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Alabama: Alcohol and drugs

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  1. Which offense requires the Director to revoke your license upon a second or subsequent conviction?

    • Failing to yield the right of way at an intersection
    • Following another vehicle too closely on a highway
    • Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor
    • Passing a stopped school bus on the roadway
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    Correct answer: Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor

    A second or subsequent conviction for driving or being in actual physical control while under the influence of intoxicating liquor requires revocation.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)

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  2. What must the Director do upon a second or subsequent conviction for driving while under the influence of a controlled substance to a degree rendering you incapable of safe driving?

    • Cancel your license
    • Revoke your license
    • Suspend it for 60 days
    • Send a warning letter
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    Correct answer: Revoke your license

    A second or subsequent conviction of this kind is on the list of convictions for which the Director must revoke the license.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)

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  3. What may happen to the license of a juvenile or an adult after a first-offense DUI or drugs conviction?

    • It is always revoked
    • It is only affected by a second offense
    • It may be suspended
    • It is canceled
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    Correct answer: It may be suspended

    First-offense DUI or drugs, for juveniles and adults, is listed among the reasons a license may be suspended.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)

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  4. How many points are assessed for a conviction from a charge involving drinking alcoholic beverages and driving that did not require mandatory revocation?

    • 6 points
    • 5 points
    • 3 points
    • 4 points
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    Correct answer: 6 points

    The point table assesses 6 points for such a conviction.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)

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  5. How many points does the Alabama point system assess for drinking alcohol while operating a vehicle?

    • 3 points
    • 5 points
    • 4 points
    • 2 points
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    Correct answer: 2 points

    The point table on this page lists 2 points for this offense.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)

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  6. Which of these does the manual list as factors that may cause or contribute to traffic crashes?

    • Alcohol, drugs, illness or disability
    • Age, eyesight and years of experience
    • Weather, road design and vehicle age
    • Only alcohol and illegal drugs
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    Correct answer: Alcohol, drugs, illness or disability

    The manual names alcohol, drugs, illness and disability as factors that may cause or contribute to crashes.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)

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  7. According to the alcohol section, what is a major contributing factor in traffic crashes?

    • Poorly maintained roads
    • Older vehicles
    • Alcohol use by drivers
    • Bad weather
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    Correct answer: Alcohol use by drivers

    The manual states that alcohol consumption by drivers is a major contributing factor in traffic crashes.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)

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  8. Reliable research shows that the driving ability of most individuals is impaired to some degree starting at what blood alcohol concentration?

    • .02 percent
    • .05 percent
    • .08 percent
    • .12 percent
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    Correct answer: .05 percent

    Research cited in the manual shows .05 percent impairs most people to some degree.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)

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  9. What is the lowest blood alcohol concentration at which the manual says all individuals are definitely impaired?

    • .02 percent
    • .05 percent
    • .10 percent
    • .08 percent
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    Correct answer: .08 percent

    The manual says that at .08 percent all individuals are definitely impaired.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  10. Under Alabama law, it is unlawful to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of at least what level?

    • .08 percent
    • .15 percent
    • .05 percent
    • .10 percent
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    Correct answer: .08 percent

    Alabama law makes it unlawful to drive with .08 percent or more alcohol in the blood.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  11. How does the alcohol in one bottle of beer compare with a shot of whiskey or a glass of wine?

    • It is about half as much
    • It is about twice as much
    • It is about equal
    • It is far less than in wine
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    Correct answer: It is about equal

    The manual says one bottle of beer has about the same amount of alcohol as a shot of whiskey or a glass of wine.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  12. How does the manual classify alcohol?

    • A stimulant that increases alertness
    • A depressant, not a stimulant
    • A stimulant only in small amounts
    • Neither; it has no effect on the nervous system
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    Correct answer: A depressant, not a stimulant

    The manual states that alcohol is a depressant, not a stimulant.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  13. Which effects does the manual say consuming alcohol causes?

