Maine permit test: alcohol & drugs
BAC limits, implied consent, penalties, open containers and impairment. 9 questions.
For a driver 21 or older, what alcohol level makes driving a criminal OUI offense in Maine?
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Sample alcohol & drugs questions
For a driver 21 or older, what alcohol level makes driving a criminal OUI offense in Maine?
- A 0.08 or more
- B 0.05 or more
- C 0.10 or more
- D 0.15 or more
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A. 0.08 or more
Driving with an alcohol level of 0.08 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath is a criminal OUI offense in Maine. The Secretary of State can suspend your license right away, before any court date.
How much alcohol may a Maine driver under 21 have in their system while driving?
- A Less than 0.02
- B None at all
- C Less than 0.05
- D Less than 0.08
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B. None at all
Drivers under 21 may not drive after drinking any amount of alcohol. It is illegal for them to drink, buy or carry alcohol, so the limit for driving is zero.
An 18-year-old is caught driving with any amount of alcohol in their blood. What is the minimum license loss?
- A At least one year
- B At least 30 days
- C At least 90 days
- D There is no suspension under 0.08
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A. At least one year
A driver under 21 found operating with any alcohol, or who refuses the test, loses their license for at least one year. A conviction for OUI can add a fine and possibly jail time.
Under Maine's implied consent law, what happens if you refuse a requested alcohol test?
- A Nothing, because the test is voluntary
- B Your license is suspended immediately
- C You get a warning for a first refusal
- D You can only be charged if a judge orders a test
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B. Your license is suspended immediately
By driving in Maine you automatically consent to an alcohol test. You will not be forced to take one, but refusing brings an immediate administrative suspension of up to six years, and the officer's testimony can still lead to an OUI conviction.