Impaired Driving & Penalties — Delaware
Delaware DMV practice test: 517 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Impaired Driving & Penalties: 34 questions.
Blood alcohol limits, drugs and fatigue, licence suspensions, demerit points and fines.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Impaired Driving & Penalties |
| License test | Delaware Car learner's permit test (Class D) |
| Topic questions | 34 (7% of 517 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (34)
1. Only ____ can reduce blood alcohol content (BAC) and alcohol's effects on the body.
- Drinking caffeine
- Eating foods high in fat
- Time ✓
Answer: C. Time
2. While in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is:
- Illegal to either drink from or possess open containers of alcohol. ✓
- Legal to drink alcohol if you're not driving.
- Legal to drink alcohol if you're driving but not drunk.
Answer: A. Illegal to either drink from or possess open containers of alcohol.
3. Alcohol is:
- A stimulant.
- An antihistamine.
- A depressant. ✓
Answer: C. A depressant.
4. Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?
- Alertness and concentration.
- Reaction time and coordination.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: C. All of the above.
5. If you become drowsy while driving, you should:
- Try to fight it.
- Take a break. ✓
- Take some caffeine pills.
Answer: B. Take a break.
6. Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:
- Under no circumstances. ✓
- If you don't feel drowsy.
- If it is prescribed by a physician.
Answer: A. Under no circumstances.
7. As the percentage of alcohol (BAC) in your blood increases, you become:
- More intoxicated. ✓
- More sober.
- More coordinated.
Answer: A. More intoxicated.
8. If you are feeling fatigued while driving, you should:
- Increase your speed to reach your destination more quickly.
- Increase the volume of your radio.
- Find a safe parking area to take a short nap. ✓
Answer: C. Find a safe parking area to take a short nap.
9. If you have had several beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:
- Taking a cold shower.
- Waiting several hours. ✓
- Drinking several cups of coffee.
Answer: B. Waiting several hours.
10. A blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent:
- Won't have any effect on your driving.
- Won't put other drivers at risk.
- Will double your chances of having an accident. ✓
Answer: C. Will double your chances of having an accident.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Not yet verified
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook