Virginia Permit Practice Test: Alcohol and Drugs (2026)

Question 1 of 14

At what BAC is a driver 21 or older considered DUI in Virginia?

1. .08 percent or higher
2. .15 percent
3. .20 percent

Question 2 of 14

A 19-year-old driver has a BAC of .03. What can they be convicted of?

1. Nothing; it is under .08
2. Illegal consumption of alcohol
3. Only a parking ticket

Question 3 of 14

An underage driver is convicted with a BAC between .02 and .08. What is the license penalty?

1. A warning
2. 30 days
3. One-year suspension, plus a mandatory fine or community service

Question 4 of 14

Which contains about the same alcohol as 12 ounces of beer?

1. A shot of liquor or a five-ounce glass of wine
2. A pitcher of beer
3. A bottle of wine

Question 5 of 14

What sobers you up?

1. Coffee
2. Only time
3. Exercise

Question 6 of 14

How much greater is your crash risk after drinking compared with driving sober?

1. Twice
2. No difference
3. Seven times

Question 7 of 14

Why is one drink dangerous if you took cold medicine?

1. It can have the effect of several drinks
2. Medicine cancels alcohol
3. It is not dangerous

Question 8 of 14

Marijuana possession is legal for adults in Virginia. Is driving under its influence legal?

1. Yes, for adults
2. No, it is still illegal
3. Yes, in small amounts

Question 9 of 14

Under Administrative License Suspension, how long is the automatic suspension for a first DUI charge with BAC .08+ or refusal?

1. One year
2. One day
3. Seven days

Question 10 of 14

What does Virginia's implied consent law mean?

1. By driving on public roads you agree to take a breath test on request
2. You may always refuse tests
3. Only commercial drivers are tested

Question 11 of 14

What extra penalty applies to a DUI with a passenger 17 or younger?

1. Nothing extra
2. An additional mandatory five-day jail term and an extra fine
3. A warning

Question 12 of 14

When can you be charged with drinking while driving based on an open container?

1. Any closed bottle in the trunk
2. Never
3. Open container in the passenger area, partly consumed, and signs you have been drinking

Question 13 of 14

What can happen if you provide alcohol to someone under 21?

1. A fine up to $2,500, license suspension up to a year and 12 months in jail
2. Nothing
3. A $25 fine

Question 14 of 14

You are caught driving while suspended for an alcohol offense. What happens to your vehicle?

1. Nothing
2. It is impounded immediately for 30 days
3. It is sold