Virginia permit test: alcohol & drugs
BAC limits, implied consent, penalties, open containers and impairment. 7 questions.
For a driver aged 21 or older, at what blood alcohol content (BAC) does Virginia law consider you to be driving under the influence?
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Sample alcohol & drugs questions
For a driver aged 21 or older, at what blood alcohol content (BAC) does Virginia law consider you to be driving under the influence?
- A .02 percent or higher
- B .05 percent or higher
- C .08 percent or higher
- D .10 percent or higher
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C. .08 percent or higher
Drivers 21 and older are legally under the influence at a BAC of .08 percent or higher. You can still be convicted below .08 if your driving is impaired.
A driver under 21 can be convicted of illegal consumption of alcohol starting at what BAC?
- A .02 percent
- B .05 percent
- C .08 percent
- D .10 percent
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A. .02 percent
Virginia has a zero tolerance approach for underage drinkers. A driver under 21 with a BAC of at least .02 but less than .08 can be convicted of illegal consumption; at .08 or higher it can be a DUI.
A 19-year-old is convicted of driving after illegally drinking, with a BAC of .04. What happens to their driving privilege?
- A Suspended for 90 days
- B Suspended for one year from the conviction date
- C Suspended for seven days
- D No suspension, only a fine
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B. Suspended for one year from the conviction date
For a driver under 21 with a BAC of at least .02 but under .08, the court suspends the license for one year from the conviction date, plus a minimum $500 fine or at least 50 hours of community service.
What does Virginia's implied consent law mean?
- A By driving on public roads, you agree to a breath test if asked
- B You may refuse a breath test without penalty
- C Police need your written consent for a breath test
- D Only crash-involved drivers can be tested
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A. By driving on public roads, you agree to a breath test if asked
Under implied consent, operating a vehicle on Virginia's public roads means you have agreed to take a breath test on request. If you refuse and are charged with DUI, your license is automatically suspended.