Alabama: Alcohol and drugs — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What is the fine for a first DUI conviction in Alabama?” · “How is a fourth or subsequent DUI conviction classified?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Alabama Driver Manual" (November 2024), Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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)