Alabama permit test: alcohol & drugs
BAC limits, implied consent, penalties, open containers and impairment. 8 questions.
For a driver 21 or older, at what blood alcohol concentration is it illegal to drive in Alabama?
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Sample alcohol & drugs questions
For a driver 21 or older, at what blood alcohol concentration is it illegal to drive in Alabama?
- A .08 percent or more
- B .10 percent or more
- C .05 percent or more
- D .02 percent or more
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A. .08 percent or more
In Alabama it is unlawful to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or more, or while under the influence at any level. At .08 every driver is definitely impaired.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 35
What is the blood alcohol limit for an Alabama driver under 21 years old?
- A .08 percent
- B .04 percent
- C .05 percent
- D .02 percent
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D. .02 percent
Drivers under 21 may not drive with a blood alcohol content of .02 percent or more. This near-zero limit reflects that it is illegal for them to drink at all.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 35
What is the blood alcohol limit for someone driving a commercial vehicle in Alabama?
- A .08 percent
- B .02 percent
- C .04 percent
- D .10 percent
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C. .04 percent
Commercial vehicle operators may not drive with a blood alcohol content of .04 percent or more, half the adult limit. The stricter rule reflects the damage a heavy vehicle can do in a crash.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 35
Besides a fine and possible jail time, what happens to the driver license after a first DUI conviction in Alabama?
- A It is suspended for 30 days
- B It is suspended for 90 days
- C It is revoked for one year
- D It is revoked for three years
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B. It is suspended for 90 days
A first DUI conviction brings a fine of $600 to $2,100, up to one year in jail, and a 90-day license suspension. Penalties grow sharply with each later conviction.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 35