Blood alcohol concentration
Also known as: BAC, blood alcohol content, breath alcohol concentration, alcohol concentration
The percentage of alcohol in a person's blood, measured by breath, blood, or urine test. A BAC of 0.08 percent is the per se DUI limit for most drivers age 21 and over, with lower limits for commercial drivers and drivers under 21.
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Practice questions
- According to the manual, what is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol conte... · New York practice question
- New York classifies driving with which blood alcohol content (BAC) as Aggravated Driving W... · New York practice question
- According to the manual, which body samples can a chemical test use to measure a driver's... · New York practice question
- What blood alcohol content (BAC) triggers a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge in New... · New York practice question
- According to the manual, as alcohol limits your ability to drive, what also happens to you... · New York practice question
Frequently asked questions
- What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Nevada? · Nevada FAQ
- What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Oregon? · Oregon FAQ
- What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Pennsylvania? · Pennsylvania FAQ
- What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Florida? · Florida FAQ
- What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Texas? · Texas FAQ
Articles
- How to Pass the Nevada DMV Knowledge Test on Your First Try · Nevada article
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