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BAC limits, implied consent and DUI penalties.
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Question 1
At what BAC is an adult considered "under the influence" in Vermont?
0.05 or above
0.08 or above
0.10 or above
0.15 or above
Correct answer: 0.08 or above
Vermont law states a person with a BAC of .08 or above is under the influence, though impairment starts below that.
Source: Chapter 7 – Impaired Driving
Question 2
If you refuse a test under Vermont’s implied consent law, how long will you lose your license?
At least six months
Exactly 30 days
At least five full years
You lose nothing
Correct answer: At least six months
If the driver refuses, they will lose their license for at least six months.
Source: Chapter 7 – Impaired Driving
Question 3
How long does it take for the body to process the alcohol from one drink?
At least an hour
About 10 minutes
About 4 hours
Coffee speeds it up
Correct answer: At least an hour
It takes at least an hour per drink for alcohol and its effects to be processed; coffee or showers do not help.
Source: Chapter 7 – Impaired Driving
Question 4
How often is someone killed by a drunk driver, on average, per the manual?
Every 4 hours
Every day
Every 40 minutes
Every week
Correct answer: Every 40 minutes
On average someone is killed by a drunk driver every 40 minutes.
Source: Chapter 7 – Impaired Driving
Question 5
In Vermont, can you lose your license for DUI before any criminal conviction?
No, only after a full criminal trial
Yes, through administrative suspension
Only for commercial truck and bus drivers
Only if the driver is under 21 years old
Correct answer: Yes, through administrative suspension
Vermont has an administrative suspension process, so you can lose your license through a civil process before a criminal DUI conviction.
Source: Chapter 7 – Impaired Driving
Question 6
How is alcohol best described in the manual?
A stimulant
A depressant
A pain reliever
A harmless drink
Correct answer: A depressant
Alcohol is a depressant; it may seem to give a lift but it affects judgment, vision, concentration and reaction time.
Source: Chapter 7 – Impaired Driving
Question 7
What is the number one cause of fatal traffic crashes, per the Vermont manual?
Bad winter weather
Badly worn tires
The drinking driver
Wildlife on the road
Correct answer: The drinking driver
The drinking driver is the number one cause of fatal traffic crashes.
Source: Chapter 7 – Impaired Driving
Question 8
What is a smart plan if you are going to drink?
Drink a few cups of coffee before driving home
Use a designated driver who won’t drink
Drive slowly home using quiet back roads
Wait about 15 minutes, then drive carefully
Correct answer: Use a designated driver who won’t drink
Plan ahead: use a designated driver, call for a ride, stay overnight, or give your keys to a non-drinker.
Source: Chapter 7 – Impaired Driving
Question 9
Can prescription or over-the-counter drugs make driving unsafe?
No, only illegal drugs matter
Only if taken with food
Only for older drivers
Yes, as deadly as alcohol for some
Correct answer: Yes, as deadly as alcohol for some
Driving after taking drugs, even prescription and over the counter, can be just as deadly as alcohol.
Source: Chapter 7 – Impaired Driving
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