A 3-minute lesson from the Tennessee course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Young drivers are especially at risk — from their own drinking and from riding with others who've been drinking. In one national survey, nearly half of 10th graders and a third of 8th graders had ridden in the past month with a driver who had used alcohol or drugs.
Know the rule
Young drivers crash far more than older drivers at a BAC between .01 and .08, because of low tolerance for alcohol and limited driving experience.
For ages 13–17 a second conviction means suspension for two years or until age 18, whichever is longer. Even if you've never been licensed, you can lose the privilege to drive.
Decide before you start drinking that you won't drive — after one or two drinks your judgment makes that decision harder. Alcohol-related crashes aren't accidents; they can be prevented.
You're 19 and get caught holding a beer at a party you walked to. You weren't driving, but you'll still lose your driving privilege for one year — two years if it happens again.
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.
A driver at least 16 but under 21 who is found driving with a BAC of .02 percent can be convicted of:
No offense, since it is below the adult limit
Underage driving while impaired
A minor traffic violation with no license impact
A felony DUI automatically
Answer: Underage driving while impaired
A driver 16 to 20 years old found driving with a BAC of .02 percent can be convicted of underage driving while impaired.