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New York: Alcohol & drugs — Part 3 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “According to the manual, for a second Zero Tolerance violation, how long is the driver's license revoked?” · “According to the manual's penalties table, what are the penalties for a first DWI offense (misdemeanor)?”

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Questions are original and based on the official manual "New York State Driver's Manual" (Form MV-21), New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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  1. According to the manual, what is the legal purchase and possession age for beverages containing alcohol in New York State?

    • 18
    • 19
    • 21
    • 25
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    Correct answer: 21

    The manual states the legal purchase and possession age for beverages containing alcohol in New York State is 21.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. Under New York's "zero tolerance" law, it is a violation for a driver under 21 to drive with any measurable BAC within what range?

    • .02 to .07
    • .08 to .17
    • .01 to .02 only
    • Any BAC above .18
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    Correct answer: .02 to .07

    The manual states that under the state's zero tolerance law, it is a violation for a person under 21 to drive with any BAC that can be measured, from .02 to .07.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. According to the manual, after a first Zero Tolerance violation is found at a DMV hearing, how long is the driver's license suspended, and what must the driver pay to be re-licensed?

    • 90 days, plus a $50 fee and a $75 civil penalty
    • Six months, plus a $100 fee and a $125 civil penalty
    • One year, plus a $500 fine and a $250 civil penalty
    • 30 days, plus a $100 fee and a $50 civil penalty
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    Correct answer: Six months, plus a $100 fee and a $125 civil penalty

    The manual states that after a finding of violation at a DMV hearing, the driver's license will be suspended for six months, and the driver must then pay a $100 suspension termination fee and a $125 civil penalty to be re-licensed.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. According to the manual, for a second Zero Tolerance violation, how long is the driver's license revoked?

    • 90 days
    • Six months
    • At least one year or until age 21, if longer
    • Exactly two years, with no exceptions
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    Correct answer: At least one year or until age 21, if longer

    The manual states that for a second Zero Tolerance violation, the driver license will be revoked for at least one year or until the driver reaches 21, whichever is longer.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. According to the manual's penalties table, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Agg-DWI) is defined by what blood alcohol content (BAC)?

    • 0.05 and higher
    • 0.08 and higher
    • 0.18 and higher
    • 0.02 and higher
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    Correct answer: 0.18 and higher

    The penalties table defines Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Agg-DWI) as a BAC of 0.18 and higher.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. According to the manual's penalties table, what are the penalties for a first Agg-DWI offense (misdemeanor)?

    • A fine of $1,000-$2,500, up to 1 year in jail, and a minimum 1-year revocation
    • A fine of $500-$1,000, up to 1 year in jail, and a 90-day suspension
    • A fine of $1,000-$5,000, up to 4 years in jail, and a minimum 18-month revocation
    • A fine of $300-$500, up to 15 days in jail, and a 90-day suspension
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    Correct answer: A fine of $1,000-$2,500, up to 1 year in jail, and a minimum 1-year revocation

    The penalties table shows a first Agg-DWI offense (misdemeanor) carries a fine of $1,000-$2,500, up to 1 year in jail, and a minimum 1-year license revocation.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. According to the manual's penalties table, what are the penalties for a second Agg-DWI offense within 10 years (Class E felony)?

    • A fine of $1,000-$2,500, up to 1 year in jail, and a minimum 1-year revocation
    • A fine of $500-$750, up to 30 days in jail, and a minimum 6-month revocation
    • A fine of $1,000-$5,000, up to 4 years in jail, and a minimum 18-month revocation
    • A fine of $750-$1,500 and a minimum 6-month revocation
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    Correct answer: A fine of $1,000-$5,000, up to 4 years in jail, and a minimum 18-month revocation

    The penalties table shows a second Agg-DWI offense within 10 years (Class E felony) carries a fine of $1,000-$5,000, up to 4 years in jail, and a minimum 18-month license revocation.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. According to the manual's penalties table, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is defined by what blood alcohol content?

    • 0.02 and higher
    • More than 0.05 up to 0.07
    • 0.08 and higher
    • 0.18 and higher
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    Correct answer: 0.08 and higher

    The penalties table defines Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or DWAI-Drug as a BAC of 0.08 and higher.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. According to the manual's penalties table, what are the penalties for a first DWI offense (misdemeanor)?

    • A fine of $1,000-$5,000, up to 4 years in jail, and a minimum 1-year revocation
    • A fine of $1,000-$2,500, up to 1 year in jail, and a minimum 1-year revocation
    • A fine of $300-$500, up to 15 days in jail, and a 90-day suspension
    • A fine of $500-$1,000, up to 1 year in jail, and a minimum 6-month revocation
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    Correct answer: A fine of $500-$1,000, up to 1 year in jail, and a minimum 6-month revocation

    The penalties table shows a first DWI offense (misdemeanor) carries a fine of $500-$1,000, up to 1 year in jail, and a minimum 6-month license revocation.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. According to the manual's penalties table, what are the penalties for a second DWI or DWAI-Drug offense within 10 years (Class E felony)?

