Vermont: Alcohol and drugs
How alcohol and drugs affect driving, Vermont’s BAC limits, implied consent and refusal, penalties, and rules for drivers under 21. Split into 2 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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A person who is caught and ticketed for a minor's alcohol violation under 7 V.S.A. § 656 must contact which program?
- The national Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS) office
- The Teen Alcohol Safety Program (TASP) of Vermont Court Diversion
- The Driver Privilege Card (DPC) program of the DMV
- The Vermont Human Rights Commission
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Correct answer: The Teen Alcohol Safety Program (TASP) of Vermont Court Diversion
The ticketed person must contact the Teen Alcohol Safety Program of Vermont Court Diversion and take part in an alcohol abuse evaluation.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What happens if a person ticketed under the minors' alcohol law fails to contact the diversion board within 15 days?
- The case is referred to the judicial bureau
- The case is dismissed without a penalty
- The person is placed on probation for a year
- The case is sent to the person's parents
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Correct answer: The case is referred to the judicial bureau
Failing to contact the diversion board within 15 days sends the case to the judicial bureau.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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A person referred to the judicial bureau and found liable for the minors' alcohol violation is subject to what penalty?
- A $100.00 penalty and a 30-day suspension of the Driver’s License
- A $500.00 penalty and a 180-day suspension of the Driver’s License
- A $300.00 penalty and a 90-day suspension of the Driver’s License
- A $300.00 penalty and a one-year revocation of the Driver’s License
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Correct answer: A $300.00 penalty and a 90-day suspension of the Driver’s License
The judicial bureau penalty in that case is $300.00 plus a 90-day suspension of the Driver’s License.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What happens to your license or privilege to drive if you fail to complete the Teen Alcohol Safety Program or other Diversion requirements?
- It will be canceled for life
- It will be suspended
- It will be restricted to daytime driving
- It will be extended for another year
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Correct answer: It will be suspended
Failing to finish TASP or other Diversion requirements gets the license or privilege to drive suspended.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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How can prescription and over the counter drugs affect a driver?
- They have no effect when taken as directed
- They affect driving only when mixed with alcohol
- They affect driving only when taken in large doses
- They can seriously affect your ability to drive safely
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Correct answer: They can seriously affect your ability to drive safely
The manual says drugs, even prescription and over the counter ones, can seriously affect the ability to drive safely.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Which of these can also affect your ability to drive and be very dangerous?
- Driving with low beam headlights on in the daytime
- Driving while drowsy
- Following another vehicle at a four-second distance
- Keeping to the right lane on an interstate
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Correct answer: Driving while drowsy
Besides alcohol and drugs, driving while drowsy can affect your ability to drive and can be very dangerous.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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What does the manual say about driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs?
- It is allowed if you drive more slowly than usual
- It is allowed if you have eaten a meal first
- It is against the law
- It is allowed only on roads with little traffic
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Correct answer: It is against the law
The manual states that it is against the law to drive while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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According to Vermont law, at what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a person “under the influence” or “impaired”?
- .08 or above
- .05 or above
- .10 or above
- .15 or above
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Correct answer: .08 or above
Vermont law treats a person with a BAC of .08 or above as under the influence or impaired.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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What does the manual say about a person with a blood alcohol concentration below .08?
- The person is still impaired at levels below .08
- The person is not impaired at levels below .08
- The person's judgment is not affected below .08
- The person can drive safely at any level below .08
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Correct answer: The person is still impaired at levels below .08
The manual reminds drivers that a person is impaired at blood alcohol levels below .08.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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How much can even one drink affect you?
- It has no effect on your judgment
- It slows only your reaction time
- It impairs your judgment
- It affects only your vision
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Correct answer: It impairs your judgment
The manual says even one drink impairs your judgment.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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At what alcohol concentration can a person under the age of 21 who operates a vehicle receive a civil traffic violation?
- .05 or more
- .02 or more
- .08 or more
- .10 or more
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Correct answer: .02 or more
People under 21 who drive with an alcohol concentration of .02 or more can receive a civil traffic violation.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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What happens to the Driver’s License of a person under 21 who receives a civil traffic violation for driving with an alcohol concentration of .02 or more?
- It will be canceled permanently
- It will be marked but remain valid
- It will be limited to daytime driving
- It will be suspended
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Correct answer: It will be suspended
The Driver's License of a person under 21 who receives this violation will be suspended.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Who pays for the alcohol and driving education program a driver under 21 must complete after a civil traffic violation for an alcohol concentration of .02 or more?
