SC DMV Permit Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does DUI stand for in South Carolina?
- Driving Under Influence (Correct answer)
- Driving Under Impairment
- Driving Unsafe Intoxicated
- Driving Under Intoxication
Correct answer: Driving Under Influence
DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence, which in SC includes alcohol, drugs, and any substance that impairs driving.
Question 2: If you feel tired while driving in SC, what should you do?
- Drink coffee and continue
- Open windows and drive faster to stay alert
- Pull over safely and rest (Correct answer)
- Turn up the radio
Correct answer: Pull over safely and rest
Drowsy driving is as dangerous as impaired driving; you should pull over in a safe location and rest or sleep before continuing.
Question 3: Which of the following is a physical sign that a driver may be impaired?
- Driving at the speed limit
- Weaving between lanes (Correct answer)
- Using turn signals properly
- Maintaining proper following distance
Correct answer: Weaving between lanes
Weaving or drifting between lanes is a common observable sign of impaired driving that officers look for.
Question 4: If a passenger in your SC vehicle is drinking alcohol, you as the driver:
- Are not responsible for their behavior
- May still be cited under open container laws (Correct answer)
- Must confiscate their drink
- Can be charged with DUI automatically
Correct answer: May still be cited under open container laws
SC's open container law can result in a citation if an open alcoholic beverage is in the passenger area, regardless of who is drinking.
Question 5: Marijuana use before driving in SC is:
- Legal since it relaxes drivers
- Illegal and impairs driving ability (Correct answer)
- Legal if medically prescribed
- Only illegal if combined with alcohol
Correct answer: Illegal and impairs driving ability
Driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal in SC and impairs reaction time, depth perception, and judgment.
Question 6: What is the consequence of a second DUI conviction in South Carolina?
- Same penalties as the first offense
- Increased fines and mandatory jail time of at least 5 days (Correct answer)
- License suspended for 30 days
- Only community service required
Correct answer: Increased fines and mandatory jail time of at least 5 days
A second DUI conviction in SC carries increased fines, mandatory minimum jail time of at least 5 days, and a longer license suspension.
SC DMV Permit Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving 3
What does DUI stand for in South Carolina?