    • Faster reflexes and sharper vision
    • Greater alertness and better coordination
    • Improved judgment but blurred vision
    • Drowsiness, blurred vision and slowed reflexes
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    Correct answer: Drowsiness, blurred vision and slowed reflexes

    The manual says alcohol causes drowsiness, blurred vision and slowed reflexes.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  14. According to the manual, when can alcohol impairment occur?

    • Before legal intoxication is attained
    • Only once the driver is legally intoxicated
    • Only after several hours of drinking
    • Only in drivers under 21
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    Correct answer: Before legal intoxication is attained

    The manual says impairment can occur before legal intoxication is attained.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  15. The manual says alcohol-related crashes have killed more people than what?

    • All people killed in house fires
    • All people killed by natural disasters
    • All the U. S. soldiers killed in war
    • All police officers killed on duty
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    Correct answer: All the U. S. soldiers killed in war

    The manual states that alcohol related crashes have killed more people than all the U. S. soldiers killed in war.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  16. Approximately what percent of all fatal crashes involve drivers who have been drinking, according to the manual?

    • 10 percent
    • 50 percent
    • 25 percent
    • 90 percent
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    Correct answer: 50 percent

    The manual says approximately 50 percent of all fatal crashes involve drivers who have been drinking.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  17. Under Alabama law, besides operating a vehicle, what else is unlawful for a person under the influence of alcohol or drugs?

    • Riding as a passenger in a moving vehicle
    • Owning a vehicle registered in Alabama
    • Walking along a roadway at night
    • Being in actual physical control of a vehicle
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    Correct answer: Being in actual physical control of a vehicle

    The law makes it unlawful to operate or be in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  18. What is the lowest blood alcohol content at which it is unlawful for commercial vehicle operators to drive?

    • .04%
    • .01%
    • .06%
    • .03%
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    Correct answer: .04%

    The manual lists commercial vehicle operators whose blood alcohol content is .04% or more.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  19. What is the lowest blood alcohol content at which it is unlawful for a person under 21 years of age to drive?

    • .04%
    • .05%
    • .02%
    • .08%
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    Correct answer: .02%

    The manual lists persons under 21 years of age whose blood alcohol content is .02% or more.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  20. What is the lowest blood alcohol content at which it is unlawful for school bus and daycare drivers to drive?

    • .04%
    • .02%
    • .05%
    • .08%
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    Correct answer: .02%

    The manual lists school bus and daycare drivers whose blood alcohol content is .02% or more.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  21. What is the fine for a first DUI conviction in Alabama?

    • $300 to $1,000
    • $1,100 to $5,100
    • $2,100 to $10,100
    • $600 to $2,100
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    Correct answer: $600 to $2,100

    The manual states a first conviction carries a fine of $600 to $2,100.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  22. How long can a person be jailed for a first DUI conviction?

    • Up to one year
    • Up to 30 days
    • Up to six months
    • Up to 10 years
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    Correct answer: Up to one year

    The manual says a first conviction can bring up to one year in jail, a fine, or both.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  23. What happens to the driver license after a first DUI conviction?

    • It is revoked for one year
    • It is revoked for three years
    • It is suspended for 90 days
    • It is suspended for 30 days
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    Correct answer: It is suspended for 90 days

    The manual says the license will be suspended for 90 days after a first conviction.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  24. What is the fine for a second DUI conviction within 10 years?

    • $600 to $2,100
    • $1,100 to $5,100
    • $2,100 to $10,100
    • $4,100 to $10,100
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    Correct answer: $1,100 to $5,100

    The manual says the fine for a second conviction in 10 years ranges from $1,100 to $5,100.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  25. What mandatory sentence applies after a second DUI conviction within 10 years?

