New Hampshire permit test: alcohol & drugs
BAC limits, implied consent, penalties, open containers and impairment. 7 questions.
In New Hampshire, a driver 21 or older is considered legally intoxicated at what blood alcohol concentration?
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Sample alcohol & drugs questions
In New Hampshire, a driver 21 or older is considered legally intoxicated at what blood alcohol concentration?
- A .05% or higher
- B .10% or higher
- C .08% or higher
- D .02% or higher
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C. .08% or higher
A driver is legally intoxicated at a BAC of .08% or higher, or .02% or higher if under 21. Impairment starts with the first drink, so the only safe plan is not to drive after drinking.
It is illegal for a New Hampshire driver under 21 to have physical control of a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of at least what level?
- A 0.00
- B 0.05
- C 0.02
- D 0.08
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C. 0.02
Drivers under 21 may not have physical control of a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more, or while impaired by any drug. This near-zero rule reflects that young drivers are both inexperienced and underage to drink.
What penalties apply to a first conviction for driving under the influence in New Hampshire?
- A A fine of at least $500 and loss of privileges for 9 months to 2 years
- B A fine of at least $250 and loss of privileges for 30 days
- C A fine of at least $1,000 and permanent loss of driving privileges in all states
- D A written warning and an alcohol education class only
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A. A fine of at least $500 and loss of privileges for 9 months to 2 years
A first DUI conviction is a Class B misdemeanor with a fine of at least $500, possible loss of privileges for 9 months to 2 years, and a required impaired driver education program. Penalties grow for second and later convictions.
You are arrested for an alcohol offense and refuse a breath test. What can happen under New Hampshire's implied consent law?
- A Nothing, because the test is voluntary
- B You may lose your driving privileges
- C You must wait 24 hours and then take the test
- D You pay a small fine but keep your license
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B. You may lose your driving privileges
Anyone who drives in New Hampshire is considered to have agreed to blood, breath or urine testing if arrested for an alcohol or drug offense. Refusing the test can lead to loss of driving privileges.