    • A fine of $500-$1,000, up to 1 year in jail, and a minimum 6-month revocation
    • A fine of $1,000-$5,000, up to 4 years in jail, and a minimum 1-year revocation (for DWI)
    • A fine of $300-$500, up to 15 days in jail, and a 90-day suspension
    • A fine of $750-$1,500 and a minimum 6-month revocation
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    Correct answer: A fine of $1,000-$5,000, up to 4 years in jail, and a minimum 1-year revocation (for DWI)

    The penalties table shows a second DWI/DWAI-Drug offense within 10 years (Class E felony) carries a fine of $1,000-$5,000, up to 4 years in jail (with a minimum of 5 days jail or 30 days of community service if a prior DWI was within 5 years), and a minimum 1-year revocation for DWI.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. According to the manual's penalties table, what are the penalties for a first DWAI-Combination offense (misdemeanor) — driving while impaired by combined alcohol and drugs?

    • A fine of $500-$1,000, up to 1 year in jail, and a minimum 6-month revocation
    • A fine of $1,000-$2,500, up to 1 year in jail, and a minimum 1-year revocation
    • A fine of $300-$500, up to 15 days in jail, and a 90-day suspension
    • A fine of $750-$1,500 and a minimum 6-month revocation
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    Correct answer: A fine of $500-$1,000, up to 1 year in jail, and a minimum 6-month revocation

    The penalties table shows a first DWAI-Combination offense (misdemeanor) carries a fine of $500-$1,000, up to 1 year in jail, and a minimum 6-month license revocation.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. According to the manual's penalties table, what are the penalties for a second DWAI-Combination offense within 10 years (Class E felony)?

    • A fine of $500-$750, up to 30 days in jail, and a minimum 6-month revocation
    • A fine of $300-$500, up to 15 days in jail, and a 90-day suspension
    • A fine of $1,000-$2,500, up to 1 year in jail, and a minimum 1-year revocation
    • A fine of $1,000-$5,000, up to 4 years in jail, and a minimum 1-year revocation
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    Correct answer: A fine of $1,000-$5,000, up to 4 years in jail, and a minimum 1-year revocation

    The penalties table shows a second DWAI-Combination offense within 10 years (Class E felony) carries a fine of $1,000-$5,000, up to 4 years in jail, and a minimum 1-year license revocation.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. According to the manual's penalties table, Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) is defined by what BAC range?

    • 0.02 to 0.05
    • Over 0.05 up to 0.07
    • 0.08 to 0.17
    • 0.18 and higher
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    Correct answer: Over 0.05 up to 0.07

    The penalties table defines Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) as a BAC of more than 0.05 up to 0.07.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. According to the manual's penalties table, what are the penalties for a first DWAI offense (traffic infraction)?

    • A fine of $300-$500, up to 15 days in jail, and a 90-day suspension
    • A fine of $500-$1,000, up to 1 year in jail, and a minimum 6-month revocation
    • A fine of $1,000-$2,500, up to 1 year in jail, and a minimum 1-year revocation
    • A fine of $750-$1,500 and a minimum 6-month revocation
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    Correct answer: A fine of $300-$500, up to 15 days in jail, and a 90-day suspension

    The penalties table shows a first DWAI offense (traffic infraction) carries a fine of $300-$500, up to 15 days in jail, and a 90-day suspension.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. According to the manual's penalties table, what are the penalties for a second DWAI offense within 5 years?

    • A fine of $300-$500, up to 15 days in jail, and a 90-day suspension
    • A fine of $500-$750, up to 30 days in jail, and a minimum 6-month revocation
    • A fine of $1,000-$5,000, up to 4 years in jail, and a minimum 1-year revocation
    • A fine of $750-$1,500 and a minimum 6-month revocation, with no jail time listed
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    Correct answer: A fine of $500-$750, up to 30 days in jail, and a minimum 6-month revocation

    The penalties table shows a second DWAI offense within 5 years carries a fine of $500-$750, up to 30 days in jail, and a minimum 6-month license revocation.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. According to the manual's penalties table, what are the penalties for a third DWAI offense within 10 years (misdemeanor)?

    • A fine of $300-$500, up to 15 days in jail, and a 90-day suspension
    • A fine of $500-$750, up to 30 days in jail, and a minimum 6-month revocation
    • A fine of $750-$1,500, up to 180 days in jail, and a minimum 6-month revocation
    • A fine of $1,000-$5,000, up to 4 years in jail, and a minimum 1-year revocation
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    Correct answer: A fine of $750-$1,500, up to 180 days in jail, and a minimum 6-month revocation

    The penalties table shows a third DWAI offense within 10 years (misdemeanor) carries a fine of $750-$1,500, up to 180 days in jail, and a minimum 6-month license revocation.

    Source: New York State Driver's Manual (Form MV-21), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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