    • 10 days in jail or 48 hours of community service
    • 20 hours in jail or 48 days of community service
    • 60 days in jail, with no community service option
    • 48 hours in jail or 20 days of community service
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    Correct answer: 48 hours in jail or 20 days of community service

    The manual requires a mandatory 48 hours jail or 20 days community service after a second conviction.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  26. How long is the driver license revoked after a second DUI conviction within 10 years?

    • One year
    • 90 days
    • Three years
    • Five years
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    Correct answer: One year

    The manual states a one-year revocation of the driver license is required after a second conviction.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)

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  27. What is the fine for a third DUI conviction?

    • $600 to $2,100
    • $1,100 to $5,100
    • $2,100 to $10,100
    • $4,100 to $10,100
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    Correct answer: $2,100 to $10,100

    The manual says the fine for a third conviction ranges from $2,100 to $10,100.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  28. How long is the driver license revoked after a third DUI conviction?

    • One year
    • Three years
    • Two years
    • Five years
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    Correct answer: Three years

    The manual states the license will be revoked for three years after a third conviction.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  29. What mandatory minimum jail sentence applies after a third DUI conviction?

    • 48 hours, which may be probated or suspended
    • 20 days, which may be suspended by the judge
    • One year, which may be probated or suspended
    • 60 days, which may not be probated or suspended
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    Correct answer: 60 days, which may not be probated or suspended

    The manual gives a mandatory minimum of 60 days in jail that may not be probated or suspended.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  30. How is a fourth or subsequent DUI conviction classified?

    • As a Class C felony
    • As a Class A misdemeanor
    • As a Class C misdemeanor
    • As a Class A felony
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    Correct answer: As a Class C felony

    The manual states a fourth or subsequent conviction is a Class C felony.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  31. What is the fine range for a fourth or subsequent DUI conviction?

    • $600 to $2,100
    • $1,100 to $5,100
    • $4,100 to $10,100
    • $2,100 to $10,100
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    Correct answer: $4,100 to $10,100

    The manual says fines for a fourth conviction range from $4,100 to $10,100.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  32. How long is the driver license revoked after a fourth or subsequent DUI conviction?

    • One year
    • Five years
    • Three years
    • Seven years
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    Correct answer: Five years

    The manual states a five-year revocation of the driver license after a fourth conviction.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  33. For a fourth or subsequent DUI conviction, what imprisonment may the offender receive?

    • 60 days to one year in jail
    • 90 days to five years in prison
    • 48 hours to 10 years in prison
    • One year and one day to 10 years
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    Correct answer: One year and one day to 10 years

    The manual says the offender may be imprisoned for not less than one year and one day or more than 10 years.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  34. Under the implied consent law, what is a person who operates a motor vehicle on the public highways deemed to have consented to?

    • Chemical tests of blood, breath or urine
    • A road test at any time
    • A vehicle inspection at the roadside
    • A search of the vehicle's contents
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    Correct answer: Chemical tests of blood, breath or urine

    The implied consent law deems drivers to have consented to chemical tests of blood, breath or urine to determine blood alcohol content.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  35. What happens to the driver license of a driver under arrest for DUI who refuses to submit to chemical breath tests when directed by an officer?

    • It is revoked for five years
    • It is canceled
    • It is suspended
    • Nothing, since the test is optional
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    Correct answer: It is suspended

    The manual says such a driver shall have the driver license suspended.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  36. When it comes to alcohol and driving, what counts according to the manual?

    • Whether the drink is beer, wine or whiskey
    • The amount of alcohol that enters the blood
    • How quickly the drink is poured
    • The brand of the drink
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    Correct answer: The amount of alcohol that enters the blood

    The manual says it does not matter whether you drink beer, wine or whiskey; the amount of alcohol entering the blood counts.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  37. When will a small amount of alcohol affect you more than it usually would?

    • After eating a large meal
    • After drinking black coffee
    • When you drive in the daytime
    • On an empty stomach
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    Correct answer: On an empty stomach

    The manual says a small amount affects you more on an empty stomach than with food in your stomach.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  38. What does the manual say black coffee, food or a cold shower can do after drinking?

