MN DWI Knowledge Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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.

$25 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).

0.08% 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.

6 Signup and view all the answers

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

$30 Signup and view all the answers

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

90 Signup and view all the answers

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

Young males 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.

10 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.

$20 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.

6 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum fine for a felony DWI?

$14,000 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.

180 Signup and view all the answers

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

365 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.

1 Signup and view all the answers

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

90 days Signup and view all the answers

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

90/$1,000 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?

$680 Signup and view all the answers

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

4th 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.

30 Signup and view all the answers

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

4 Signup and view all the answers

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

$3,000 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.

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

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

Gasoline 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.

1 year 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?

15 days Signup and view all the answers

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

3rd 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:

0.04% Signup and view all the answers

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

7 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).

0.08% Signup and view all the answers

What does a suspended license refer to?

Temporary loss of license Signup and view all the answers

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

suspended Signup and view all the answers

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

suspended Signup and view all the answers

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

revoked Signup and view all the answers

Driving over 100 mph would get your license _____?

revoked Signup and view all the answers

Fleeing a police officer would get your license _____?

revoked Signup and view all the answers

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

revoked Signup and view all the answers

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

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. 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 _____?

cancelled Signup and view all the answers

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

cancelled Signup and view all the answers

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

more, 1/3 Signup and view all the answers

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

240, thousands Signup and view all the answers

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

The impaired driver Signup and view all the answers

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

Young males Signup and view all the answers

Your driving ability becomes impaired after how many alcoholic drinks?

one Signup and view all the answers

Alcohol affects what bodily system?

Central nervous system Signup and view all the answers

How is your judgment behind the wheel affected by alcohol?

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

How does alcohol affect your vision?

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

How does alcohol affect your reaction time while driving?

Reaction time is slower. Signup and view all the answers

How does alcohol affect your steering while driving?

Impaired drivers tend to over-steer. Signup and view all the answers

How does alcohol affect your perception behind the wheel?

Impaired drivers do not notice sounds and sights. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

How does alcohol affect your attention while behind the wheel?

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

How much beer is considered one drink?

12 ounces Signup and view all the answers

How much wine is considered one drink?

5 ounces Signup and view all the answers

How much of a wine cooler is considered one drink?

9 ounces Signup and view all the answers

How much hard liquor is considered one drink?

1.5 ounces Signup and view all the answers

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

40 Signup and view all the answers

'Proof' refers to what?

The strength of a drink Signup and view all the answers

Proof of a drink is equal to:

Twice the percent of alcohol the substance contains Signup and view all the answers

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

40% Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

wait 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.

MN DWI Legal Requirements

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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MN DWI Knowledge Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who is most often killed in an alcohol-related accident?

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?

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

What is the maximum fine for a felony DWI?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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:

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

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).

What does a suspended license refer to?

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

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

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

Driving over 100 mph would get your license _____?

Fleeing a police officer would get your license _____?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your driving ability becomes impaired after how many alcoholic drinks?

Alcohol affects what bodily system?

How is your judgment behind the wheel affected by alcohol?

How does alcohol affect your vision?

How does alcohol affect your reaction time while driving?

How does alcohol affect your steering while driving?

How does alcohol affect your perception behind the wheel?

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

How does alcohol affect your attention while behind the wheel?

How much beer is considered one drink?

How much wine is considered one drink?

How much of a wine cooler is considered one drink?

How much hard liquor is considered one drink?

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

'Proof' refers to what?

Proof of a drink is equal to:

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

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

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

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

Study Notes

Alcohol-Related Accidents

MN DWI Legal Requirements

Fines and Penalties

Speeding and Recklessness

Imprisonment for Offenses

Juvenile Driver Rules

Chemical Testing and Alcohol Concentration

Limited License Conditions

Effects of Alcohol on Driving

Alcohol Content and Processing

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

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.

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

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