Impaired Driving & Penalties — Maine

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TopicImpaired Driving & Penalties
License testMaine Car learner's permit test
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Questions (81)

1. Only ____ can lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and reduce alcohol's effects on a body.
  1. Drinking caffeine
  2. Eating foods high in fat
  3. Time ✓

Answer: C. Time

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2. Talking or texting on a cell phone while driving will not significantly increase your chances being involved in a crash.
  1. TRUE
  2. FALSE ✓

Answer: B. FALSE

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3. A blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent:
  1. Won't have any effect on your driving.
  2. Won't put other drivers at risk.
  3. Will double your chances of having an accident. ✓

Answer: C. Will double your chances of having an accident.

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4. A person's ability to drive can be impaired by:
  1. Alcohol.
  2. Any medication.
  3. A lack of sleep.
  4. All of the above. ✓

Answer: D. All of the above.

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5. A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:
  1. Read the labels on the drug before driving. ✓
  2. Drink alcohol instead.
  3. Continue to drive regardless of any warning labels.
  4. Drive only during daylight hours.

Answer: A. Read the labels on the drug before driving.

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6. ____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.
  1. Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can
  2. Alcohol does not
  3. Even the smallest amount of alcohol can ✓
  4. Only a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can

Answer: C. Even the smallest amount of alcohol can

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7. What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
  1. Drink coffee.
  2. Exercise.
  3. Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol. ✓
  4. Take a cold shower.

Answer: C. Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.

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8. Alcohol in any concentration is:
  1. A stimulant.
  2. A depressant. ✓
  3. Neither of the above.

Answer: B. A depressant.

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9. If you have had several beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:
  1. Taking a cold shower.
  2. Waiting several hours. ✓
  3. Drinking several cups of coffee.

Answer: B. Waiting several hours.

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10. Cell phones can be a serious source of driver distractions.
  1. True ✓
  2. False

Answer: A. True

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