    • Wake you, but they will not sober you
    • Sober you if used quickly after drinking
    • Reduce your blood alcohol concentration by half
    • Neutralize the alcohol in the liver
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    Correct answer: Wake you, but they will not sober you

    The manual says they might wake you but will not sober you.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  39. Which organ breaks down alcohol once it is in the blood stream?

    • The stomach
    • The heart
    • The liver
    • The pancreas
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    Correct answer: The liver

    The manual says alcohol must be broken down by the liver and oxidized.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  40. Through which organs is alcohol eliminated from the body after it is broken down?

    • The stomach and intestines
    • The kidneys and lungs
    • The skin and heart
    • The liver and spleen
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    Correct answer: The kidneys and lungs

    The manual says alcohol is eliminated from the body through the kidneys and lungs.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  41. How does alcohol move through the body, according to the manual?

    • It is absorbed slowly but leaves the body quickly
    • It is absorbed and eliminated equally fast
    • It is absorbed slowly and leaves the body slowly
    • It is absorbed rapidly but leaves the body slowly
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    Correct answer: It is absorbed rapidly but leaves the body slowly

    The manual says alcohol is absorbed rapidly but takes its time leaving the body and the brain.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  42. Why do some people feel stimulated after drinking?

    • Their inhibitions are lowered, causing loss of caution and self-control
    • Alcohol increases their alertness and sharpens their observation
    • Alcohol speeds up the nervous system and improves reflexes
    • The alcohol raises the blood sugar and gives extra energy
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    Correct answer: Their inhibitions are lowered, causing loss of caution and self-control

    The manual says any feeling of stimulation is simply lowered inhibitions, causing loss of caution and self-control.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  43. Which of these does the manual list as an effect of alcohol ("Why not drink and drive?")?

    • Alcohol speeds up reflexes
    • Alcohol improves concentration
    • Alcohol promotes over-confidence
    • Alcohol sharpens vision
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    Correct answer: Alcohol promotes over-confidence

    The manual lists that alcohol promotes over-confidence among the reasons not to drink and drive.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)

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  44. When taking prescription medicine, what should you ask your doctor about?

    • Whether the medicine is covered by insurance
    • Possible side effects that relate to driving
    • Whether a generic version costs less
    • How to store the medicine safely
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    Correct answer: Possible side effects that relate to driving

    The manual says to ask your doctor about any possible side effects that relate to driving.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)

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  45. Which ingredient found in some cold pills and allergy remedies can affect your driving?

    • Caffeine
    • Vitamin C
    • Calcium
    • Codeine
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    Correct answer: Codeine

    The manual says such remedies may contain codeine, alcohol, antihistamines or bromides, each of which can affect driving.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)

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  46. Which side effects may antihistamines cause?

    • Inattention, confusion and drowsiness
    • Faster reaction time and alertness
    • Better concentration and sharper vision
    • Nervousness and increased energy
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    Correct answer: Inattention, confusion and drowsiness

    The manual says antihistamines may cause inattention, confusion and drowsiness.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)

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  47. What are barbiturates?

    • Stimulants used to stay awake
    • Pain relievers used for headaches
    • Sedatives used primarily for sleep
    • Remedies used for nasal congestion
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    Correct answer: Sedatives used primarily for sleep

    The manual describes barbiturates as sedatives used primarily for sleep.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)

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  48. Excessive use of barbiturates can produce symptoms similar to what?

    • A common cold or flu
    • Alcoholic intoxication
    • Motion sickness in cars
    • Caffeine overdose
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    Correct answer: Alcoholic intoxication

    The manual says excessive use can produce symptoms similar to alcoholic intoxication.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)

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  49. How can the most dangerous types of drugs, such as LSD and heroin, be obtained?

