Maine: Alcohol and drugs — Part 2 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 2
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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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How is a person who has been drinking more likely to pass other vehicles?
- Safely, leaving extra clearance and swerving very little
- Only on straight roads and only in clear daylight conditions
- Only after signaling for several seconds in each case
- Improperly, leaving insufficient clearance or swerving too much
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Correct answer: Improperly, leaving insufficient clearance or swerving too much
The manual says a drinking person is more likely to pass improperly: leaving insufficient clearance, taking too long, or swerving too much.
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 your sight, reflexes, coordination and judgment diminish with each sip of alcohol, how aware of it are you?
- You become more and more aware of it
- You become less and less aware of it
- You are fully aware of it after the third drink
- You are aware of it only when you try to drive
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Correct answer: You become less and less aware of it
The manual warns that you become less and less aware of the impairment and even develop a false sense of well-being and confidence.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-8)
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What happens to your likelihood of a car crash as you have more drinks?
- It increases with each drink
- It stays the same until you reach 0.08
- It decreases as you relax
- It changes only after the fourth drink
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Correct answer: It increases with each drink
The manual says your likelihood of a car crash increases with each drink and rises as your BrAC rises.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-8)
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How does the alcohol in a 12 oz. can of beer compare with the alcohol in a 1 oz. shot of 100 proof hard liquor?
- The beer has about twice as much
- The beer has about half as much
- It is approximately the same
- The beer has much less
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Correct answer: It is approximately the same
The manual says a 12 oz. can of beer has approximately the same amount of alcohol as a 1 oz. shot of 100 proof hard liquor.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-8)
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How much table wine has approximately the same amount of alcohol as a 12 oz. can of beer?
- 2 oz.
- 4 oz.
- 8 oz.
- 12 oz.
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Correct answer: 4 oz.
The manual says a 4 oz. glass of table wine contains approximately the same amount of alcohol as a 12 oz. can of beer.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-8)
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How much wine cooler has approximately the same amount of alcohol as a 12 oz. can of beer?
- 6 oz.
- 16 oz.
- 20 oz.
- 10 oz.
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Correct answer: 10 oz.
The manual says a 10 oz. wine cooler contains approximately the same amount of alcohol as a 12 oz. can of beer.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-8)
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According to the manual, why do people get drunk?
- Only from switching between different drinks
- Only from drinking mixed drinks
- From drinking too much
- Only from drinking on an empty stomach
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Correct answer: From drinking too much
The manual says switching drinks doesn't usually make much of a difference: people get drunk from drinking too much.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-8)
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How does the manual compare men and women in alcohol abuse?
- Women are just as likely to abuse alcohol as men
- Women are far less likely to abuse alcohol than men
- Men are twice as likely to abuse alcohol as women
- Women abuse alcohol only in mixed drinks
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Correct answer: Women are just as likely to abuse alcohol as men
The manual calls the idea that few women abuse alcohol wrong, since alcohol abuse does not discriminate.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-8)
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According to the manual, what will sober you up?
- Drinking black coffee
- Taking a cold shower
- Exercising
- Nothing but time
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Correct answer: Nothing but time
The manual says everyone's liver oxidizes alcohol at a constant rate, so nothing but time will sober you up.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-8)
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At what alcohol level, per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath, are you guilty of the criminal offense of operating under the influence?
- 0.02 grams
- 0.08 grams
- 0.04 grams
- 0.12 grams
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Correct answer: 0.08 grams
The manual says driving with an alcohol level of 0.08 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath is the criminal offense of operating under the influence.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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When does the Secretary of State suspend the license of a driver arrested for driving with an alcohol level of 0.08 or more?
- Immediately, before any court appearance
- Only after the driver is convicted
- Only after a judge holds a hearing
- Only after a second arrest
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Correct answer: Immediately, before any court appearance
The manual says the Secretary of State immediately suspends the license, and the suspension takes place before any court appearance.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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On what is the Secretary of State's immediate suspension of a license based?
- On the verdict of a court trial held after the arrest
- On the sworn testimony of two independent witnesses
- Solely on the police report and an alcohol level test result
- On a medical examination of the driver at a hospital
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Correct answer: Solely on the police report and an alcohol level test result
The manual says that after the arrest, the suspension is based solely on the police report and an alcohol level test result.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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How is breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) recorded?
- As grams of alcohol per 100 liters of breath
- As grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath
- As grams of alcohol per 210 milliliters of blood
- As ounces of alcohol per 100 milliliters of breath
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Correct answer: As grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath
The manual defines breath alcohol as recording the percentage of grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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Besides the amount of alcohol consumed and the time the body needs to rid itself of alcohol, what else determines BrAC?
- The person's height
- The person's age
- The type of vehicle being driven
- The person's weight
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Correct answer: The person's weight
The manual says BrAC is determined by the amount of alcohol consumed, the time required by the body to rid itself of alcohol, and the person's weight.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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At what rate does the body eliminate alcohol?
- A rate that increases with exercise
- A rate that rises the more you drink
- A constant rate that cannot be changed
- A rate that speeds up after black coffee
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Correct answer: A constant rate that cannot be changed
The manual says the body eliminates alcohol at a constant rate that cannot be changed.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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How much alcohol does the manual say is likely to impair your driving ability?
- Any amount
- Only an amount above 0.08
- Only more than three drinks
- Only an amount above the legal limit
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Correct answer: Any amount
The manual notes that any amount of alcohol is likely to impair your driving ability.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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Which two types of tests can be used to measure alcohol level?
