CT DMV Driving Under the Influence 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit for adult drivers in Connecticut?
- 0.05%
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.10%
- 0.12%
Correct answer: 0.08%
Connecticut's legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and older is 0.08%; driving above this is per se DUI.
Question 2: Connecticut's BAC limit for drivers under the age of 21 is:
- 0.08%
- 0.04%
- 0.02% (Correct answer)
- Zero tolerance — any detectable amount
Correct answer: 0.02%
Connecticut enforces a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking and driving, with a BAC limit of 0.02% for drivers under 21.
Question 3: What does Connecticut's implied consent law mean for drivers?
- You consent to random vehicle searches
- You agree to submit to BAC testing when lawfully requested (Correct answer)
- You consent to license revocation without a hearing
- You agree to install an ignition interlock device
Correct answer: You agree to submit to BAC testing when lawfully requested
By driving in Connecticut, you automatically consent to BAC testing (breath, blood, or urine) when lawfully requested by an officer.
Question 4: What is the consequence of refusing a chemical BAC test in Connecticut?
- No penalty for first refusal
- Automatic 6-month license suspension (Correct answer)
- Fine of $500 only
- 24-hour license suspension
Correct answer: Automatic 6-month license suspension
Refusing a BAC test in Connecticut results in an automatic 6-month license suspension for a first offense, independent of DUI charges.
Question 5: A first-offense DUI conviction in Connecticut can result in up to how many days in jail?
- 6 months
- 1 year (Correct answer)
- 2 years
- 30 days
Correct answer: 1 year
A first DUI offense in Connecticut carries a potential jail sentence of up to 6 months.
Question 6: In Connecticut, what device may be required after a DUI conviction to allow a driver to operate a vehicle?
- Dash camera
- GPS tracker
- Ignition interlock device (Correct answer)
- Breathalyzer keychain
Correct answer: Ignition interlock device
Connecticut courts may require DUI offenders to install an ignition interlock device that prevents the car from starting if alcohol is detected.
CT DMV Driving Under the Influence 1
What is the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit for adult drivers in Connecticut?