Texas permit test: alcohol & drugs
BAC limits, implied consent, penalties, open containers and impairment. 9 questions.
In Texas, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated at what blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
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Sample alcohol & drugs questions
In Texas, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated at what blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
- A 0.05 or more
- B 0.08 or more
- C 0.10 or more
- D 0.02 or more
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B. 0.08 or more
A Texas driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated at a BAC of 0.08 or more. You can also be intoxicated at a lower BAC if you have lost normal use of your mental or physical faculties.
Under Texas zero tolerance, how much alcohol may a driver under 21 have in their system?
- A Up to 0.02 BAC
- B Up to 0.05 BAC
- C Up to 0.08 BAC, the same as adults
- D None; any detectable amount is an offense
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D. None; any detectable amount is an offense
Texas law does not allow any blood alcohol for minors. A driver under 21 with any detectable amount of alcohol commits Driving Under the Influence by a Minor even if not legally intoxicated.
An adult driver refuses to give a breath or blood specimen after a Texas DWI arrest. How long is the license suspended for a first refusal?
- A 90 days
- B 30 days
- C 180 days
- D 730 days
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C. 180 days
Under implied consent, refusing a breath or blood test brings a 180-day suspension, up to 730 days for later refusals. Refusing is punished more harshly than failing the test.
An adult's breath test shows a BAC of 0.09. How long may the license be suspended for a first offense under Texas administrative rules?
- A 180 days
- B 30 days
- C 90 days
- D Two years
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C. 90 days
If you take the test and your BAC is 0.08 or more, your license may be suspended for 90 days, or up to 365 days for later offenses. This administrative suspension is separate from any criminal DWI penalty.