Delaware permit test: alcohol & drugs

BAC limits, implied consent, penalties, open containers and impairment. 8 questions.

Question 1 of 8
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In Delaware, what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is conclusive evidence that a driver is under the influence?

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Sample alcohol & drugs questions

  1. In Delaware, what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is conclusive evidence that a driver is under the influence?

    • A .08 or greater
    • B .10 or greater
    • C .05 or greater
    • D .15 or greater
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    A. .08 or greater

    A BAC of .08 or more, or the presence of any illicit or recreational drug, is conclusive evidence of driving under the influence in Delaware. You can still be charged below .08 if alcohol has impaired you.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 50

  2. Delaware's zero tolerance law mandates license revocation for a driver under 21 at what BAC?

    • A .08
    • B .04
    • C .02
    • D .05
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    C. .02

    Drivers under 21 cannot legally drink, so Delaware's zero tolerance law mandates license revocation at a BAC of just .02. Underage drinking or possession can cost you your license even when you are not driving.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 50

  3. Under Delaware's zero tolerance law, how long is the license revocation for a first offense?

    • A Two months
    • B Six months
    • C Twelve months
    • D Until the driver turns 21
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    A. Two months

    Anyone under 21 who drives after drinking any alcohol loses their license for two months on a first offense and for 6 to 12 months on each later offense. A full DUI conviction can mean revocation until age 21.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 54

  4. By driving in Delaware, what have you agreed to under the implied consent law?

    • A To let police search your car at any traffic stop
    • B To pay any traffic fine without going to court
    • C To take a chemical test of breath, blood or urine if arrested for DUI
    • D To give up your license whenever an officer asks
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    C. To take a chemical test of breath, blood or urine if arrested for DUI

    Anyone arrested for DUI in Delaware is deemed to have consented to breath, blood or urine testing. Refusing leads to a refusal report to the DMV, which may revoke your license for one to two years.

    Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 54