Rhode Island: DUI & Alcohol Laws Questions
6 real, verified Rhode Island driving-test questions on dui & alcohol laws, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a DUI & Alcohol Laws practice round.
1. At what BAC is a Rhode Island driver under 21 charged with Driving While Impaired (DWI)?
Why: Any person of any age with a BAC of 0.08% or more is charged with DUI in Rhode Island; a person under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% but less than 0.08% is charged with DWI instead.
2. What's the minimum license suspension for refusing a chemical test in Rhode Island?
Why: Refusing a chemical test in Rhode Island results in a license suspension of at least six months, plus a fine, highway safety assessment, community service, and drunk driving school and/or alcohol treatment.
3. What license suspension range applies to a first Rhode Island DUI conviction (BAC 0.08%-0.1%) for a driver 21 or older?
Why: A first DUI conviction (BAC 0.08%-0.1%) for a driver 21+ is a misdemeanor: up to 1 year in prison, a 30-180 day suspension, a $100-$300 fine, a $500 assessment, and 10-60 hours of community service.
4. What does a first DWI violation cost a Rhode Island driver aged 18-21?
Why: A first DWI violation (BAC 0.02%-0.08%) for a Rhode Island driver 18-21 carries a 1-3 month license suspension, a $250 fine, and 30 hours of community service.
5. Is it legal to drink an alcoholic beverage while driving in Rhode Island if you're over 21?
Why: It is against the law for a driver of any age to consume an alcoholic beverage while driving in Rhode Island.
6. What's required after a second Rhode Island DUI conviction within 5 years (BAC 0.08%-0.15% or unknown)?
Why: A second DUI conviction within 5 years (BAC 0.08%-0.15% or unknown) requires an ignition interlock system for 1-2 years after the sentence, plus 10 days to 1 year in prison and a 1-2 year suspension.
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