New Jersey permit test: alcohol & drugs
BAC limits, implied consent, penalties, open containers and impairment. 8 questions.
At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a driver 21 or older considered legally drunk in New Jersey?
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Sample alcohol & drugs questions
At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a driver 21 or older considered legally drunk in New Jersey?
- A 0.10% or higher
- B 0.05% or higher
- C 0.08% or higher
- D 0.01% or higher
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C. 0.08% or higher
In New Jersey it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher, or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs at any BAC. Even small amounts of alcohol raise crash risk.
What is the legal BAC limit for a New Jersey driver under 21?
- A 0.02%
- B 0.01%
- C 0.05%
- D 0.08%
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B. 0.01%
Drivers under 21 may not drive with a BAC of 0.01% or more, which is essentially zero tolerance. It is already illegal for them to buy or drink alcohol.
What does New Jersey's implied consent law mean?
- A Police must first get your signed, written consent before giving any breath test
- B You may refuse a breath test with no penalty
- C By driving on NJ roads, you have agreed to a breath test after a DUI arrest
- D Only drivers under 21 must take a breath test
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C. By driving on NJ roads, you have agreed to a breath test after a DUI arrest
Under implied consent, using New Jersey roads means you have already agreed to a breath test after an arrest for intoxicated driving. Refusing brings its own penalties, including license loss and surcharges.
What violation surcharge does a New Jersey driver face for refusing a breath test?
- A $250 per year for three years
- B $1,500 per year for three years
- C $1,000 per year for three years
- D $1,000 once
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C. $1,000 per year for three years
Refusing a breath test brings a $1,000 surcharge every year for three years, plus loss of driving privileges until an ignition interlock is installed. Failing to pay the surcharge leads to indefinite suspension.