Arizona permit test: alcohol & drugs

BAC limits, implied consent, penalties, open containers and impairment. 9 questions.

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Alcohol & drugsArizona rule

At what alcohol concentration do adult drivers of ordinary cars lose their Arizona driving privilege on the spot?

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Sample alcohol & drugs questions

  1. At what alcohol concentration do adult drivers of ordinary cars lose their Arizona driving privilege on the spot?

    • A 0.10 percent or more
    • B 0.05 percent or more
    • C 0.08 percent or more
    • D 0.04 percent or more
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    C. 0.08 percent or more

    If a test shows an alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more, you lose your driving privilege on the spot. The limit is 0.04 in a commercial vehicle, and drivers under 21 face penalties for any alcohol at all.

    Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, page 65

  2. A 17-year-old is convicted of driving with alcohol in the body. Under Arizona law, how long will the license be suspended?

    • A 2 years
    • B 90 days
    • C 6 months
    • D 30 days
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    A. 2 years

    Arizona has zero tolerance for drivers under 21: any alcohol in the body while driving is illegal. When the offense is committed under age 18, the law adds a 2-year license suspension once MVD receives the conviction.

    Source: Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division website

  3. In Arizona, "extreme DUI" applies when a driver's alcohol concentration is at least what level?

    • A 0.08
    • B 0.15
    • C 0.20
    • D 0.12
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    B. 0.15

    Extreme DUI applies at an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher, and penalties rise again at 0.20. A first extreme DUI means at least 30 consecutive days in jail and an ignition interlock.

    Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, page 66

  4. You are arrested for DUI in Arizona and refuse the alcohol test for the first time. What happens to your driving privilege?

    • A It is suspended for 90 days
    • B Nothing, unless you are later convicted
    • C It is suspended for 24 months
    • D It is suspended for 12 months
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    D. It is suspended for 12 months

    Under implied consent, refusing or not completing a test means you automatically lose your driving privilege for 12 months, or 24 months for a second refusal within 84 months. Refusing usually costs more than taking the test.

    Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, page 65