Car permit · Alcohol and drugs
For a driver under 21, what is the lowest blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that makes driving illegal?
Correct answer: 0.01% (one hundredth of 1%).
Answer options
- A0.08% (eight hundredths of 1%)
- B0.01% (one hundredth of 1%) Correct
- C0.05% (five hundredths of 1%)
Why
Under zero-tolerance rules, a driver younger than 21 is breaking the law once their BAC reaches 0.01%. The 0.08% figure is the limit for drivers 21 and older in most states (Utah uses 0.05%).
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