Nebraska: Alcohol and drugs — Part 4 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “The criminal penalties for refusing a chemical test are the same as the criminal penalties for which conviction?” · “A person can concentrate on a single task at BACs as high as what?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Nebraska Driver's Manual" (January 2025), Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.
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The criminal penalties for refusing a chemical test are the same as the criminal penalties for which conviction?
- A DUI conviction with a BAC of .08 on a first offense
- A conviction for an open container violation
- A conviction for driving under 21 with any alcohol
- A DUI conviction with a BAC of .15 or over
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Correct answer: A DUI conviction with a BAC of .15 or over
The manual says criminal penalties for refusal are the same as those for a DUI BAC .15 or over conviction.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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A person convicted under the Implied Consent law may have their license revoked for how long?
- Six months to two years, depending on the BAC
- One to five years, depending on the driver's age
- Two to fifteen years, depending on prior convictions
- Thirty days to one year, depending on vehicle type
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Correct answer: Two to fifteen years, depending on prior convictions
The manual says a convicted person's license may be revoked from two to fifteen years depending on prior convictions, in addition to fines and jail time.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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According to the manual, where do most individuals show signs of significant impairment and intoxication?
- Well below the .08 BAC level
- Only at or above .08 BAC
- Only at or above .15 BAC
- Only at exactly .10 BAC
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Correct answer: Well below the .08 BAC level
The manual says most individuals exhibit significant impairment well below the unlawful .08 BAC level.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Which of these is a factor that affects an individual's absorption of alcohol?
- The type of vehicle being driven
- The class of the person's license
- The number of passengers in the vehicle
- The amount of food in the digestive tract
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Correct answer: The amount of food in the digestive tract
The manual lists weight, sex, amount of food in the digestive tract and time spent drinking as factors affecting absorption.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Which statement about fat and alcohol absorption does the manual make?
- Fat absorbs more alcohol than muscle tissue
- Fat absorbs less alcohol than muscle tissue
- Fat and muscle absorb alcohol at the same rate
- Fat absorbs alcohol only after a person eats
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Correct answer: Fat absorbs less alcohol than muscle tissue
The manual explains that a higher proportion of a woman's body weight is fat and fat absorbs less alcohol than muscle tissue.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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At what BAC is simple reaction time impaired?
- .04%
- .02%
- .03%
- .01%
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Correct answer: .04%
The manual states that simple reaction time is impaired at .04% BAC.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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When a driver must choose from a number of responses (choice reaction), impairment begins at what BAC?
- .02%
- .04%
- .03%
- .08%
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Correct answer: .03%
The manual states that choice reaction impairment begins at .03% BAC.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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At what BAC is the ability to track a single object impaired?
- .02%
- .05%
- .03%
- .01%
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Correct answer: .05%
The manual states that the ability to track a single object is impaired at .05% BAC.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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A person can concentrate on a single task at BACs as high as what?
- .02%
- .04%
- .10%
- .08%
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Correct answer: .08%
The manual says a person can concentrate on a single task at BACs as high as .08%, but dividing attention between tasks is impaired at lower levels.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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At what BAC does an increase occur in the time it takes the brain to understand what it has seen or heard?
- .01%
- .03%
- .05%
- .02%
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Correct answer: .05%
The manual says comprehension slows at .05% BAC.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Control over eye movement and the ability to merge two images into one decline at what BAC?
- .05%
- .01%
- .02%
- .03%
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Correct answer: .05%
The manual states that control over eye movement and the ability to merge two images into one decline at .05% BAC.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Tasks that require highly controlled muscular movements, such as coordination of hands and feet, are impaired at what BAC?
- .01%
- .02%
- .03%
- .05%
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Correct answer: .05%
The manual states that BACs of .05% impair tasks that require highly controlled muscular movements such as coordination of hands and feet.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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A BAC of what level impairs the accuracy of steering, braking, speed control, lane tracking, gear changing, and judgement of speed and distance?
- .02%
- .08%
- .03%
- .04%
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Correct answer: .08%
The manual states that a BAC of .08% impairs accuracy of steering, braking, speed control, lane tracking, gear changing, and judgement of speed and distance.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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At what BAC is the ability to respond to emergencies impaired?
- .04%
- .01%
- .02%
- .03%
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Correct answer: .04%
The manual states that the ability to respond to emergencies is impaired at .04% BAC.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Between which BAC levels does the risk of being in a crash begin to rise noticeably?
- .01% and .02%
- .06% and .07%
- .04% and .05%
- .08% and .10%
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Correct answer: .04% and .05%
The manual says the crash risk begins to rise noticeably between .04% and .05% BAC and increases rapidly after that.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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According to the manual, how does a driver's BAC relate to being at fault in a crash?
- A higher BAC makes the driver less likely to be at fault
- The higher the BAC, the more likely the driver was at fault
- A driver's BAC has no relationship to fault in a crash
- Fault depends on BAC only when it is below .05%
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Correct answer: The higher the BAC, the more likely the driver was at fault
The manual states that the higher the BAC, the higher the probability that the impaired driver will have been at fault in a crash.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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If you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, what does the manual say you should always do?
- Drink coffee and wait until you feel in control
- Limit yourself to drinks with low alcohol content
- Drive only on roads that you know very well
- Arrange a designated driver or alternative transportation
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Correct answer: Arrange a designated driver or alternative transportation
The manual says that if you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, always arrange a designated driver or alternative transportation.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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According to the manual, what can reduce the alcohol level and its effects in the body?
- Drinking coffee
- Taking a cold shower
- Only time
- Eating a large meal
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Correct answer: Only time
The manual says only time can reduce the alcohol level and the effects from the body.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)