- Urine or saliva tests
- Blood or urine tests
- Breath or hair tests
- Breath or blood tests
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Correct answer: Breath or blood tests
The manual says there are two types of tests used to measure alcohol level: the breath test or the blood test.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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How may the results of an alcohol level test be used?
- Only to decide a license suspension, never in court
- As evidence in court
- Only if a second test confirms them
- Only if the driver agrees to their use
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Correct answer: As evidence in court
The manual says test results may be used as evidence in court and are fully accepted in all courts as accurate.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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Under current Maine law, which test will the police officer administer unless it is unreasonable?
- A breath test
- A blood test
- A urine test
- A saliva test
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Correct answer: A breath test
The manual says the officer will administer a breath test (either a Sobermeter or an Intoxilizer) unless the officer determines that it is unreasonable.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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If the breath test is not administered, who may administer the blood test the driver must submit to?
- Only the arresting police officer
- Only a technician chosen by the Secretary of State
- A physician of the driver's choice, if reasonably available
- Any licensed driver who is a passenger
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Correct answer: A physician of the driver's choice, if reasonably available
The manual says the blood test may be administered by a physician of the driver's choice if the physician is reasonably available.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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Under Maine's implied consent law, what do you automatically do when you operate a motor vehicle in Maine?
- Agree to a test only if you were in a crash
- Agree to a test only after a lawyer is present
- Consent to a test only during the first year of your license
- Consent to a test at any time the authorities wish to administer it
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Correct answer: Consent to a test at any time the authorities wish to administer it
The manual says that when you operate a motor vehicle in Maine you automatically consent to a test at any time the authorities wish to administer it.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take the alcohol test?
- It is suspended only after you are convicted
- It is suspended only after a court hearing
- It is immediately suspended
- Nothing, because the test is voluntary
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Correct answer: It is immediately suspended
The manual says you will not be forced to take the test, but your driver's license will be immediately suspended if you refuse.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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What is the maximum length of the suspension imposed by the Secretary of State for refusing a test?
- Six years
- 90 days
- 18 months
- Twelve years
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Correct answer: Six years
The manual says the suspension for refusing a test will be for a period of up to six years.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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What does it mean that the suspension for refusing a test is an administrative suspension?
- Only a judge can order it
- It starts only after the driver's trial
- It applies to the vehicle registration, not the license
- No court action is necessary
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Correct answer: No court action is necessary
The manual explains that an administrative suspension means no court action is necessary.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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Can a driver be convicted of OUI without alcohol test results?
- No, a test result is always required for a conviction
- Yes, based on the officer's testimony about your driving
- No, unless the driver also has a prior conviction
- Yes, but only if two officers give testimony
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Correct answer: Yes, based on the officer's testimony about your driving
The manual says the testimony of the arresting police officer regarding your driving performance can result in an OUI conviction even without alcohol test results.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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When does the law require an operator to submit to a chemical test for drug concentration?
- When there is probable cause that you drove under the influence of drugs
- Only after you have been convicted of OUI at least once before
- Whenever you are stopped for any traffic violation of any kind
- Only when your alcohol test result is 0.08 grams or higher
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Correct answer: When there is probable cause that you drove under the influence of drugs
The manual says any operator must submit to a chemical test for drug concentration if there is probable cause to believe the driver operated under the influence of a drug other than alcohol.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-9)
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What happens to the Secretary of State's administrative suspension if you are later found innocent of OUI?
- It is cancelled immediately
- It is reduced by half
- It remains in effect
- It is removed after a one-year wait
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Correct answer: It remains in effect
The manual says the administrative suspension remains in effect even if you are later found innocent of OUI.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-10)
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If you are found guilty of OUI based on the officer's testimony, how does the judge treat your refusal to take a test?
- As a mitigating factor that shortens the penalty
- As an aggravating factor, so another OUI suspension is added
- As something the judge may not consider at all
- As a reason to cancel the administrative suspension
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Correct answer: As an aggravating factor, so another OUI suspension is added
The manual says refusal to take a test will be considered an aggravating factor by the judge and another OUI suspension will be tacked on.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-10)
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How can an alcohol test protect you, according to the manual?
- It lets you avoid paying any fine
- It prevents the Secretary of State from suspending your license
- It lets the court skip the officer's testimony
- If you are not legally intoxicated, the test will show it
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Correct answer: If you are not legally intoxicated, the test will show it
The manual notes that a test can protect you because if you are not legally intoxicated, the test will show it.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-10)
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What is the mandatory minimum fine for a first OUI conviction with an alcohol level of 0.08 to 0.14?
- $100
- $250
- $500
- $1,000
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Correct answer: $500
The manual says a first court conviction at that alcohol level carries a mandatory fine of at least $500.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-10)
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What is the mandatory minimum fine for a first OUI conviction with an alcohol level of 0.08 to 0.14 if you refused the test?
- $600
- $550
- $700
- $800
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Correct answer: $600
The manual says the mandatory fine is at least $500, and $600 with refusal.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-10)
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For how long, at a minimum, do you lose your license after a first court conviction of OUI with an alcohol level of 0.08 to 0.14?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 150 days
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Correct answer: 150 days
The manual says a first court conviction at that level means losing your license for at least 150 days.
Source: Maine Driver’s License Manual (Rev 4/24), page 3-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3-10)