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North Dakota Permit Test: Alcohol & Drugs Practice Questions
BAC limits, implied consent and DUI penalties.
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Question 1
At what alcohol concentration is an adult driver (21+) considered under the influence in North Dakota?
0.08%
0.05%
0.10%
0.02%
Correct answer: 0.08%
A chemical test showing .08% or more (or .02% if under 21) means you are legally under the influence.
Source: Drinking, Drugs, and Driving
Question 2
What alcohol concentration is the legal limit for drivers under 21 in North Dakota?
0.02%
0.00%
0.05%
0.08%
Correct answer: 0.02%
Drivers under 21 are considered under the influence at .02% or more.
Source: Drinking, Drugs, and Driving
Question 3
What happens if you refuse a chemical test or roadside breath test in North Dakota?
A written warning and no other penalty
A $50 fine only, with no license action
Nothing, because refusal is your right
Revocation for 180 days to three years
Correct answer: Revocation for 180 days to three years
Under implied consent, refusing a chemical test or roadside PBT results in revocation for 180 days to three years.
Source: Drinking, Drugs, and Driving
Question 4
What is the administrative suspension for a first DUI offense in seven years (under .18)?
30 days
91 days
180 days
One year
Correct answer: 91 days
A first offense in seven years brings a 91-day suspension; it is 180 days if the AC is .18 or greater.
Source: Drinking, Drugs, and Driving
Question 5
What is the minimum fine for a first DUI conviction in North Dakota (AC under .16)?
$500
$100
$1,000
$2,000
Correct answer: $500
A first conviction carries a $500 fine; at .16% or more it is at least $750 and two days in jail.
Source: Drinking, Drugs, and Driving
Question 6
What is the only thing that removes alcohol from your bloodstream?
Time
Coffee
A cold shower
Exercise
Correct answer: Time
Time is the only way to eliminate alcohol; coffee, cold showers or exercise will not speed it up.
Source: Drinking, Drugs, and Driving
Question 7
Which drinks contain about the same amount of alcohol in an "average drink"?
12 oz of beer and 12 oz of wine
1 oz of beer and 12 oz of whiskey
12 oz of beer, 4 oz of wine, or 1 oz of whiskey
A beer has much less alcohol than wine
Correct answer: 12 oz of beer, 4 oz of wine, or 1 oz of whiskey
An average 12-ounce beer, 4-ounce glass of wine, or 1-ounce glass of whiskey contains about the same alcohol.
Source: Drinking, Drugs, and Driving
Question 8
How does drinking even a little affect your crash risk, according to the manual?
It has no measurable effect on a driver’s skills
Your chances of a crash are seven times greater
It doubles your risk, but only when driving at night
It reduces risk because it relaxes nervous drivers
Correct answer: Your chances of a crash are seven times greater
If you drink, even a little, your chances of a crash are seven times greater than if you were sober.
Source: Drinking, Drugs, and Driving
Question 9
Under North Dakota's open container law, where must an opened alcoholic beverage be carried?
Under the driver's seat
In the trunk
In the glove compartment
In a passenger's hand
Correct answer: In the trunk
No one may drink in a vehicle or have an open container; any open containers must be placed in the trunk.
Source: Drinking, Drugs, and Driving
Question 10
After an alcohol-related violation, what is the mandatory minimum jail sentence for driving while suspended or revoked?
One day
30 days
Four days
No jail
Correct answer: Four days
Driving while suspended or revoked after an alcohol-related violation brings a four-day mandatory minimum jail sentence and a fine up to $1,000.
Source: Drinking, Drugs, and Driving
Question 11
When can a temporary restricted license be issued after a DUI suspension (without the 24/7 program)?
Immediately, on the day of the arrest
After serving at least 30 days
Only after six full months have passed
Never, under any circumstances at all
Correct answer: After serving at least 30 days
A temporary restricted license can be issued after at least 30 days of suspension, or 14 days with the 24/7 Sobriety Program.
Source: Drinking, Drugs, and Driving
Question 12
If you cause a death while driving under the influence, how much is your jail time extended?
By 30 days
By 90 days
It is not extended
By one year
Correct answer: By one year
Causing serious injury adds 90 days in jail; causing a death extends jail time by one year.
Source: Drinking, Drugs, and Driving
Question 13
How can certain cold tablets affect your driving?
They improve alertness on long drives
They can make you drowsy at the wheel
They have no effect if taken with food
They only affect passengers, not drivers
Correct answer: They can make you drowsy at the wheel
Even certain cold tablets and capsules can make you drowsy; read all directions carefully.
Source: Drinking, Drugs, and Driving
Question 14
Who may legally purchase or possess alcohol in North Dakota?
Anyone 18 or older
Anyone with a driver's license
Minors with a parent present
Only persons 21 or older
Correct answer: Only persons 21 or older
Persons under 21 are prohibited from purchasing, consuming, or possessing alcoholic beverages.
Source: Drinking, Drugs, and Driving
Question 15
How do you report a driver who appears to be impaired?
Follow them closely and honk
Call the DMV the next day
Dial 911
Flash your lights until they stop
Correct answer: Dial 911
Anyone can report driving that indicates alcohol impairment to law enforcement by dialing 911.
Source: Drinking, Drugs, and Driving
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