New York Permit Practice Test: Alcohol and Drugs (2026)

Question 1 of 14

In New York, a BAC of .08 or higher is evidence of what?

1. Nothing; it is legal
2. Only impairment
3. Intoxication (DWI)

Question 2 of 14

At what BAC is a driver charged with aggravated DWI in New York?

1. .18 or more
2. .10 or more
3. .25 or more

Question 3 of 14

Under New York's Zero Tolerance law, what happens to a driver under 21 with a BAC of .02 to .07?

1. Nothing below .08
2. License suspended for six months
3. A warning only

Question 4 of 14

Which drink contains more alcohol: 1½ oz of liquor, 5 oz of wine, or 12 oz of beer?

1. The beer
2. The liquor
3. They all contain about the same

Question 5 of 14

About how long does the body need to remove the alcohol in one 12-ounce beer?

1. About one hour
2. About 15 minutes
3. About four hours

Question 6 of 14

What is the only effective way to reduce your BAC?

1. Drink coffee
2. Stop drinking and let time pass
3. Take a cold shower

Question 7 of 14

You refuse a chemical test but are later found not guilty of DWI. What happens to your license?

1. Nothing
2. It is suspended for one week
3. It is still revoked if a DMV hearing confirms the refusal

Question 8 of 14

What is the minimum revocation for a driver over 21 who refuses a chemical test?

1. One year
2. 90 days
3. 30 days

Question 9 of 14

What is the penalty for a first open container violation in New York?

1. A warning
2. A fine up to $150, surcharges and possible 15 days in jail
3. $1,000 and license revocation

Question 10 of 14

Under Leandra's Law, what can happen to a drunk driver with a child under 16 in the car?

1. A warning
2. Only a fine
3. A class E felony charge, up to four years in prison

Question 11 of 14

After a DWI conviction, for how long must an ignition interlock usually be installed?

1. At least 12 months
2. One month
3. Ten years

Question 12 of 14

How does alcohol affect your driving?

1. It improves concentration
2. It slows reactions, blurs vision and distorts judgment of speed and distance
3. It only matters above .08

Question 13 of 14

What is the minimum license action for a first DWI conviction in New York?

1. A warning
2. A 30-day suspension
3. A six-month revocation

Question 14 of 14

What license action follows a first DWAI (alcohol) conviction?

1. A 90-day suspension
2. A one-year revocation
3. No action