- The Department of Motor Vehicles
- The driver's parents
- The State of Vermont
- The driver, at their own expense
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Correct answer: The driver, at their own expense
The driver must complete the alcohol and driving education program at their own expense.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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What kind of drug is alcohol, according to the manual?
- A stimulant
- A depressant
- A source of energy
- A pain reliever
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Correct answer: A depressant
The manual says alcohol appears to give you a lift but is in fact a depressant.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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How does alcohol affect your judgment?
- You make quicker, safer decisions about the risks you take
- You become more careful because you are aware of every risk
- You may think you are fine, but you are not aware of the risks you take
- Your judgment is affected only after you have had several drinks
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Correct answer: You may think you are fine, but you are not aware of the risks you take
Alcohol can make you feel fine while you are unaware of the risks you are taking.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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How may alcohol affect your overall vision?
- It may be greatly reduced
- It may be greatly improved
- It is not changed at all
- Only your color vision is affected
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Correct answer: It may be greatly reduced
The manual says your overall vision may be greatly reduced by alcohol.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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How does alcohol affect your concentration?
- Your mind wanders and you cannot concentrate
- You concentrate harder on the road ahead
- You concentrate better but react more slowly
- Your concentration is not affected
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Correct answer: Your mind wanders and you cannot concentrate
Alcohol makes the mind wander so you can't concentrate on driving.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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How does alcohol affect your understanding of what is happening around you?
- Your comprehension improves as you relax and you notice more
- Your comprehension is affected only at night and in poor weather
- Your comprehension suffers and you may not realize what you are doing
- Your comprehension is unchanged but you react more slowly
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Correct answer: Your comprehension suffers and you may not realize what you are doing
Alcohol lowers your comprehension of what is happening around you, so you may not realize what you are doing.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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How does alcohol affect your sense of speed?
- You feel speed more strongly, so you drive more slowly
- You do not feel speed, so you may not realize you are speeding
- Your sense of speed stays the same as when sober
- You feel speed only when driving at night
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Correct answer: You do not feel speed, so you may not realize you are speeding
Alcohol suppresses your feelings so you don't feel speed and may not notice you are speeding.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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How does alcohol affect the time it takes you to move your foot from the gas pedal to the brake?
- It takes you less time
- It stays the same
- It speeds up at first, then slows
- It takes you longer
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Correct answer: It takes you longer
Alcohol slows your reaction time, so moving from the gas pedal to the brake takes longer.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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Which of these will sober a person up?
- Drinking coffee
- Taking a cold shower
- Running around
- None of these
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Correct answer: None of these
Drinking coffee, taking a cold shower, or running around will not sober a person up.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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What is the only way to reduce the effects of alcohol?
- Eating a large meal
- Time
- Getting fresh air
- Drinking water
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Correct answer: Time
The manual says time is the only way to reduce the effects of alcohol.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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How long does it take alcohol and its effects to be processed out of your body?
- At least 15 minutes per drink
- At least 30 minutes per drink
- At least an hour per drink
- At least 10 minutes per drink
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Correct answer: At least an hour per drink
It takes at least an hour per drink, so you may have to wait several hours before driving safely.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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How does driving after taking other drugs or narcotics, even prescription and over the counter ones, compare with driving after drinking alcohol?
- It can be just as deadly, even more so for some persons
- It is far less dangerous than alcohol
- It is dangerous only if mixed with alcohol
- It is dangerous only for drivers who take illegal drugs
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Correct answer: It can be just as deadly, even more so for some persons
The manual says drugs can be just as deadly as alcohol, even more so for some persons.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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How may other drugs affect a driver?
- They may make you sleepy and affect your thinking
- They keep you alert and improve your reactions on the road
- They affect you only if you take them with alcohol
- They affect only your vision and not your thinking
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Correct answer: They may make you sleepy and affect your thinking
Drugs may make you sleepy and stop you from thinking or acting properly.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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What is the only way to reduce the effects of any drug?
- A cold shower
- A cup of coffee
- Time
- Exercise
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Correct answer: Time
The manual says time is the only way to reduce the effects of any drug.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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What happens to your license if you are convicted of DUI or driving after taking drugs?
- It will be revoked for life
- It will be suspended
- It will stay valid if you pay the fine
- It will be restricted to driving in the daytime
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Correct answer: It will be suspended
A conviction for DUI or driving after taking drugs means your license will be suspended.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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What happens to your insurance if you are convicted of DUI or driving after taking drugs?
