New York permit test: alcohol & drugs
BAC limits, implied consent, penalties, open containers and impairment. 10 questions.
In New York, a BAC above what level is legal evidence that your ability to drive is impaired (DWAI)?
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Sample alcohol & drugs questions
In New York, a BAC above what level is legal evidence that your ability to drive is impaired (DWAI)?
- A .02 percent
- B .08 percent
- C .05 percent
- D .10 percent
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C. .05 percent
New York has three adult alcohol levels: more than .05 is evidence of impairment (DWAI), .08 or higher is evidence of intoxication (DWI), and .18 or higher is aggravated DWI. You can be convicted of DWAI well below .08.
At what BAC can a New York driver be charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Agg-DWI)?
- A .08 percent or more
- B .18 percent or more
- C .10 percent or more
- D .15 percent or more
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B. .18 percent or more
Agg-DWI applies at a BAC of .18 percent or more. A first conviction carries a fine of $1,000 to $2,500, up to a year in jail, and at least a one-year license revocation.
Under New York's Zero Tolerance Law, what happens to a driver under 21 found to have a BAC of .02 to .07?
- A The driver receives a written warning only, with no other penalty
- B The license is suspended for 30 days
- C The license is suspended for six months
- D The license is revoked until age 25
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C. The license is suspended for six months
A driver under 21 with a measurable BAC of .02 to .07 faces a six-month suspension after a DMV hearing, plus a $125 civil penalty and a $100 suspension termination fee. A .02 BAC can come from just one drink.
What does New York's Implied Consent law mean?
- A Police may search your car without a reason
- B You may refuse a chemical test with no penalty
- C By driving in New York, you have agreed to take a chemical test if arrested
- D A passenger may consent to a test for the driver
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C. By driving in New York, you have agreed to take a chemical test if arrested
When you drive in New York, you are considered to have consented to a chemical test of breath, blood, urine or saliva. Refusing after arrest brings a separate license suspension, and a revocation if a DMV hearing confirms the refusal.