Rhode Island: Alcohol and drugs — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What does the manual say about using alcohol and other drugs?” · “For a first violation of chemical test refusal by an adult, what fine range is listed?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Rhode Island Driver’s Manual" (April 2024), Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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What does the manual say about using alcohol and other drugs?
- They may be mixed in small amounts
- They may be mixed if you eat first
- They may be mixed if you do not drive for an hour
- They should never be used at the same time
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Correct answer: They should never be used at the same time
The manual says alcohol and other drugs should never be used at the same time.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 60
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One drink taken while you are also taking another drug, even a simple allergy or cold remedy, could have what effect on your driving?
- No more effect than one drink
- The same effect as having several alcoholic drinks
- Less effect than drinking alone
- An effect that lasts only for a few minutes
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Correct answer: The same effect as having several alcoholic drinks
With another drug, even a cold remedy, one drink can affect your driving like several drinks.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 60
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What is blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
- The total number of alcoholic drinks that a person had in one day
- The amount of alcohol that is left in the stomach after drinking
- The ratio of alcohol to blood present in the bloodstream at a given time
- The length of time that alcohol takes to leave the body
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Correct answer: The ratio of alcohol to blood present in the bloodstream at a given time
BAC is the ratio of alcohol to blood (to body weight) in the bloodstream at any given time.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 61
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At what BAC is any person of any age considered intoxicated and charged with drunk driving (DUI)?
- .08% or more
- .02% or more
- .04% or more
- .15% or more
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Correct answer: .08% or more
A person of any age with a BAC of .08% or more is intoxicated and charged with DUI.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 61
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A person under 21 with a BAC of .02% but less than .08% is charged with what?
- Driving While Impaired (DWI)
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Reckless driving
- Nothing, because the BAC is below .08%
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Correct answer: Driving While Impaired (DWI)
A person under 21 with a BAC from .02% up to .08% is impaired and charged with DWI.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 61
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Which of these does the manual list among the factors your BAC depends on?
- How fast you were driving
- How long you have held your license
- How much food you ate before drinking
- The temperature outside
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Correct answer: How much food you ate before drinking
BAC depends on how much you drank, your weight, food eaten, time spent drinking and how fast your body processes alcohol.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 61
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What does implied consent mean under Rhode Island law?
- Anyone who owns a vehicle consents to a yearly inspection of it by the DMV and the police
- Anyone who drives is deemed to consent to chemical tests of breath, blood, saliva and/or urine
- Anyone who applies for a license consents to a vision test every year and a written test at renewal
- Anyone who is arrested for drunk driving may choose which test to take and which to refuse
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Correct answer: Anyone who drives is deemed to consent to chemical tests of breath, blood, saliva and/or urine
Operating a motor vehicle in the state means you are deemed to have consented to chemical testing of breath, blood, saliva and/or urine.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 61
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If you refuse to take a chemical test, for at least how long will your license be suspended?
- Thirty days
- Sixty days
- Three months
- Six months
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Correct answer: Six months
Refusing a chemical test brings a license suspension of a minimum of six months, plus other penalties.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 61
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What does the manual say about drinking an alcoholic beverage or using a drug while driving?
- It is against the law only for drivers under 21
- It is allowed if your BAC stays below .08%
- It is allowed if you are on a quiet road
- It is against the law for a driver of any age
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Correct answer: It is against the law for a driver of any age
The manual states it is against the law for a driver of any age to consume an alcoholic beverage or drug while driving.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 61
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For a first violation of chemical test refusal by an adult, what fine range is listed?
- $100 - $250
- $200 - $500
- $600 - $1,000
- $800 - $1,500
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Correct answer: $200 - $500
The penalties table lists a $200 - $500 fine for an adult’s first chemical test refusal.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 62
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For a first violation of chemical test refusal by an adult, how many hours of community service are listed?
- 5 – 20 hours
- 60 – 100 hours
- 10 – 60 hours
- 100 hours or more
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Correct answer: 10 – 60 hours
An adult’s first chemical test refusal carries 10 – 60 hours of community service.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 62
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For a first violation of chemical test refusal by an adult, what highway safety assessment is listed?
- $500
- $100
- $350
- $750
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Correct answer: $500
The table lists a $500 highway safety assessment for an adult’s first chemical test refusal.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 62
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For a second chemical test refusal within a 5 year period, how much time in prison is listed for an adult?
- Up to 6 months
- Up to 30 days
- Up to 1 year
- Up to 5 years
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Correct answer: Up to 6 months
A second refusal within 5 years is a misdemeanor with up to 6 months in prison.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 62
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For a second chemical test refusal within a 5 year period, what fine range is listed for an adult?
- $200 - $500
- $800 - $1,000
- $600 - $1,000
- $1,000 - $5,000
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Correct answer: $600 - $1,000
The table lists a $600 - $1,000 fine for a second refusal within 5 years.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 62
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For a third or subsequent chemical test refusal within a 5 year period, what license suspension is listed for an adult?
- 6 months
- 2 – 5 years
- 30 – 180 days
- 1 – 2 years
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Correct answer: 2 – 5 years
A third or later refusal within 5 years brings a 2 – 5 year license suspension.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 62
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For a third or subsequent chemical test refusal within a 5 year period, how much time in prison is listed for an adult?
- Up to 30 days
- Up to 6 months
- Up to 5 years
- Up to 1 year
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Correct answer: Up to 1 year
A third or later refusal within 5 years is a misdemeanor with up to 1 year in prison.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 62
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For a third or subsequent chemical test refusal within a 5 year period, what fine range is listed for an adult?
- $200 - $500
- $600 - $1,000
- $1,000 - $5,000
- $800 - $1,000
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Correct answer: $800 - $1,000
The table lists an $800 - $1,000 fine for a third or subsequent refusal within 5 years.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 62
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For a third or subsequent chemical test refusal within a 5 year period, how many hours of community service are listed for an adult?
- 10 – 60 hours
- 100 hours or more
- 30 hours
- 60 – 100 hours
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Correct answer: 100 hours or more
The adults table lists 100 hours or more of community service for a third or subsequent refusal.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 62