IL DMV IL DMV Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Illinois, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older is:
- 0.05%
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.10%
- 0.15%
Correct answer: 0.08%
Illinois sets the legal BAC limit at 0.08% for drivers aged 21 and older.
Question 2: What is the legal BAC limit for drivers under 21 years old in Illinois?
- 0.02% (Correct answer)
- 0.04%
- 0.06%
- 0.08%
Correct answer: 0.02%
Illinois has a zero-tolerance law for underage drivers, with a BAC limit of 0.02%.
Question 3: Under Illinois law, refusing a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) when lawfully requested by police will result in:
- No penalty if you are not convicted of DUI
- Automatic license suspension (Correct answer)
- Only a verbal warning
- A fine but no suspension
Correct answer: Automatic license suspension
Illinois implied consent law means refusal automatically triggers a license suspension.
Question 4: A first-offense DUI in Illinois is classified as what level of offense?
- Petty offense
- Class A misdemeanor (Correct answer)
- Class 4 felony
- Class 3 felony
Correct answer: Class A misdemeanor
A first DUI offense in Illinois is a Class A misdemeanor carrying up to 1 year in jail.
Question 5: If convicted of a first DUI in Illinois, the minimum license revocation period is:
- 3 months
- 6 months
- 1 year (Correct answer)
- 2 years
Correct answer: 1 year
A first DUI conviction in Illinois results in a minimum 1-year license revocation.
Question 6: Which of the following statements about prescription drugs and driving in Illinois is correct?
- Prescription drugs can never impair driving
- Driving impaired by prescription drugs is still illegal (Correct answer)
- Only illegal drugs can lead to a DUI charge
- A valid prescription is a complete defense to DUI
Correct answer: Driving impaired by prescription drugs is still illegal
Illinois DUI law applies to any drug that impairs your ability to drive, including prescription medications.
In Illinois, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older is: