Maine: Alcohol and drugs — Part 1 Practice Test
How alcohol and other drugs affect driving, Maine’s OUI law, blood alcohol limits, implied consent, penalties and the open container law. — Part 1
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Maine Driver’s License Manual" (Rev 4/24), Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
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The false-identification liquor law applies to a person who is not yet what age?
- 16 years of age
- 18 years of age
- 21 years of age
- 19 years of age
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Correct answer: 21 years of age
The law covers a person not yet 21 years of age who is adjudicated of using false or fraudulent credentials to obtain liquor.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-8)
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For a first offense of using false credentials to obtain liquor or enter a drinking establishment, the court has discretionary authority to suspend the license for how long?
- 10 days
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 120 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
The court has discretionary authority to suspend the license for 30 days for a first offense.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-8)
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For a second offense of using false credentials to obtain liquor, the license must be suspended for how long?
- 60 days
- 120 days
- 6 months
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 90 days
A court is required to suspend the license for 90 days for a second offense.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-8)
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For a subsequent offense after the second offense of using false credentials to obtain liquor, the license must be suspended for how long?
- One year
- Six months
- Two years
- Three years
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Correct answer: One year
The license must be suspended for one year for any subsequent offense.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-8)
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How many demerit points does the offense of using false credentials to obtain liquor carry?
- Two demerit points
- Three demerit points
- Six demerit points
- Four demerit points
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Correct answer: Six demerit points
The manual states that the offense will carry six demerit points.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-8)
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Besides collision prevention, what does the Maine Driving Dynamics Course emphasize?
- The rules for registering and titling a vehicle
- The legal steps for appealing a license suspension
- The dangers of using alcohol and other drugs with driving
- The correct use of child safety seats and restraints
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Correct answer: The dangers of using alcohol and other drugs with driving
The course also emphasizes the dangers associated with the use of alcohol and other drugs in association with driving.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-9)
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The manual's list of mandatory suspensions includes operating under the influence with a blood level of what or over?
- 0.04%
- 0.06%
- 0.08%
- 0.12%
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Correct answer: 0.08%
Operating under the influence with a blood level of 0.08% or over requires a mandatory suspension.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-10)
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What is required for refusing to submit to a blood alcohol test?
- A written warning only
- A mandatory suspension of varying terms
- A fine with no effect on the license
- A suspension only if a crash occurred
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Correct answer: A mandatory suspension of varying terms
Refusal to submit to a blood alcohol test requires mandatory suspensions of varying terms.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-10)
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What is the minimum suspension for illegal transportation, possession, or consumption of liquor by a minor in a motor vehicle?
- At least 30 days
- At least 7 days
- At least 15 days
- At least 60 days
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Correct answer: At least 30 days
Illegal transportation, possession or consumption of liquor by a minor in a motor vehicle requires a suspension of at least 30 days.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-10)
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What is the minimum suspension for illegal transportation of drugs by a minor in a motor vehicle?
- At least 5 days
- At least 45 days
- At least 30 days
- At least 90 days
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Correct answer: At least 30 days
Illegal transportation of drugs by a minor in a motor vehicle requires a suspension of at least 30 days.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 1-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1-10)
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Which of these does the manual list as something you should NOT do when you drive?
- Drink alcohol
- Check the labels on your medicine
- Take a short refresher nap when drowsy
- Trade off driving duties with a passenger
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Correct answer: Drink alcohol
The tips for arriving safely say: do not drink alcohol and drive, and do not take other drugs when you drive.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-3)
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In Maine, how old must you be to legally consume or purchase an alcoholic beverage?
- 21
- 18
- 19
- 20
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Correct answer: 21
The manual says it is illegal for anyone who has not reached the age of 21 to consume, purchase any alcoholic beverage.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-6)
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What is the rule on drinking and driving for a driver under 21?
- You may drive if your alcohol level is below 0.08
- You may drive if you have had only a beer or a glass of wine
- You may not drive after consuming any amount of alcohol
- You may drive if a passenger over 21 is with you
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Correct answer: You may not drive after consuming any amount of alcohol
Because drinking is illegal under 21, the manual says a driver under 21 may not drive after consuming any amount of alcohol.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-6)
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Which sense does the manual call your most important driving sense?
- Hearing
- Vision
- Balance
- Touch
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Correct answer: Vision
The manual states that vision is your most important driving sense, and that alcohol and drugs blur it and slow your ability to focus.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-6)
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At what alcohol level does the manual say vision is impacted for all drivers?
- .04 BAC
- .12 BAC
- .20 BAC
- .02 BAC
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Correct answer: .02 BAC
The manual says vision is impacted at .02 BAC for all drivers.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-6)
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According to the manual, when do you begin losing your driving skills if you drink?
- After the third drink
- When your alcohol level reaches 0.08
- With the first drink
- Only when you feel dizzy
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Correct answer: With the first drink
The manual says you begin losing your driving skills with the first drink.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-6)
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What does the manual say about letting someone who has been drinking drive you?
- Never let someone else drive if they have been drinking
- It is fine if they say they feel completely sober
- It is fine if they have had only one or two drinks
- It is fine if they drink a cup of coffee first
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Correct answer: Never let someone else drive if they have been drinking
The manual says never to let someone else drive if they have been drinking.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-6)
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How do alcohol and other drugs affect color distinction, according to the manual?
- They make colors look brighter and clearer
- They affect only how red and green look
- They have no effect on how you see colors
- They reduce your ability to see different colors
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Correct answer: They reduce your ability to see different colors
The manual lists color distinction among the things affected: alcohol and other drugs reduce your ability to see different colors.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-6)
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A driver under 21 is convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. For how long will the driver lose the license, at a minimum?
- At least 30 days
- At least one year
- At least 90 days
- At least six months
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Correct answer: At least one year
The manual says a driver under 21 convicted of operating under the influence will lose the driver's license for at least one year.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-6)
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Which is required of a driver under 21 who is convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence?
- Completing an alcohol and other drug education and treatment program
- Serving a mandatory sentence of at least 30 days in jail
- Retaking both the written test and the road test within 30 days
- Driving only with an ignition interlock device for ten years
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Correct answer: Completing an alcohol and other drug education and treatment program
The manual lists completing an alcohol and other drug education, evaluation and treatment program among the consequences for a driver under 21.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-6)
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What does the manual call alcohol?
- A stimulant
- A nutrient
- A drug
- A medicine
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Correct answer: A drug
The manual begins by stating that alcohol is a drug, the most used and abused drug in America today.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-6)
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How does the manual describe Maine's operating under the influence (OUI) laws?
- Among the most lenient in the nation
- One of the nation's toughest
- The same as every other state's
- Limited to commercial drivers
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Correct answer: One of the nation's toughest
The manual says Maine has enacted one of the nation's toughest operating under the influence (OUI) laws.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-6)
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How is "good judgment" defined in the manual's list of what good driving requires?
- Knowing the traffic laws of every state by heart
- Having many years of experience driving on highways
- Driving long distances without needing any rest
- The ability to think clearly and make quick decisions
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Correct answer: The ability to think clearly and make quick decisions
The manual defines good judgment as the ability to think clearly and to make quick decisions, including proper evaluations of time, space, and distance.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-7)
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How is "good perception" defined in the manual's list of what good driving requires?
- The ability to remember every traffic sign that you have studied
- The ability to stay calm when other drivers make mistakes on the road
- The ability to see clearly and be aware of what is going on around you
- The ability to drive well after a long period without sleep or rest
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Correct answer: The ability to see clearly and be aware of what is going on around you
The manual defines good perception as the ability to see clearly and be visually aware of what is going on around you while driving.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-7)
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By how much is normal vision reduced at night, according to the manual?
- 50%
- 10%
- 25%
- 75%
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Correct answer: 50%
The manual says normal vision is reduced by 50% at night because there is not enough light for your eyes to function properly.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-7)
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About how long does it normally take your eyes to recover from headlight glare?
- Three seconds
- Five seconds
- Ten seconds
- Seven seconds
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Correct answer: Seven seconds
The manual says it normally takes about seven seconds for your eyes to recover from headlight glare, and drinking drivers take significantly longer.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-7)
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At 55 miles per hour, the time it normally takes your eyes to recover from headlight glare is almost the length of how many football fields?
- One
- Two
- Four
- Ten
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Correct answer: Two
The manual says that at 55 miles per hour, the usual recovery time from headlight glare is almost the length of two football fields.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-7)
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How does alcohol affect your ability to judge how close or far away another vehicle or object is?
- It decreases that ability
- It improves that ability slightly at first
- It has no effect on judging distance
- It affects only your judgment of speed
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Correct answer: It decreases that ability
The manual says alcohol decreases your ability to judge how close or far away another vehicle or object is.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-7)
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The manual describes alcohol as a depressant. What does it say alcohol gradually does to the brain?
- Speeds up more and more areas of it
- Repairs damaged areas of it
- Shuts down more and more areas of it
- Leaves it unchanged until the driver is asleep
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Correct answer: Shuts down more and more areas of it
The manual says that, as a depressant, alcohol gradually shuts down more and more areas of the brain.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-7)
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As time passes while a person drinks, what happens to the person's emotions?
- They stay calm and emotionally steady as the evening goes on
- They become less rational and more easily saddened, upset or angry
- They become more rational and more patient with other drivers
- They feel emotions less and drive more cautiously as a result
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Correct answer: They become less rational and more easily saddened, upset or angry
The manual says drinkers become less and less rational, more easily saddened, upset or angry, and so more likely to take risks while driving.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-7)
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What is a driver who has consumed alcohol more apt to do?
- Drive more slowly and carefully on every road
- Brake much earlier than is needed on every road
- Stay more alert when driving at night
- Fall asleep at the wheel or drive off the roadway
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Correct answer: Fall asleep at the wheel or drive off the roadway
The manual says a driver who has consumed alcohol is more apt to fall asleep at the wheel or drive off the roadway.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-7)
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What happens to a person's control over coordinating body functions and movements the more the person drinks?
- The person has more control
- The person has the same control until a test is taken
- The person has less control
- The person has more control over the arms but less over the legs
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Correct answer: The person has less control
The manual says the more a person drinks, the less control they have over coordinating body functions and movements.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-7)
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Which is something a person who has been drinking is more likely to do?
- Fail to remain in the center of the lane
- Make fewer lane changes than usual
- Dim headlights early for oncoming traffic
- Brake sooner than other drivers
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Correct answer: Fail to remain in the center of the lane
The manual lists failing to remain in the center of the lane among the things a person who has been drinking is more likely to do.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-7)