Mississippi: Alcohol and drugs — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How long is the license suspension for a second DUI offense within 5 years for a driver 21 or older?” · “How long is the license suspension for a first Zero Tolerance DUI offense?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Mississippi Driver's License Manual" (Revised December 2024), Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau.
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How long is the license suspension for a second DUI offense within 5 years for a driver 21 or older?
- 120 days
- 1 year
- 90 days
- 2 years
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Correct answer: 1 year
The DUI penalty table lists a 1-year license suspension for a second offense within 5 years.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)
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What is the fine range for a third DUI offense within five years for a driver 21 or older?
- $600 to $1,500
- $250 to $1,000
- $3,000 to $10,000
- $2,000 to $5,000
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Correct answer: $2,000 to $5,000
The DUI penalty table lists a fine of $2,000 to $5,000 for a third offense within five years.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)
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What jail term applies to a third DUI offense within five years for a driver 21 or older?
- Not less than 1 year, nor more than 5 years
- Up to 48 hours with no further jail time
- Not less than 5 days, nor more than 6 months
- Not less than 2 years, nor more than 10 years
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Correct answer: Not less than 1 year, nor more than 5 years
The DUI penalty table lists not less than 1 year and not more than 5 years in MDOC custody for a third offense within five years.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)
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After a third DUI offense within five years, what kind of license may the person get on release from incarceration, and for how long?
- Only an interlock-restricted license, for ten years
- A regular license after a 120-day wait
- Only an interlock-restricted license, for three years
- Only an interlock-restricted license, for one year
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Correct answer: Only an interlock-restricted license, for three years
The table says the person is eligible for only an interlock-restricted license for three years after release.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)
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What is the fine range for a fourth or subsequent DUI offense, regardless of time period, for a driver 21 or older?
- $2,000 to $5,000
- $3,000 to $10,000
- $600 to $1,500
- $1,000 to $3,000
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Correct answer: $3,000 to $10,000
The DUI penalty table lists a fine of $3,000 to $10,000 for a fourth or subsequent offense.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)
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What jail term applies to a fourth or subsequent DUI offense, regardless of time period?
- Up to 48 hours
- Not less than 5 days, nor more than 6 months
- Not less than 1 year, nor more than 5 years
- Not less than 2 years, nor more than 10 years
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Correct answer: Not less than 2 years, nor more than 10 years
The DUI penalty table lists not less than 2 years and not more than 10 years for a fourth or subsequent offense.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)
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After a fourth or subsequent DUI offense, what kind of license may the person get on release from incarceration, and for how long?
- Only an interlock-restricted license, for ten years
- Only an interlock-restricted license, for three years
- A regular license after a one-year wait
- Only an interlock-restricted license, for five years
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Correct answer: Only an interlock-restricted license, for ten years
The table says the person is eligible for only an interlock-restricted license for ten years after release.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)
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What is the fine for a first Zero Tolerance DUI offense?
- $100
- $500
- $250
- $1,000
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Correct answer: $250
The Zero Tolerance table lists a $250 fine for a first offense.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)
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How long is the license suspension for a first Zero Tolerance DUI offense?
- 30 days
- 120 days
- 1 year
- 2 years
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Correct answer: 120 days
The Zero Tolerance table lists a 120-day suspension for a first offense.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)
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What is the fine limit for a second Zero Tolerance DUI offense within five years?
- Not more than $250
- Not more than $1,000
- Not more than $2,000
- Not more than $500
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Correct answer: Not more than $500
The Zero Tolerance table lists a fine of not more than $500 for a second offense within five years.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)
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How long is the license suspension for a second Zero Tolerance DUI offense within five years?
- 1 year
- 120 days
- 90 days
- Until the person reaches age 21
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Correct answer: 1 year
The Zero Tolerance table lists a 1-year suspension for a second offense within five years.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)
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What is the fine limit for a third Zero Tolerance DUI offense within five years?
- Not more than $500
- Not more than $250
- Not more than $1,000
- Not more than $5,000
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Correct answer: Not more than $1,000
The Zero Tolerance table lists a fine of not more than $1,000 for a third offense within five years.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)
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How long is the license suspension for a third Zero Tolerance DUI offense within five years?
- 1 year or until the person reaches the age of 18, whichever is shorter
- 2 years or until the person reaches the age of 21, whichever is longer
- 120 days
- The full period of the sentence, then 3 years of interlock
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Correct answer: 2 years or until the person reaches the age of 21, whichever is longer
The Zero Tolerance table lists 2 years or until the person reaches age 21, whichever is longer.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)
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A person is convicted of a first offense DUI (or first offense Zero Tolerance DUI) and also refused the breath or chemical test. What is added to the original penalty?
- A 30-day license suspension
- A 6-month license suspension
- A 1-year license suspension
- A 90-day license suspension
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Correct answer: A 90-day license suspension
The manual says a 90-day license suspension is added to the original penalty when the person refused the breath or chemical test.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)
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What happens to the penalty if a driver receives a DUI conviction while the license is suspended for a previous DUI?
- The penalty is more severe
- The penalty stays the same
- The penalty is reduced
- The conviction is dismissed
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Correct answer: The penalty is more severe
The manual says penalties are more severe for a DUI conviction while the license is suspended for a previous DUI.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)
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What effect does an accident that causes injuries while the driver is under the influence have on the DUI penalty?
- It has no effect on the penalty
- It reduces the penalty
- It enhances the penalty
- It replaces the penalty with a warning
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Correct answer: It enhances the penalty
The manual says an accident resulting in injuries while driving under the influence enhances the penalty.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)