Vermont permit test: alcohol & drugs
BAC limits, implied consent, penalties, open containers and impairment. 5 questions.
At what blood alcohol concentration is an adult driver considered "under the influence" in Vermont?
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Sample alcohol & drugs questions
At what blood alcohol concentration is an adult driver considered "under the influence" in Vermont?
- A .08 or above
- B .05 or above
- C .10 or above
- D .02 or above
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A. .08 or above
Vermont law says a person with a BAC of .08 or above is under the influence. You can still be impaired below .08; even one drink affects judgment.
A Vermont driver under 21 can receive a civil traffic violation at what alcohol concentration?
- A .08 or more
- B .05 or more
- C .02 or more
- D .04 or more
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C. .02 or more
Drivers under 21 commit a civil violation at .02 or more, even though the adult limit is .08. Under current law (7 V.S.A. § 656), a first offense brings a 90-day license suspension and a referral to the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program.
Under Vermont's Implied Consent Law, what happens if you refuse an officer's request for an alcohol or drug test?
- A You lose your license for at least 6 months
- B Nothing, if you have not been charged
- C You get a warning and 2 points
- D You lose your license for 30 days
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A. You lose your license for at least 6 months
When you get a license, you agree to be tested for alcohol or drugs if an officer asks. Refusing means losing your license for at least six months.
What is the only way to reduce the effects of alcohol?
- A Drinking coffee
- B Time
- C A cold shower
- D Exercise
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B. Time
Time is the only way to reduce alcohol's effects; it takes at least an hour per drink. Coffee, showers or exercise do not sober you up.