a __________ drop in complex performance compared to the sober level.a) 36%b) 13%c) 24%d) 17%
Answer: c) 24%
Q: There are about __ licensed drivers here in Floridaa) 170 millionb) 200 millionc) 15 million
Answer: c) 15 million
Q: The rule that says “Do not go faster than is safe for conditions” is known as the ___a) extreme caution rule.b) slow down rule.c) basic speed rule.
Answer: c) basic speed rule
Q: You should check your mirrors __A. once every hour.B. once every 3 to 5 seconds.C. once every two to three minutes.
Answer: b) once every 3 to 5 seconds
Q: If two cars get to a 4-way stop intersection at the same time, which car should be yielded the right-of-way?A. Car on the right.B. Car on the left.C. Car making a turn.
Answer: a) car on the right
Q: Stimulants are often called ___A. uppers or “speed.”B. “downers.”C. “shrooms.”
Answer: a) uppers or “speed”
Q: ___ year olds accounted for only 6.4 percent of the total number of drivers in the US but they made up 12 percent of all drivers involved in fatal crashes.A. Fifteen to twentyB. Twenty to thirtyC. Thirty to forty
Answer: a) fifteen to twenty
Q: A blue sign might designate a __________A. hospital.B. pedestrian crossing.C. both A and B
Answer: a) hospital
Q: Driving under the influence of anger can be as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol.A. TRUEB. FALSE
Answer: a) true
Q: The rate of alcohol involvement among drivers involved in fatal collisions was four times higher ___________A. during the day than at night.B. at night than during the day.C. Neither of the above.
Answer: b) at night than during the day
Q: If you accumulate too many points on your license, it will be __________A. canceled.B. suspended.C. revoked.
Answer: c) revoked
Q: Once a person has been drinking, they underestimate the risks of being on the road, and ___________ their ability to tolerate alcohol.A. underestimateB. overestimateC. Neither of the above
Answer: b) overestimate
Q: A Hospital sign is an example of a __________ sign.A. regulatoryB. warningC. guide
Answer: c) guide
Q: BAC stands for __________A. Basic Alcohol Consumption.B. Basic Alcohol Comprehension.C. Blood Alcohol Concentration
Answer: c) Blood ALcohol Concentration
Q: How much time will you save on a ten mile trip if you travel at 60 mph rather than at 55 mph?A. Less than one minuteB. More than two minutes.C. More than five minutes.
Answer: a) Less than one minute
Q: About seven percent of those who try in any one year to quit smoking cigarettes on their own actually succeed.A. TrueB. False
Answer: a) True
Q: Prescription drugs __________A. are always okay to take when driving as long as they are prescribed by a doctor.B. may never be taken when driving.C. may be illegal to take when driving.
Answer: c) may be illegal to take when driving
Q: Which of the following is not effected by alcohol?A. IQB. EmotionsC. Sleep
Answer: c) sleep
Q: True or False: Driving a motor vehicle after taking substances which alter the central nervous system can have side effects which include impaired attention, reaction time, and vision.
Answer: TRUE
Q: When it comes to driving under the influence, the best method for making choices is to ___________A. learn from other people’s mistakes.B. learning from your own mistakes.C. Neither of the above.
Answer: c) Neither of the above
Q: 63. When it comes to driving under the influence, the best method for making choices is to ___________A. learn from other people’s mistakes.B. learning from your own mistakes.C. Neither of the above.
Answer: c) neither of the above
Q: Alcohol is a __________A. stimulant.B. depressant.C. neither A nor B
Answer: b) depressant
Q: People who have been drinking tend to ___________ their ability to tolerate alcohol.A. understandB. underestimateC. overestimate
Answer: c) overestimate
Q: A drug user who has developed a high tolerance to a drug could take an overdose large enough to cause death.A. TrueB. False
Answer: a) true
Q: Which of the following statements define withdrawal?A. When a user stops taking drugs and the body fails to function normally because it has compensated for the drug.B. When a user abuses drugs.C. When a user stops taking one drug and starts taking another drug.
Answer: a) When a user stops taking drugs and the body fails to function normally because it has compensated for the drug.
Q: Traffic collisions are the number one killer of children in America.A. TRUEB. FALSE
Answer: a) True
Q: Alcohol has to be digested by the stomach and intestines before the full effects are felt.A. TrueB. False
Answer: b) false
Q: Under Florida law, a driver can refuse to submit to a test for alcohol or drugs without any consequence.A. TrueB. False
Answer: b) false
Q: The second thing to be affected by alcohol is ___A. reaction time.B. vision.C. judgment.
Answer: c) judgement
Q: ___________ like heroin, and cough syrups with codeine, can make a driver drowsy and unable to concentrate.A. Narcotics,B. Stimulants,C. Depressants,
Answer: a) Narcotics
Q: As a first-time offender convicted of DUI/OWI, you could face __________A. 50 hours of community service.B. 12 hours of D.U.I. traffic school.C. both of the above.
Answer: c) Both of the above
Q: Narcotics are pain killing drugs.A. TRUEB. FALSE
Answer: a) True
Q: Your driving record __________A. is totally confidential.B. may be available to the public.C. is available only to your employer with your authorization.
Answer: b) may be available to the public
Q: Fifty-six percent of teenage motor vehicle crashes occur on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.A. TRUEB. FALSE
Answer: a) TRUE
Q: After suicides and murder, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15- to 20-year-oldsA. TrueB. False
Answer: b) False
Q: Even if they are not directly involved in a crash with a drunk driver, sober drivers are still at risk from drunk drivers.A. TrueB. False
Answer: a) True
Q: Alcohol plus ___________ affects short-term memory and tracking ability.A. marijuanaB. antihistaminesC. tranquilizers
Answer: a) Marijuana
Q: If you get a headache or dizziness while sitting in a car with the engine running, you could be suffering from ___________A. carbon monoxide poisoning.B. smog sickness.C. a hangover.
Answer: a) carbon monoxide poisoning
Q: Drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short time can kill you.A. TrueB. False
Answer: a) True
Q: A speed sign is an example of a _________ signA. regulatoryB. warningC. guide
Answer: a) regulatory
Q: Girls who drink are more susceptible to sexual assault.A. TrueB. False
Answer: a) True
Q: A pedestrian crossing sign is an example of a regulatory sign.A. TRUEB. FALSE
Answer: a) True
Q: When people become addicted to alcohol or drugs, there is a cost in __________A. loss of trust among family members.B. loss of friendships.C. Both A and B
Answer: c) Both A and B
Q: Warning signs are usually _____-shaped.A. circleB. triangleC. diamond
Answer: b) Triangle
Q: Older drivers with a lot of driving experience are usually not at risk for a crash if they drink a small amount and drive.A. TrueB. False
Answer: b) False
Q: Alcohol affects brain cells, your liver, stomach, and kidneys.A. TRUEB. FALSE
Answer: a) TRUE