A 3-minute lesson from the California course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
By driving in California you have already agreed to chemical testing if an officer suspects DUI. An arrest triggers DMV action right away; a conviction adds court penalties on top.
Implied consent
When you drive in California, you consent to a breath, blood, or urine test if an officer suspects you of DUI.
Even after a preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) or breath test, you may still be required to take a blood or urine test to detect drugs. If you refuse, DMV will suspend or revoke your driving privilege.
A driver is arrested for DUI on Friday. The officer takes their license and issues a 30-day temporary license. To contest DMV's suspension, they must request a hearing within 10 days of the arrest.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
When you drive in California, what do you automatically consent to if suspected of DUI?
A breath, blood, or urine test
A search of your vehicle
A search of your phone
A written statement
Answer: A breath, blood, or urine test
Driving in California means you consent to a breath, blood, or urine test if an officer suspects DUI.