SC DMV Permit Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the BAC limit for commercial vehicle drivers in South Carolina?
- 0.08%
- 0.06%
- 0.04% (Correct answer)
- 0.02%
Correct answer: 0.04%
Commercial drivers in SC are held to a stricter standard of 0.04% BAC because of the greater responsibility involved in operating large vehicles.
Question 2: How many drinks does it take for alcohol to affect driving?
- At least 3 drinks
- At least 2 drinks
- Even one drink can affect driving (Correct answer)
- Only at the legal limit
Correct answer: Even one drink can affect driving
Even one alcoholic drink can begin to impair judgment and reaction time, making any amount of alcohol before driving risky.
Question 3: A first-offense DUI conviction in South Carolina can result in:
- Only a fine
- License suspension, fines, and possible jail time (Correct answer)
- Community service only
- A written warning
Correct answer: License suspension, fines, and possible jail time
A first DUI conviction in SC can result in fines, a driver's license suspension, and up to 30 days in jail.
Question 4: Which factor does NOT speed up alcohol metabolism?
- Drinking coffee (Correct answer)
- Eating food before drinking
- Time
- Drinking water
Correct answer: Drinking coffee
Only time allows the body to metabolize alcohol; coffee, food, and water do not reduce BAC or reverse impairment.
Question 5: What must a DUI offender do when stopped at a sobriety checkpoint in SC?
- Turn around before reaching the checkpoint
- Cooperate and follow officer instructions (Correct answer)
- Refuse all questions
- Demand a lawyer immediately
Correct answer: Cooperate and follow officer instructions
At a lawful sobriety checkpoint, drivers must stop, cooperate with officers, and provide license and registration when requested.
Question 6: What is the open container law in South Carolina regarding alcoholic beverages?
- Open containers are allowed if the driver is not drinking
- Open alcoholic beverage containers are prohibited in the passenger area of a vehicle (Correct answer)
- Only the driver cannot have open containers
- Open containers are permitted on private property
Correct answer: Open alcoholic beverage containers are prohibited in the passenger area of a vehicle
SC law prohibits open containers of alcoholic beverages in the passenger area of a motor vehicle on a public highway.
SC DMV Permit Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving 2
What is the BAC limit for commercial vehicle drivers in South Carolina?