Texas: Alcohol & drugs — Part 4 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “For an adult's 1st DWI/DUI offense (Table 31), what is the confinement range and driver license suspension range?” · “Which factors does the handbook say influence the rate of alcohol absorption in a person's body?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Texas Driver Handbook" (Revised January 2026), Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
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For an adult's 1st DWI/DUI offense (Table 31), what is the confinement range and driver license suspension range?
- 30 days to 1 year in jail; 180 days to 2 years suspension
- 72 hours to 180 days in jail; 90 days to 365 days suspension
- 2 to 10 years in TDCJ; 180 days to 2 years suspension
- No jail time; 30 days suspension
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Correct answer: 72 hours to 180 days in jail; 90 days to 365 days suspension
For an adult's 1st DWI/DUI offense, the fine is up to $2,000, confinement is 72 hours to 180 days in jail, and license suspension is 90 days to 365 days.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 58
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For an adult's 2nd DWI/DUI offense, what is the maximum fine and jail confinement range?
- Up to $2,000; 72 hours to 180 days
- Up to $4,000; 30 days to 1 year
- Up to $10,000; 2 to 10 years
- Up to $500; no jail time
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Correct answer: Up to $4,000; 30 days to 1 year
For an adult's 2nd DWI/DUI offense, the fine is up to $4,000, confinement is 30 days to 1 year in jail, and license suspension is 180 days to 2 years.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 58
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For an adult's 3rd and subsequent DWI/DUI offenses, where is the offender confined and for how long?
- County jail, 72 hours to 180 days
- State jail, 180 days to 2 years
- TDCJ, 2 to 10 years
- No confinement, fine only
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Correct answer: TDCJ, 2 to 10 years
For an adult's 3rd and subsequent DWI/DUI offenses, the fine is up to $10,000, imprisonment is 2 to 10 years in TDCJ, and license suspension is 180 days to 2 years.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 58
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For an adult convicted of DWI with a passenger under 15, what is the license suspension range?
- 30 to 90 days
- 90 days to 2 years
- 180 days to 18 months
- 1 to 5 years
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Correct answer: 90 days to 2 years
For an adult's DWI with a passenger under 15, the fine is up to $10,000, confinement is 180 days to 2 years in state jail, and license suspension is 90 days to 2 years.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 58
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For an adult convicted of intoxication manslaughter, what is the imprisonment range in TDCJ?
- 1 to 5 years
- 2 to 10 years
- 2 to 20 years
- 180 days to 2 years
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Correct answer: 2 to 20 years
For an adult convicted of intoxication manslaughter, the fine is up to $10,000, imprisonment is 2 to 20 years in TDCJ, and license suspension is 180 days to 2 years.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 58
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According to the 'Know Your Legal Limit' section, what defines the legal limit in Texas besides a BAC of 0.08?
- Any amount of caffeine consumed with alcohol
- Only the number of drinks consumed, regardless of effect
- Any amount that causes loss of normal mental or physical faculties
- Only a BAC measured by a doctor within 24 hours
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Correct answer: Any amount that causes loss of normal mental or physical faculties
The legal limit in Texas is 0.08 BAC or any amount which results in the loss of normal use of mental or physical faculties.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 58
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Which factors does the handbook say influence the rate of alcohol absorption in a person's body?
- Only the brand of alcohol consumed
- Food intake, medications, health, and gender
- Only the time of day the alcohol was consumed
- Only the driver's driving record
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Correct answer: Food intake, medications, health, and gender
Food intake, medications, health, gender, and psychological conditions are influential factors that affect the rate of alcohol absorption.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 58
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What benefit does the handbook say insurance companies may provide to drivers who complete drug and alcohol awareness courses?
- Automatic license renewal
- Liability insurance discounts
- Free roadside assistance for life
- A rebate on vehicle registration fees
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Correct answer: Liability insurance discounts
Insurance companies may provide liability insurance discounts to drivers who complete drug and alcohol awareness courses.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 58
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According to the handbook, which of these all contain approximately the same amount of alcohol and count as one 'drink'?
- A 12 oz beer, 1.5 oz of liquor, or 5 oz of wine
- A 32 ounce can of beer only
- A shot of liquor and a full bottle of wine
- Any amount of any beverage containing caffeine
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Correct answer: A 12 oz beer, 1.5 oz of liquor, or 5 oz of wine
A drink may include a 12 ounce can of beer, a mixed drink with 1.5 ounces of liquor, or a 5 ounce glass of wine — they all contain approximately the same amount of alcohol.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 58
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Under Texas's Zero Tolerance law, which of the following is prohibited for a minor?
- Presenting a document falsely stating they are 21 or older to purchase alcohol
- Working at a business that sells alcohol, under adult supervision
- Riding as a passenger in a vehicle where an adult is drinking
- Attending a party where alcohol is present but not consuming it
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Correct answer: Presenting a document falsely stating they are 21 or older to purchase alcohol
The Zero Tolerance law provides that a minor may not purchase, attempt to purchase, falsely state they are 21 or older, or present a document indicating they are 21 or older to a person selling or serving alcohol, and may not consume or possess an alcoholic beverage.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 13
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For a minor's first non-driving alcohol-related offense under the Zero Tolerance law, what is the penalty?
- Class C misdemeanor: fine up to $500, 8 to 12 hours of community service, alcohol awareness course, 30-day suspension
- Only a written warning, and the offense is erased from the minor's record once the minor turns 18 years old
- No penalty is imposed for a first offense
- A felony charge with automatic license revocation until age 21 and a mandatory jail term
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Correct answer: Class C misdemeanor: fine up to $500, 8 to 12 hours of community service, alcohol awareness course, 30-day suspension
A first non-driving alcohol-related offense by a minor is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500, 8 to 12 hours of community service, and mandatory alcohol awareness course attendance; the license (or privilege) will be suspended for 30 days.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 13
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For a minor's second non-driving alcohol-related offense, how many hours of community service may be required, and for how long is the license suspended?
- 20 to 40 hours of community service and a 60-day suspension
- 8 to 12 hours of community service and a 30-day suspension
- 40 to 60 hours of community service and a 90-day suspension
- No community service and only a 10-day suspension
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Correct answer: 20 to 40 hours of community service and a 60-day suspension
A second non-driving alcohol-related offense is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500, 20 to 40 hours of community service, and the license will be suspended for 60 days.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 13
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For a minor at least 17 but less than 21 years of age, a third non-driving alcohol-related conviction is classified as what, with which key consequence?
- A Class B misdemeanor with a fine of $250 to $2,000
- A Class C misdemeanor with no fine at all
- A felony with mandatory prison time
- A civil infraction resulting only in a warning
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Correct answer: A Class B misdemeanor with a fine of $250 to $2,000
For a minor at least 17 but less than 21, a third offense is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $250 to $2,000, with a 180-day license suspension; minors are not eligible for deferred disposition on the third conviction or any subsequent conviction.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 13
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For a minor under 17 years of age, a third non-driving alcohol-related offense is a Class C misdemeanor that may result in a 60-day license suspension, or the case can instead be:
- Transferred to Juvenile Court as delinquent conduct
- Dismissed automatically with no further action
- Escalated directly to adult felony court
- Referred to a federal court
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Correct answer: Transferred to Juvenile Court as delinquent conduct
For a minor under 17, a third offense is a Class C misdemeanor with a possible 60-day suspension, or the case can be transferred to Juvenile Court as delinquent conduct.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 13
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A minor who is convicted of driving while their license is suspended because of a non-driving alcohol-related offense is subject to the penalties for which offense?
- Driving While License Invalid (DWLI)
- Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
- Evading arrest
- Racing on a public highway
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Correct answer: Driving While License Invalid (DWLI)
A minor convicted of driving while their license is suspended because of a non-driving alcohol-related offense is subject to the penalties of Driving While License Invalid (DWLI).
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 13
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What is the penalty for a person who purchases, furnishes, or sells an alcoholic beverage to a minor?
- A fine of up to $500 only
- Mandatory community service only, with no fine
- License suspension only, with no fine or jail time
- A fine of up to $4,000 and/or up to one year in jail
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Correct answer: A fine of up to $4,000 and/or up to one year in jail
A person who purchases, furnishes, or sells an alcoholic beverage to a minor is subject to a fine of up to $4,000 and/or confinement in jail for up to one year.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 14
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What effects can the use of marijuana or amphetamines have on driving ability?
- They can impair judgment and coordination
- They have no effect on driving ability
- They only affect vision, not judgment
- They improve alertness with no downsides
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Correct answer: They can impair judgment and coordination
Even typical social doses of marijuana can affect concentration, judgment, and the sensory and perceptual skills needed for careful driving. Heavy amphetamine use makes drivers less coordinated, edgy, and more likely to be involved in a crash.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 55
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Which of these is a possible penalty for a first conviction of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Texas?
- A warning letter only
- No penalty for a first offense
- Only a requirement to attend a car wash class
- A fine, possible jail time, and license suspension
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Correct answer: A fine, possible jail time, and license suspension
A first DWI conviction in Texas can result in a fine, possible jail time, and suspension of the driver license, among other penalties.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook (Revised January 2026), page 58