Kentucky permit test: alcohol & drugs

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

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Alcohol & drugsKentucky rule

At what blood alcohol concentration is a Kentucky driver 21 or older in violation of the DUI law, even without other evidence of impairment?

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Sample alcohol & drugs questions

  1. At what blood alcohol concentration is a Kentucky driver 21 or older in violation of the DUI law, even without other evidence of impairment?

    • A 0.05 or above
    • B 0.08 or above
    • C 0.10 or above
    • D 0.15 or above
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    B. 0.08 or above

    In Kentucky you violate the DUI law if you drive with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more. You can still be charged below 0.08 if there is evidence your driving is impaired.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 34

  2. Kentucky's "Zero Alcohol Tolerance" rule for drivers under 21 sets the limit at what blood alcohol concentration?

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

    All Kentucky drivers under 21 are under the Zero Alcohol Tolerance rule, defined as a .02 blood alcohol concentration. That is about the level of a single drink, so in practice it means do not drink and drive at all.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 14

  3. Under Kentucky's implied consent law, what have you agreed to by driving in the state?

    • A Only a roadside breath test, never blood or urine
    • B A lawfully requested test of your blood, breath or urine
    • C A chemical test only if your home state has the same law
    • D A search of your vehicle whenever you are stopped
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    B. A lawfully requested test of your blood, breath or urine

    By driving in Kentucky you have implicitly consented to a lawfully requested test of your blood, breath, urine or any combination. Refusing can lead to license suspension and can be used against you in court.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 34

  4. Before a requested DUI test in Kentucky, how long are you given to try to contact an attorney?

    • A At least 30 minutes
    • B No time; the test must be taken immediately
    • C Up to one hour
    • D At least 10 but not more than 15 minutes
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    D. At least 10 but not more than 15 minutes

    Right before any test, Kentucky gives you at least 10 and no more than 15 minutes to try to contact and talk with an attorney. The window is short so the test still reflects your alcohol level at the time of driving.

    Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 35