DUI and Alcohol Laws Flashcards

What are common consequences of a first DUI conviction in the US?

Answer: Fines, license suspension, possible jail time, and increased insurance rates

Even a first DUI conviction typically results in fines, license suspension, possible jail time, mandatory alcohol education, and significantly higher auto insurance premiums.

What should a passenger do if they believe the driver is too impaired to drive?

Answer: Offer to drive or arrange alternative transportation

If a driver is impaired, a responsible passenger should take the keys, offer to drive, or arrange a rideshare, taxi, or other transportation.

How does eating food before drinking affect BAC?

Answer: Food slows alcohol absorption and may reduce peak BAC

Eating food, especially before and during drinking, slows the rate at which alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream, which can reduce and delay peak BAC.

What does a felony DUI charge typically require compared to a misdemeanor DUI?

Answer: Aggravating factors such as a prior DUI, injury to others, or high BAC

A DUI is elevated to a felony when aggravating factors are present, such as a prior DUI conviction, causing injury or death, or having a very high BAC.

Coffee and cold water can sober up an intoxicated person. True or false?

Answer: False — only time allows the liver to process alcohol

Neither coffee nor cold water speeds up alcohol metabolism; only time allows the liver to break down alcohol at its fixed rate of about one drink per hour.

Under what age are all US drivers subject to zero-tolerance DUI laws?

Answer: 21

Zero-tolerance laws apply to all drivers under 21 in every US state, making it illegal to drive with virtually any measurable BAC.