MN DWI Knowledge Test Flashcards
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Who is most often killed in an alcohol-related accident?

The impaired driver

If a MN driver had his or her license revoked because of an alcohol-related conviction, what must he or she do before regaining driving privileges in the state?

  • Undergo chemical assessment
  • Re-apply for a driver's license
  • Pass a DWI knowledge exam
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is the maximum fine for fleeing a police officer in the state of MN?

    $5,000

    MN law requires drivers to reduce their speed as they pass emergency vehicles. If a driver fails to do this, a _____ fee will be added to any resulting speeding fine.

    <p>$25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person with an alcohol concentration of _____ or higher, who is in control of a moving or parked vehicle, can be arrested for driving while impaired (DWI).

    <p>0.08%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the MN Graduated Driver's License Program, drivers who are under the age of eighteen must hold an instructional permit for _____ months before being issued a full driver's license.

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reinstatement fee for suspensions issued because of non-DWI convictions?

    <p>$30</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A conviction of operating an uninsured vehicle may result in up to _____ days in jail.

    <p>90</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Minnesota Driver's Manual, which demographic group is most likely to engage in drunk driving?

    <p>Young males</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A second DWI offense will result in a minimum one year license revocation period if the event occurred within _____ years of the driver's first DWI.

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a potential MN driver fails the driving portion of the license examination two times, he or she must pay a fee of _____ to attempt the test a third time.

    <p>$20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a MN driver is convicted of driving in excess of one hundred miles per hour, his or her driver's license will be revoked for at least _____ days.

    <p>6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum fine for a felony DWI?

    <p>$14,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an underage MN driver is convicted of a second DWI charge, his or her license will be suspended for a period of _____ days.

    <p>180</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A second DWI offense may result in up to _____ days in jail.

    <p>365</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a MN driver refuses to submit to chemical testing, his or her license will be revoked for _____ year.

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum revocation period for a first DWI conviction?

    <p>90 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A first DWI offense may result in up to _____ days in jail and/or a ________ fine.

    <p>90/$1,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much is the license reinstatement fee for drivers whose licenses have been revoked because of alcohol-related convictions?

    <p>$680</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A felony DWI may occur upon a driver's _____ conviction within a ten year period.

    <p>4th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a Minnesota driver who is under the age of twenty-one is convicted of driving while impaired, his or her license will be suspended for a period of _____ days.

    <p>30</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A felony DWI may result in loss of driving privileges for up to _____ years.

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum fine for a second DWI offense in the state of Minnesota?

    <p>$3,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a MN driver causes a fatal crash while fleeing a police officer, he or she could be required to pay a fine of up to _____ and remain in prison for up to _____ years.

    <p>$20,000/10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a Minnesota driver is convicted of stealing _____, his or her driver's license may be suspended.

    <p>Gasoline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Proof of abstinence from alcohol or drug use for a period of _____ is required for a driver to regain driving privileges after the revocation period has ended following a third DWI offense.

    <p>1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long must a driver wait before being issued a work permit after having his or her license revoked for a first DWI offense?

    <p>15 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electronic monitoring is required upon a Minnesota driver's _____ DWI conviction.

    <p>3rd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a MN officer can prove that alcohol played a role in a driving mistake, a driver may be arrested for a DWI with a BAC as low as:

    <p>0.04%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Drivers who are convicted of a felony DWI may spend up to _____ years in prison.

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person with an alcohol concentration of _____ or higher, who is in control of a moving or parked vehicle, can be arrested for driving while impaired (DWI).

    <p>0.08%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a suspended license refer to?

    <p>Temporary loss of license</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Letting someone borrow your ID to buy alcohol or tobacco will get your license _____?

    <p>suspended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Falsely identifying yourself to a police officer will get your license _____?

    <p>suspended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Conviction of manslaughter using a vehicle would get your license _____?

    <p>revoked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Driving over 100 mph would get your license _____?

    <p>revoked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fleeing a police officer would get your license _____?

    <p>revoked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Selling or possessing a controlled substance while operating a motor vehicle could get your license _____?

    <p>revoked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are issued a limited license, you are restricted to these 4 limitations:

    <p>1.Travel to and from your place of employment. 2.Travel to and from chemical dependency treatment or counseling. 3.Providing transportation for dependent children and other dependents living in your household, for medical, educational, or nutritional needs. 4.Travel to and from a post-secondary institution at which you are enrolled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acquiring a mental or physical disability that makes you incapable of operating a motor vehicle would get your license _____?

    <p>cancelled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Not qualifying for a driver's license under MN law would get your license _____?

