Practice Utah Driver License Written Exam pt 3.5 - Alcohol and Other Drugs in Driving Quiz

What percentage of traffic crashes involving fatalities are related to alcohol or other impairing drugs?

40% (correct)
50%
30%
20%

Which of the following is NOT an effect of alcohol or other impairing drugs?

Reduced judgment
Reduced ability to distinguish colors
Improved reaction time (correct)
Blurred vision

At what blood alcohol content (BAC) level does vision become impacted for all drivers?

0.06
0.04
0.02 (correct)
0.08

Which of the following is considered the most important sense used in driving?

Vision (D) Signup and view all the answers

When does impairment start?

With the first drink (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best advice given in the text regarding driving after consuming alcohol or other drugs?

Not to drive a vehicle at all (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal age for purchasing, possessing, and drinking alcoholic beverages?

21 years old (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for an individual between the ages of 13 and 20 who is convicted for possession or consumption of alcohol or being in a bar underage?

Their driver's license will be suspended for 1 year for the first offense and 2 years for subsequent offenses (C) Signup and view all the answers

If the court orders a driver's license suspension for an individual under the age of 16, when will the suspension period begin?

It will begin on the date of conviction and extend for one to two years from the 16th birthday (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for a person under 21 years of age who is caught driving with any measurable amount of alcohol in their body, according to the Not-a-Drop Act?

They will have all driving privileges denied for 6 months for a first offense (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for a second or subsequent offense of driving with any measurable amount of alcohol in the body within 10 years of a prior denial, according to the Not-a-Drop Act?

Driving privileges will be denied for 2 years or until they reach 21, whichever is longer (C) Signup and view all the answers

If an individual has not yet been issued a driver's license, can they still be denied or suspended from driving privileges for driving with any measurable amount of alcohol in their body?

Yes, they can be denied or suspended even though they have yet to obtain a license (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used in the text to describe laws that prohibit any measurable amount of alcohol in the circulatory system for drivers under the age of 21?

Zero tolerance laws (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do alcohol and other impairing drugs affect an individual's ability to operate a motor vehicle?

They affect an individual's ability to perceive surroundings, react to emergencies, and skillfully operate a motor vehicle (B) Signup and view all the answers

For whom are the effects of alcohol and other impairing drugs greater, according to the text?

New drivers learning complex skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a first DUI conviction for a driver 21 and older in Utah?

License suspension for 120 days (A) Signup and view all the answers

When does Utah law allow a peace officer to confiscate your Utah driver license?

At the time of arrest (A) Signup and view all the answers

In Utah, a driver with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.03 violates the law.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Boating while under the influence of alcohol is subject to the same laws as driving a motor vehicle while impaired in Utah.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Under Utah's implied consent law, which of the following chemical tests can an officer request?

Breath test, blood test, urine test, or oral fluids test (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a driver under 21 years of age is caught with any measurable amount of alcohol in their body, how long will their license be revoked?

2 years for the first offense, and 36 months or until the age of 21 (whichever is longer) for subsequent offenses (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Utah's implied consent law?

To allow officers to request chemical tests from drivers suspected of impaired driving (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under Utah's implied consent law, when can an officer request a chemical test from a driver?

If the officer arrests the driver for driving under the influence (C) Signup and view all the answers