    • Only with a doctor's prescription
    • Over the counter at pharmacies
    • Only by a pharmacist's order
    • Only illegally
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    Correct answer: Only illegally

    The manual says the most dangerous types of drugs can be obtained only illegally.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)

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  50. What power do LSD and heroin have over users?

    • They make users completely unaware of or indifferent to their surroundings
    • They make users more alert and quicker to react to hazards
    • They only affect users who also drink alcohol at the same time
    • They improve a user's ability to judge speed and distance
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    Correct answer: They make users completely unaware of or indifferent to their surroundings

    The manual says they can make users completely unaware of or indifferent to their surroundings.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)

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  51. What do studies show about users of marijuana compared with other drivers?

    • They have fewer arrests for traffic violations
    • They have the same number of arrests
    • They have more arrests for traffic violations
    • They have fewer crashes but more warnings
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    Correct answer: They have more arrests for traffic violations

    The manual says studies show marijuana users have more arrests for traffic violations than other drivers.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)

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  52. What do many marijuana users do, according to the manual?

    • Pay every traffic citation promptly and stop driving
    • Ignore traffic citations and drive despite a suspension
    • Stop driving after the first citation they receive
    • Surrender their license as soon as it is suspended
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    Correct answer: Ignore traffic citations and drive despite a suspension

    The manual says many ignore citations and continue to drive despite suspension or revocation of their licenses.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)

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  53. What do experts agree about marijuana and driving?

    • It is harmless in small amounts
    • It is safe to use before a short trip
    • It is safe if the driver is over 21
    • It should not be used when driving
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    Correct answer: It should not be used when driving

    The manual says experts agree that, for safety's sake, marijuana should not be used when driving.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)

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  54. What is the effect of using alcohol and drugs together, according to the manual?

    • The effect is multiplied, not just doubled
    • The effects simply double
    • The alcohol cancels out the drug
    • The effects are weaker than either alone
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    Correct answer: The effect is multiplied, not just doubled

    The manual says the combination doesn't just double the effect; it multiplies it and, when overdone, has caused death.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)

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  55. If you are using drugs for medicinal purposes, what does the manual say about alcohol?

    • Limit yourself to one drink
    • Use alcohol only with prescription drugs
    • Do not use alcohol at the same time
    • Use alcohol only in the evening
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    Correct answer: Do not use alcohol at the same time

    The manual says not to use alcohol at the same time as medicinal drugs.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)

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  56. What does the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement say about the teen drinking alcohol?

    • It is allowed with the parents’ permission
    • It is allowed at family meals
    • It is illegal
    • It is allowed after the first month
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    Correct answer: It is illegal

    The agreement states it is illegal for the teen to drink alcohol.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)

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  57. If the teen breaks the law by drinking anything alcoholic, for how long does the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement say the teen will not drive?

    • 12 hours
    • 24 hours
    • 48 hours
    • One week
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    Correct answer: 24 hours

    The agreement says that if the teen drinks anything alcoholic, the teen will not drive for 24 hours.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)

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  58. What does the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement say about alcohol and illegal drugs in the car?

    • They are allowed if no one is driving
    • They are allowed if a parent is present
    • They are allowed for passengers to use
    • The teen will not allow them in it
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    Correct answer: The teen will not allow them in it

    The teen promises not to allow alcohol or illegal drugs in the car.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)

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  59. Under the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement, with which driver will the teen not ride as a passenger?

    • Any driver under age 21
    • Any driver who has had a ticket
    • Any driver who is not a family member
    • Any driver who has used alcohol or any drug
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    Correct answer: Any driver who has used alcohol or any drug

    The teen promises not to ride with any driver who has used alcohol or any drug.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)

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  60. What does the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement say about smoking?

    • Smoking is allowed for passengers
    • Smoking is allowed with windows open
    • Smoking is allowed after the first month
    • No smoking by the teen or anyone in the car
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    Correct answer: No smoking by the teen or anyone in the car

    The teen will not smoke and will not allow smoking in the car.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)

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