    <p>cancelled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Alcohol use is involved in _____ than _____ of the deaths on MN roads each year.

    <p>more, 1/3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Crashes involving impaired drivers kill an average of _____ people each year in MN and injure _____ of others.

    <p>240, thousands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the person most often killed in an alcohol-related crash?

    <p>The impaired driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are more likely than others to engage in the deadly behavior of drunk driving?

    <p>Young males</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Your driving ability becomes impaired after how many alcoholic drinks?

    <p>one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Alcohol affects what bodily system?

    <p>Central nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is your judgment behind the wheel affected by alcohol?

    <p>Drivers who consume alcohol misjudge their degree of impairment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does alcohol affect your vision?

    <p>Range of eye movement decreases, reducing peripheral vision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does alcohol affect your reaction time while driving?

    <p>Reaction time is slower.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does alcohol affect your steering while driving?

    <p>Impaired drivers tend to over-steer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does alcohol affect your perception behind the wheel?

    <p>Impaired drivers do not notice sounds and sights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does alcohol affect your coordination and balance while behind the wheel?

    <p>Impaired drivers lose their ability to combine steadiness with speed and accuracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does alcohol affect your attention while behind the wheel?

    <p>Drivers have difficulty giving their attention to focus on the many tasks required.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much beer is considered one drink?

    <p>12 ounces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much wine is considered one drink?

    <p>5 ounces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much of a wine cooler is considered one drink?

    <p>9 ounces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much hard liquor is considered one drink?

    <p>1.5 ounces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The amount of alcohol in beers may vary by as much as _____%.

    <p>40</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Proof' refers to what?

    <p>The strength of a drink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Proof of a drink is equal to:

    <p>Twice the percent of alcohol the substance contains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For example: a bottle of 80 proof whiskey contains what percentage of alcohol?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can your mood and sleepiness affect the rate your liver processes alcohol?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    People with more fat tissue, compared to someone with more muscle tissue, will reach a higher BAC faster.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The only way to reduce your alcohol concentration is to _____?

    <p>wait</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The impaired driver is most commonly killed in an alcohol-related crash.
    • Young males are more likely to engage in drunk driving.
    • Drivers with a revoked license due to alcohol must undergo a chemical assessment, re-apply for a license, and pass a DWI knowledge exam.
    • A minimum revocation period of 90 days applies for a first DWI conviction, increasing to one year for a refusal to submit to chemical testing, and up to four years for a felony DWI after the fourth conviction within ten years.

    Fines and Penalties

    • Maximum fine for fleeing a police officer is $5,000.
    • The license reinstatement fee for alcohol-related convictions is $680.
    • A felony DWI can incur fines up to $14,000; a second DWI offense carries a maximum fine of $3,000.

    Speeding and Recklessness

    • Failing to reduce speed while passing emergency vehicles incurs an additional $25 fine.
    • Driving over 100 mph results in license revocation for at least six months.

    Imprisonment for Offenses

    • A second DWI offense may result in up to 365 days in jail, while a first offense can lead to up to 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine.
    • Conviction of operating an uninsured vehicle could lead to a maximum of 90 days in jail.

    Juvenile Driver Rules

    • Underage drivers convicted of DWI face a 30-day license suspension; those involved in a second DWI charge face a 180-day suspension.

    Chemical Testing and Alcohol Concentration

    • An alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher results in DWI arrest; impairment can also occur with a BAC as low as 0.04%.
    • Proof of abstinence from alcohol or drugs for one year is required after the revocation period following a third DWI offense.

    Limited License Conditions

    • A limited license allows for specific travel, including commuting to work, attending treatment or counseling, transporting dependents, and going to educational institutions.
    • A person’s license can be revoked for crimes such as manslaughter with a vehicle, driving over 100 mph, or fleeing from police.

    Effects of Alcohol on Driving

    • Alcohol impairs the central nervous system, affecting judgment, vision, reaction time, steering, perception, coordination, balance, and attention when driving.
    • One standard drink is typically defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, 9 ounces of a wine cooler, or 1.5 ounces of hard liquor.

    Alcohol Content and Processing

    • "Proof" measures a drink's strength; the proof value is double the alcohol percentage.
    • Mood and sleepiness influence the liver's alcohol processing rate; individuals with higher fat tissue reach a higher BAC more quickly.
    • The only way to reduce BAC is to wait.

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    This quiz provides essential information about driving while intoxicated (DWI) laws in Minnesota. Each flashcard covers important aspects such as penalties, driver responsibilities, and legal definitions related to DWI incidents. Test your knowledge and prepare yourself for safe driving in Minnesota.

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