PA DMV Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving in Pennsylvania 3

Question 1

What is the license suspension period for a second DUI offense in Pennsylvania's High BAC tier (0.10%–0.159%)?

Accepted Answer

12 months

Answer

No suspension

Answer

6 months

Answer

18 months

Question 2

What device may a Pennsylvania court or PennDOT require a DUI offender to install in their vehicle to regain driving privileges?

Accepted Answer

Ignition Interlock Device (IID)

Answer

Dashboard camera

Answer

GPS tracking device

Answer

Speed limiter

Question 3

In Pennsylvania, a third DUI offense within 10 years is classified as what level of crime?

Accepted Answer

Third-degree felony

Answer

Summary offense

Answer

First-degree misdemeanor

Answer

Second-degree felony

Question 4

How does alcohol affect a driver's reaction time?

Accepted Answer

It slows down reaction time

Answer

It has no effect on reaction time

Answer

It speeds up reaction time

Answer

It only affects reaction time at BAC levels above 0.16%

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'driving under the influence' (DUI) in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Driving while impaired by alcohol, controlled substances, or both

Answer

Only driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher

Answer

Operating a vehicle while visibly drunk

Answer

Driving with any amount of alcohol in your system

Question 6

If a Pennsylvania driver's license is suspended due to a DUI conviction, what must they do before reinstatement?

Accepted Answer

Pay a reinstatement fee and provide proof of insurance (SR-22)

Answer

Only pay a reinstatement fee

Answer

Retake only the written knowledge test

Answer

Complete a defensive driving course only

Question 7

Which of the following is true about coffee or food as a method to sober up before driving after drinking?

Accepted Answer

Only time can reduce BAC; coffee and food do not speed up sobering

Answer

Coffee speeds up alcohol metabolism and reduces impairment

Answer

Food eaten after drinking quickly absorbs alcohol from the bloodstream

Answer

Drinking water significantly lowers BAC within 30 minutes