- It will stay the same
- It will decrease
- It will be paid by the state
- It will increase
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Correct answer: It will increase
The manual lists increased insurance among the consequences of a DUI conviction.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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According to the manual, what should you do with your vehicle keys before you begin drinking?
- Give them to a friend who does not drink
- Keep them in your pocket so no one else can take them
- Leave them with the host of the gathering
- Put them in the glove box of your vehicle
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Correct answer: Give them to a friend who does not drink
The manual advises handing your keys to a friend who does not drink and who will not let you drive after you have been drinking.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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The manual says that if your friends warn you about not driving, you should do what?
- Ignore them if you feel fine
- Drive only on roads you know well
- Take their concern seriously
- Drive slowly and avoid highways
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Correct answer: Take their concern seriously
The manual says to listen to your friends and take their concern seriously when they warn you not to drive.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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Which of these does the manual suggest to avoid driving after drinking, if it is safe to do so?
- Drive home using only back roads
- Arrange to stay overnight where you are
- Wait ten minutes and then drive carefully
- Open the windows and drive slowly
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Correct answer: Arrange to stay overnight where you are
One suggestion in the manual is to stay overnight where you are, if that is safe, rather than driving after drinking.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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What does a sign placed by the Vermont Emergency Nurses Association (ENCARE) at a roadside mean?
- A drunk driving checkpoint is ahead on this road
- Alcohol may not be sold anywhere within this area
- A hospital emergency room is located close by on this road
- Someone died at that location because of a drunk driver
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Correct answer: Someone died at that location because of a drunk driver
ENCARE signs mark the site of alcohol-related fatal crashes, so the sign means a person died there because of a drunk driver.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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What is VT Helplink?
- A paid counseling program run by the Department of Motor Vehicles
- A free, confidential alcohol and drug support service
- A towing and ride service for impaired drivers
- A service that helps reinstate suspended licenses
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Correct answer: A free, confidential alcohol and drug support service
VT Helplink is a free, confidential alcohol and drug support and referral service from the Vermont Department of Health.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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If you are convicted of DUI or driving after taking drugs, which class must you pay for?
- A defensive driving class
- A first aid class
- A motorcycle safety class
- An alcohol education class
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Correct answer: An alcohol education class
A DUI conviction means paying for an alcohol education class, among other costs.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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What does Vermont’s “Implied Consent” law mean?
- You agree to be tested only if you have caused a crash on the road
- You agree to take a test for alcohol or other drugs when asked
- You agree to pay your fines without having a court hearing
- You agree to let a police officer search your vehicle at any time
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Correct answer: You agree to take a test for alcohol or other drugs when asked
By getting a license you agree to say yes when asked to take a test for alcohol or other drugs in your body.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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When may a police officer ask a driver to take a test for alcohol or other drugs?
- Only after the driver has caused a crash
- Only if the driver admits to drinking
- If the officer thinks the driver is impaired
- Only if the driver has a prior DUI conviction
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Correct answer: If the officer thinks the driver is impaired
An officer may ask for the test if the officer thinks the driver is impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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For how long will a driver who refuses the test for alcohol or other drugs lose their Driver’s License?
- At least six months
- At least 30 days
- At least 60 days
- At least three months
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Correct answer: At least six months
A driver who refuses the test loses their Driver's License for at least six months.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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What does Vermont’s administrative suspension process mean?
- You can lose your license before a criminal DUI conviction
- You lose your license only after a criminal DUI conviction
- Your license is suspended only after all appeals are finished
- Your license can be suspended only by a judge after a jury trial
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Correct answer: You can lose your license before a criminal DUI conviction
You can lose your license through a civil process before there is any criminal DUI conviction.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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What does a designated driver agree to do?
- Drink less than the others and drive carefully
- Stay sober only until the group reaches the first stop
- Not drink or use other drugs, and get the others home safely
- Drink only one drink per hour and drive slowly
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Correct answer: Not drink or use other drugs, and get the others home safely
A designated driver agrees not to drink or use other drugs and is responsible for getting the others home safely.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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If you are going to drink, which plan does the manual suggest?
- Drink plenty of coffee and drive home slowly
- Call a parent or responsible person for a safe ride
- Wait ten minutes after each drink before driving
- Drive home slowly and stay in the right lane
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Correct answer: Call a parent or responsible person for a safe ride
Making plans before you drink includes calling a parent or other responsible person for a safe ride home.
Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (2025 edition (VN-007 07/2024)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)